G506

Just my opinion, but I would leave the guard on if you can. I know there's a lot less risk from flying debris with a flappy wheel that an abrasive wheel, but even so the periferal speed is still high. Also stops your fingers ending up touching the disc inadvertently. Gloves will only protect you so much.

I have a few scars on fingers from discs rotating at high speed; your choice, but I know what I do now I've learnt lessons the hard way.

Hope this helps!

Do we have dates for the 2015 event? I've looked at their website but it didnt make it clear

Mike,

is the carb main jet ok?

Hi Bryan,

third photo, centre of frame and to the right of the yellow bus is an AEC Matador 0853 (assuming it's a 4x4 and not a 6x6 0854). Without knowing the reg. no. couldn't say if its survived, but happily a good number have, this could be one of them

Tom,

is the rear lorry a Daimler?

Hi Derek,

welcome aboard, good to have another Triumph owner around

Thanks guys, I'll check them out

Does anyone know of a source of repro WLA hats in the UK? I saw some at W+P this year but didnt get one at the time.

Just need one, size approx medium, can anyone help?

G506

Count me in too!

You've done a great thing here Stu, vehicles and spares that could have been lost are safe thanks to you.

Good job fella

:thanx:

Happy birthday!!!!!! :beer:

My company sounded the fire alarm for 2 seconds at 11-00am and and again at 11-02am. Very proud to say everything and everyone stopped for that period, in complete silence

Hi Gordon,

sorry its been so long, minor house disasters including water tank failures have kept me busy for far too long.

Slow progress on the Napier, however I have had luck collecting parts together, including head lamps, side lamps and rear lamps, some of which are WD stamped (very nice), as well as a full set of lamp brackets front and rear. Currently trying to track down a sterring box and column which may have surfaced, I'll keep you posted. Work should start on a shed at the bottom of the garden in a couple of months so she can come home, finally!

My PM inbox now has some room after I deleted a few messages!

Hi John,

I believe there is a K9 GS on the Isle of Wight, painted RAF blue

Hi Bob,

try a marine chandlery, as they sell gland packing to seal propeller shafts on motor boats (I resealed the hydraulic rod on my Chevy tipper with this material)

Hope this helps

If anyone hears of a Napier engine or gearbox could you let me know?

Hello Rosie, cheers!

Looking forward to seeing you and the clan on Saturday

Hello all,

very little activity from me on the Napier of late, mainly due to buying a new house, but happy to report yesterday I have made a big step forward, in the shape of a radiator.

I am one VERY happy boy!

Hi Dave,

welcome to the forum!

G506

One word - Wow!

Looks like a superb book, Tim; I will be tracking down a copy soon

Hi Paddy,

do you have any remains of the original rubbers? If yes, there are at least two ways you can go;

1 - go to a rubber specialist such as this one, http://www.portmererubber.co.uk/

2 - go to a classic parts supplier such as; http://www.frost.co.uk/rubber-seals.html

Hope this helps, and good luck with the K9, they're a great truck.

Hi Alix,

great to finally meet you at War and Peace, sorry I could'nt chat more but my two little lads were being 'challenging'! The CA looks great, keep up the good work!

Gentlemen

 

Now I'm on the verge of sorting my Windscreen seal out, time to move onto the next issue/challenge. The seal in my Cowl Ventilator on my CCKW has degraded to such an extent I cannot make out what is was or how it fastened in place. Can anyone provide any guidance/pictures and any suggestions on who can supply a suitable replacement ?

 

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

 

Kind regards to all

 

Vulture

Vulture,

as far as I know the open cab seal is the same as the closed cab seal, which in turn is the same as the civvy cab; for my Chevy I bought a repro seal from Jim Carter truck parts in the states, not expensive.

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/product.asp?prodid=CB108&i=|cowl|||42|

Hope this helps

What an amazing film, never seen that before. And the first time I've seen film of a Napier actually moving! Looks like the 3 tonner, the bigger brother to mine.

Thanks Tim!

I still can't believe how lucky we were with the weather; I drove to work this morning (fifteen miles away from the show site) in the pouring rain!

Another great event, well done to the commitee