guy66 Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 (edited) 34 minutes ago, guy66 said: The remains of a butchered side window ! Edited April 11 by guy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 The window frame for the left side almost ready, was a bit off a challenge! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 Together with my favourite custon car builder we made the generator cabinet doors , 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex van de Wetering Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Excellent progress again, Guy....I love the brass window frames and louvred doors; really nice work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 The frame profiles are cut for the rear door window, just some assembly. After some trail and error one the first frame now it starts to get fun. Made also 3 copies of the original window lock . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 Last one of the 3 windows in progress, if this lot will be ready we only need some better weather because I have some stuff to paint. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 (edited) The sliding part of the window frames are made. Bend 3 metal plates for the opening grip and soldered these on to the frames. Started to look go to fit the generator cabinet covers and to reproduce the bottom fittings , luckily I had some originals to copy. Edited April 28 by guy66 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 (edited) The generator cabinet door fit's on the rear of the radiobox, fitted the bottom stays and the top bracket for the locks. You need to unlock the rear panel's with a square key from the inside of the generator cabinet if you want to remove the side panels. First I will paint the inside of the louvres and slides section because it will be very difficult to get some paint on the inside wanes the slides will be fitted. Edited May 3 by guy66 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 This is such a great restoration. Attention to detail is spot on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 (edited) The cupboard shelves and side plate on the axillary generator cabinet are painted and on there place, that's a extra bit of interior work that has been done. Rear generator panel still need some sanding before I can start to paint the panel together with the window frames. Edited May 7 by guy66 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 Some extra paint work. Almost ready to order the glass for the windows. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Quality work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 On 5/2/2024 at 9:47 AM, OzH said: This is such a great restoration. Attention to detail is spot on! Hello OzH. From the beginning of this project my goal was to get it so original as possible, the aim is high and this don't makes it easy . The lack of well documented information about this type of vehicle don't improve the situation , but now that I slowly see the end of this wireless project I am happy and it was worth the big effort . Guy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 Rear generator panel in place and some HQ signals unit numbers in place. The invasion stars painted on the doors and waiting for the radio box frames glass that's on order. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rewdco Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Fantastic job Guy! Love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Such a lovely truck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Adjusting the side generator panel . Preparing for paintwork, but first riveting the fittings on the back side. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 The two generator cabinet panel on there place and fitted with there two locks on the inside of the panel. Now we are waiting for the rubber profile to fit the glass in to there frames. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 Hello, someone any idea where the accelerator return spring Nr 45 in the picture is attached to ? In the maintenance manual there is mention about " The throttle is closed by the action of a return spring attached between the top of the bell crank lever and a bracket on the dash framing " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 This may or may not help you. This is a 6 cyl. CS8 engine showing the throttle setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 Thanks for the picture Goanna , but the accelerator set up is different on a CS8 . Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Been fiddling with the wiring and we have ignition , even the engine started on some brake cleaner. Now sorting the lights and the I can start on the fuel system. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 After 7 long years, the engine is running again.. On the mechanical side I still have the brakes to bleed and adjust the handbrake rods . Now for the moment looking to glue a epdm ( rubber) membrane over the roof planks to get the radiobox waterproof. There after the canvas roof cover will come over the rubber membrane to have it a authentic look. 20240619_093035.mp4 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex van de Wetering Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Well done Guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10FM68 Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 What a magnificent sound! That really is a lovely restoration - you ought to be very proud, though embarrassed for making so many other people jealous - of your skills and of your vehicle! Really great. One thing, though - do you think the Belgian formation (is it the Piron Brigade?) and Signals AOS signs are a bit small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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