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  1. I should know as door hinge spares batches were done in the Smiths Shop at the BR Workshops where I served my time (for steel & timber body mineral wagens etc.) , I forget - probably on a large cast-iron work table with square holes where a bending fixture would have been bolted down, the process would have been very fast. I don't forget the Massey drop-hammers and National upset forging machines & tooling where I was involved.
  2. The tailboard hinge - hot forming , it's so near to a suspension spring leaf , I think I would have sub-contracted to a spring maker who would have suitable tooling and furnace etc.
  3. No. The Lucas 488 type was a vintage range of lamps (lets say as used on many post WW2 cars) , each function with a Lucas (Lu) prefix part No. There was no adaptor , you could not correctly fit any 488 bulb-holder to a screw-backing . Some 488 would have found their way on to S1 and CL types. . The military range (screw backing ring) , each function had its own FV prefix Part No.
  4. Used on Bedford lorries and other vehicles I suppose.
  5. Offhand - I can only think of Diana Carver ?
  6. I would agree - Facebook has taken over and it's not difficult to determine the reason(s) why , however FB is not without problems - there are many groups , for in example military vehicles - for just a specific make/type of vehicle , somebody starts a interesting thread and rude people bust in and take over with another query or answer / suggestion not relevent (moderation seems very poor). FB - it's useless for a long restoration blog. IMHO the HMVF still has it's head above water , mainly for the reason it is a forum covering many types of vehicle - so the pull-in for readers / commentards has a greater head count , they may come for their specific vehicle interest - but read about others and further educate themselves.
  7. Domestos (diluted) will shift off brickwork , but if a sand or wired texture - then dead stuff remains , wire brish removes.
  8. I don't recall that particular Dexion perforation the modern stuff - 2 variations , time-line Series / Defender ? EK gives earliest date. The other dating feature is the as shown small arms clips ,these are the basic clip (leather lined) prior to the SLR type of superior construction having aluminium casting frames.
  9. I have never seen one on a Lightweight and I have viewed 1000's at auctions & MVS , use of LWT it's a regular ploy to double the £ asking for parts. Only at the right £ asking would I buy it for my Rover 10 and mount it inside the tub. However - it does seem specific S3 & the long leg type seems just too numb to bolt-on anywhere.
  10. Seller claims - rifle holder also , I can't see how ? The other one on Ebay - that Italian seller has items listed for years at £ prices they will never sell, like a LWT underbonnet toolbox , however that long ley type - I can see the very basic small arms clips for leather liners. Actually the one by UK seller - that would be a nice item to have but not at that £ price. Incidently - late last year I decided to remove the tub strut for Jerry on my Rover 10 , and obtain all bits for conversion to civvy spec. spare wheel mount in tub, the £ for all individual bits was exhorbitant , in the end I did by a full kit of used parts and it cost me £80 (all Rover parts prices , used seem to have climbed these last few years, noting I want is £ cheap any longer). A good used galv. but genuine tub rear corner angle cost me £15+ , it's just I want to give a re-spray this year.
  11. Do you have a photograph from cab side handy ?
  12. But , did your Rover 8 have this carrier fitted when in service ? As you are aware - the trend is to bolt anything on for extra show-glam.
  13. You just confirmed my sus. 333464 - that is the part that originated with the S2A military models that were 12 volt (although I think 24 volt also, I would have to check, IIRC tubs exactly the same) - certainly Rover 10 and so Rover 8. From what I can recall - and I drove 109" from when they were new --ER-- , the 2.1/4 pet. (not all) had a reputation for oil consumption - generally 500 miles/pint. In a convoy - not all carried engine L.O. a supposition would be that this is how engine oil was carried with S3. Late (1980 on) 3mb engines were better but still on a graded piston assemby basis , improving again abt. 1984 (5mb) , IIRC this is when the Solihull new engine plant took over but both ran together for approx. 1 year. 15W/40 oil was granted due to improved piston/ring sets.
