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I was told that my truck was on HMVF, it may never be finished but it is getting there, side table is now on.

Hope to get the aerials on this year but I have a C8 Quad and an Austin ATV to finish so finding time is hard.

I was thinking of giving it a camouflage pattern when it is finished it was never brown but a dark green

and about as mat as it is now. Paint is the hardest part.

Bob

Now I think I can post.

I would like to ask a question of anyone with a No 5 body quad. My quad was made in the second quarter of 1944 and was then sent to Italy. It was painted in No2 brown from new inside and out.

So I looked at photos of a second quad on the net and it also has brown paint.

Has anyone else found this?

Its camouflage paint so even though it obvious when you see it, I looked at it for a year and almost missed it it’s everywhere.

Bob

Not very good at this posting bit. Any way just thought I would comment on the fantastic restoration. Also in the process of restoring a No 5 bodied quad.

The problem with seals I think I have a solution I have used 16mm O ring.

cheap and easy to replace the size may need to come down to 15mm but it works well and keeps the oil in but think I will add a leather gaiter ring just to keep any muck off the O ring.

This is the inside of a CS8 WT. The desk is the same as that fitted to the C4 The radio equipment is just one of many types fitted in CS8's and C4's. but may give you some ideas.

Bob

Hi Folks

 

I will need some help on this restauration project as i do this for the first time.

 

The restauration will take place in phases. This will be phase 1.

Disassembly

 

1. First I removed the Drivers cabin's Canvas. This one realy needs to be repaired or even rebuild. I heard that there are manufacturers who do this. I can send them the canvas if needed for measurement. Has anyone got me the adres of such a person/manufacturer? Or an alternative solution?

2. Can someone provide me with pictures about the inner cabine, dashboard, chairs, ...

3. Can someane provide me with pictures or tips about the engine? This one needs serious repaires as it makes a strange and loud sound (It bangs continuously) We'll have it overhauled. If anyone knows someone with a lot of expirience with Morrice Commercial engines and/or reconditioning engines, please let me know asap.

4. Pictures hints and tips are all welcome. We especialy need pictures about the inner view like the dashboard, seats and the engine compartment.

5. Any information about getting spare parts is welcome.

 

 

Phase 2 will be the back cabin. The chassis and suspension are in surprisingly good condition.

Phase 3 will be the radio equipment. I guess this will be the hardest part ... Can anyone tell me how many antenna poles were fittet on the side?

 

Thanks a lot in advance and euh ... LET'S DO THIS! :tup::

Hi. Have looked in S.E.E pamphlet No. 288c and it gives the number of 6 ft sections stored on the outside of the truck as 13.

Regards Bob

Pics of the K2 and pump .(My wife says it did happen)

Hi Scott my name is Bob.

I was at the sale and came home with the Austin K2 and a Dennis No 2 pump.

All now running and very low cost by MV standards.

Now just looking forward to the good weather.

Bob

I don't know how many of you know but at one point there were plans to create a National Fire Service Museum at Weedon in Northamptonshire. Anyway for one reason and another it has never been opened to the public, despite this they have collected a vast number of appliances and other items.

 

Many have sat outside for nearly a decade so aren't in the best of conditions, some though have been stored inside, although sadly as stated before many haven't and as such have nearly been lost.

 

Now though it seems that the dream is over as on Saturday 31st August items are being put up for disposal. Viewing and bidding takes place on Saturday with bids being opened on Monday 2nd September.

 

Why am I telling you this? Well there are a number of items which will no doubt be of interest to members on here with there being appliances from the wartime age being put up for disposal. They include:

 

1. Austin K4 Escape Carrier: Cornwall FB: GXA 725

 

2. Austin k4 Pump: Cornwall County FB: MCV 917

 

3. Austin K2 ATV with trailer pump NFS: GXH 962

 

4. Bedford MW: Specialist Metals Appliance: UKAEA Aldermaston: RMO 273

 

There are a total of 18 lots for sale as well as other items of interest.

 

Now I have no connection to museum or any of the vehicles in question I just felt that it would be interesting for all on here to take a look at. I have attached a couple of items which should explain things further for those interested.

 

Scott

Well I would like to try for the early type as your picture I think is of a late MK2

This is the early type MK2 aerial also used on the MK1 and prototype.

Most of the aerial has been removed from this one but it has no board like on your photo.

If haven’t sent the picture follow this link. http://www.fareham-darc.co.uk/G8KZO/g8kzo.htm

Hi has anyone got pictures of 15 cwt wireless truck interiors, Morris CS8 or similar? I am restoring a CS8 WT

This link may be of interest

http://www.fareham-darc.co.uk/G8KZO/cs8/cs8.htm

First attempt at posting so I hope its OK.