Rootes75

That forum thread is really interesting. There is a nice Commer Q4 towards the end.

The Humber looks superb.

This is quite a thing on Youtube, finding abandoned places and filming them. I recall seeing one and the place was packed with vehicles of all eras, filmed of course without permission. The interesting point was that I recognised a couple of the vehicles so knew whos property it was and it certainly wasnt abandoned!

I wonder if for certain categories of vehicles such as Historic they may still produce or maybe use a ration type system?

Its looking really good, when things start being refitted all painted up its such a good feeling. Can I ask what colour paint spec it is?

Did it get any bids?

That is a lot of radio equipment, presumably a collection being sold off?

I really like the work on the Dennis letters, that is going to look superb when cast.

Its looking really good, how did you bend the tubular frame?

Well, finally we have the Commer engine running! We have literally tried everything so thanks for all sugestions. In the end we removed the starter motor as we thought it may be taking too much power resulting in a poor feed to the coil. But, when we bench tested it we found that although she spins up the engaging dog didnt travel far enough, so cleaned and oiled etc and we got the right amount of travel. We refitted it but firstly checked the ring gear for tooth wear, it was fine. Next we connected everything back up and now she was turning over at a really good speed but still not even firing. So we checked the spark at the plugs and it was very weak, then at the contacts and this was good. So, we took a look at the sprung graphite in the cap and we found its movement very small. So, I had a dizzy from one of Hillmans on the bench and we changed the graphite over. This time with everything reconnected she fired straight away on full choke, not only fired but stayed running. Lots of relief and plenty of smiles! We have to now fit a new downpipe gasket and replace the brass nuts and then hopefully she will run with no choke, at present you can hear her sucking air in so obviously messing up the mixture.

It does look a tricky piece of fabricating. Talking about clamp Pete, I have a good set of magnetic ones and they have been god sends in situations like this.

The spring rebuild looks superb. Lots of hard work.

Lovely rare project, would need some deep pockets though.

What engine does it have fitted Chris?

Its all looking very good.

Phill, WW1 or not this find is really important. Keep it going, its great to see the pictures.

I think this thread is superb, cant wait to see what you find next.

I had a Karrier Bantam truck for many years and she needed testing at the VOSA station due to her weight. I had an issue one year with the test which led me to make a complaint. The Bantam obviously is an old truck and was pretty much dwarfed when lined up with the modern Volvos and Scanias etc. Well first check in the line is the cab and fittings etc, the young tester had a good look round and then came up to the cab and said just to let me know the lorry had already failed the test, before I had even started the engine or anything! When pressed on why he got out a measure and took it to the windscreen, he said the factory fitted 6" wiper blades did not clear enough of the screen so she didnt comply with the modern rules!?!? Well, very angry by that point I continued with the test. Got to the end and was told that was all she failed on, bearing in mind this test cost over £200 with hiring the lane and ballast etc. I went straight to his boss in the main office and told him what happened, I made the complaint and was told the young lad was too eager and should have known there were certain things old trucks can get away with as such. I was then told that because it had been entered on the system it could not be retracted. In the end they invited me back a week later and I had to pay for a re-test, this time the boss came out the office with the Pass certificate without even looking round the truck. Waste of time and huge waste of money. Two 50 mile round trips and 2 test fees.

All looking very good.

What was the estimate on the Jeep?

We have been for the open day show they have each year with reenactors and the like. Lovely place as you say, lots of hands on exhibits and plenty for kids to keep occupied.

Keep it coming Phill, this is like lucky dip to see whats survived. When you have it all back to your place will you take a picture of it all laid out together?

Such a great find.

The chap says in the articles its part of a tank, they know this because its partially made from wood apparently.

Really good to see it coming together. What a lovely feeling it is too when you hear your engine run for the first time.