fesm_ndt Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 whats the white paint on the weld, are you doing a spot of MPI ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie_scott Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Don't know if it's of interest, but there is an article in this months (April) Classic Military Vehicle magazine on a restored Loyd carrier. Been following all your hard work with interest, but it was nice to see some pictures of the chassis etc to understand what you have been working sooooo hard to achieve :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) Oh, thanks, I will have to pick up a copy in the week, at a guess does it belong to Paul Visser, he has helped me out loads with my Loyd and I supplied parts for his exhaust system which he was missing. My second Loyd is no more, it's official. Just some odds and ends done this weekend, a photo below of the front x-tube in place to see how bashed about it was.... answer...rather bashed. More work. Edited March 25, 2012 by ajmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie_scott Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Yep, spot on, it's Paul's Loyd that is featured in the mag :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) Great article, I would recommend April 2012 of CMV if you like this project, Pauls Loyd looks amazing! Light nights :-D More work. Two hours to remove the remains of the LHS front bogie from the x-tube without damaging the sacred tube within, I only have one of those and having to cut through the bogie then bash the sh#t out of it for 30 mins with a sledge hammer was a tough job. It's off and the x-tube looks fine, next to remove the chassis x-tube bracket...then do it all again on the opposite side! Oh, also had a beer with Jenni at a friends house after to celebrate fitting the final gusset to the chassis and thus officially compleating ALL chassis work prior to shot blasting...yea! PS. How can a greased, sealed interface which even has two large brass bushes, be so, so, so, stuck, even after hours soaking in Plusgas, F'd if I know. The manual says: Remove bogie retaining collar and slide off bogie assembly:rotfl: Edited March 26, 2012 by ajmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphibi boy Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hi Alastair, It's been a while since I've been on, so busy lately, much like you by the look of things! You are still doing a fine job, plenty to do, keeps you busy, especially now the good weather is here. Speak soon Cheers Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 What is this coming around the corner? Oh, a smooth turning USA 24 stud Flathead, 1940 - 42, joy of joys, and cost less than a couple of good road wheels! Came with the correct truck style fan, which needs adjusting for the Loyd and... a wartime capacitor to reduce radio interference...remember the electronic ignition plan? Oh, couple of NOS drive sprockets as well, amazing what some people have behind there houses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 nice find on the flathead, this could be the year it starts to take shape and look like a vehicle instead of 2 ton of parts . i just hope you have enough time to get stuck into it without being torn between the carrier, work and family speaking from my own experience juggling everything is the hardest part but then i suppose most of us are in the same boat/carrier rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) this could be the year it starts to take shape and look like a vehicle instead of 2 ton of parts Lets hope so Rick. How are your various projects coming along? Did you know that in some parts of England they grow Loyd Carrier front axles.... Will look good on my Carrier with those NOS sprockets I collected on Friday :-) Edited April 2, 2012 by ajmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 how did you find that?Do you have a mystic 1800 line dial a Lloyd part number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 how did you find that?Do you have a mystic 1800 line dial a Lloyd part number? That's right, I asked them to do a search for a Ford Mondeo rear bumper and Carrier Axle while they were at it...... no, it came from a thoughtfull HMVF member who had been storing it for a project that never materialised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 did it come from a mutual friend of ours in wigan. glad it's coming together. have you had any luck with the tracks ? as for me nothing much is happening with the cromwell as i'm still waiting for the sandblasting but there's a rumour that it could be done this week although i won't get my hopes up just yet. rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) Before the engine goes into storage I thought I would have a look at the internal condition, to my surprise it was mint, it must have been rebuilt, not doing many miles after the work, the bores are like new. Also I found out that although a 24 Stud it is infact a 3.6L 3 1/16" bore just like the wartime parts book says! The Merc unit was 3.9L like the other Flathead I purchased back in Jan 2011, that engine is totally stripped now, but requires a lot spending on it to get it running again, where as this unit can be a good runner with minimum outlay....hopefully just an acid dip, bore hone, repaint and a gasket set. Edited April 7, 2012 by ajmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Another lucky find at a very good price came today at a Lincoln transport open day in the form of a pair of wartime Butler side lights and a pair of Butler head lamps, all WD marked and with no corrosion. Even had good bulbs and silver reflectors! Tidy V8 Pilot at the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Nice V8 pilot, in it's day that would have shown a clean pair of heels to most things on the road.:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 [TABLE=align: center] [TR] [TD=width: 55%, bgcolor: #CCCC99]1 each Bren Gun Carrier/ T16 Lloyd carrier hull, only for static display. One each very rare French 8X8 EBR reconnaissance vehicle with 76mm main gun for sale, restoration project Please specify in your e mail your full address and landline telephone number. Thank you very much for your comprehension. This is on milweb Army Cars Germany: 0049 151 53917532 E Mail [/TD] [TD=width: 22%] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] [/TD] [TD] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 He needs to change his add, he doesn't have any more Loyd parts, I asked a couple of months ago. However I have been in contact with a fellow Loyd enthusiast in Norway who has more than one restoration project and spare parts cash that we are currently chatting about :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 However I have been in contact with a fellow Loyd enthusiast in Norway who has more than one restoration project and spare parts cash that we are currently chatting about :-) If you have his spare parts, I'll take his spare cash......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) If you have his spare parts, I'll take his spare cash......... e's are in very short supply at the moment don't you know, in Lincoln they are going on the black market for hundreds of pounds a pair, that's if you can get them! I've had to take out a loan just to prevent this post looking like this.... 's ar in vry short supply at the momnt don't you know, in Lincoln thy ar going on the black markt for hundrds of pounds a pair, that's if you can gt thm! I've had to tak out a loan just to prevnt this post looking lik this.... Edited April 13, 2012 by ajmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 That's ok Alastair, your e less post looks just like many others on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) I collected these from a chap with a press who had flattened out the worst of the twists that I couldn't cope with at home, looks good to me. You can see the two drivers floor stiffeners and the rear chassis brace. This is a photo of the brace when it was on the wreck. Edited April 13, 2012 by ajmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie_scott Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Alistair, you've been off the radar for a wee while now I just wondered if there was any further progress Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Not much, I have been tinkering with my Discovery and XK8 while I wait for the engine parts to come back from the Acid dippers. Work has also been a bit busy, been in Qatar, nice and warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie_scott Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 not jealous at all, it was allegedly 26 degrees in the highlands of Scotland today so just need some sand :-D looking forward to the next installment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Just back from Armour & Embarkation 2012 - Restoration enthusiasm back to 100% - thanks Jack:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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