eddy8men Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 i'll be there again Al, you might even get a brew out of me this time round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 i'll be there again Al, you might even get a brew out of me this time round That will be a first :cheesy: Look forward to seeing you we will be there all week. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 I managed to get hold of 3 nos periscopes (which was nice) and am in the process of making the rain covers from an original i borrowed from john pearson, not finished but looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 wow, that really does look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Tht looks very nice, will be shame to paint over that nice brass work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 i'm tempted to put lacquer on them and maybe chrome the muzzle break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Tart...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Why stop there - spinners on the wheels would look awesome, and you could extend the exhaust cover to make one hell of a spoiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Rick, that chromey Ferret wasn't one of yours, was it...?? :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 lol I was also thinking of the chromy ferret when I put the post up, the thing is I quite liked that ferret :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 There used to be a Dingo down here that someone had put a Chrysler V8 (?) in and converted to a beach buggy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 we are spending a week on the Cromwell to see if we can get to the bottom of the mysterious engine misfire and whilst we are tinkering with the thing we will put new output seals and service the brakes in the gearbox and new hydraulic pipes in place of the flexi's that are in there now. should keep us quiet for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 You should grab my workshop manual back from the sparky - it'll probably run through the whole lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 good idea lauren I will speak to him tonight to arrange collection of the manual. been an interesting day today. finished rebuilding the brakes and new output seals on the gearbox as well as cleaning the gauze filter that strains the oil before it gets to the pump, it was surprisingly clean which was a good sign. then removed the left hand rad and fan assy to aid fitting the new hydraulic lines. on closer inspection the fan belts were knackered and the belt tensioner was seized this is now fixed. we also found an oil leak from the clutch slave cylinder whilst pressure testing the hydraulic system. we'll have a bash at that tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 looks like you got those fan belts just in time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 cracking on with it again today, although a little slower than usual (hangover) cleaned and refitted the vehicle brakes, painted the gearbox (twice), fitted an insulating sleeve over the fuel lines and sorted the clutch slave. tomorrow we'll put it all back together and run it up. the gearbox got painted with American olive drab by mistake while I was not in the workshop but was easily rectified with a coat of british olive drab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 put it back together today and ran it up briefly with no issues. will do a road test tomorrow to see if the engine is still playing up under load when it's hot and see if we have brakes, clutch and steering. feels good on the tiller and pedals so hopefully it will be fine. i'll put some pics up tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Good luck with the test drive Rick. Can't wait to see the Cromwell at W&P, you have done so much since I last had the pleasure of a good look over her. I'll bring some refreshments.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 did a test drive today and still had a misfire from the engine under load but seemed better and definitely runs cooler with the new belts fitted, bit more work required but will keep plodding on with it. alastair refreshments are always welcome (foster's) :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 sorry no pics I keep forgetting. the tank is ready for war and peace and is going on the low loader at 5am tomorrow. I did a small local show at the weekend with the Cromwell which was great and got to meet a Normandy veteran that operated the grant CDL before moving on to ram kangaroo's . a very interesting chap to speak to indeed. he didn't drive the Cromwell while in the service but had nothing but praise for the crusader and nothing but scorn for the covenanter, which is about the norm. i'll have to put a crusader on my wish list anyway if anyone reading this is going to the show come over to the tank museum section and say hello. rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 the tank is now at the show with the tank museum bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Your traverse will be on it's way in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 awesome job as usual Rick.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 thanks adrian lance the tank's looking quite good. we worked late last night to get the rear valances on and finished 5 periscope rain covers today which I will take down and fit tomorrow. i'll get some pics up soon. rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 The rain covers look spot on up close, and are getting tested as I type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.