ferrettkitt Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 A couple of months ago I placed a wanted ad for Sankey Narrow Track Trailer which was fit for spares. My intention was to make one good Narrow tracked trailer if I could obtain another one. Matt Rimmer responded that he had a trailer that was fit for that purpose so we arranged a rough date some time after Stoneleigh that I would pick the trailer up. The trailer was bought on the understanding that it was spares and repairs. The fact that it looked better than the one that I wanted to restore was an added bonus so I switched it around and decided Matts trailer would be the one that I stripped down. Link to album http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/ferrettkitt/Sankey%20Narrow%20Track%20Trailer%20restoration/ As you can see it looks pretty good when I get the chance I'll upload a picture of the loosing trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 The strip down begins half the fun was removing some of the items that I had stored in the trailer No.5 cooker for instance. Tub partially blocked up ready for a move sideways The body tub is secured to the chassis by approximately ten of these hooks luckily they all came off without a major fight. No heat was used just common all garden oil and ignorance. The light clusters have to be removed before the tub can be moved they get in the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 Tub nearly off Tub off I had already had a go at stripping off the underseal a lot of it was loose and fell away quite easily some will have to be chipped off with an old woodworking chisel. Handbrake assembly came off the chassis very easily Chassis the shiney bits of green paint are where the underseal has lifted off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 thanks for the intro into the fascinating world of trailers seriously though, you look to be doing a very thorough job of it. all the best eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masseyboy89 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Great job on the trailer, it's nice to see its being properly stripped and rebuilt. That's a lovely series in the background in the picture 3rd from top, Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Speaking of that third photo........seems that that stone fence / stone wall is doing something odd , it would appear that its headed for the sky ? must be some slope and so close to the home ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Rimmer Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Andy,I'm glad your are getting on well with the trailer!. Abn,the first three photos were taken at my place and the mountain behind the house is rather steep! the walls are on the 1888 maps but many are much earlier. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Andy,I'm glad your are getting on well with the trailer!. Abn,the first three photos were taken at my place and the mountain behind the house is rather steep! the walls are on the 1888 maps but many are much earlier. Matt. Matt, I haven't much choice the missus wants to put her car back on the drive its living at my Mums at the moment. Tub wise its a belter it just seems to have surface rust and the odd ding or two. I was surprised at how easily the tub came off, I was expecting a fight with the nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) Whilst it was sunny and hot I thought I'd have a go at finishing off removing all the underseal from the base of the tub. What a swine off a job! I ended up wiping the base down with petrol when I thought I had removed all the underseal only to find that it had exposed all the underseal that I had missed. This is it finished.... the strap is to hold it against the trailer frame I don't want it falling on someone I found two holes one of them looks to have been at a weld from the manufacturer and the other is on a seem on the bottom of the tub Hole covered up by under sealant Edited April 9, 2011 by ferrettkitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Quick up date I picked up the trailer from the sand blasters today I'm hoping to paint it on Sunday, will post a few pictures at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbayonetww2 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 A couple of months ago I placed a wanted ad for Sankey Narrow Track Trailer which was fit for spares. My intention was to make one good Narrow tracked trailer if I could obtain another one. Matt Rimmer responded that he had a trailer that was fit for that purpose so we arranged a rough date some time after Stoneleigh that I would pick the trailer up. The trailer was bought on the understanding that it was spares and repairs. The fact that it looked better than the one that I wanted to restore was an added bonus so I switched it around and decided Matts trailer would be the one that I stripped down. Hi, Your restoration is looking good. Have you got to the brake drums yet? I've got one myself (23 FL 98) but the brake shoes are U/S and I cann't find any info on any replacements. Any help appreciated. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) A couple of months ago I placed a wanted ad for Sankey Narrow Track Trailer which was fit for spares. My intention was to make one good Narrow tracked trailer if I could obtain another one. Matt Rimmer responded that he had a trailer that was fit for that purpose so we arranged a rough date some time after Stoneleigh that I would pick the trailer up. The trailer was bought on the understanding that it was spares and repairs. The fact that it looked better than the one that I wanted to restore was an added bonus so I switched it around and decided Matts trailer would be the one that I stripped down. Hi, Your restoration is looking good. Have you got to the brake drums yet? I've got one myself (23 FL 98) but the brake shoes are U/S and I cann't find any info on any replacements. Any help appreciated. Doug Hi Doug, I found quite a bit of info on the Ex Military Land*rover forum (emlra) have you joined? http://forum.emlra.org/index.php Relining the shoes might be you're best bet, have a look here http://forum.emlra.org/viewtopic.php?t=9371 Plus the section for trailers and tents http://forum.emlra.org/viewforum.php?f=14 A bit ott for info (my part but everything helps) but good info all the same and no I haven't touched the brakes yet its one for the winter. Edited November 1, 2011 by ferrettkitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 A couple of months ago I placed a wanted ad for Sankey Narrow Track Trailer which was fit for spares. My intention was to make one good Narrow tracked trailer if I could obtain another one. Matt Rimmer responded that he had a trailer that was fit for that purpose so we arranged a rough date some time after Stoneleigh that I would pick the trailer up. The trailer was bought on the understanding that it was spares and repairs. The fact that it looked better than the one that I wanted to restore was an added bonus so I switched it around and decided Matts trailer would be the one that I stripped down. Hi, Your restoration is looking good. Have you got to the brake drums yet? I've got one myself (23 FL 98) but the brake shoes are U/S and I cann't find any info on any replacements. Any help appreciated. Doug You're best bet is to get the shoes relined. They appear to be the same shoe as used on Austin Champs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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