Higgins kpt. Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hallo to all, think about reconstruction my MWR wreck, but missing information about special details only for MWR, Maybe help me owners MWR with pictures and information, Now its big project and big problem for searching missing parts MWR. thanks for help Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Can only offer encouragement and admiration.:nut: I Look forward to pictures of your restoration.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungaman Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 hallo to all, think about reconstruction my mwr wreck, but missing information about special details only for mwr, maybe help me owners mwr with pictures and information, now its big project and big problem for searching missing parts mwr. Thanks for help tom looks a big project all right ! Good luck !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43rdrecce Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 There was an ebay user Nuttynigel0 who was trying to sell the internal fittings for an MWR on ebay some time back a lot of it didn't sell if I recall. Might be worth dropping him a message. I note he is still selling some MW related bits. I've no connection with this bloke other than buying a Wireless Set 22 off him some time ago. Seemed like a decent sort when I collected it. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I note he is still selling some MW related bits. Such as this item, said to be MWR: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-Bedford-MWR-Radio-Truck-Shielded-Distributer-Set-/190692292381?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item2c6625771d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 And more MW parts http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/nuttynigel0/m.html?clk_rvr_id=356183121944&hash=item2c6625771d&item=190692292381&pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 And more MW parts http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/nuttynigel0/m.html?clk_rvr_id=356183121944&hash=item2c6625771d&item=190692292381&pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562 Thanks for pictures and help, question MWR have support generator for wireless? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 after long time, Im back, try start restoration my wreck MWR..... all is broken, damaged or missing, good pedestal:cheesy:, look for MW bonet? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hi Tom I am sure you will make a good job of it, just like your MWC. There was an ebay user Nuttynigel0 who was trying to sell the internal fittings for an MWR on ebay some time back a lot of it didn't sell if I recall. Might be worth dropping him a message. I note he is still selling some MW related bits. I've no connection with this bloke other than buying a Wireless Set 22 off him some time ago. Seemed like a decent sort when I collected it. Cheers Paul I have sent you nigel's contact details Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thank you Richard, but MWC was "only" rusty, MWR is very badly damaged, but I try back life to this wreck, becouse think MWR is in better condition as Austin Tilly, few years ego. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Higgins field workshop working.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 two nice items for my MWR project, generator and roof window.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon king Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 two nice items for my MWR project, generator and roof window.... The MWR carries the 300w Chore Horse generator in the locker that acts as the drivers footstep. That type of generator is more commonly seen in Airborne signals jeeps I think. i believe the original 300w generators were of Canadian manufacture although my MWR came with the later BSA clone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thanks for the info, but I have no manual with exact designation of the generator. I do not have a war picture. But this generator fits into the box. Unfortunately, I have won the MWR wreck and get any part is a problem for me, but also a holiday. I miss the information about inside transmitter and the antennas, help me? For the MWR he has Canadian the WS 19 .Not easy project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon king Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) I miss the information about inside transmitter and the antennas, help me? For the MWR he has Canadian the WS 19 .Not easy project. Hello Tom - we both travel the same road. This might help. it is a schematic of the radio equipment fitted in one type of MWR. it is shown in the ground station mode but shows the generator, charging board, battery boxes and the radio carrier onto which are mounted the set, power supply, variometer etc etc. which are fitted inside the vehicle. Everything could be taken out and setup in a building if required. The radio board clips onto the radio table. There was a useful thread on MLU which showed all the furniture for the back of an MWR but it has been lost through the Photobucket debacle. The MWR has the A set and B set aerial mounts fitted to the tilt frame. These are standard fittings. All the ignition wiring is shielded. You will also need the control box for the auxiliary generator fitted to the LHS front. These appear to look similar to those fitted on the bulkhead or fitted in the QLR and Dorchester ACV The other thing to do is to look at Nicky's thread on the restoration of his MWR here on HMVF. Edited July 21, 2017 by simon king Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hi Tom What you have is an 80W Lightweight Charging set If you google that you will find the manual for it. They were used by airborne troops in WW2 and were manufactured by various companies (I have a couple made by Stuart Turner) They were also used by the British Army up until the 1980's. Nice little engines but a bit noisy and prone to the magneto failing. Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hi Smon, thank you very much, I see in detail Nicky's thread , much help me. becouse , for example have only small part internal wood box, think with Nicky pans make good repro this boxes, But still have many questions marks, for example for what is this boxes? Why is box with generator on driver side???Think is very poor for driver, or why Why lifting the tubular structure with the sail up?Its on colour photo.ou, but Im happy owner MWR, orig.MWR, no rebuild ex-MWC or MWD. About this generator, please photo with this 300watts in the box, think 300w is big size. Hello Tom - we both travel the same road. This might help. it is a schematic of the radio equipment fitted in one type of MWR. it is shown in the ground station mode but shows the generator, charging board, battery boxes and the radio carrier onto which are mounted the set, power supply, variometer etc etc. which are fitted inside the vehicle. Everything could be taken out and setup in a building if required. The radio board clips onto the radio table. There was a useful thread on MLU which showed all the furniture for the back of an MWR but it has been lost through the Photobucket debacle. The MWR has the A set and B set aerial mounts fitted to the tilt frame. These are standard fittings. All the ignition wiring is shielded. You will also need the control box for the auxiliary generator fitted to the LHS front. These appear to look similar to those fitted on the bulkhead or fitted in the QLR and Dorchester ACV The other thing to do is to look at Nicky's thread on the restoration of his MWR here on HMVF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Generator is 80watts, and this box is perfets size for this generator, I dont know , but this elertical scheme is not for MW(?), true is this generator is on Radio jeep with ws 19, I think by this true info, jeep+WS19+ 80wats similar to MWR, and good size this creazy box on driver side. And two photos CIABG MwR on parade Prag town 30.5.1945 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 HI Richard, thank you for info, think its nice item, wartime item, Tom Hi Tom What you have is an 80W Lightweight Charging set If you google that you will find the manual for it. They were used by airborne troops in WW2 and were manufactured by various companies (I have a couple made by Stuart Turner) They were also used by the British Army up until the 1980's. Nice little engines but a bit noisy and prone to the magneto failing. Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon king Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) HI Richard, thank you for info, think its nice item, wartime item, Tom Hi Tom the Chore Horse or BSA 300w generator is correct for the MWR and fits in the drivers footstep box although it is a squeeze. It was never intended to be used other than when the set was used as a ground station, That wiring schematic also shows the radio equipment in one version of the MWR and is probably the "simplest" to find - although finding signals equipment can be both time consuming and expensive - it is just shown removed from the vehicle which was an intended option. The four batteries are clamped two either side of the table and the charging board with its protective cover is attached to the LHS of the headboard adjacent to the control box for the auxiliary generator. The radio carrier simply clicks into mounts on the table Bins were either 56" or 36" long, 12" wide and 9" high. On the LHS the 56" bin went on top of the wheel arch cupboard and the shorter rear cupboard. The 36" bin went on the RHS above the wheel arch cupboard. Other MWRs had another horizontal cupboard on the RHS in place of the bin. The bins had a canvas flap. I can let you have my drawings if you want. The MWR with a raised tilt - to provide more headroom - is a post war modification - note the xxYTxx registration. The boxes bins and cupboards are for aerials, radio/vehicle spares and the crews kit. The horizontal lockers on top of the wheel arches will take spare radios and power supplies, although the official inventory for a 15cwt radio truck does not include spare radio/psu. Edited July 23, 2017 by simon king Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover nick Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Thomas this is the post war chore horse generator fitted into the chore horse box on Simon Kings Bedford MWR when i first saw his truck in Normandy in 2014 if you need any photos or information to help with your restoration i am happy to help Nicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Thank you, Nicky, very intersting photos! I only think about this Wireless scheme, here is four batery boxes and MWR have only two(?), Many questions for this small truck... Send photos my weekend work, MWR is back on Tyres(!), Uf, it was hard work. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Hi Simon, thank you very much for very interesting information!Oh, yes, welcome drawings, regards Tom Hi Tom the Chore Horse or BSA 300w generator is correct for the MWR and fits in the drivers footstep box although it is a squeeze. It was never intended to be used other than when the set was used as a ground station, That wiring schematic also shows the radio equipment in one version of the MWR and is probably the "simplest" to find - although finding signals equipment can be both time consuming and expensive - it is just shown removed from the vehicle which was an intended option. The four batteries are clamped two either side of the table and the charging board with its protective cover is attached to the LHS of the headboard adjacent to the control box for the auxiliary generator. The radio carrier simply clicks into mounts on the table Bins were either 56" or 36" long, 12" wide and 9" high. On the LHS the 56" bin went on top of the wheel arch cupboard and the shorter rear cupboard. The 36" bin went on the RHS above the wheel arch cupboard. Other MWRs had another horizontal cupboard on the RHS in place of the bin. The bins had a canvas flap. I can let you have my drawings if you want. The MWR with a raised tilt - to provide more headroom - is a post war modification - note the xxYTxx registration. The boxes bins and cupboards are for aerials, radio/vehicle spares and the crews kit. The horizontal lockers on top of the wheel arches will take spare radios and power supplies, although the official inventory for a 15cwt radio truck does not include spare radio/psu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 And have luck, buy orig. tin side engine panels, orig for my "aeroscreen", nice, little hollyday. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover nick Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Good progress will you be ready for Normandy in 2019 no problem the photo shows the battery box instillation in the rear of my truck you can only see the front two battery boxes from the rear of the truck you do not really need the inner two , we really need to organise a Bedford gathering in Normandy in 2019 could we get enough trucks to have something on the scale of some of American vehicle gatherings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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