WWilkinson

So, it's been all quiet for a while, but behind the scenes, measuring, head-scratching, photo-scouring and research have been continuing.

A big shout-out to Green Barn Services - who have agreed to help start putting bits together on it.

A big relief at the weekend when an original locker door (from a Mk-3) fitted neatly in a side frame (also from a Mk-3) which attached to the upright of the original Mk-2, supported by a newly minted and rolled wheel arch (worked out by 30 year old trigonometry). All the bolt-holes lined up...

Happy days!

On my MorrisCommercial FAT its on the inside of the bonnet lid WSN/867598/VM

Still trying to post a picture from my phone

Sorry to revive an old thread - but inside the bonnet of my Morris C8 FAT: WSR/838608/VM

I wonder if the perceived wisdom of the last few years has yielded any further knowledge...?

Thank you ! I am slowly working through the thread re-uploading the pictures that disappeared but struggling to remember which pictures match the comments. The Gun was finished back end of last year ,covered up and pushed into the corner of the workshop and I have been unable to get it out in the daylight to photograph due to 'other ' projects being in the way , hopefully the 2 pdr will be finished shortly and then I will take the opportunity to take some photo's of the pheasant.

 

Rob....................rnixartillery.

It's still a cracking restoration. And the history that goes with it is quite amazing.

Now where'd I find me one... :-)

Might be Shropshire Light Infantry.

It certainly looks to be one of the antecedent regiments of the Royal Green Jackets: Ox & Bucks Light Infantry, etc.

Just a quick "it was a good day on Saturday" update.

Having an unexpectedly "free" Saturday afternoon (Mrs W. had no immediate chores, so I legged it out quickly), it was a pleasure to get the Quad started and drive it out of its shelter into the middle of the yard.

The footbrake was a little soft, but the handbrake was solid. Oh - and it had sprung a small fuel leak from a brass junction. This was fixed very simply with a little tightening.

I had been given some old rear frame sections that came from a previous restoration - so not "showroom" quality, but far better ('coz they existed) than what was currently there. Getting them bolted into place has gone some way towards giving me key external dimensions - and the satisfaction of a sniff of what it might look like when done.

'O course - it still won't keep the rain out - but it's another (small) step towards the restoration.

And then there was the 8-point turn in the narrow driveway to get it back into shelter - I certainly feel my forearms getting more Popeye like!

Next-step is to strip down the wheel arches for pattern & replacement...

OOH you cynic!

What he said!

I hope that Ferret needs a tow at some point...

I'll be only too happy to oblige. :angel:

I was going to ask about brake and acelerator. I've had some exciting moments with that combination. My advice would be change them to normal layout. You can drive them for ages, then at the critical moment forget which way round they are.

Thank you, Tony

I'm a while away from being near taking it on roads, but there is farm livestock and other vehicles that might get a surprise!

What "change" have you made? Is it a straightforward bolt-on/modification, or does it require altering any original structure?

Do you have any drawings/photos of such a change?

Will,

 

I have one of the most original Morris quads in the country in storage here at the moment and the body is 100% original and intact.

You are more than welcome to come view it and take dimension's and drawing, however I am 300 miles North !

 

Rob........................rnixartillery.

Thank you, Rob

I strongly suspect that if I entered your premises, I'd leave with a 25pdr too :laugh:

... and finally skipping forward to yesterday:

I managed to get the last remaining panel off, including the drivers window (glazing intact).

Now I can see the extent of the rot/integrity of the underlying framework all-round. In short - what was left of the cab was _broadly_ sound - but all the bodywork framing that was exposed is, well, not sound.

So: does anyone happen to have a spare Mk-2 body lying around...?

... No?

How about dimensions &/or plans for the frame structure?

As an ex-recovery vehicle, it had no rear body, so I have no idea what the lockers, bins, etc. should look like inside.

(The Bolt-Action & Flames of War Mk-2 Quads just aren't the right scale to get accurate measurements.)

Is anyone taking a Mk-2 to War & Peace Revival this year?

Stepping a little forward in time - to 2013 - this is the Quad as I collected it. This side very much shows it's best side!

During the 16 years since the previous picture, the "Saviour of Sheppy" had freed the engine and got it running, as well as getting the brakes freed and working so it could stop too.

Getting it onto the loader was my first experience of the "wrong way round" brake & accelerator on these early Quads

Well - it's been a while since joining the green-machine fraternity, and my first effort at restoration is still a (slow) work in progress.

Having been inspired at a recent show to try and make more of a push to be ready for Capel next year, I thought it about time to open up my project for wider review & advice.

First-up is the picture of my project in 1997 - long before I knew it would become _my_ project.

Abandoned & awaiting the scrap auction - it was preserved by someone who was already restoring a Mk-2 (late) Quad and didn't want to see this one lost.

I will put a couple more pictures up to bring it a bit more up to date... and then try and keep it a bit more current!

I had a fantastic day out with family - and the passing opportunity to provide direct (positive) feedback.

One comment I got was "... we spend so much time organising and running it, we don't get a feel for how successful it is".

I hope that the whole "Event Team" get the overwhelming positive boost they need...

We'll be back next year, hopefully with something worth exhibiting.

Sadly, I reluctantly agree with you. Today's kids have no interest in it. I got into the hobby through this very show at the age of 7, so to see it go is a huge shame and loss.

But I am wishing Rex and Barbara all the best with their retirement.

Just hoping now that the show finds a way to live on.

My 10-year old is coming with me this year. Lots of interest there.

But:

Just think of all the young children who still want to be steam engine drivers...

I don't think it's lack of interest - I think it's lack of opportunity!

If W&P closes, not only is there less to see - there's no local Schools days and less opportunity for youngsters to see 100+ years of vehicle history.

(However - it's not to say that Rex, Barbara and the others haven't earned a rest!)

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I have one of the 10'x16' covering my Quad, whilst next to it is a friends Scorpion under another. Both survived last years winds intact - albeit with a couple of storm-straps just to be sure.

It's made a lot of difference to the time doing work, as it saves a lot of time on de-/re-sheeting! :-)

And being able to tinker when it rains...

You pipped me to it by 24 hours (curse those family holidays!).

Good luck with it - sounded like it was mostly there, albeit in bits...

ah - Vince, there you are :-)

I did a whole week in the workshop, muttering about bl**dy crews who ruin injectors: as I stripped, cleaned lapped & re-fitted the water feed valve.

Then went out firing it for a day and muttered about bl**dy workshops who can't stop steam blowing-by!

Ah Will, breaking cover! The advantage with the steam engines we play with is they're not our problem to fix if they break!

 

Vince

Hi all, it must be Quad season...

Having lurked around the forum for a few weeks, it was time to "come out" as I've recently acquired a Mk-2 Morris C8 Quad.

Looking forward to getting my teeth into it (possibly literally, on the electrics) and first job will be some form of roof & bodywork - the domestic goddess has not granted blessing & boon on this particular project... :blush:

Saying "but it's sooo much smaller and practical that a steam loco - and we can take the whole family to War & Peace in it" was apparently a mistake. Perhaps the "but it's 4-wheel drive and can get the kids to school in bad weather" didn't help.

There are a lot of experienced folk here on the forum - I am really looking forward to your sage advice and assistance.