Rob Abbott

Hello all

Submitting this message on behalf of a freind.

He has a 15cwt WOT 2 which has recently suffered damage to the rear axle. Some major parts have failed and he's now looking to source replacements or find a source for such parts to be fabricated/machined.

He needs a half shaft, Crown wheel and Pinion and a new set of bearings. 

Please let me know if you have any information or parts that might help. Right now we have a lovely WOT 2 going nowhere until we can make the necessary repairs. 

Thanks in advance. 

Rob

Thanks both for your responses

Yes it was an eBay purchase with the intention of it being a longer term restoration. 

I went into it knowing that the parts would be difficult to source so anyway of short circuiting things would be a definite consideration - either purchasing a more viable project (The one in France) or purchasing something already restored. 

If you could both let me have further details that would be really appreciated - We can then take it From there.

Thanks again

Rob

All

Looking for any leads on parts for the above British trailer. I now have a chassis but the most pressing issue is to find an actual bowser for it. Additionally I'm looking for any/all of the ancillary parts - pumps, filters, taps, brasswork, hoses, etc, etc .......

Any help/advice/leads and parts for sale appreciated as always. 

Rob

Hi Craignation !

Do you still have the wheels and if so are you in anyway interested in selling them ?

Regards

Rob 

Hi

Does anyone have one of these they'd be willing to part with?

Thanks to all

Rob

Hi Mark

Looks to me to be the WW2 lightweight 80 Watt generator used for charging up Wireless batteries. It was widely used most notably as standard Airborne signals equipment and was fitted in vehicles such as Airborne Radio Jeeps. 

Hope that points you in the right direction for any further research. 

Regards

Rob

Thanks Alex

Yes agreed. Kids bike/scooter most likely option. Have tried a couple down that route already but still looking. As you say it's therein size that's the killer. 

I may end up having to fit some different wheels but don't want to unless abso!hugely necessary. 

In any event I appreciate the assistance. 

All the best

Rob

All

I'm in the process of restoring a WS 22 Handcart and the challenge now is Tyres. As with everything British wartime dated, the tyres are a strange size. I have one very battered non usable original which is marked Dunlop carrier - 14x2.5 inches - to fit an 11 inch rim. 

If anyone has anything or knows of a source please let me know. 

Many thanks

Rob

P.S. - As my wife has already told me on numerous occasions, I should have collected stamps or coins, it would have been so much easier.........

Many thanks Eddie

Rob

All

Looking for the Aerial base No 11 - for the WS 22 Handcart 

If anyone has one that they are prepared to part with/sell, please let me know.

Thanks in advance

Rob

Hi everyone. 

Looking for the 6 round type 6 Pounder AT gun ammo box - C264 or C286 

Before anyone says there's more chance of finding a stash of Unicorn Horns - believe me I know !!

However, in the true spirit of the collector, I'm many, many years in and still looking - albeit with desperate hope rather than any realistic expectation. 😀

If by some miracle someone out there has one or knows of one (and doesn't want it) please let me know. 

Obviously very happy to pay or consider a swap, or even throw in my first born (this is what this damn hobby does to you) just so long as I can get one before I'm too old to remember why the hell it was I wanted it. 

Thanks for listening !

Rob

Hi

My own box was stencilled as follows:

PART No . CM  1600

BOX TOOLS 25 PDR & 17 PDR

Hope that helps

Rob

No worries Mike. 👍

Hi Mike

Definitely interested

Have sent you a PM.

Thanks. Rob

Thanks to all for the replies and assistance. 

I will follow up

Rob

Hi everyone.

Looking for the 3 inch Mortar cleaning rod and aiming posts. 

If anyone has any of these items for sale of has drawings/measurements for fabrication, please let me know  

Many thanks

Rob

Hi Ray

I can spare 2 if that helps. I am making the assumption that the cleats in question are the "double hook" type. 

If you let me have an address I will post them to you. 

Rob

Hi Ray

I actually bought the cleats from the beater mentioned above, for a GS trailer I am working on

If he doesn't have any more let me know as I may be able to spare a couple at least.

Rob

Meant to add that the magnetic versions are equally as good. And they stay on !!

I would second that recommendation. I have used Tony's services at Axholme on countless occasions. The Stencils are excellent and very easy to use. They will also create bespoke items including those based on images provided. The service is excellent. Best out there in my view

Hi

Apologies - Not sure what happened there with the spelling/formatting !!

That should say I'm looking for the Aiming Posts and the Cleaning Rod !

Any help appreciated.

Regards

Rob

Hi

Do you Still have the ability to produce a set of the Mortar aiming posts?

I ve just acquired a 3 inch Mortar myself and am looking for Simi b posts and cleaning for

I'm based in the UK

Many thanks

Rob