rampant rivet Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) Happy xmas everybody :-D Made it but only just ! the fingers are on the mend which is good :-D but the oven gave up the ghost a couple of days ago which was bad luckily we managed to sort a new one yesterday morning so we will have our xmas lunch which is good :-D on the same day as the oven the chimney sweep cancelled due to the bad weather which was bad but we managed to get another which was good :-D but unfortunately he failed to secure the flue access panel to the outside of the chimney and nearly smoked us out of the house which was bad :-( and then to top it all off I've come down with a dose of man flu and spent most of xmas eve laid up which was really bad but am feeling a whole lot better this morn and am looking forward to din dins and getting some more work done on't truck in the coming days. Happy xmas all. Edited December 25, 2015 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Spent yesterday fettling the brackets for the canvas doors but forgot to take camera doh ! had a day in Hay on Wye and won the biggest pile of books completion with the wife :shocked: We now have a 1st world problem in that we have run out of bookshelf space, I can feel a project coming on in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 EEEk ! its new years eve already !! did manage some time down't shed and have finished sorting the canvas door fitings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Are those tyres Avon Traction Mileage, and are they moulded to take studs? Yes it is an Avon traction with steel studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Nuther fun packed day on't truck, managed to fix the cover strip that runs around the cab rear panel and cut bonnet side timbers to length plus attached the new bonnet springs. Plus test fitted my shovel in its correct pos and cut the strips that hold the canvas doors to length. Had this old wartime shovel knocking around since my teens it seems appropriate that it now has a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Only managed a couple of hours this avo and sorted the pick / handle clamp noticed that handle is dated 1933 and head 1939 Need to cut hole for handle in bottom plate then fit the stowage box properly next job is fettling of battery box and front wings. Off to the Dallas digout tomo for more goodies hopefully :wow: Edited January 9, 2016 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Well its been awhile coz its been bleedin COLD of late but have managed to get a few more bits sorted on't truck Test fitted the canvas doors they need some adjustment but will be fine I must say that the quality of workmanship by Frank Brown is spot on After painting have re-fitted the cab fittings for shovel, pic etc. etc. And again after painting the planking have rebuilt the rear wheel box's ready to make the steel inners. Now its beg a favour time, I really need a late pattern drivers side engine panel or a pair of the same, maybe you might know someone who has a pair lurking in their shed its rather critical to the restoration and I need your help please. I can be contacted on 07899 704561 any time and will be at Stoneleigh on Sunday. Edited January 23, 2016 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattemmett Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 That mw is looking amazing Jeremy! Are you just looking for an engine panel to borrow for a pattern or to buy? I can bring one to stoneleigh for you to borrow if any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 That mw is looking amazing Jeremy! Are you just looking for an engine panel to borrow for a pattern or to buy? I can bring one to stoneleigh for you to borrow if any help? Thanks have sent you a pm which explains the situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) NUTS ! yes I've finally gone nuts its official :nut: Just had a hundred of these bad boys made for the truck I can now get things bolted up tight ready for paint I know its a bit OCD but the nuts on the Bedfords body had a certain shape to them that I could not find and which give it a certain look so needs must . Edited January 29, 2016 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 NUTS ! yes I've finally gone nuts its official :nut: [ATTACH=CONFIG]112456[/ATTACH] Just had a hundred of these bad boys made for the truck I can now get things bolted up tight ready for paint I know its a bit OCD but the nuts on the Bedfords body had a certain shape to them that I could not find and which give it a certain look so needs must . Hi Jez If you go on Sunday keep an eye out for a Normandy MC hat , I should be there. Regards Andy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Yes hopefully see you there Andy today was a day of fettling battery box and nearside wing ready for paint :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Had a great day out at Stoneleigh today met up with the unofficial military Bedford owners club, you know who you all are :wow: and picked up some nice bits n bobs inc the front canvas bow hoops for the cab :clap: a big thanks to Tim :clap:No sign of any engine panels so far but you never know. Here you are Danny Edited February 1, 2016 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 What a day I'nt shed !!! blowing a gale tin rattling and hissing down, so spent most of my time fettling the front wings. Then started on making the wooden steps. Need to round the top edge on three sides what do you think Maurice ? much better than those post war add on chequer plate things . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Had a great day out at Stoneleigh today met up with the unofficial military Bedford owners club, you know who you all are :wow: and picked up some nice bits n bobs inc the front canvas bow hoops for the cab :clap: a big thanks to Tim :clap:No sign of any engine panels so far but you never know. Here you are Danny [ATTACH=CONFIG]112594[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]112595[/ATTACH] I hope you are aware that this tyre pump is not for a Bedford. It is a right hand mounting, could be for an Austin or other vehicles with a right hand PTO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Thanks Richard its not for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 PM sent .Thanks . Thanks Richard its not for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 thank you for the pics, do's please have a spare instrument light fitting for bedford 1940 mwd thank you again for your help. OTE=rampant rivet;456628]Hi Mick here are some pics of the inst light fitting. [ATTACH=CONFIG]110492[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]110493[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]110494[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]110495[/ATTACH] Fitting measures 2 3/4" in height and approx. 5/8" dia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Jacks are funny things you wait for ages and then three come along at once Two nice 1940 dated ones and a good 1945 example I'll probably let the 45 and one of the 1940 dated ones go along with a 1941 dated jack I already have as I'll only need one for myself. Other than the trip to Bovy on Friday which was very interesting as there were a lot of early Bedford contract cards to look through all of the MW cards were copied for further research by the way . Work is still in progress on the front wings and Aeroscreens thanks to bob the builder for those just these elusive engine panels to sort now :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 PM'd Jacks are funny things you wait for ages and then three come along at once [ATTACH=CONFIG]112933[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]112934[/ATTACH] Two nice 1940 dated ones and a good 1945 example I'll probably let the 45 and one of the 1940 dated ones go along with a 1941 dated jack I already have as I'll only need one for myself. Other than the trip to Bovy on Friday which was very interesting as there were a lot of early Bedford contract cards to look through all of the MW cards were copied for further research by the way . Work is still in progress on the front wings and Aeroscreens thanks to bob the builder for those just these elusive engine panels to sort now :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Slow day I'nt shed due to windy and wet weather again, but did manage to fit windscreen seals to glass ready for paint, plus final fettling of timber bulkhead bonnet support and cover. And dropped one of the jacks in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 PM sent :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Things have been a tad quiet lately due to another railway contract taking up all my evenings and weekends but as today was glorious I needed some R&R playing with the MW as the withdrawal symptoms were getting bad Distraction !! part of the contract for six carriages going out to Denmark Wings etc. getting their final undercoat Nice coat of greeny / brown stuff. Nice wooden steps as per original Maurice. Finally the bonnet support is finished , painted and fitted New radiator cover fits a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Just managed a few hrs this avo playing with t'mw, managed to fit the windscreen glass and front bumper/brush bar Time seemed to slip by and its soon time to pack up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 just managed a few hrs this avo playing with t'mw, managed to fit the windscreen glass and front bumper/brush bar [attach=config]114096[/attach] time seemed to slip by and its soon time to pack up. looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.