ferrettkitt Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Andy, If you get the history card from Bovington and the Merlin history, I'll translate it for you! Hi Peter, I have the Merlin report courtesy of Tony I'll send you a copy many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) I have had a wander over to the yard for my first visit to the Sabre since it was delivered http://s55.photobucket.com/user/ferrettkitt/library/CVRT%20Sabre A few pics from the album What would these be I'm presuming for the turret?? Quite a bit is missing from the turret but I got lucky I managed to get hold of the turret box that sends signals from the turret to the hull. The turret traverse mechanism is seized as well but thats not surprising as its been open to the elements for ten plus years What else is missing?? Edited May 27, 2013 by ferrettkitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Andy That doesnt look too bad at all - no really it doesn't! A good dose of a suitable cleaner and a jetwash will make all the difference. Hard to tell what you do and dont have there at the moment. The blue pipe is the top coolant pipe for the engine, together with the heater connections. The round item is the turntable for the commenders sight, you obviously have some spares, and I need one, so put one to one side please for a suitable discussion over beer !! Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 More than happy to share spares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 ....oh and the turret not turning is more likely to be due to the floor rollers being seized rather than the traverse mechanism itself, but are you sure the turret lock isn't engaged - left hand side of the hull, there is a bit that swings up and engages with the turret ring teeth... In any event you want to replace the turret rollers with nice new plastic ones from xmod... http://www.thexmod.com/item_detail.asp?id=453 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Andy, you'll need to find an elevation box from somewhere. Shouldn't be too hard to get it mobile. I have a set of Armstrong dampers if you want them, cheaper than messiers! Tim.. Those are just the commanders sight covers with the OTIS mount, not the turntables I'm afraid! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 ....oh and the turret not turning is more likely to be due to the floor rollers being seized rather than the traverse mechanism itself, but are you sure the turret lock isn't engaged - left hand side of the hull, there is a bit that swings up and engages with the turret ring teeth... In any event you want to replace the turret rollers with nice new plastic ones from xmod... http://www.thexmod.com/item_detail.asp?id=453 Good point didn't check that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Andy, you'll need to find an elevation box from somewhere. Shouldn't be too hard to get it mobile. I have a set of Armstrong dampers if you want them, cheaper than messiers! Tim.. Those are just the commanders sight covers with the OTIS mount, not the turntables I'm afraid! Chris I have a set of Armstrong dampers someone sorted me out with a set that had just come of a vehicle. I couldn't understand why the interior lights had been pulled apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Andy, you'll need to find an elevation box from somewhere. Shouldn't be too hard to get it mobile. I have a set of Armstrong dampers if you want them, cheaper than messiers! Tim.. Those are just the commanders sight covers with the OTIS mount, not the turntables I'm afraid! Chris B**er will keep looking then...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fadedsun Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Nice! Once I finish the Brdm ill start on a sabre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRDM Driver Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Am I right in thinking the RBJ is missing in that shot looking down at the bottom of the turret basket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDonovan Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Hi Andy... Great Purchase... looking forward to seeing plenty of photos of the restoration ! I've nearly finished the restoration of my Sabre (03-FD-10 purchased from Chris McMillan) follow this link for all tye photos and videos.... http://alvissabre.blogspot.co.uk/ Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Hi Andy... Great Purchase... looking forward to seeing plenty of photos of the restoration ! I've nearly finished the restoration of my Sabre (03-FD-10 purchased from Chris McMillan) follow this link for all tye photos and videos.... http://alvissabre.blogspot.co.uk/ Regards Paul Thanks Paul I have been looking at your Sabre and thinking no way that I can do as good a job as you :-( Have to try though I am trying not to touch it but I can't help myself I am buying the bits when I see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Am I right in thinking the RBJ is missing in that shot looking down at the bottom of the turret basket? It is missing from the vehicle some nice person has cut it out instead of undoing the connections :mad: Luckily I have one thanks to Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have the cards from The Tank Museum [ATTACH=CONFIG]77939[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]77940[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossy1 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have the cards from The Tank Museum [ATTACH=CONFIG]77939[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]77940[/ATTACH] Hi Andy did the paperwork I sent you turn up ? Regards Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hi Andy did the paperwork I sent you turn up ? Regards Tony. Hi Tony, Certainly did the missus has moved it somewhere ): Thanks for the paperwork Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter4456 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Here's the first draft of my translation for your Vehicle History Card - do you have the Merlin history as that may provide some more information? 03 FD 34 (Sabre) (1).doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Here's the first draft of my translation for your Vehicle History Card - do you have the Merlin history as that may provide some more information? [ATTACH]77953[/ATTACH] Peter, The Sabre conversion was not done in 1981, it would have been done in 94/95. Maybe it had the Clansman conversion in 1981? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter4456 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I was wondering if that was the case but I don't have the CVRT Asset Codes! As you say, the date is right for Clansman being fitted but I suppose it could have also been 'Scorpoled' at that time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks Peter its appreciated I'll send you my Ferrets 00CC09 as well when I scan it up if you don't mind?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter4456 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks Peter its appreciated I'll send you my Ferrets 00CC09 as well when I scan it up if you don't mind?? No problem, but don't forget the Sabre Merlin paperwork either - I'm sure there's a big chunk of the story missing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 A few pictures from yesterday, dust on the lens is the reason for yucky images. Most of the bits were in the engine bay and this looks like the seat pan any ideas what the long bolts fit onto plus some of the other bits? I will be cleaning it out next weekend the yard has no power or water so its bring everything with you time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 The long bolts are for the air filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Andy Not a bad haul of bits there. I trust you have the aircleaner, firewall and seat frame? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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