Richard Farrant

37 minutes ago, Norton.rider said:

Thanks mate yeah I prefer the used look which is probably why it was such a shock to the system seeing how shiny it is. Great news though today I sussed a solid plan out of what I'm going to do now. Using the now scc.2 brown metal plant pot to experiment with some matt and satin lacquer. 

While at the same time I over painted the sides of the oil tank which were rough as I'd under sprayed them to get it looking matt. Great news is the paint filled in all the dibets and I got the same smooth finish I did on the headlight shell.

The tank finish is 7 light coats 2-3 hands distance.

Headlight shell is 3 coats hit hard. 

All got red oxide underneath which is silky smooth by Simoniz 

Filmed the experiments in the latest video

 

Hi,

You will find that this paint takes a week or so to cure fully, especially this time of year and will matt down without needing matt lacquer or paste. Also you might find reducing the amount of thinners will give you less shine. I never have any issues with this paint and have done a lot of vehicles with it over the years.

Today's video shows a good finish, just leave it for a week and check it again, although the weather is sunny it is not warm enough to cure the paint quickly.

regards, Richard

7 hours ago, Kyle_b said:

It’s a voltage dropper and connection unit for a 1950s thornycroft. 

It drops 24v to 12v to run the coil, this part seems to not be working. 

Are replacements available? Or do I have to go for a modern unit? I’d like to stay as period as possible. 

Thanks

kyle. 

 

That is a Rolls Royce B Range engine. The unit you show was fitted to all kinds of military vehicles, ie Ferret, Saracen, Leyland Martian, Humber FV1600, etc

try Richard Banister for parts 01797 253211

Glad to help Jim

regards, Richard

13 minutes ago, jim fl4 said:

Hi Richard.  Yes they are great gaskets.  Checked with  straight edge all faces when removed and all fine.  Its certainly sealing well, I have a great brake pedal, manifold vacuum A1.  I'm sure its nothing to do with the gaskets, but maybe the carb.  I left the carb on the manifold when removed.  The port vacuum (suck) coming from the carb is non existent on idle, then, on low to moderate revs I get a very light vacuum, doubt it would operate the advance plate in the distributor.  Would the vacuum be greater when the engine is under low down load?  My understanding is that when the throttle plate is opened, vacuum from the intake manifold is transferred to the port in the bottom of the carb which then goes to the distributor and advances the spark, or does it, I'm still learning?  Also, could it possibly be the cut off flap thingy in the exhaust manifold box? TIA, Jim.

Hi Jim,

All sounds good re manifold condition. However if the exhaust heat flap is not working and stuck in the starting position there will be too much heat building up in the intake and could cause running problems.

Check your vacuum fittings to wipers, if it has vacuum wipers, as there may be a loss of vacuum due to a leaking fitting or pipe.

Richard

Often the manifold gaskets are blamed for these sort of problems, but it is by no means uncommon to have a bowed exhaust manifold. These can be checked with a straight edge and need to be within .006"  (6 thousands of an inch). A specailist engine machinist can correct this in a lot of cases and once assembling the inlet manifold back on to the exhaust you need to ensure both manifolds are in alignment. A bit of care taken here pays off, and only use the copper sandwich gaskets as they have more compression ability to take up minor errors.

I have done countless of these manifolds and once correct will be good for a long time.

regards, Richard

52 minutes ago, Jolien said:

dear maurice, can you prove to me that ours is 41. we have called, emailed with the raf museum and they have confirmed that ours has been in blue. but what does this have to do with our question, maurice? so you want the history books that we have, wikipedia and the raf museum to lie. what we want to know are the tags and the size no more.

You cannot rely on Wikipedia for accuracy or fact.

1 hour ago, wally dugan said:

the square brass plate shown in your reply to Rupert first picture  in the reply from you 2 hours ago if it helps its the plate with the letters MTRS and looks like under this BW 3? -its the number that not clear

Hi Wally,

I had a go at enlarging the photo and thought it was 38, which tends to point at 38 Base Workshops at Chilwell.

4 hours ago, Niels v said:

https://www.facebook.com/camouflage.paints/ this guy makes a really spot (IMHO) on SCC No.2 and it seems quite nice to work with. 

http://www.warpaint.co.uk/  should also have one, but are not familiar with it

 

 

Tom,

I had a good sample of SCC No.2 Brown a few years ago, it was hidden from sunlight and weather inside a 1942 vehicle, I took it to RR Services (www,warpaint.co.uk) and they sent it to the paint manufacturer to be matched. If you contact Kerry at Warpaint it is known now as 'Farrant Brown'. A very good match, you have to tell them whether you want Matt or Semi-Matt. The latter is more durable.

regards, Richard

2 hours ago, gwrightoy said:

I recently visited the Apprentice boys museum in Londonderry and came across a photo of the army out the back of the Masonic Hall barracks on the city walls probably guessing in the very early 70s. I noticed a radio vehicle in the photo and upon closer inspection I believe its a QLR. I never seen a QL in any Northern Ireland troubles photo before. Sorry for the poor quality. 

