militant-nick Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hello all,Some photos of the restoration of my Militant recovery, purchased from Andy near Horsham in October 2013, with help from my dad antjohnw.First some photos from the 6.5 hour drive back to Derby.Regards,Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 ...A few more on the truck wash & operating the crane a week later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 ...final few for today; work from this weekend to free off & lubricate the stabiliser legs and checking the crane electrics plus the new Beacon fitted last weekend. On the look out for the beacon cage (if it will fit over this Britax beacon at crica 6" wide & 9" tall). Also have parts awaiting fitment to include; lamp guard/steps, jerry can cage, welding cabinet & crane boom lamps. Will post more in the coming weeks. Thanks for viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Looking good, do love the militants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Karl has his up for sale pal :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Not got 10k to spare at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Karl has his up for sale pal :-D Is that the one on Milweb and if so what is it like, some of the ones going through Witham 25 years ago were basket cases? I could be interested if it is a sound one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Yes it is, Appeared very smart & complete when viewed earlier this year over Gainsborough way RadioMike. Milweb description spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffyHerrbert Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Awesome looking truck - these and Explorers are right up there in my heavy hall of fame :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Yes it is, Appeared very smart & complete when viewed earlier this year over Gainsborough way RadioMike. Milweb description spot on. Thanks Nick, I gave Carl a call earlier and got the full story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 No problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Managed to get two thirds of the Militant inside yesterday and out of the rain to patch some of the cab floor, needle gun & red oxide part of the body and investigate knocking noise from NSF wheel. Moderators; please move if this should be in Restoration Blogs, thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Crosbie Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Managed to get two thirds of the Militant inside yesterday and out of the rain to patch some of the cab floor, needle gun & red oxide part of the body and investigate knocking noise from NSF wheel. What did you find out about the knocking noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutt6108 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Nice looking milly. Got a similar one and have just spent 4 days getting the clutch out, just hope it will go back quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hello both, Jacked up front axle but found little bearing play. Nothing seems to foul the NSF wheel on full lock. A recent tight turn caused the same wheel to grab & rip off the rubber mud flap which I have re cut and will be fitted back. From a quick glance the bottom bushes on the NSF shock absorber are 50% perished so will replace that. Bump stops appear ok, will need further investigation. Bet that clutch removal was a marathon job?! What's the replacement clutch kit available these days? Manual says original was Borg & Beck - that Valeo now? Any photos of your wagons? Regards nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutt6108 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hi Night mare to remove as the rear body has to be lifted to allow the gearbox to be moved back enough. Sent the complete clutch and flywheel to Truckfix Clutches, hoping to have it back this week as have a show on the bank holiday !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutt6108 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 She spent her military life in Northern Ireland, hence the grey colour, still loads to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Didn't know the body had to be moved! Nice photos, think I've seen that on YouTube, didn't realise NI were grey managed to do a bit more to the bodywork today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Crosbie Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 She spent her military life in Northern Ireland, hence the grey colour, still loads to do. Very smart wagon. Did it stay in NI after release, or was it taken there and used in civvy street? I have seen a picture of one in action in NI, but I'm sure it has wire mesh all round the cab, and I think I have also seen a 'bomb-proof' version. I commented on your clutch exercise in another post to Nick, wrongly thinking it was him who had done the clutch job- you are a braver man than I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutt6108 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 It stopped in Northern ireland on its release until I got it about 4 years ago. When I first got it everything, including all the hard to get bits where painted grey so I have left it that colour. When I started the clutch I did not realise what a job it would be, ignorance is bliss . The pressure plate and flywheel each weight over 50kgs, so putting it back will be exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutt6108 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hi, my NSF mud flap kept getting caught by the front wheel, don not know if this is a problem with others, I put a small chain to the locker to pull the mud flap back as it looked like it had curled up, and seems to have stopped it catching, no problem with the drivers side thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks for the tip, I may try the chain to mud flap trick too then. Anyone know where to source shock absorbers for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 ...I thought lifting a modern DAF XF flywheel was bad enough, but 50 kg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Another few hours on the Militant today with my Dad; 1. Found handbrake travel from lever to connecting rod disappears at the fulcrum above the second axle in the chassis rail meaning very little if any braking effort - further investigation required. 2. Continued work with needle scaler & red oxide - never ending. Removed a plaque (below) on the crane body to find a patch of, possibly, original paint - does this look like NATO green or unfaded Olive Drab? This appears to be the only colour under the DBG right back to metal. 3. Inspection lamp arrived from eBay, just waiting on the Lucas two pin plug to finish it. 4. Found air valve behind fuel tank only held/hanging in place by the air pipes joining it, replaced missing bolts. 5. Found corroded & broken pipe near valve, removed for copy to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Another few hours on the Militant today with my Dad; 1. Found handbrake travel from lever to connecting rod disappears at the fulcrum above the second axle in the chassis rail meaning very little if any braking effort - further investigation required. 2. Continued work with needle scaler & red oxide - never ending. Removed a plaque (below) on the crane body to find a patch of, possibly, original paint - does this look like NATO green or unfaded Olive Drab? This appears to be the only colour under the DBG right back to metal. 3. Inspection lamp arrived from eBay, just waiting on the Lucas two pin plug to finish it. 4. Found air valve behind fuel tank only held/hanging in place by the air pipes joining it, replaced missing bolts. 5. Found corroded & broken pipe near valve, removed for copy to be made. Looks like DBG under the plaque to me. UK military vehicles of this date wouldn't have ben painted Olive Drab and it doesn't look like Nato Green to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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