Antony Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 It looks a bit better with good wheels!. Quote
Jack Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 They are truely a stunning vehicle and they all must be laden with history. Quote
Great War truck Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Yes, you are well on the way now. Or at least well on the way into the shed. Good luck. Love to see how this goes. Quote
HWade Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 Well done Tony keep the pics coming, I called in and had a good look at the Autocar this morning, nice bit of kit, Roys got lots of hard work but if anyone can do it he can.But like you said lots of flat panel work so not to bad to shape up. All the best Howard. Quote
Antony Posted September 8, 2009 Author Posted September 8, 2009 All the unwanted additions have been removed to reveal the state of the chassis at the rear, which is reasonable, but the cross member will have to be replaced. Both the clutch and brake pedals are now free, and both gearboxes turn and the handbrake has been released. Quote
Jack Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 Hats off to you guys and thank god the world has folks like you to preserve such things. Quote
wildside Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 She is georgeous wish i had the room now to do a restoration like that!!!! Quote
Stormin Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 All the unwanted additions have been removed to reveal the state of the chassis at the rear, which is reasonable, but the cross member will have to be replaced. Both the clutch and brake pedals are now free, and both gearboxes turn and the handbrake has been released. I notice the hierarchy of freeing off implements in the bottom photo:- First and nearest the truck, the trusty can of WD40, Second the frustration beater or hammer, Thirdly and the final resort, the gas axe! Quote
N.O.S. Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I had a sweep up around my Autocar today. I only mention that because as a result I now have a large quantity of cardboard off-cuts from Roy's first missing parts pattern-making exercise, which would make great souvenirs of this restoration. Will sell individually or as a job lot. :n00b: Quote
Antony Posted September 9, 2009 Author Posted September 9, 2009 They are truely a stunning vehicle and they all must be laden with history. Jacks mention of history is relevent in this case, there is a brass plate on the instrument panel of the Autocar written in French. When the details were entered into google, it showed a military hospital in Versailles, the connection between it and the Autocar have not been established, but we wondered if it had been a break down vehicle for the hospital transport. It had the remains of an A frame hinged on a heavy plate on the rear of the chassis which was obviously for that purpose. Quote
Antony Posted September 9, 2009 Author Posted September 9, 2009 I notice the hierarchy of freeing off implements in the bottom photo:- First and nearest the truck, the trusty can of WD40, Second the frustration beater or hammer, Thirdly and the final resort, the gas axe! Even the air hammer spanner needs help as well! Quote
Jack Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 Stormin - you forgot to add patience and bits of spare skin to replace the bit lost off the knuckles... Quote
Antony Posted September 13, 2009 Author Posted September 13, 2009 The Autocar made it into the shed this afternoon, where an interesting discovery was made. The cylinder heads where removed to reveal the bores are in very good condition apart from some surface rust and the exhaust valves being a bit corroded. There is a rebuild plate dated 1952 on the block, and the general feeling is that the vehicle has had very little use since then. The hope is that given the good condition of the bores, once the valves have been removed the engine will be free to turn, the possibility of getting the engine to run is increased. Quote
Grasshopper Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 Ah, this would be the one we brought back from france then.... Quote
Antony Posted September 14, 2009 Author Posted September 14, 2009 Ah, this would be the one we brought back from france then.... It is indeed, and is giving the new owner hours of pleasure, lifting the heads was like opening a Christmas present for him! Quote
gritineye Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 It was a bit like Christmas at Mayhem.......he was very happy then as well, like a kid with a new toy :-D. Quote
centi521 Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 i hope you make a lot pics of the engine restoration looks good Quote
Antony Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 i hope you make a lot pics of the engine restoration looks good Yes, we intend to make a pictorial record of every stage of the restoration. Quote
AndyFowler Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Looking forward to following your progress ! Good luck ! :-D Quote
Jack Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Hats off - how can you see the end result, you guys must be talented! Quote
Antony Posted September 30, 2009 Author Posted September 30, 2009 Progress with the Autocar has been a bit slow recently because of the busy season on the Farm, and a couple of end of season shows. Some of the structural cab parts have been made, shown here, together with a new bumper which has been fitted. Quote
HWade Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 Looking good Tony, nice to see all those parts being made and fitted,keep up the good work. Regards Howard Quote
Antony Posted October 5, 2009 Author Posted October 5, 2009 A bit more progress with the Autocar over the weekend, the front left spring was badly out of shape and was replaced with a new one complete with shackles and castings. The structural pressings for the cab are being fitted to retain the cab shape, and then the cab can be removed which will make it easier to rebuild. Quote
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