 

The last QL's in service were those with command bodies (ie QLR) and I know of one that was still in service in 1975 with Royal Engineers, but that would have been one of the last. The one you show in the photo was probably used in a static role at that time.

1 hour ago, ruxy said:

 

Just like some people rent out their drive for regular parking during daytime, people will order them for use with any card, you will just drive on a strangers drive , use your card , charge-up and go.

I can see big issues there, you come home to park your car and someone is sitting on your drive charging theirs, very likely yellow lines outside home, so you find somewhere to park, walk home and someone else is now charging their vehicle. Not well thought out, probably from the same person who dreamed up the "Smart Motorway" idea ......

Back in the 90's the local RLC Bomb Disposal unit had a LDV 300 Convoy with a Rover V8 in it. Regularly came in for brake disc and pads renewal, they never travelled anywhere slowly!!

54 minutes ago, Tony B said:

 So what is wrong with keeping older vehicles on the road? You save on the raw material of new vehicles, and cut down waste by using slavaged or recon parts. 

 

Nothing new there, London Transport were completely rebuilding RT and Routemasters at Aldenham about 50 years ago. We did the same with army Bedford RL and MK lorries where I worked in the Seventies.

1 hour ago, Gordon_M said:

Thanks Richard. I'd guess the two wheel drive and stunning lack of horsepower ( Triumph Herald engine ) didn't do the Amphicar any favours as a military prospect.  They did tend to survive - it could still be out there.

Gordon,

I have had the same publication that Clive scanned pages of for over 25 years, and never noticed the Amphicar listed on there before!

Richard

19 minutes ago, Gordon_M said:

Interesting to see the Amphicar on there too, I can only think they wanted to test them.

What does the "NR" code next to it signify please?

Hi Gordon,

NR means Non Retention, basically means if the vehicle is up for casting, that it is not retained. Often used on vehicles that might have been used for trials or one-off buys, also if the are obsolete.

45 minutes ago, Matador_Doris said:

A motorcycle indeed, the 1939 KM 20. 

I have had an M20 for 37 years, lovely old machines.

2 hours ago, Matador_Doris said:

Been working on the new project since December Pete, with the same driving force and eye for detail. Here's a sneaky peek at project Ada! 

They look like tools for a BSA WM20 ........ good choice 👍

28 minutes ago, andym said:

The only thing threatening the continued use of MVs is the availability of suitable fuel, the ban only applies to new cars ( and note "cars", not "vehicles").  I don't see it being a problem for years to come.  A more interesting problem might be the ability to take a driving test when all other vehicles are autonomous.

Andy

I shudder to think of autonomous motorcycles 🤔

1 hour ago, 2e0prp said:

hi , folks , looking for very good 10.5 x 16 to fit an Bedford oy ,can any one help , thank you  Peter

Hi Peter,

Did you ring the guy I contacted you about? Last time I saw him he had not received a call.

2 minutes ago, raf said:

Hi Clive,

 

I am specifically after the list of 20 watch brands 

Watches, Wristlet, A.T.P. W10/10053 to 10072 [earlier designation VC 7471]

 

Regards,

 

Rob

Vintage MV Manuals has a 1985 copy listed, see this link:

http://www.mark.clubaustin.co.uk/misc_.htm

41 minutes ago, Surveyor said:

Is there a picture of the one on the right which appears to have a cable drum

They both appear to have cable drums, probably for telephone link to Controller

5 minutes ago, XS650 said:

Bit of a case of 'do you know what it is yet'

Assembling Army Trucks 1944 -

https://www.britishpathe.com/video/assembling-army-trucks/query/assembling+army+trucks

Austin K5 chassis' being assembled followed by shot at the end of a convoy of Austin K6 GS trucks

Looks like a Sexton

Citroman,

You have probable nailed it! Walter, see this web page link and scroll down to the pictures of the transmission layout;

http://forum.aths.org/PrintTopic151923.aspx

Here is a Motley mount complete, owned by a friend;

3 hours ago, Citroman said:

This 4x4 tractor was in use in the south of our country before 1940. Anyone has an idea about the make? Yes it is written on the radiator but the resolution of the pic is to low to read it.

A Latil was aready ruled out by a french truck forum. So what could it be? Ex- military?  In the Netherlands there were a lot of US vehicles in use but it might also be a french or belgian make as the border is very close.  It was used for towing heavy loads.

 

 

Looking at the front axle, it does not appear to be driven so possibly not a 4x4?