Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Had an interesting day in the Irish Army Archive today. I have confirmed that its reg was ZD 3178. It is listed as being purchased in 1942 and being struck off on the 23rd of April 1969. Its Army Number is 1633. She spent the war years in an air-defence Bty and the last of its service life in 6 Field Artillery Regt F.C.A. (reserve). Its unclear when it moved units but there was a major structuring of the Army in 1946. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 This symbol is he Gaelic letter "D". Each guns in a Battery were given there own letter. In this case my Quad pulled the 4th gun in one of the Battery's in 6 Field Regt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 This symbol is 6 Field Artillery Regt F.C.A. (reserve) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Chassis and body painted with the new top coat colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Fitted the body last week but only got to take some pictures this week. I have also repaired and fitted the engine frame. I also reassembled the draw bar spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 This weeks work. Finished off the front floor frame. and started stripping down the front bulkhead/dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Working on the Dash/bulkhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Not much to see this week, so no pictures. I fitted the tow hitch spring. Levelled off the main body and bolted it down And I made up part of the flooring plates.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Re painted the wheels and painted the front body frame work. I am Wattling for the dash panel to come back from the welder, it's too light for me to repair. I will put the wheels back on it next week and hopeful fit the dash and floor panel's too. I should have some more pictures up hear soon:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi Guys. Can any one help me out with some pictures of the clocks in the dash. I am trying to source the correct clocks but more often than not I need a visual comparison to compare to. Speedomoter head, Smiths "FA" non-trip, back drive. Oil pressure Gauge. Smiths X.20847 "Pointer" or Tomey's "Eureka". Ammeter. Lucas BM type L Thanks Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 I put the wheels back on today. I also assembled and fitted the Brake master cylinder. I got the master cylinder repair kit on ebay. Mixed feelings about the kit. It was listed as a C8 compatible part and it came from south America. It came a lot faster than I had expected (about 10 days) and it included the piston. However the "stop" washer and circlip were very flimsy and were too small so I had to reuse the old washer and get a new circlip for it. It also came with an extra rubber washer that I have know idea what it is for. It was about 4mm thick and the same diameter as the bore of the cylinder and it had a small hole in the centre, about 3 or 4mm. I can only guess that the kit can also be used in other cylinders and that is what the part is for. I didn't fit it on my one so I hope it stops! :nut: Does any one have a spare banjo bolt for the back of the master cylinder, I am also missing the drain bung, also on the back of the cylinder? battery went flat on the phone so no pictures this week. :computerrage: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 I found my master cylinder banjo bolt burred in a box of rusty Quad bolts. It is a bit pitted and where I am sure it will work fine I would still like to replace it. Does anyone have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Work begins on the engine. I have prepared it for sandblasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Fitted the clutch peddle linkage and the brake master cylinder. I also fitted the hand brake linkages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hear are some more up to date pictures of the Quad project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Its slowly getting there, keep up the good work. I'm enjoying seeing the updates on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Not too much going on hear at the mo. Engine is away getting sandblasted, I fitted the new dash panel and draw bar/hitch. I have bean a bit bogged down with house DIY and servicing my Ferret for the show season. Work will start soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Things are starting to move again for the Quad.. Have some channels being folded for the rest of the body framework, picking them up tomorrow. The engine came back sandblasted but has two small holes to be patched in the sump. I have bean slowly gathering up parts to rebuild it. I have taken the head off and inspected the cylinders. A good Polish with a hone should see them right again. Will fit new rings and valve springs. Some of the valves look a bit ropey so I will probably replace them too. The starter has bean rebuilt and the dynamo was tested and is working fine. I also picked up a speedo gauge but am still on the look out for other guages. I have some brake pipes being made up too. The plan this winter is to have the Quad stopping, starting and running and to finish off the framework by the start of next years show season. First outing will be in May so about 7 months to get the work done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Started to fit the floor over the left ammo box under the door today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Sorry no pictures today. I have finished fitting and painting the left side floor and I started on the right side too. I also got a box of shiny bits in the post that included new rubber brake pipes and joints, so I fitted all four pipes to the vehicle. I still need ti remake the copper brake pipes but it's getting there. I also started to strip the engine down. Took the head off and spent hours removing one of the spark plugs that was very badly rusted. The cylinders look and feel good. The box of bits included new rings and 4 new valves ans valve springs. Pictures to follow :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Finished fitting/replacing all the brake pipes, and got a bung to fit the back of the master cylinder. The front left rubber hose looks a little short, not sure if I should replace it with a longer one yet. All I need to do now is fill it up, bleed it and fit the return spring. Question: Does anyone know where?how to fit the return spring, the picture/drawing that I have makes it look like the spring goes straight into the cleaves pin in place of the split pin. doesn’t seam right. any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 In the drawing in the driver's handbook it looks like the spring goes through a hole in the big end of the clevis pin rather than through the split pin hole at the other end. I'm blowed if I can remember how I set it up on the C9B but I think I used the split pin hole. I must have a look and change it if I did because it's not the most failsafe setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hi Ivor, I have reused the old clevis pin but there is not enough length in the pin to allow anything to fit on it with the split pin. I thought of making something out of a penny washer by drilling a second hole in it for the spring but it doesn't fit. Is it possible it goes on somewhere else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hear are the pictures I promised, note the reconditioned pads to go inside the ammo bins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 The finished brake pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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