rampant rivet Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) Its been another fun day tin bashing in't garage instead of down t'shed, heater on and radio what luxury :-D mudguards are done and are in primer with only one blackened finger nail !!!! :wow: Edited November 26, 2016 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamber Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 and are in primer with only one blackened finger nail !!!! Must've been a heavy can of primer! :wow: The metalwork certainly looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Today I have been mainly bashing tin ! New 1.2mm sheet cut + 10mm allowed for the rolled edge. 10 mm removed from 18mm ply former . Scrap piece of 18mm mdf cut to same radius laid on top again allowing 10 mm for the roled edge. Edge dressed down. Piece flipped over and screwed to ply to secure, 4mm rod bent to radius and laid up against upstand. Now the tricky time consuming bit of dressing the upstand over the rod, used pincers to hold rod tight. Finished edge. Pair of panels ready to be adjusted to fit the MW then hopefully cut the apertures and get the mesh laser cut, but that's part 3. Edited November 27, 2016 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hell of a job Jeremy :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Yes you right there John it was a hell of a job :cool2: just waiting for the patterns for the mesh now as it'll take some time to get them cut will probably get half a dozen pairs made if anyone else needs some early panels or mudguards :-D I have the technology so they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Jeremy , In had a look at the panels yesterday , Would it be OK if I put paper on the mesh , and rub with a pencil over it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Yes Maurice whatever gives the best results, either that or using a sharp pencil trace around the mesh and opening . Thanks again for your help Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Another fun day in't shed got some more wheel rims back from the blasters and got them in primer then made a couple of sets of wooden blocks for the cab fittings and then cut the engine panels to size though some more work needed before I am 100 % happy with their fit. In making the panels I have a chance to make them somewhere near fitting unlike the original later pair I have that only fit where they touch, but I guess that's how they are. Didn't get chance to look at the mudguards ran out of time again maybe next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Looking good ...see you in the week ...do not forget air filter ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Yes you right there John it was a hell of a job :cool2: just waiting for the patterns for the mesh now as it'll take some time to get them cut will probably get half a dozen pairs made if anyone else needs some early panels or mudguards :-D I have the technology so they say. Like button :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Looking good ...see you in the week ...do not forget air filter ..... Will put in van to make sure :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 Bit of a bitsa day down't shed today started with a repair Andy's tool box leant to me as a pattern, thanks Andy. Then fettled the engine panels a bit more, they are now ready to have the top edge folded over 1/2 " and then joggled as per the originals, also thanks to Kevin I have been able to have a CAD drawing made for the mesh and this has now been sent out to tender, depending on cost does anyone else want a set of early engine panels ? I can either make complete items or supply the mesh . I have a later set of panels that I can use to make reproductions of as these seem to be hard to find too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Its another visit to the shed and I thought I'd have a look at the petrol can holder frame Again ran out of time before I could fix it in position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Looking good Jez :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 Thanks Andy Having your bckts etc as a pattern really helps getting the details correct just need to make sure of correct position before I drill any fixing holes, I hope to fold the sheet steel for the new tool bin on Thursday so that I can make the end panel and door before it goes with your bin to my mate the blacksmiths to have the frames made, will have two new bckts made for you that takes the rubber stops at the same time :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Nice progress on the Bedford , I need also to fabricate the rear box for my Morris C4. Do you know there use on the back of 15 Cwt trucks ? Is it possible that the wheel chains where kept in this box ass the top is open and not really water proof . Luckily I also have a model to copy. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 Yes Guy I think it is mentioned in the drivers manual although there is a pocket on the inside of the door which looks like it would have held this booklet although as you say it's open at the top and not weatherproof I have the chains but probably won't be keeping them in the bin :-D there is also mentioned a leather tool bag wether this was stowed in the cab or rear bin I am not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 The volume of 2 chains is too much for the box , I don`t think they carried them with them all the time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 Bit more progress on the rear storage bin I have an original MWC bin and was going to adapt it to fit the MW but thought it sacrilege to do so. Have opted to make a new one as I have the pattern. Its nice to be able to work in the garage at home for a change. this is the pocket for the drivers handbook which is located inside the locker door. Door is next on the to do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Looking Good Jez....A master sheet metal worker as well as carpenter ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Thanks again Andy :red: not sure about that ! Managed to get a bit more sorted today, bin door with pocket in pos. Can carrier nearly there just a few more holes to drill and paint before fitting, tool bin ready to have the attachment frames made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 That Black and Decker workmate has seen some use by the looks of it! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 😁 yes the poor thing has had a hard life ( bit like the owner ) and that it's second set of replacement tops I made from oak hoping they would last a bit longer than the original ply ones. I have enjoyed the tin work side of this restoration more than the woodwork as it's nice to try something different it's surprising how much timber is used in these trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Another good day down't shed as the temperature has improved a tad, bit of paint first. At last can holder fitted to underside of truck, holes drilled etc etc. Need to fit the bump stop and bckt tomorrow. Even managed to fit the first of the mudguards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Could'nt make the Dallas dig out today but did manage some odd jobs on the truck and now I have the mesh I can get on with the engine panels, a big THANK YOU to Colin Dix for making the cad drawing and Kevin for providing the dims :-D I have had extra sets made should anyone need some. Can't wait till next weekend and another session :-D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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