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Finally got a chance between the rain showers to refit all the painted panels. Apologise for the poor pictures, the gazebo works well for keeping the weather out but blocks all the light. It was all going so well !! and then a minor miss calculation 🙄 After being so careful to squeeze everything in a misplaced engine cover catch ruins the day!!! well.....not really ruined , it only catches when the seat is tipped forward to access the battery tray, you still get over 3/4 tilt to access the tray but still annoying 🤨

Outstanding work as usual, great attention to detail 👍

Try changing the condenser, I had a similar issue with a Jeep, plenty of fuel and had a spark but just wouldn’t fire properly, drove me mad for ages, double and triple checked everything, last resort started changing stuff to eliminate the problem, new condenser and started on the button.

Ok.....you have our attention!!

Just a quick update, unfortunately not much has happened recently, work has gotten in the way of life at the moment but you have to take it while it’s there. I decided to add some sound proofing to the new engine panels, the main decision for this was due to the previous owner having left a pair of ear defenders hanging in the cab and a few comments by other forum member about the noise, my thought process was to reduce the risk of going completely deaf inside the Fordson while being able to retain my selective hearing for when the wife was talking ( good job she doesn’t read this 😂 ) Sound proof was purchased from eBay, it’s self adhesive and foil lined, the adhesive appears to very sticky and took really well to the panels, only time and engine heat will tell if it stays stuck but for now very pleased with the performance. Everything got a layer of sound proofing and hopefully it should also reduce any vibrations between panels when there fitted.

The detail and research is very impressive, hopefully the mystery object can be identified.

Amazing images. Are the trucks at the other end Bedford MWD’s ? The bell housing objects are a mystery, I imagine the the tyres are either 900 or 1100 in size so the mystery objects are quite big!!

This is key to all rebuilds, something’s can’t be rushed 😁

Thank you Richard.

I’ve just bought a set tyres which are mounted on 20 inch 10 stud Sankey wheels dated 1953, can anyone identify the vehicle the wheels Would have come from? I only need the tyres so the wheels will be redundant, PM if you’re interested.

I have two tyres available , both 11.00/20 Avon traction, similar pattern to the Dunlop Trak Grip pattern, both tyres have surface perishing but given the thickness of these tyres it won’t affect there performance, one tyre has a grip missing, please see pictures for condition. Open to sensible offers for the pair , collection from Surrey kt10 if your interested please PM me.

Cover has been ordered, I’ve gone for the same one recommended by Oz , the cover recommended by matchlesswdg3 looked superb but I couldn’t justify the £225 price tag.

Now there all a beautiful shade of green😁 Apologies for the poor pictures, someone didn’t want the Jeep getting wet 🤨

At last!! The fabricating for the engine cover and side panels are finished 🎉😬 Every panel except one has been fabricated just to cover the engine and floor, it’s been a marathon to say the least !! All cleaned, prepped and ready for undercoat. Time permitting should hopefully get them all in green this weekend

No need to apologise, you’ve embarrassed yourself enough 😂 ” a Nissan “ 🙄

Thanks Oz , I’ve see this one for sale , there’s also another model up from that one called stormforce that cost £150. Thanks for the recommendations , it’s always better to get first hand reviews.

You gave up your garage for a Nissan!!

Thank you for the recommendation, I’ve found the Jeep cover, it was listed under Willis and costs £225, its slightly more than I was expecting but if it’s good it might be worth investing in one.

Evening folks, can anyone recommend a car cover for my GPW ? It will be spending sometime outdoors due to other projects, ideally a cover that someone has actually bought and can recommend, I’ve purchased covers before for more modern vehicles and have never been impressed with any of them, usually lightweight and easily tear.

Every day is a learning curve.

Good question, there’s not a lot of room, the original flat head V8 sat lower But it have still been snug!!

You mentioned about gearbox oil, just a thought, has it got the right oil in it? I assume it’s EP but I made the mistake of putting EP90 in my GPW and to should have been straight 90.

Are you trying to change down to slow the truck instead of braking? it works with a synchro box but not a crash box, there’s good advice in all of the above replies and practice makes perfect, gears for acceleration, brakes for slowing.

Sound proofing has been allowed for, plus new ear defenders!!

Ok.......” The Curve “ ....... this is how it went, bear with me as I am literally making this up as I go.. The familiar start I has an idea in my head of what I wanted to achieve but wasn’t sure how it would turn out🤔 Measurements taken and the cutting commences The empty gas bottle is ideal for shaping The shape is starting to come together, pity about all my new paint work that now needs touching up 🤨 a few spot welds to hold the shape , cut slots in the curve to allow gentle tapping until it started to form more of a curved shape, time consuming but a sense of achievement when it actually starts to look like the idea in my head🤪 and before you know it , it’s finished plenty of filler required and it may still need a bit of fettling but it sits well and does the trick, I have a set of toggle catches to fit which should be similar to the original style