  14. I can't find anything in S2 / S2A Parts catalogues inc. the Rover 10/11. I have seen the odd one , actually possibly several at vehicle disposal sales , thinking w.t.f. and taking no further interest. I have just checked Army Code No. 22230 (Issued March 1980) TRUCK, UTILITY, 3/4 ton, 4 x 4 (Rover No. 608179) - no mention at all . I doubt if they were a unit type mod. possibly a AESP drawing / instructions ? Possibly upcycled from another truck make ? monkey see / monkey do like ammo. box between dumb-ions ? or some sort of pallet racking for fuel transport ? If ever it had appeared fitted to a Lightweight then more would be known - just not the same level of interest with 109" 3/4 ton, so I doubt if full details will ever emerge .
  15. The photograph is unclear but the securing thinghy seems similar / same as Rovers 6,8,10 where there was not the tub provision for mounting the spare wheel , instead there was a spine with attachment for a 1/2 Jerry intended for engine L.O. - I would have to check - I think the Rover S2A 109" mark(s) had similar but not S3 109" ? I suspect a unorthodox fitment.
  16. A aluminium WOOD primer is often the best for soft or hardwood , most are OK for ferrous metals (check data sheet). It has very good penetration on timbers inc. tanalised & treated.
  17. 1971 was circa. the best time to see dozens and dozens of WW2 Ford / GPW stacked 4 high at what had been Darlington Forge - certainly most in NE originate from that source , by 1980 - he did have some good M201 + recycled Hotchpotch . Because of the Alsation - it was always best to phone for appointment , that is when the prop. (deceased) was not doing time as the main part of the business was 'recycled' artic trailers LoL
  18. Out of interest - I tried some 298 Tractol (machinery enamel) at full matting base (sort of satin - with automotive re-finish it's impossible to get full lusterless) on some Defender wheel rims , can't say I like it (to me a bit too green for olive) , but it's good to try and keep in mind & I have 1/2 L left - for my needs I would use it again but only as a ground coat that aids finish coverage. A full lusterless is best for a repro WW2 US finish - but it's like blotting paper & people then rub a mix of DERV & engine L.O. to waterproof & stop early rust. I understand the US took great precautions to get their colour of OD consistent, this is all explained in a Jeep book.
  19. The 2.5na - had a bit of a early problem , they did in fact 'go on for ever' - when they did you had to somehow stall them , like run into an imovable obstacle. The army were blamed by overfilling oil on parade ground checks (disputed). Civilian buyers - excuses excuses excuses. Paper element air filters were becoming oil begrimed , turn off DERV and they ran-on oil vapour residue and then the sump oil (at amazing rpm) out of control. A REME officer invented a cyclone recovery thing (a genuine metal one is a RARE and top $ desk paper weight). Solihull came up with a injection moulded plastic version. Much controvesy , I forget the full story but IIRC LR provided the MOD with 400 new engines f.o.c. as a stop-gap. ISTR in the final analysis it was the ring-sets to blame but no public fess-up.
  20. Dunno ! sorry , however I do know the wife's 10 year old Fiat PANDA 4x4 is only £35 p.a. Me- I would love to re-spray it NATO Green. The Defender started with the 2.3 (2286cc) and then the 2.5 (2495cc) petrol engine (both with Webber twin-choke) then the 2.5na (this was all the 5mb engine Project Harrier) . Arguably - the 2.5 pet. is more sensible than the V8 3.5L
  21. Sorry it's a Abbot not a Scorpion
  22. Scorpion ? Has a decal posted on ' Tanks Alot ' - £ rental bill must be almost as high as the claimed new kitchen £ cost. Or did the protester buy the tank outright ? Wickes so far seem nonplussed , I suppose any publicity is good for footfall / sales. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/angry-customer-parks-tank-outside-153051820.html
  23. They do look the same in details of the rear , the one on highway seems to have pulled up after the event , it seems a steer wheel hit a soft pot just off the black-stuff ?
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