guy66 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 some extra pictures about the radio box construction, almost there with the sides .Only the wheel arches and the top of the front panel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 In the sample radar box I found some remains of the original paint for the interior . it looks like the interior was painted in to sand colour . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Lovely work as always Guy. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Original photo of a Morris radio truck, from my collection. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Great picture , looks like a late one with the wheel slings on it. any extra info with the picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) The Morris WT truck was given a name by the men " George" the WT truck was used by a Army and RAF unit. Photos taken in Italy 1944 . Keith Edited January 9, 2018 by Morris C8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Never seen a picture off a set up like that, on the very few information I have about the equipment in the radio box most are with a set 19 with are without HP unit. For this other project I am still looking what a early warning (radar) looks like in the inside of the box? Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) I think the radio set in the photo is a Reception set R106. They could be used to intercept wireless transmissions from the German and Italian forces. Links to more info. http://www.goldbeach.org.uk/yservice/Equipment.htm http://www.radioblvd.com/National HRO.htm The other radios they had in this Morris WT truck was a R1132A . The Receiver R 1132A was developed for use by the Royal Air Force as a ground station receiver for either reception of R/T signals or DF purposes. It was also issued for mobile use with a transmitter vehicle. In the Army the receiver was adapted for monitoring RAF aircraft communication by the Special Wireless Section. Receiver R 1132 A used the AM R/T system and operated on the 100-124MHz frequency. Tropicalised 1132As were used by the RAF in the Far East for ground-to-air communications. Keith Edited January 9, 2018 by Morris C8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 the side and the rear section are ready to receive some new plate work, just made de wheel arches for both sides of the box . Looking to construct the upper section of the front wall , just need some more information and measurements for the front windscreen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 some extra pictures, also looking to construct the roof section for the moment. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) Hello, I have the remains of the axillary on board generator mounting base on loan out of a Morris W/T box. It looks like the base frame is fitted on the wireless body floor ( very rusty) and connected to to top frame with the same type of rubber mounts used on wireless set 19 base frames. I really think that there is need for extra sliding part where the generator is fitted on and this part can then be blocked with the clamps on the frame ? Took some pictures with a chore horse generator just temporarily fitted over this frame with the top clamps fitted on to the generator frame work. Can somebody help on this problem , is there a extra mounting base in existence for a chore horse are is there a different axillary generator on board ? To my knowledge all the bigger generators to a chore horse need the extra switch panel to make it a working battery charger so I doubt that there is a bigger generator on board . The measurement on the top base are 16 1/2" wide by 21" long. Edited February 28, 2018 by guy66 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) For the moment very slow progress on the Morris , looking to put some metal plate on to the wooden construction . A friend will make the front and rear louvres in to the plate work but for the moment he is to match involved in building custom cars, Did fiend some nice seats for the radio box, one is the right radio operator seat with a folding back side the second one will go in to the early warning Morris. Edited August 18, 2018 by guy66 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogmaner Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 On 1/8/2018 at 7:35 PM, Morris C8 said: The Morris WT truck was given a name by the men " George" the WT truck was used by a Army and RAF unit. Photos taken in Italy 1944 . Keith The receiver is a HRO with a rack of coils above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex van de Wetering Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Keep up the good work, Guy! It's not much, but I stumbled upon this IWM picture last night. IWM B 14960 source: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205196110 Alex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Impressive wood work keep the photos coming Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Get a bit desperate, it's a long wait for the metal panel work. Needed to fettle a bit on the rear body for ease of mind. Started to make wouden bits for the roof section , on the Sample body (late model) the front- centre and rear roof crossmember are complete in wood. This is made of two rounded bits and on to these side bits is fixed the roof crossmember. I will need to make 7 crossmembers and some have a metal reinforcement and the in between member are not fitted with wooden outsides but have a angled metal support , so in total I need to make 8 angled bits from metal for the roof and made a copy from a good crossmember and need to produce 6 extra crossmember from the model I made. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 See your restoration, fantastic work! regards Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Keep up the good work!...Good to see you at Netley 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 After a very long period of inactivity on the Morris I made a fresh start. Change of work and some motorbike restorations stood in the way of big progress on the C4. Made a start to make the metal plate work that is fitted on the wooden structure of the wireless box . Front section and left-hand side in progress. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex van de Wetering Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Guy, excellent to see you are back working on the Morris! Edited August 25, 2022 by Alex van de Wetering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 Panels on to front and left side, just have to make the top section of the front. On this part there are some louvres and these will be made by a friend that is in to construction of custom cars with the right skills. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Good to see you are back at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 Right hand panel also ready, just a little bit more work on the cutout for ancillary generator cabinet. Now looking to spray some base coat over the panels. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 Right hand side of the wireless box in to primer together with the side table and it fittings . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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