Obitwo Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) Another break from the turret/fighting compartment, time to fix the sound (exhaust & silencer) so not deafening the whole surroundings everytime we start the engine. Since the old brackets had deteriorated completely I had bought new ones at grenmachinesurplus. Fairly easy to replace and then mount self-adhesive heat shield found at local car parts store. The new silencer I bought through a member of this forum Edited August 15, 2018 by Obitwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 As for smoke dischargers I have only found replica bases sofar, The actual tubes are something else out of metal and preliminary, but painted they will do until I am ready to source tubes with right dimensions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Looking great, crewed both Scorpion and Sabre in Army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Time for a couple of weeks pause . Short drive to the garage: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) About to check the oil level in the wheel hubs and the identifying a tired a torsion bar to replace on the right side. Quickly we found out the effects of too many short garage starts with too long time in between. Result 1: a full day trying to solve a fuel pump gone amok just to find that it was a stuck float in the carburettor that was the cause, with the effect that whole system became flooded with fuel - learning: secure empty carburettor before storage (in this case only a month/couple of weeks was enough) Result 2: 3-4 cylinders igniting with huge white /grey smoke screen as effect. Learning: cleaned spark plugs makes a whole world of difference We'll take the torsion bar thing next time.. Edited September 17, 2018 by Obitwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil66 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 On 07/08/2018 at 21:52, Obitwo said: Merci, voici un photofrom c'est (la coque qui est) le service en Somalie (90-s) Ensuite c'était un Scimitar -reg no 65148 Restore Hope Operation, Somalia '93, Jilib city, belgian army, 1-0 platoon, B Sqn, 4 ChCh Bn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 On 12/9/2020 at 11:46 PM, Phil66 said: Restore Hope Operation, Somalia '93, Jilib city, belgian army, 1-0 platoon, B Sqn, 4 ChCh Bn Merci beaucoup 😀👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Proper cracking job, great work, keep going, love to see it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Thanks ! Small update, the project been standing mode for a while since we discovered that not only one but 2 torsion bars were off and needed replacement. One wheel on each side. Now they are off so as som the spring comes we’ll replace the bars ( not easy ) and install the wheels again. Next step is to mount all external boxes, and finally replace the worn Tracks with anew set. Edited December 20, 2020 by Obitwo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teletech Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Excellent work and congratulations. I have a vehicle that was a flatmate to yours. It's the one behind yours in the photo in Terry's facility. After two tours in Somalia and one in Rwanda it's seen some better days. In fact based on your pics yours was much cleaner and more intact! It's taken far too long but I've finally got it down to the bare hull and most of the welding done. Your success is an inspiration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 Interesting to hear. Do post some photos when/if you have time ! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) The summer came and.. hired a workshop to help out with the torsion bars - great result! Should have done it direct. Finally the vehicle is standing up ! Edited November 6, 2021 by Obitwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) Test drive at workshop 😃 Edited November 7, 2021 by Obitwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) NOW the fun with painting, mounting boxes, number plates and turret interiour etc begins- to be Edited November 7, 2021 by Obitwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) Givning it this identity in honour of this poor chap that went to scraps in 2013 after a Whitman auction 🥲: Phenix lives😁: Edited November 7, 2021 by Obitwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 That’s the second Belgian CVRT converted to a Sabre and marked up as 49AT39. The video in the scrap yard is mine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) Ahh, and I thought I was uniquely smart :)) Well, One could say that Phenix has many lives. Perhaps it becomes a category number for Belgian converts. Great that you made the film, thanks! Edited November 7, 2021 by Obitwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Proper Smoke discharger mockups made, painted and ready to be mounted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 (edited) With rubber caps on the replica smoke dischargers look the part and the Sabre is starting to look ok. But still lots to do, Turret interiors as well as external boxes upcoming. Edited August 18, 2022 by Obitwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 Would anyone have a chair cushion and/or commander's seat to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 I have a commanders seat, send me a private message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 It is really grand to see the work and expense you have gone to with your vehicle. Despite being a self admitted terrible rivet counting anorak, I can understand and respect why you have gone down the road of making it into what it is and you are not hiding it's history in anyway or being deceptive, so it is all good. No matter what is is made up from it will have value but more importantly enjoyment for you. Grand job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obitwo Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 Thanks for comment, encouraging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAmericanPatriot Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Awesome work i love to see it, the CVRT's in the scrap yard are an awful sight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcoregon Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 WOW; Now someone work on a FOX cvr{W}. In the Western USA- I need engine work. It was rebuilt with jag car pistons and the spare J60 [mk3] is missing all accessories. Oregon USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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