Fugly Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Spent a total of about 13 hours unseizing the mantlet/mount on my Saladin - The gap between the mantlet and the turret is about 2 mm , just allowing paint scrapers to be used as chisels, and hacksaw blades if you are lucky. Thanks to John over at Canterbury who has restored 2 Saldins for his very useful advice. Plusgas works very well. Got through 4 scrapers, several hacksaw blades and plenty of penetrating oil. Anyway, pictures says a thousand words.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Here are a few more piccys of the Saladin turret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 A picture of the turret interior bow that it is going back together ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 MORE PICS Turret mounted on ex MOD weapons trailer , on some STURDY trestles ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoolsHumor Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Nicely done. Very impressive before and after pictures. Good looking trailer for moving it about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 great project, very jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Thanks Chaps - :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecyMech Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Looks brand spankers now...nice work ! H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Quick update - Have been granted a FAC . All things being equal the finished vehicle will be equipped with a live barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Congratulations on being granted the paperwork for the gun. Truly envious to be able to own a complete vehicle with the gun intact. It does however boggle the mind on smoke grenade dischargers and who can or can't have them. Best of luck with the rest of the restoration. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 Here is a picture of the gun, as you may read in the wanted section I am searching for Saladin Breech block and any parts off the firing mechanism, and the large sleeve/nut that holds the barrel in position. All help appreciated. Cash waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Is that the very rare 76mm gun mount (improvised) wooden dolly with Halfords Jack stand MK1? Guess it didn't get very far except backwards! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Is that the very rare 76mm gun mount (improvised) wooden dolly with Halfords Jack stand MK1? Guess it didn't get very far except backwards! R Its actually an ultra rare "CLARKE" brand axle stand, sold in the exclusive "Machine Mart" shop. They only ever made in sets of three and were sold mainly to reliant Robin owners Machine Mart is situated dangerously close to where I work , and I am often lured in , drawn by the vivid red equipment in the window. I go in every month for a quick look round and end up buying something I dont really need :blush: The wooden dolly is my own (secret) design , and can carry 5 children downhill....:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Have continued work inside the turret and am refitting the commanders traverse mechanism. I am always surprised how ell these thing clean up - quality materials in the first place ! Please dont knock me on the plated bolts........I just want it in position ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hi Jim That reminds me - do you have any of the little round ball UJ's that go into the commanders traverse linkage? I need to refit mine but am missing one of them! Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi Tim. Pretty sure I can find one for you - its one of those interesting things you spot rolling round the hull of a scrap Saladin and pop in your pocket ! Will get in touch by email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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