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I doubt that it is SCC15 as I think the Olive drab is darker and was first introduced in April 1944 whilst these tins showed up in 1943. I may be wrong but I think it is closer to the Khaki Green G3 which was used in early war years.
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Hi, yes these are authentic WWII tins for percussion caps used in different types of booby trap switches, time pencils etc. The caps are used to light up an instagenous fuse, cordtex or safety fuse or can be put into a detonator like No.27 and.then inserted into a plastic explosive like Nobel 808, PE No.2 etc... Often used by the SOE but also by sappers. The tins themselves are not very rare, unlike the caps.
Here with the No.2 MkII pressure switch example.
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7 minutes ago, Citroman said:
Here a picture in Amsterdam. Is the vehicle still Uk or is it dutch army already.
It is Fordson WOT8 not 6. And as the number on the doors does not start with "L" and there is no unit sign, it is probably in Dutch service.
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There was a nice set of spares for water bowser for sale on one of the FB groups. The seller stated post-war, but in my opinion the strainer and float are the same pattern as WWII. Unfortunately someone was faster then me and the set sold. The seller was kind enough to send me some pictures with a messure of the above items and was ok for me to share these. I wonder if the mag and the scoop are WWII pattern for water purrifying chemicals?
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7 hours ago, 67burwood said:
Hi Duson
I might need my eyes tested but I didn’t see any rear lights in the thread ( great pictures thought )
so basically the rear lights I’ve pictured would look right but there possibly not bright enough for modern use 👍
For some reason the aliexpress links do not work when copied but found the same lamp on ebay here for double the price of aliexpress though: https://www.ebay.com/itm/373308000163?hash=item56eae407a3:g:jvEAAOSwd0RhNb1W I attached the picture of the lamp in case the link did not work either.
With the rear lights, it is better to go for safety first and mount non-original bigger lights to be seen on todays roads, one need to consider that our trucks are slow and camouflaged. These have steel housing and are LED. Nothing for purists but as I wrote, safety first here 😉
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The original light set up for WOT6 is pictured in this thread:
The original lights were ok for dimming during the war but not sufficient today, I think that`s what REME 245 had in mind.
A friend bought these chinese LED lights for his Bedford and they look great. Steel housing and very good illumination. Cheap too. Have no indicators so these would need to be fitted extra. The link seems not to be working so go to www.aliexpress.com and search for Taillight For Harley 883 Sportster Dyna Cafe Racer Bobber Custom Brake Stop Tail Light (variant in black housing)
With the pick-axe mount I have the same on my WOT8, same round one, so that must be original. There could have been more pick-axe variants perhaps.- 1
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On 11/24/2021 at 10:08 PM, Rob Abbott said:
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 Rob, I have the drawing of the aiming post. Will PM you.
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I think the sieve might be too rough for the smaller lumps and you need to filter the paint through something finer. I use nylons and it works just fine. (don`t tell your wife and hide the leftovers well 😄) Or buy a proffesional paint filter.
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1 hour ago, 67burwood said:
My question is….can you buy the runner which is stuck to the bottom of the glass and if so what’s it called ?? It’s difficult to google when you don’t know the name.
Would this one fit? https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/products/867-window-lift-channel
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Nice find, congratulations. Recently I was watching some IWM videos and there were few with Dennis tippers, see here from about 0:50 minute mark:
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060008462
also a nice one here: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060019478
and one more here: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060019512
Good luck with the resto, last year there was one Dennis for sale on this forum, do some reasearch.
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21 hours ago, 67burwood said:
I’ve found a parts supplier in the US that looks to stock virtually all the gearbox parts including the rear mount but I just need some clarification on part numbers
Is that Macs ?
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34 minutes ago, 67burwood said:
I though it looked like the Ford F mark but haven’t see it used that way.
English Ford sounds familiar, it may have been mentioned earlier in this blog, if it is a Ford back plate could it be from the original V8?
The gearbox is a standard Ford V8 flathead one, so probably original part of your Fordson. There should be a an air compressor mounted on the right side.
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Good job on the cab. Following this thread with great interest as I will be going through that all on my WOT8 project. My cab virtually collapsed and lots of panels will need to be replicated.
Keep going your good work!
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14 minutes ago, 67burwood said:
Any recommendations for buying bearings, I am hoping that they will be marked and replacements can be matched.
It seems your truck still keeps its original gearbox. It is a standard type Ford gearbox as below
I think parts and bearings can be obtained at Macs for instance:
Just for your interest the WOT8 has the same gearbox with so called "remote control" - a tower like extension for the gear stick.
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Hi Seamus,
great project you have there. On my WOT8 there is the cab number on a plate riveted to the cab rear crossmember behind the seats. It may have been changed on WOT6s though. I also have a little plate with Chassis contract number in front of the passenger. Look for the manual below (mine issued in 1945) as it is very detailed and contents a short section on Machinery equipment. Good luck with your project and looking foward to seeing any progress.
P.S. this thread shows some engine conversion on WOT6
WW2 20" Rims - common part?
in British Vehicles
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I can only confirm that, I fitted QL rim to my WOT8, and have one from CMP Ford, they are all the same.... Barry Ring offers new 10,50x20" T-grip repro tyres or you can fit 11-20" bar grips if you can find any.