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Hi Lynn,not sold as yet,still have both matadors,i have djs 965d still in my workshop, cab wood,and floor are done,rear springs sorted along with various bits,was side tracked by a mk1 militant (got it for the crane)which you can see on my facebook:s.b.engineering services ltd. on its maiden run to my local fair.still slowly progressing but thought the other one might go to someone to restore,which is undercover and untouched since i got her.work keeps getting in the way of fun tho!.cheers scott.

Thanks,its a long road but worth it for these lovely old trucks.scott.heres a couple of the militant at the local show in the summer still work in progress but good to warm up that 11.3 aec lump.scott

On 21/10/2017 at 1:14 PM, armouredfarmer said:

I am looking to buy a replica .50 cal to mount on an AA ring mount, does anyone have any suggestions as to good sources or, perhaps ones to avoid?

Thanks in anticipation

 

PT

Hi,I have one for sale,I make these, has a moving sprung loaded cocking handle,adjustable sight and lid to place ammo.oxford area(uk).£450.mount made just to suit my millitant(axle stand used just to display in my workshop).scott.01993882215.

For sale, my meteor mk4b engine,intended to get this running as a static display,but other projects and space mean it needs to go.£7000 ono.oxford area.

scott on 01993882215 daytime, mob. 07444399426

Just read your post about the Militant and Atlas you bought. Well done, that's another one saved. Useful tool too

Thanks,been looking at your pics too so I know what else i might have to tackle on the Milly,plenty still to do before the maiden voyage.Scott.

its good to see another matador coming back to life . keep the photos coming.

Thanks,slow progress,work gets in the way!Scott.

Any progress on this? Good to see more saved, hoping to have mine back together in a few months.

Hi Nick,just fitting second roof skin to the Matador so that can be painted,Milly is turned round now so I can sort the other leg(rams from Ramco)and paint the cab ,weather permitting, so may be a while!.Look forward to seeing progress on yours too.Scott.

Box now out the pit, in the photo of the open topped box we've found the gear for 4/5th just spins with no drive transmitted when the selector drum slides onto it, unlike the rest of the gears. In the photo, these are the smaller gears inbetween the two larger ones on the right. Spigot shaft is to be removed next to hopefully see why this is. A spare box has been found, if required, & complete with transmission box for £600.

 

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Hi Nick saw this box on ebay ,if correct might save you a few quid. milly gearbox ebay no:272417423558.scott

Front wheels arch's have been well nibbled by the maggots & few shots from under the cab.

Thanks for posting the pics Ian, your Tilly is looking great, they remind me I have got a few things done!The militant project has slowed my progress on the Matador,but it lives outside and the crane is a bonus for all the heavy parts plus couldnt resist another Aec.Hope to get more painted before winter and start sorting electrics etc.Scott.

Thanks will do scott.

Hi Scott, if you have a look at my militant tanker restoration there is a wiring diagram I printed that shows the connections block on the back of the dash. It may help with your electrical issues

Hi Neil,watching your restoration with great interest you are doing a great job,I have a similar problem with my Mk 1 militant fitted with an atlas crane,just removed the roof panel which as one piece round the cupola,mine doesnt have the mg ring mounts tho, but had gone at all the edges and i intend to rivet back a slightly oversize panel and weld back the retaining ring round the cupola.I will have to do a windscreen too as drivers side is broken,gotta find out where all the electrics go to as not sure,and nothing works!best with your restoration.scott

Aaaand - grounded a;; day.... Got up this morning to find the left arm basically non-op bue to bruising etc so I couldn't drive - not even the auto Rangie

 

Means washing the old girl off will have to wait till next week now. I can get hold of some red oxide paint though so that any fresh metal and anything rubbed down can be given a protective coat. Think I might follow Robs advice and get the necessities sorted out - horn not working , wipers etc and give her a coat of satin green to tidy up then take her to a few days out/shows and see how she runs/get a feel for her ways.

