paulbrook Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Right then - here we go. Gracing the workshop for the next few months are not one but three MVs all needing various bits and bobs so I though to myself "why not share the joy?" One has been the subject of a little debate on here, and its a Mk3 Antar. The second might have had a mention, as its an M38A1 and the third is a rather lovely Humber Heavy Utility. Over the coming months I will be trying to keep you up to date with progree on all 3, but in the meantime I will be posting pictures at regular intervals on Photobucket (search for rustytrucks); for instance the Humber ones are here http://s484.photobucket.com/albums/rr206/RustyTrucks/Humber%20Heavy%20Utility/ Inevitably my hands will be a bit full so please dont expect a rivet by rivet account, but I will try and highlight what I consider the interesting bits along the way - or alternatively if anyone wants to know how I did something then shout. Anyway heres a picture to whet your appetite.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 And another.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 And the Humber.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 that lot should keep you from getting bored for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Gate Guardian job - is the plan to 'tyrefill' the tyres, or stand on axle/frame supports? Biggest visual let-down / continuous maintenance on these static vehicles is flat tyres! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Gate Guardian job - is the plan to 'tyrefill' the tyres, or stand on axle/frame supports? Biggest visual let-down / continuous maintenance on these static vehicles is flat tyres! With over 16,000 trainees going through DST every year, and many of then slightly the wrong side of "angelic" I doubt whether there will be a shortage of - er - volunteers to do a little work here and there so I don't think a little maintenance is going to be an issue! That said I bet these tyres have had no maintenance for 20 years or more and they are still in good shape. I am more concerned about keeping the ravages of the tinworm at bay. Matt green paint and black nasty can only do so much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 that lot should keep you from getting bored for a while A million years ago in a transport regiment in Germany the OC Workshops had a fine sign in his office: No Rest No Rust. If I rest I rust If I rust I bust.... So No Rest, No Rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pockers Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Fantastic - quite the project there Will personally be keeping a close eye on the m38a1/nekaf restoration as I'm slowly sorting the rust out on my own one Good luck with them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankysteve Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Will it have RCT or RLC badges on the doors Paul ? (quick get me a taxi) Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Its going to be done as one from A Troop 3 Tank Transporter Squadron Royal Corps of Transport..............:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Right then a little update The M38 wiring continues. What a joy it is to be working with a completely black wiring loom! But any minute now (well in the next day or so) it is all going to be hooked up and it will be good. I would put a picture on of a bit of wire but you dont really want that do you?? Much more interesting is the Antar, with the fuel tank covers, bonnet and engine sides all now patched up, blasted and in primer. The radiator cowl needs some fettling but that should be done in the next few days, the aim then is to cut away and fabricate a pair of front mudguards. Heres the bonnet top and sides: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Meanwhile the Humber timberwork is slowly taking shape - mind you there is a surprising amount of steelwork to be done as many of the 3d brackets that hold everything together need to be re-made. My big stock of ash timber is taking a bit of a beating - the wheelarch section is laminated from 6 separate sections and the curve of each makes for quite a lot of waste. Luckily for me ash is one thing that does grow on trees. Anyway heres the pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 OK shipmates what is 9 ft long, weighs rather a lot and has enough welding in it to sunburn the back of my hand? Answer - an Antar mudguard. At first I thought I might patch it here and there but then I thought to heck with it and knocked up a new one. Quite a lot of the underpinnings needed some MIG loving too. Next stage is the cab on this side, then I will be over to the nearside for a repeat performance, which should be quicker as I now have all the measurements and settings for my folder and rolls logged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Very impressive mate almost seems a shame it will be a gate guard but far better than scrapping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I agree with Timbo, if that is the quality of your work make it a full runner . . . . R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV1604A Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hi Paul, Would you like to give me a price for a pair of Mark three wings on the same lines? PM please. Thanks. regards, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEC Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Fantastic bit of fabrication. Takes me back to the rework program. To make life easy, the cab pops off with little effort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 It does indeed pop off - although you and I might discuss the exact definition of "with a little effort" over a pint one day! Actually there is little point in splitting the cab as all the real damage is below the join. I nearly gave myself a hernia just getting the door down the stepladder. They dont look that big on the truck but try lifting the beggars off though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV1604A Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks Paul, I am not used to getting a response from my p.m's in seven hours. Brilliant fast quote, plus extra help and advice. I have to say good service, work looks good, dix points. Talk soon, Best wishes, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Nice work on the wings, brings back memories of my full Antar Mk3 restoration 1988-92, I chose the repair route with the font wings. If you need lengths of the "pyramid tread plate" it is still available from Albert Jaeger Ltd, but you probably knew that anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEC Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 It does indeed pop off - although you and I might discuss the exact definition of "with a little effort" over a pint one day! Actually there is little point in splitting the cab as all the real damage is below the join. I nearly gave myself a hernia just getting the door down the stepladder. They dont look that big on the truck but try lifting the beggars off though! Yer seen some unsuspecting body makers eyes bulging, when caught out by the weight of them there doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Yes whole cab comes off really easy, remove all the seat boxes and across the back if the cab are 5? small removable panels which behind are 5 nuts for the rear cab mounts, just remove these. then around the front bulkhead are a quantity of 3/8 nuts and bolts after removing these and a few small pipes and wires inside the cab it can be lifted clean off leaving the vehicle in full driveable order (I know not in this case !). I did not split the cab on 12DM60 so cannot advise on this. With regards to the windscreens I did have a pair of brand new boxed ones as spares but they went with the truck when I sold it to Mervyn Annetts in Basingstoke, I doubt he would sell them but may be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Right then a picture or two. First - Antar, and one cab side is now all but repaired and I have fabricated a new pair of fire extinguisher holders (the picture shows one old and one new). I have built the bulge that goes over the air vents into the cab but wont screw them on till I have put some proper paint on (not the horrid green primer you see in the pics). Next is the Humber - and the new ash timber frame, then last of all (because I love welding) the windscreen of the M38A1 which needed a complete new lower section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 The Antar continues to take shape. Soon it will be dragged out, say hello to Mr and Mrs Sandblaster, then get turned round for its backside to be sorted out. The sharp eyed will also spot a Tilly in there - more on that another time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 That first photo of the fabricated side step and curved wing lower rear, Paul - are those blobs of weld below the step recess to straighten distortion of the panel? If so that's a neat trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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