OZITIM Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Keep up the good work. It looks as though your internals were in good condition. Im going to sort out my Carby this weekend and hopefully take it for a spin around the block. With a Ferret, their is always something to fix. Regards, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Capt Max, I don't want to criticise as you seem to be doing an excellent job but the inside of any hatches should be the same colour as the outside colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Capt Max,I don't want to criticise as you seem to be doing an excellent job but the inside of any hatches should be the same colour as the outside colour. No problem Bob, and I do appreciate all comments and especially "constructive criticism". I was informed of this just last week and I will be correcting the problem when I paint the exterior. I did want to protect the freshly sandblasted hatch from rust so I guess it won't hurt to have silver for a base coat. I finished the shifter today as well as a bunch of interior panels over the transmission, here are before and after pictures of the shifter. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Today I was able to locate a picture of my ferret while in service.This was confirmed by the hull numbers. It was just plain "Luck" that I stumbled upon this through another forum. I now have the complete history from Bovington along with a picture. This really made my day. :banana: CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakrec Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Doing a great job with the renovation of your ferret, please remember to close the front side hatches when climbing out of the drivers area, as you will end up with flat fingers, they close as you press on them ! Prevention is better than a trip to the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Doing a great job with the renovation of your ferret, please remember to close the front side hatches when climbing out of the drivers area, as you will end up with flat fingers, they close as you press on them ! Prevention is better than a trip to the hospital. Thanks for the tip, "Ferret Fingers" are one of the first things I have learned about. The restoration is not going as quickly as I would like, but then they never do. Hope to have the powerpak pulled here soon so I can detail it and sandblast the interior and hull. After that it should start going a bit faster. It's all the little details and interior items that take the majority of time. I am just so happy I have found a picture of it in service and that I can use the paint scheme I had intended. I knew the first time I saw this that it was meant for me. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 A few more before and after pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Before: During: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 #80 Grenade box before and after. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Love your attention to detail Capt, a great job. Did you really need to put a new hinge on the grenade box above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 No Charlie, that was my mistake. I actually got the pictures mixed up as I had two of these grenade boxes and restored both of them. I just got the pictures crossed. :blush: The second box actually turned out nicer. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 great attention to detail, its going to be a real proper job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Pulled out the radiator and fan yesterday, there is still a lot of work ahead. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZITIM Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 fantastic job on the Commanders seat. They are a nasty piece of equipment to pull apart. Very good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Here are some recent pictures. First the engine compartment after the radiator, fan, and shroud have been removed: More pictures of the radiator, it will be cleaned, flushed, and pressure tested: Next the hull being stripped of parts from the exterior: An interior hull picture after removing many parts: And finally a pile of heavy metal to sandblast soon: Wiring pictures will be posted once I have all the harnesses removed and straightened out enough to keep everything sorted, it is a frightening sight to behold and definitely British overkill. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 More pictures. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Looking good! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Today I made a new cover panel from aluminum as the old one was too bent up to straighten. This panel is mostly hidden under the commanders seat but I just couldn't bear to install the old one. Not sure how much the pictures will show but there are some rolled edges in several locations. Just used the old one for a template and then played panel beater. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Just some updated pictures. Getting closer to pulling the power pack. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadawg Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Nice work! Judging by your workshop, you have some other projects going on? Do tell! Oh, and I'm curious, on the smaller parts, are you cleaning and painting or are you also removing old paint? If removing old paint, how do you do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Subscribed! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Nice work! Judging by your workshop, you have some other projects going on? Do tell! Oh, and I'm curious, on the smaller parts, are you cleaning and painting or are you also removing old paint? If removing old paint, how do you do it? Other projects are a Sexton, two M5's, a T16 carrier, and more. Every part I have removed off the Ferret is being sandblasted to bare metal, primed with red lead primer, and being repainted. Too many projects and not enough time. I've been working on the wiring and also making gaskets, I will post more pictures soon. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Wire loom pictures, these are a royal pain to build.:trustme: First I make a western union splice, then solder it and use shrink tube over that to lengthen the wires. Then after fabricating the loom from conduit and sleeving and reusing the brass ferules and fittings which are soldered, I then press fit a brass sleeve to hold the shielding on. Finish it off with the correct yellow tubing marked as the originals were. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Before and after pics of turn signals and brake lights. At least I only have two more to complete. CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMax Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 This weekend I am working on the oil filter and oil cooler, as well as the hull cross brace and tube from the carburetor to air cleaner. These should be easy compared to the wiring I am still working on. :rolleyes: CaptMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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