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My original carburettor has now been repaired, I’d like to thank John Attlee for his engineering expertise, John re-tapped the thread and made a new longer banjo bolt 👍👍

I am still looking for a rebuild kit in particular a gasket set for the carb if anyone can help please let me know. 
 

Looks fantastic Jon 👍👍

10 hours ago, wally dugan said:

a number of post war AUSTINS WERE fitted with the ZENITH 42VI 8  austin sixteen  1946/47 austin A70      austin 25 cwt of early 1950s

Thanks Wally, if it can’t be repaired I’m sure a replacement will turn up eventually. 

5 hours ago, attleej said:

I would expect that the thread might be BSP, probably, 1/4 BSP.  I have not used helicoils but I would machine an adaptor that screwed right in and took advantage of all the threads remaining below the stripped ones.  It would want to be locktited to seal it.  What sized spanner fits the banjo bolt!

It would not take long and I would be happy to do it for you if you are in Esher.  I have all the  taps and dies that the tread could conceivably be.

 

John

John, that would be very much appreciated, yes I’m in Esher Surrey, I’ll pm you. 
 

Many thanks 

Seamus

14 hours ago, Citroman said:

Put the helicoil in with loctite.  Do you have picture of the complete carb?

I’ve had a look at the thread size and I’m assuming it’s BSF but I’ve nothing to compare it to, a 1/2 inch unf nut screws on but is a very loose fit, does anyone know what the equivalent BSF would be?

1 hour ago, john1950 said:

Just use a helicoil to fix that.

I had thought about using a helicoil but 2 things crossed my mind, first would it seal well enough for Petrol and second I have no idea what type of thread size it is.

Wanted Zenith 42VE1 carb, the carb came off an Austin K9 but may have been fitted to other vehicles, the thread has disintegrated on the fuel feed banjo, if you have carb that maybe useful for spares or repair please let me know. 
 

17 minutes ago, Rootes75 said:

Very much a possibility Seamus, like we've said before we can't help ourselves sometimes and they do need someone to save them...😉

Sounds interesting 👍👍👍 fingers crossed you get it, look forward to the next instalment 😁

21 hours ago, Rootes75 said:

I am looking for advise.

Does anyone have experience of bringing restoration projects back from France to the UK?

Any tips to transport companies, import duties, Vat etc?

New project?? 

8 hours ago, Pete Ashby said:

Thanks Seamus I think we share an affinity in terms of welding fresh air. 

 I was at Capel this year under taking a bit of  Boarder Raiding and  had the opportunity of seeing your truck there, sadly you were not around or I'd have said hello

Congratulations,  the WoT looked spot on,  a real testament to your hard graft and determination.

Pete

Thanks Pete, much appreciated, hopefully meet up next year, who knows I might even have the Austin K5 there 🤔

Looking good Pete, keep up the good work 👍👍

Seamus 

Couldn’t resist getting stuck it and try to start the K5

First job, remove the plugs and spray penetration oil down the bores just to provide some lubricant, check the oil, connect a battery and cross your fingers , give the starter cable a pull and she turned over straight away, crank it several more times to get some oil pumping around and them check the ignition switch, switch working ok, clean the points and check for a spark, so far so good, connect up a gravity feed fuel supply and check for leaks.

I’ve purchased a copy of is key card to try and trace the history of the K5 , if any of our more knowledgeable members are able to help with any info that would be greatly appreciated, in particular body type,  date into service etc. Also where would the chassis number be stamped on the chassis?

The previous owner who bought the K5 in 1991 done a fantastic job tracing its post war history which all adds to the story. 
 

9 hours ago, 10FM68 said:

https://robvanmeel.nl/product/austin-k5-3-ton-portee-g-s-drivers-handbook-59-p/

For just under 8 Euros try Rob Van Meel in Holland.  He has a number of useful WW2 publications to do with British & Commonwealth (& other) vehicles.

Many thanks, I’ll have a look today 👍

9 hours ago, Rootes75 said:

I did see you ask about this one on FB and wondered if it had made its way into your collection!!