Hi all, selling my Aec Matador to help fund my other matador restoration currently in progress. 1943, 0853 4824,wartime contract V4759 running chassis cab,needing complete restoration, low speed diffs,was used as a tow truck and not registered at moment.picture shows it when it came to my workshop,and has been stored undercover since.

Offers.Thanks Scott call to view.01993882215 daytime 01993881805 eves.N.oxford area.

contract S3039 IS DATED 10/43 FOR 500 vehicles at that time AEC were making 50 MATADORs a month the only thing you will get from the RLC no 2 key card is when it was sold and where there is no military history as to who and were these vehicles served the only other thing missing is its war time census number which was H 5469826

Thanks Wally,wasnt sure what would be on the card for the money,I have a good date now and the census number for when i eventually get to paint the cab.Thanks Scott.

Hi Scott,

That chassis was from contract S3039 (0853-6603 to 0853-7102) for Heavy A.A tractors.

As 16svt rightly says, it will be a 1944 build.

I have chassis 0853-6767 from that same contract.

You should be able to obtain a copy of the AEC factory build sheet from the Commercial Vehicle museum at Leyland which should provide the build date and delivery date and the place it was delivered to.

Hope this helps a bit, Mel

Thanks Mel, its nice to know theres a few left from the same contract ,be a while before i finish tho ,more pics soon.scott

http://www.rlcarchive.org

A search for 18YZ54 shows they hold a key card for your vehicle and you can apply for a copy online. Its a great service and should shed a bit of light on your vehicles history.

Off the top of my head, I would say that chassis number will date it to late 1944.

Thanks Ill have a look at that.scott.

Hi all,I am trying to find out a bit more history of the aec matador I am restoring,chassis number o853 6828,army reg 18YZ54,then 11RD91.if any one can shed any light on its history would be greatly appreciated.thanks scott.

Great work Scott.

These AEC cabs are a work of art and are never straight forward.

Good luck with it all.

James.

(Fellow Matador addict.)

Thanks James,its a steep learning curve,good luck with your collection to,look forward to seeing your mat towing a 5.5inch.scott.

Just called round to see Scott this morning, passenger side is almost finished.

Thanks Ian for putting these pics up reminds me how far I have come.scott

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Scott, What a difference, She's looking great. You are doing a brilliant job and I am so pleased to see her coming on so well. I can't wait till she's ready for the road. Your'e going to love driving her. Thank you for bringing her back to life. She so deserves another chance.

Lynn

Thanks Lynn,its a slow process but it is moving,I have just cut timber for nearside corner, then I will feel the cab is more than 50% done!I have also just reworked a new air tank,which was rusted thru, normal work just keeps getting in the way.

scott

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Scott's made good progress over the Christmas/newyear period with the nearside of the cab, its in far better condition than the drivers side but still required a full stripdown.

Thanks Ian for putting photos up,a nice record.scott

Great work. I don't suppose you have drawings of the cab components?

My radiators have cast iron top and bottom tanks so have not suffered in the same way. Your core looks to be in very good condition so it is a case of either finding replacement tanks or getting new ones cast using the oldies as patterns (allowing for shinkage).

Hi mammoth, sorry no drawings,making parts using originals as patterns (and a little guess work).thanks scott

Great to see the cab coming together. I must stop by sometime and say hello as I have not been to see the Matadors for a year although I drive by almost every day.

Hi Mate pop in any time,scott.

Next job, the cab roof.

 

She's looking great. Keep up the good work

Thanks Lynn,I have done the wood round the drivers door now,slow progress but I want to do it justice.scott

Hiya,

Just wondered how the restoration was going. Any more pics yet.

 

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Hi Lynn,I will endeavour to get some more pics on,works been tough the last 6 months but I have most of the back end painted and ready to assemble,the back of the cab is back on and I am currently making a new floor prior to doing the wood round the drivers door,so progress but slow.hope you are well,all the best scott.

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Hi I am interested in finding out more about your Matador,sorry the circumstances are not the best.,I love these old trucks and I am currently restoring two,not sure how much you were looking for but I am very interested.Thanks scott.I am in the oxford area.