guy66 Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 4 hours ago, simon king said: If the roof is canvas covered then there is an example of how to do it in the thread on the restoration of the RAF Leyland workshop truck on the WW1 forum here on HMVF. Seems to use a specifically purposed product called “Williamson’s Canvas Roof Bonding Compound” Thanks for the information Simon , now I have some information how to fit canvas on to a coach build roof . Now I need to check if these products are available here in Belgium . Think it's more a job when there is some hot weather ? Regards Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 The rolled side plates for the roof are ready, just need to adjust them to the right length. Looking forward to fit these if I find some time next weekend . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 Fitted the metal plates on one side of the roof section and next the other side. Also making plans to start with the floor in the radio box . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 Before I put the floor in the radio box I made the rear step. The step is fitted at the rear on the floor and with the floor in position it will be very difficult to fit the step after the floor is in position. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 And now we have a copy of the rear step on the radio box. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Top front and rear panels back from the custom car builder, he made all the top louvres in the panel's. Started with the top front panel and this one is now fitted on the front of the box Took the rear panel back of the radio box ( only 6 bolts) and had a go one the plate work for the rear. The temptation was to big , started to fit some aerial fittings on the front. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 Getting there with the rear panel work, still some small bits of plate on the sides where the auxiliary generator hatch sits. The rain gutter on top of the rear door opening and the is also a gutter over the rear hatch. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Plate work fitted on to the rear section , in to primer and next a coute of green paint. If the rear section is back in place this will be a big step, this is the last major part of the radio box.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Fruitful day in the workplace. Rear panel in paint and fitted on to the rear of the box. Repairs on the fittings of the rear stair , the metal where the stair is fitted was well rotten and replaced these with some new metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Stair is a original but had some work to get it back in to shape. Was bend and some rot but happy that this original part will go back on to the radio box. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johann morris Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Very impressive I must say. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo barten Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 your restoration in volume 4 of our restoration book? www.frituurzorro.nl - info@narwal.eu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 The rear stair is back in place, stil need to fit the bolts on top of the stair . 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 The aerial poles racks back on the side of the radio box. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 In ful swing on the radio box floor, cutting and planing the planks for the floor. Made also the radio operator foot well that's fitted just under the radio table . 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex van de Wetering Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Really nice work again, Guy....and the custom car builder also did a great job on those louvres. Are you working outside in the cold? or waiting for the temperature to rise a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Alex van de Wetering said: Really nice work again, Guy....and the custom car builder also did a great job on those louvres. Are you working outside in the cold? or waiting for the temperature to rise a bit? It's dam cold outside; next week I will look to start with the construction of the radio table . But the welding and construction nice in the workshop ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 Nice in the workshop for the moment! Making the radio table that sits in the front of the radio box, still need to make the frame for the radio operator seat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 Metal construction of the radio table is ready, still need to make the little wooden drawer for the left side of the table and also the sliding extension in the middle of the table. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 20, 2023 Author Share Posted May 20, 2023 The floor is in place , just need to paint 4 small planks in the corners of the box. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 20, 2023 Author Share Posted May 20, 2023 Working on the roof ventilation , the ventilator above the axillary generator is in place and I can start to make the roof top cover for this ventilator. Also been looking to fit the 3 ventilation boxes on the roof. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 28, 2023 Author Share Posted May 28, 2023 If you are on holiday , what do you do ?playing with the Morris Made the wooden frame for the rear door and looking to shorten the new door hinges. Ones the radio box door fit's ok I can start to fit sheet metal plate on the wooden frame. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 After some minor adjustments we have a nice closing rear door on the radio box . Now ready to fit some sheet metal plate on to the wood. But first of to Normandy for a few days. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 A other piece of the puzzle, collected a bad set 19 on a carrier No 23. It's the right carrier for my wireless truck. I have a almost new set 19 out of Italy but this one is fited on a carrier No25. Had a carrier No 23 on loan to reproduce but now I have the original one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon king Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 These are the spring loaded Shock Mounts needed to attach the No23 Carrier to the table. Clip onto the metal corners of the No 23 Carrier. New rubber feet were/are available from Jordan Baker in Canada. The rubber and metal construction of the feet seems to come apart on original examples. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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