You know what it’s like, we just can’t help ourselves, it was crying out to be saved, all I need now is some more spare time and a lottery win!!

Evening everyone

I’ve recently bought an Austin K5 that needs minor restoration 🤥  and yes before you ask I am addicted to rust and no I’m not seeking help, I’ve gone beyond that point. Unfortunately this project won’t be started for a while as it will have to wait it’s turn but in the meantime I’m looking for a manual and drivers handbook if anyone has them available for sale, I’m also looking for more information on its build date and body type if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be appreciated, post war reg is 27YV24.

Many thanks Seamus

Progress is still progress Jon no matter how slow and the attention to detail takes time, you know you won’t be happy if it’s rushed and not quite right. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next update. 
 

Seamus 

8 hours ago, 10FM68 said:

Really lovely, a credit to you and your hard work and dedication and great to see out in the wild!  It is just great to see bread-and-butter British vehicles being restored.  I know the pool is small as most were simply scrapped after a few hard years of life as breakdown trucks, timber wagons and the like after demob without ever having been appreciated as future classics - there simply isn't the pool of survivors to build from.  But, with Bedford RLs and their contemporaries in many case now 70 years old,  they need to be gathered up before they disappear - there just aren't enough around on the circuit. 

Thank you for your comments 👍👍

There is a very small pool of these vehicles, I know there are other wot6’s out there but I can’t remember the last time I saw one at a show and your right about the RL, numbers are very limited so they need to be saved but it’s the same problem, they need space to store and cost more to restore than there worth.

Successful trip to the Capel military vehicle show, many thanks for the picture Scott. 
 

On 6/22/2023 at 12:09 PM, Scammell4199 said:

Have you seen? Some new entries are being accepted onto Operation Market Garden 2024.

Get in there!

Richard

Just booked onto the 2024 Market garden tour 👍👍

6 hours ago, Scammell4199 said:

Have you seen? Some new entries are being accepted onto Operation Market Garden 2024.

Get in there!

Richard

Thanks for the heads up 👍

And I thought fb was bloody annoying with ads!!! This is ridiculous, it’s so off putting. 

23 hours ago, Rootes75 said:

To be honest, we are already missing doing the big jobs, so much of the pleasure is in the restoration isn't it?

Certainly is, if I’m honest the restoration is more enjoyable than the driving. 

41 minutes ago, ltwtbarmy said:

In all honesty, that Landrover is soooo sweet! It really looks quite straight, complete and rust free. I know i’d have started on that one a long long time ago if it were mine.

I only picked the series 1 up last year and it’s taken over 6 months to persuade DVLA to retain its original registration number, I only received the V5 a couple of days ago but your right it is a nice project. 

It’s very addictive this restoration hobby!!  I’m in the same position as you, “ Doris “ Is basically finished all bar a bit of fettling and I’m deciding what to do next, fortunately I’ve been collecting a few projects over the last couple of years but which one next??

1940 AEC Matador 

1949 Land Rover 

1941 Chevy CMP FAT

and yes, before you say it I know I need help 😂😂

Well….Doris made it to its first public appearance but only just!! 
 

We set off Friday morning about 7:00 to join the rest of the group but out of the blue she lost power and cut out, luckily there was a bus stop and she coasted off the main road, a quick check underneath to make sure she still had all her fluids before pushing the starter button, she started no problem and we continued the journey, now I’m more worried about the 54 mile journey than ever 🤨, we continued without incident for another 10 miles until passing through Guildford on the A3 at rush hour, we were climbing the last big hill and she started to slow and eventually cut out, this is not what you want on a bank holiday Friday in rush hour 😩, she started again and we slowly made our way over the hill, for the rest of the journey I only used 3/4 throttle as each time she had cut out I was on full throttle going up hill, after a short stop at the services we arrived at Overlord just after 10:00. Following a discussion with few colleagues and the “ what was the last thing I done “ question, it turns out that the fuel tank vent isn’t working, I fitted a new fuel cap seal the day before we left, I removed the seal and she ran without incident the whole way home.