ted angus Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I am wondering if anyone could help me with a illustration showing the stowage for all the kit on this vehicle please ? I am also after info on how the runner beam is secured at the forward end when being used as a jib. All the model makers drawings I have seen show it resting on the forward slope of the bod well- But I recalll crawling over one in Cyprus in 1971 seem to recall the ladder type assembly which is the forward support when the beam is horizontal had an extended foot for anchoring when the beam was used as a jib. All help or pictures gratefully received. Thank You TED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I am wondering if anyone could help me with a illustration showing the stowage for all the kit on this vehicle please ? I am also after info on how the runner beam is secured at the forward end when being used as a jib. All the model makers drawings I have seen show it resting on the forward slope of the bod well- But I recalll crawling over one in Cyprus in 1971 seem to recall the ladder type assembly which is the forward support when the beam is horizontal had an extended foot for anchoring when the beam was used as a jib. All help or pictures gratefully received. Thank You TED Hi Ted, I have just what you need, illustrations of the stowage in the rear, looking left and right. Will send them later this evening. I have been involved with a few K6 Gantry's over the years and should have some photos of the framework devoid of canvas as well. regards Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks Richards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hi Ted, Here are the stowage drawings for the Austin Gantry. The photos I mentioned are prints and could be anywhere at present, but as soon as I find them, will scan a few over to you. They were taken at REME Borden in the museum's workshop over 20 years ago, I think it had come back from Cyprus, body is off and being cleaned up, so should be some details for you. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Richard fantastic , Many Thanks TED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Are there any war-time photographs of these vehicles in use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Richard fantastic , Many Thanks TED Hi Ted, Glad it is of help to you. Your other question about the jib in the elevated position. The travelling chain block is secured at the rear end, think it was a kind of clip arrangement, then the front end was dropped down, you will see two pins sticking out the sides, these were what the retainer locked onto to secure it to the floor, I think, these details escape me as I have only used the gantry in a horizontal position. The high lift position was rated at 15cwt. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 heres one on wading trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 I reckon that would turn into a swimming trial ! TED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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