eddy8men Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 it's a while since I posted anything on the Cromwell but that doesn't mean we haven't been busy :cool2: infact we haven't stopped for the last month. basically the tank was complete externally but the interior left a lot to be desired so I've been fitting stowage bins and boxes non stop and finally there is light at the end of the tunnel. the plan is to have it pretty much finished for the end of the month after which it will be offered for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Looking really nice.... one question why sell it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 hi niels that's an easy question to answer. i'm broke :cry: To do the tank in a relatively short time has cost me a lot in money and time which I now need to recoup. I took my eye off the ball with regards to making an income and instead focused on the tank which is probably a common mistake for us green vehicle types but it's all good, I can pull myself out of the sh1tpile once the tank is sold and besides I still have the Churchill to waste money on I plan to have the best Cromwell in the world by the time I sell it and that is something I can always look back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 It is just sad that you don't get to enjoy the fruits of all the labor that has gone in to the cromwell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 a year on the show circuit and a trip to arnhem and normandy would be quite nice but who knows maybe the new owner will want a chauffeur for his new ride :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happydayz123 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I hope so mate !! I also hope she stays, in England. Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 a year on the show circuit and a trip to arnhem and normandy would be quite nice but who knows maybe the new owner will want a chauffeur for his new ride :cool2: Take up golf its cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I took an old desert rat to see the 7th armoured memorial at Munford ,Norfolk. Some of you guys might know him. It was all I could do to stop him climbing up and getting it started ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I see he got dressed up for the occasion ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 He is a smart boy did he have any tools with him ! Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf30 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I hope you checked his pockets ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) It was all I could do to stop him climbing up and getting it started ! He's too interested in 'Cush these days. Edited November 22, 2013 by Lauren Child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I hope you checked his pockets ! i am not going anywhere near his pockets Andy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 The man and the tank after another long week ....... It's very nearly 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 we are nearly there now and the tank is starting to look complete both inside and out. i would be lying if i said it was easy (these things never are) but i'm happy with the result, just another couple of days and it will be finished, maybe by next weekend, although i keep saying that. it's amazing what an extra 400+ man hours and a couple of thousand pound can achieve :-D anyway here are a few pics of the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 That looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Knowing what I know, this is very impressive......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I'll second that, after 32 years restoring vehicles, I would not have taken on such an imense project, what is even more admirable is what he is planning on taking on next ! John Riley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 very cool looking eddy now its just! the dressing items to finish her , great work now flog her and i would imagine as you stated pay some bills :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzkpfw-e Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I bet he can hear a Churchill sobbing quietly in the dark, cold & wet!:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Top notch thats looking a heck of a lot better than when you started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 thanks guys for all the positive comments, it's been an epic task getting it to this condition and to be honest i never planned on making it so complete but i just can't help myself. i keep moving the goal posts and i know i won't stop, even when it's sold i'll keep restoring it if the new owner let's me :nut: for my next project i plan on rebuilding my carrier and getting it registered for the road after that i might have a break before starting the churchill (although i'm itching to start restoring the turret) but we'll see if i have any energy left in the new year. few more pics taken on my phone which is why the quality is a little sketchy. rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin powles Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) Rick, it's looking great, I know it's been difficult but what an achievement, something to be proud of, a peace of history restored for future generations to marvel at!, not many would have persevered as you have, others talk about doing it and collect piles of parts, dreaming about the finished result, you have been 'hands on' and got it done. well done!. Edited December 2, 2013 by kevin powles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefano Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Don't - ever - sell - it!! Because from that day on whenever you hear a Meteor fire up you'll feel sick to the core..... Guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 others talk about doing it and collect piles of parts, dreaming about the finished result, you have been 'hands on' and got it done. It's a good job those 'dreamers' do collect the parts over the years otherwise it would be impossible to restore things now. It's also very fortunate if those parts are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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