Danny P

Thank you very much Richard! 👍 That's quite a large piece of metal. Now I understand why it will not come off easily, especially when it is rusted on the column cover. 

I was too much focussed on the stearing gear rather than having a look at the replacement gaiter itself. The new gaiter is of a much softer rubber than the painted and dry old gaiter. With some soap on the inside of the new gaiter and some on the wide end of the column cover the gaiter slid over easily. Easy job at last. 

Furthermore, I rinsed the bearing with some pentrating oil to wash out the old grease and dirt and regreased the bearing.

Many thanks,

Danny

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The clamp at the base of the column cover is slackened. The woodruff key is also removed now, together with the steering wheel retaining nut and spring. It looks like the bearing assembly at the top of the steering column is preventing the column cover from being removed. I assume the complete bearing assembly or at least the inner race has to be removed? It is about 1 cm deep in the cover. CAN SOMEONE HELP PLEASE HOW TO REMOVE?

Cheers, Danny

I had a look again at the steering gear for the replacement of the grommet, lower, steering column cover (no. 66 encircled in previous drawing). In the below picture you can see the top of the steering gear with the woodruff key at the left and bearing assembly at the bottom. I have slacken the clamp at the base of the column cover (no.82 in previous drawing). I guess this is all I have to do to draw off the cover but there is no easy sliding movement I would expect. Have I overlooked something? Can anybody help me how to remove the cover please?

Many thanks, 

Danny

I therefore change the subject to the steering column. I wanted to replace the lower grommet on the steering column (red encircled in the drawing) but was surprised not knowing how to do it! I do not see how to remove the steering column cover, or tube, in order to be able to slide over the grommet. I have slacken the clamp on the tube and thought I could slide up the tube towards the steering (which is off) wheel but no. What do I have to loosen to slide on a new grommet?

Cheers,

Danny

I have contacted Autosparks and they provide a great service by supplying a harness without the braided outer covering and invites the customer to run a dry fit of the harness. During fitment any changes that may be required can be documented and the harness can be returned to carry out any required amendments and apply the finished outer braiding. In order to make optimal use of their service, I have decided to wait and first complete the project as far as possible for a better understanding of the needs for a proper harness.

Thanks,

Danny

Thank you guys! Very useful information! It is looking quite straightforward to me when following the diagram and colors.

Danny

Thanks Pete, this keeps me going as do the recent likes! 😃

I am considering buying a new wiring harness from autosparks but they are offering two versions. Does anybody know the difference between them? I haven't contacted autosparks yet because I might be able to ask someone who has installed a same wiring harness and knows the application, and hopefully not some issues, in practise! 

Furthermore, it is not quite clear to me what is meant by the extra option for wiring for the indicators i.e. what is meant by (quote) "Wiring for indicators - To work from original trafficator switch. Trafficators will NOT work off the same switch. (Order 'SFL' modification if you wish to use trafficators)

It must be easy to explain but I am a Dutchman and so do not understand the language for 100% so to speak. 🤨 Aren't trafficators the same as indicators? To some extent I realise I will need to order this extra option to legally use public roads (haha!)

I hope someone can explain to me so I know what to order ...

Many thanks,

Danny

The project is slowly progressing but with satisfying results!

GS-body sprayed.

Next, the complete front axle.

Sandblasting and spraying of front axle parts (not too many pictures made but all done).

Spraying of front axle parts.

Front axle almost completed i.e. sandblasted, primed, in olive drab green and reassembled.

New bushes.

Ready to place back the complete front axle under the chassis. 

Next time is the replacing of the front axle and I am planning to do the steering column and pedals ...

Cheers, Danny

Hi,

Does anybody recognize the stamp on the hold all/wash roll. Is it British and ww2 period?

Thanks,

Danny

I am now looking for the number block allocation for the 3rd division, 1st battalion south lancashire regiment which is not mentioned in the link in previous post.

Can anybody help please?

Thanks,

Danny

Sorry, just Sold!

For sale, rare original early bedford mw aeroscreen brass brackets (see picture)! Original "chocolate brown" paint still present. 50 euros each plus postage. Location, Netherlands.

SOLD

Cheers, Danny

Citroman, you will need professional punching tools to make these felt grommets properly. I wonder who makes the grommets for the Willy's jeep. Perhaps this manufacturer can also make them for other vehicles such as the bedford. I think I have all the original grommets for sizing!

PPvdh, the bedford came from Koekelare Belgium.

Cheers,

Danny

I would like to replace the felt grommets for the dash panel with new ones! Does anyone know where to get them?

There are complete sets available for the willy's jeep but how about other vehicles?

Cheers,

Danny

These felt grommets for the willys jeep are for sale at almost every military fair! I wonder if felt grommets are also available for the Bedford MW? I'm mainly looking for the ones used behind the dash panel but a complete set for the entire vehicle would be great 😬.

Thanks,

Danny

I think I've learned that you will get the best results if you are patient ...? 😁

• Chassis and bulkhead in olive drab matt

The chassis and buldhead were an easy job as there was no rot at all, no welding or whatever was needed.

Hello,

This kit bag came from a house clearance in the Netherlands! It has a blue greyish colour and has the soldiers name "Pretiatko" with his service number 224344. The name sounds Polish. There is also "Sweet G-Coy"written on it. Can anybody help me with its origin please? Please have a close look to the belt, closure and oval eyes rather then round eyes. Looks rare to me!

Thanks,

Danny

SOLD!

Now I am really confused! I got some replies from well known WWII militaria dealers but they are contradictory.

Reply 1:

They usually have a line of cord going one way and 2 loosed type cords going the other way which this one does seem to have.The French military did copy them early post war but they tend to be of a much larger size. Saying that I know that dealers used to buy the French ones and cut them in half to make the standard British size so it really is not easy.

Reply 2:

They need to have 4 loosed type cords going one way as presented in attached pictures

Reply 3:

The brown color needs to be light brown. Post war or repro's are darker brown

So this is not helping me very much indeed! I thought buying a British WWII camo scarf or face veil would be easy!

Who is right and is knowing for sure?

Thanks,

Danny 

Hello,

I would like to buy an original British WWII camo scrim scarf but I really don't know the differences between British WWII versus post war/repro's. So I have added a picture and hope somebody can tell me if this particular one is original British WWII or post war/repro?

Many thanks,

Danny

Most probably not a vehicle related item but what kind of item could this be? It's has a cord, is C.W.T. marked and 1941 dated. No broad arrow!

Thanks,

Danny

Hi guys,

For sale from my own collection is this early or pre-war British (outer) messtin S. & H. Ltd. 1939 (Sellman & Hill, Limited - Crescent Works Wolverhampton). Asking 40 euros plus postage which will be about 20 euros to the UK.

Thanks,

Danny

Thank you very much, this will definately help ...! 👍

Everytime I like to buy a WWII British identity disc I don't know what to do because I really don't know to which unit the first digits of the serial number is assigned to. For instance, to which unit belongs serial number 7901260? Is there a list of digits and units which will help me when to buy one?

Many thanks, 

Danny