ruggyjohn Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 New front panel now done, used the old one as a template, even with the mag drill it took most of the day to drill all the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 1 new pioneer exhaust in kit form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Where did you get the exhaust from? and can they make more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 hi niels, yes i can get you another but its work in progress at the moment, this is the 1st one they have made, i am working with them on it to get it to look right, diameter of tube has gone up by 1/4 of an inch to enable thicker wall tube to be used, silencer box is the same dimensions as original with the same baffles, flanges slightly larger, when mine is finished i will be able to give you a price for a complete system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 exhaust now had its final fitting, all tacked together, will remove and do the rest of the welding on the bench, cab ready for blasting just waiting for some decent weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Comber Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Nice progress John, your on the home straight now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Some how I've missed this restoration thread until this morning, excellent work I know very well whats it like to commit to a long term restoration of a large vehicle. Your on the home run now, every bit you do will make a significant advance. Keep up the good work looking forward to seeing more photos Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 thanks for the comments john and pete, most of the heavy work is done now but all the small details seem to take so long, should be out and about with her next year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Batchelor Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Did you get a new rubber for the brake master cylinder? Are they readily available from somewhere? Great job by the way! [ATTACH=CONFIG]110028[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]110029[/ATTACH] exhaust now had its final fitting, all tacked together, will remove and do the rest of the welding on the bench, cab ready for blasting just waiting for some decent weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 hi ed, do you mean the one mounted on the inside of the chassis with the diaphram in it, if so i bought some of ebay, should still have some left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Batchelor Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi I was referring to the external dust rubber boot fitted to the master cylinder (on end of foot pedal located on outside of chassis). I have had the cut off valve apart on ours and rebuild that (had a corroded spring inside) but I have not had to touch the actuator (inside chassis, applies pressure to brake cross-shaft) other than replace a cracked pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 hi ed, not pioneer that, no valve on foot pedal, are you mistaken with the explorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Batchelor Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 John, see item circled in red, this is effectively the brake master cylinder, the brakes on a Pioneer are air assisted, there is a mechanical link from pedal to brake shoe but this cylinder works in line with the mechanical system. As the pedal is pressed it compresses the master cylinder plunger which then allows air through to the actuator mounted between the chassis rails which acts on the brake cross shaft to assist with braking effort. Hope this makes sense? I don't claim to be a subject matter expert on these but I am quite confident this is how they work having had ours to pieces and back together again. The reason for my original question was that our rubber (or leather probably) boot over the master cylinder plunger was U/S and it looks like yours has a nice new rubber one fitted, hence I was keen to see if you sourced it recently from somewhere? Many thanks, Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 sorry ed, my mistake, going from memory which is always fatal, when you said master cylinder i imediately thought of a hydraulic system not the air valve, should have had a look before i opened my mouth, and yes just looked on the spares shelf and i have one complete with stainless circlips, yours for a fiver including postage, if i send it to be signed for it will be another quid. hope this is of use to you. john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Wish I had a shelf like that , looking very smart John ☺ Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Batchelor Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 John, sounds good to me, I'll send you a PM to get details for payment. Thanks. Ed sorry ed, my mistake, going from memory which is always fatal, when you said master cylinder i imediately thought of a hydraulic system not the air valve, should have had a look before i opened my mouth, and yes just looked on the spares shelf and i have one complete with stainless circlips, yours for a fiver including postage, if i send it to be signed for it will be another quid. hope this is of use to you. john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Wish I had a shelf like that , looking very smart John ☺ Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk hi andy, when i find spares for the scammell i usually buy 2 or 3 at a time if i can, what i don't use i can sometimes swap for something else, the only problem is you know you have one its just finding it. john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 a bit more work done on the cab, it is now in primer ready for a small amount of fettling before i put any colour on, trying to have the cab mounted on the chassis by xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 missed the xmas deadline, no suprise there, trying to put as much on the cab as possible and then give it its last coat of colour so the new bolts get painted aswell, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 [ATTACH=CONFIG]111388[/ATTACH] missed the xmas deadline, no suprise there, trying to put as much on the cab as possible and then give it its last coat of colour so the new bolts get painted aswell, Very nice! Well done, can't wait to see the finished vehicle. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 thats looking grand!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 cab fitted, went on reasonably well, new floor and electrics next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 What a beauty she is 😀 Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 this is coming along well looks rearly good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 From this point on everything is a positive step forward in any restoration project. For me this is the most enjoyable part the grunt work is done and it's time to start adding the detail, every days work now has a visible positive return. Looking good :thumbsup: Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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