Topdog Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Phil. It is ace mate, I love to read the updates. Best wishes Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 20/04/2018 at 4:18 AM, Topdog said: Phil. It is ace mate, I love to read the updates. Best wishes Dave Thanks Dave. Getting there. Might be ready in time for your visit down this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 A bit of a slow period at the moment with work and other commitments. I have managed to get the turret hatch latches painted and back together so they are on the shelf ready to be re installed. Also cleaned up, unseized and repainted the turnbuckle and part of the recuperator - expansion tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) Another step closer to putting the turret back on. A friend kindly came around and welded the bobbin back on that mounts the Breech. We also added a piece of pipe as a sleeve for added strength. Edited February 1, 2019 by philm1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 More parts cleaned up and boxed ready to be re installed. Before and After. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 That pressure gauge has cleaned up well, nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 On 6/7/2018 at 10:53 PM, Zero-Five-Two said: That pressure gauge has cleaned up well, nice job Thanks. Slowly working on all these bits whilst patiently waiting on parts out of UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Rowe Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Who you getting parts from Phil? Do they offer a quick turnaround service? Some CVRT parts seem to take a 100 phone calls and the same in e-mails, I hope you do OK, remember it's got to be going by Easter next year ! Cheers Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 5:16 PM, Andrew Rowe said: Who you getting parts from Phil? Do they offer a quick turnaround service? Some CVRT parts seem to take a 100 phone calls and the same in e-mails, I hope you do OK, remember it's got to be going by Easter next year ! Cheers Andrew. yes it is taking some time but hopefully light at the end of the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Lovely sunny winters day so what better to do than pull her out of the shed and put the turret back on. All went easier than we anticipated as it was gently lowered over our home made guides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Put her back in the shed for the night and then tensioned up the tracks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talavera Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Looking fantastic. Great job on those restored parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Top job Phil ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 We had a tidy up and change around in the workshop. Scorpion pulled out into the cold and turned around. All the motors and gearboxes were then moved from the back to the center and the Scorpion pushed right to the back. Means we can now get the digger in and use it to lift the motor and gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Fire wall has been cleaned down and ready for painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Elevation and traverse gear installed and functioning very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Last night a big step forward when transmission was placed back in the hull. Lessons learned - have the drive shafts fully pulled out to give as much free space to position the transmission - the 1/2 moon spaces that sit under the transmission can be inserted after the transmission was in place - also easier with brake calipers not installed again to give more space. We are happy with this progress as it is starting to feel that we are turning a corner putting things back in. Still a lot of hours to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Progress continues with more parts being cleaned and reinstalled in the turret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 New plumbing for brakes & steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Fire wall components cleaned and re fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishbloke Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hi Phil I recognise the brake pipework! We did the same and remade them from copper rather than the steel originals. All much better now. Your gearbox bay is immaculate Best wishes Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 9:45 PM, Cornishbloke said: Hi Phil I recognise the brake pipework! We did the same and remade them from copper rather than the steel originals. All much better now. Your gearbox bay is immaculate Best wishes Richard Thanks Richard. We gave some thought to painting the gearbox but we were keen to get it in place to progress on with re assembly. Now awaiting some parts from UK to set up handbrake and final brake plumbing. I am looking for some rear vision mirror triangle shaped brackets if anyone out there has some. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishbloke Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Hi Phil It took me about four years to find the wing mirror brackets! I have dimensions if it helps Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm1 Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Cornishbloke said: Hi Phil It took me about four years to find the wing mirror brackets! I have dimensions if it helps Richard Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Rowe Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi Phil, thought I might have some of those, were you after the triangle plate and the plastic arm holder as well? Cheers Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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