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This will be a good deal easier next we do it !

But then everything is ?

Engine is much easier to work on now !

Pulled out fuel tanks also

The swivel frame worked very well

We were very aware of checking we had disconnected everything from hull to pack.

It eventually came loose

Had a go at pulling engine out today

At last i have found 'The Man'

An ex-panzergrenadier who used to work on these, he has explained the engine removal process so we are having a go at it tomorrow. Given time he will be getting me the manuals etc   EXCELLENT !

Another session with needle gun and a coat of paint.

Progress is slow but steady.

Steering tillers removed and refurbed.

In-house sandblasting unit makes things so much easier.

Should anything say 'Schutzenpanzer HS 30' please please please let me know.

Thank you very much for that, it’s a start, gives me some hope for now !

i am currently sandblasting all the take off’s 

I have decided to take Ferretfixer and Bob Grundy's advice and WAIT !

until i can get a manual from Bovvy or Munster. Although it is very frustrating that i cant move engine extraction forward.

I suppose it makes sense, easy to break something that is very difficult to replace.

Top sides, top and bottom plate is now off. Why are the bolts this shape ?

you only get one chance to get on them, try to undo them ‘off angle’ and it’s back to gas axe !

Sorry Mike, I'm being a little impatient !

They are currently closed. As soon as they reopen i will be banging on their door !

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated 

Does anybody have any experience in removing the rear hull section in order to access engine etc ?

Does the engine and gearbox stay in the vehicle, whilst the steering unit and final drive come off with the hull ?

43’s never took this long. I guess it’s just new to me !

Track finally off !

Good to know mark, cheers. 

Track is also, as new.