mike30841 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Hi Jeremy, Very nice finds indeed. The small metal block with the two threaded holes is a holder for spare spark plugs - it sits on the bulkhead in the top right hand corner (viewed from the drivers seat). Look forward to seeing pics of your MW when it's completed) Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 This is the best one I have... [ATTACH=CONFIG]85035[/ATTACH] Thanks for the photo, gives me a good idea as to what a whole one should look like :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 This is the best one I have... [ATTACH=CONFIG]85035[/ATTACH] I do have the right hand side one....stil looking for the lefthand side one (with holes). But its verry nice to see a photo of it. Cheers, Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Santa dropped off some early xmas presents today ( via Chris Morter ) this means the gearbox can go back in Sunday Wife bought the tow hitch pin as prezzie and I couldn't resist the tire hose happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Ooo nice ! Is that a clutch pedal spring? I need one of those.:wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Ooo nice ! Is that a clutch pedal spring? I need one of those.:wow: Yep I need both clutch and brake return springs plus two handbrake pull off springs bit of a theme going on there I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 As an antidote to Xmas I spent the afternoon tinkering with the truck New and old clutch fork ball there's nothing worse than a worn out ball Having replaced the fly wheel and clutch the gearbox can go back on :cheesy: The moment of truth - all seems ok the wear in the ball plus the missing washer made all the difference pedal is good now Hand brake springs are on as well. Happy Xmas to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Had another afty on the truck today, after checking all was ok have re fitted the lower clutch access panels and painted lots of bits n bobs inc wheel hubs, tow pin etc, etc new rear wheel bearings and seals were also fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Brilliant !!!!! :-D picture looks like a piece of modern art :nut: am working on the second rear hub tomo plus having a look at that front screen for your mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Second rear brake drum / hub sorted this morning, bearings/hub seal replaced along with lots of luvly grease :-D now ready for top coat of paint, spent afternoon fitting 1st hub to rear axle attaching shock absorber arms and bckts to axle and removed rear diff cover to clean it and check crown and pinion all ok :-D Happy new year to all :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 WoW !!! they look great :-D Thanks John for putting in all that hard work on those, they will look the dogs doo dahs when fitted to the truck :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hello Jeremy, More moderm art for you. [ATTACH=CONFIG]85496[/ATTACH] Happy new year!! John :thumbsup::tup:::dancinggirls::wow: Top job John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Hi Jeremy. Looking good. I still have a spanner for you and must get round to yours in 2014. I don't know where 2013 went :nut: Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Hi Wayno what's this I hear your going into farming ? call by when your passing I'm doing some preventative on the Norton at the mo which means things have slowed a bit on the MW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Managed to get some work done on the MW today after sorting the Norton's clutch and gearbox I disassembled the front pair of springs cleaned all the leaves before greasing, reassembly, etch priming and an undercoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Hi Wayno what's this I hear your going into farming ? call by when your passing I'm doing some preventative on the Norton at the mo which means things have slowed a bit on the MW. Not quite mucka. Its a small idea that evolved into a big one once Henri got involved. The irony is that it's Ex Military anyway, which I didn't plan. It also has transpired that this model is not very abundant either, so may have stumbled upon a future asset for the collection. This one is running and needs a few cosmetic items, which is handy as I must get stuck into the Pig and Rover8FFR. I am popping in to see them both on my travels next week with work, so will get a bit of a push from my conscience to get on with it. Your resto is looking great though m8y Edited January 17, 2014 by Rover8FFR typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I couldn't resist the tire hose happy days. I've got one for my Pig new issue and still in its box. It was in the boot floor locker under the Piggy. I wonder if the parts numbers cross match. :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yaay ! I have a rolling chassis Well on the 1/35th scale one Meanwhile down t'shed and work today on the 1/1 scale is actually easier :nut: Front springs are back on along with the front flexi pipes for the brakes now the front tressle has been removed the front cross member can be sorted next. All the hubs and drums are sorted with the brake shoes adjusted inc the handbrake. Must start looking for some decent 900x16 tyres soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Well the front cross member has been removed from the chassis on inspection it turned out to be fairly rotten in places Its now in my mates blacksmiths workshop to be repaired, the front engine mount was shot too so have ordered a new on from Chris and will pick it up at Stoneleigh. Edited January 24, 2014 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 struggled to find the right material to make the tow pin spring from until being a carpenter I remembered that hand saws are made from springy steel so -- One less old saw one new tow pin spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Good improvisation RR! You should have left the teeth on as a talking point.:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Not much happening lately as I recover from a severe case of man-flu :undecided: managed to get a new front engine mount old and new. Am now about to start repairs to the bulkhead soon with a view to starting the engine but am stuck for a few parts - WANTED for early MW please CONCERTINA TYPE AIR FILTER plus pipes and fittings to carb. Also flame arrester and tubing to carb. Hopefully somewhere somebody can help me out with some of these parts please grovel grovel :bow: :bow: :bow: FOUND !! Just back from sunny Devon with a boot full of goodies inc filter etc etc will post pics tomo :banana: :clap: :banana: Thanks Paul. Edited February 15, 2014 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well its been a good weekend :-D after a chance encounter at Stoneleigh I have managed to get hold of an early type air filter. It'll need some restoration but its the one I've been looking for . Will need a new filter element as this ones a tad worn :shocked: Nice jack dated 1941 driver side splash guard. Plus flame retarder, couple of wheel rims, tax disc holder, mirrors and lots of small bits n pieces. A Big Big thank you to Paul for helping me with these parts it will help my restoration on no end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Yesterday I started working on the bulkhead tin worm and there's plenty to put right. Top panel that carries aero screens etc particularly thin so will be completely replaced with new steel. Top panel removed to be used as template for new. small stiffner plate replaced. more rot. Old dexion shelf back comes in usefull as its the same thickness as original. Don't worry wood screws were used to temp hold panel in place :-D Bit of Gorilla welding and grinding later. More to do but I want retain the early MW /OY cutout in the panel. Temp brace tacked on to retain original shape of bulkhead. Checking new piece for fit. loosely tacked but had to stop due to loss of daylight. Today I have made a start on the replacement air filter element pics to follow, what a fiddly job :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Fiddly, but essential work that will give you pleasure in the future when you remember that you did such a good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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