Ian L Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Started on the cab today, trying to save as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 This corner section took over 4hrs to complete today as its quite complicated & fiddly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Smashing yob Ian on your cabin, it is sure that you will spend some time on al the repair sections. But always think on the end result and then you can say I have done it!!!!! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I agree with Guy, it looks great.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Started the nearside front corner of the cab this morning :cry: hope to get back on and finish it off next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I am enjoying watching this, thank you. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) I am enjoying watching this, thank you. R Thanks Robin its always great encouragement when members reply to your posts, this is the bigest project I've ever taken on so its very slow on my own. I'm also looking for a Canadian 20cwt trailer to tow behind my QL once finished so if you know of one for sale;). Edited March 22, 2012 by Ian L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Started the nearside front corner of the cab this morning :cry: hope to get back on and finish it off next week. Another days work, I finished making the 2 panels and started welding them on, should have this part finished when I get back on with it Thursday afternoon. Edited March 29, 2012 by Ian L spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 We moved the chassis & body frame today onto a hard standing well away from the hanger & parked aircraft ready for shot blasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Had plenty of help today removing the engine / gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Looks good...... What is that data plate, on the left side of the chassis? Are the sling plates missing on the rear axel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Looks good......What is that data plate, on the left side of the chassis? Are the sling plates missing on the rear axel? The date plate is a brass rebuild plate showing its post war registration number, chassis number, date of rebuild & workshop number. What should the sling plates look like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Alright that make sense. the sling plate like one the front axel, where you use it as a step to get in to the cab, at the rear it is just a flat dics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Alright that make sense. the sling plate like one the front axel, where you use it as a step to get in to the cab, at the rear it is just a flat dics. Hi Niels.... sling plates on the hubs....yes I have them mate, I just poped the hubs on today to move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I see what you mean about the Bedford cab being such an awkward shape. But you are doing a great job there. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 After weeks of cold wet weather we finaly managed to remove the QLs engine/gearbox today, now I can concentrate on finishing the rear body and get the chassis/body shotblasted & painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 After weeks of cold wet weather we finaly managed to remove the QLs engine/gearbox today, now I can concentrate on finishing the rear body and get the chassis/body shotblasted & painted. That's really a nice trailer to transport your engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Despite standing since the early 70s the engine ran very well with no smoke & good compression, clutch & gears worked fine. Messy job over paint stripping and pressure washing, first nasty suprise was a broken lug on the gearbox and a badly chipped gear. Edited June 11, 2012 by Ian L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Hi Ian, yes you sometimes you can have some nasty surprises on the engine and gearbox work. So what's the plan with the gearbox, replace with second hand are rebuild? If it was my project I should be looking for a second hand gearbox as the cast lug will be difficult to repair. I always want to have a look in the engine after this thing has been standing for a long period. The things that I mostly do is to remove the sump to clean the inside and have look at the bearings. The cylinder head is the next think to check and recondition. Better to have a engine in tip top condition as ones the cabin is back over the engine it is a lot of work to replace engine bits because of the little space in the cabin and round the engine. But this is only my humble opinion on this subject, and have the full confidence that you will walk tow this problem. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Hi Ian, yes you sometimes you can have some nasty surprises on the engine and gearbox work. So what's the plan with the gearbox, replace with second hand are rebuild? If it was my project I should be looking for a second hand gearbox as the cast lug will be difficult to repair. I always want to have a look in the engine after this thing has been standing for a long period. The things that I mostly do is to remove the sump to clean the inside and have look at the bearings. The cylinder head is the next think to check and recondition. Better to have a engine in tip top condition as ones the cabin is back over the engine it is a lot of work to replace engine bits because of the little space in the cabin and round the engine. But this is only my humble opinion on this subject, and have the full confidence that you will walk tow this problem. Guy Hi Guy I'm now on the lookout for a replacement gearbox, we have decided to remove the sump and cylinder head to start with and go from there. Ian Edited June 11, 2012 by Ian L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Ian, what is the plan with your front windscreen frame's, I just want to ask because if you have thees made new I still have some bits left of mine that can come handy (the hinges and bottom lock). Better to spare give thees parts to someone to can us thees bits, outer ways it will for scrap! I can bring this some stuff to war and peace. Guy;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) Ian, what is the plan with your front windscreen frame's, I just want to ask because if you have thees made new I still have some bits left of mine that can come handy (the hinges and bottom lock).Better to spare give thees parts to someone to can us thees bits, outer ways it will for scrap! I can bring this some stuff to war and peace. Guy;) Hi Guy I have 3 new (n.o.s) Left Hand frames which I bought off John Morter last year and I am hoping that 'paulbrook' is still going to make some R/H QL frames. if not then I may have to cut up 2 L/H frames to make a R/H but that will be a last resort. Please bring your spare bits to W&P just incase. Edited June 12, 2012 by Ian L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Ian - have you been in touch with ACH at Gt Yarmouth? He had a QL and some parts, maybe a box - and was getting rid of stuff I believe, not sure if he still visits the forum? Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Ian - have you been in touch with ACH at Gt Yarmouth? He had a QL and some parts, maybe a box - and was getting rid of stuff I believe, not sure if he still visits the forum? Tony Hi Tony have you got his number mate ? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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