doug fleet Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (one of my favourite threads) Looking very solid all round...well other than the box.... good to see it coming on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 As you can see I have been bizzy lately . got a lot of the back axle on the drivers side cleaned up ready for primer. cleaning the bit between the drum back plate and spring was difficault but we got there. the box was sunk into the floor at the back , don't know what it was used for . its very rusty so a new one has to be made which isn't a problem . its good to see the convoy light still there or whats left of it . a new one will be refitted . I cant seem to free the brake drum off so going to give it a little heat . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, rog8811 said: (one of my favourite threads) Looking very solid all round...well other than the box.... good to see it coming on. thank you . we are bizzy over the summer months so it a winter thing . we had a good winter last year got loads done so hopeing to get lots done this winter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armouredfarmer Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 the box was sunk into the floor at the back , don't know what it was used for . its very rusty so a new one has to be made which isn't a problem . Doug, looking good. there was a box set into the floor in the rear compartment of the LP version for the storage of spare batteries, it was imediately to the rear of the back axle, not sure where yours is but it may help to define what version of ACV it was originally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, armouredfarmer said: the box was sunk into the floor at the back , don't know what it was used for . its very rusty so a new one has to be made which isn't a problem . Doug, looking good. there was a box set into the floor in the rear compartment of the LP version for the storage of spare batteries, it was imediately to the rear of the back axle, not sure where yours is but it may help to define what version of ACV it was originally. hiya yes the box was right behind the rear of the back axle . so it looks like it was a lp version . I take it the others didn't have this box . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armouredfarmer Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 To be honest I'm not absolutely certain but the stowage Diags for the LP version are the only ones to show it. The HP version only had one 19 set fitted, against the LP's 2, so would probably not need to carry as many spare batteries. PT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 As I know very little about there army life any imformation is good thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) I've signed up to the forum especially to say how much I have enjoyed this thread so far, and hope to see more in the future. For a number of years I have wanted to have an AEC Matador and work on it (finally, I'm in a position to start saving up!) so this is both inspiration and a source of useful pictures of the details of the work, It makes me tired just thinking about all those hours with the wire brush on the angle grinder that much have gone into this. Hope you're having an excellent weekend filled with Matador goodness. Edited October 29, 2017 by Negative typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 On 29/10/2017 at 11:34 AM, Negative said: I've signed up to the forum especially to say how much I have enjoyed this thread so far, and hope to see more in the future. For a number of years I have wanted to have an AEC Matador and work on it (finally, I'm in a position to start saving up!) so this is both inspiration and a source of useful pictures of the details of the work, It makes me tired just thinking about all those hours with the wire brush on the angle grinder that much have gone into this. Hope you're having an excellent weekend filled with Matador goodness. I have been queit surprised about the intrest this has got . yes I know there is not many of this type about and evern fewer in private hands . this one is going to be restored back how it was on the fairground where it spent most of its life . in a long time from now we may possably put it back to full speck but in many years . so far I have scrapped off about 75kgs of mud . grease and hardened oil which has kept it in good condition .I have repainted it as it was under all the muck . I have not only used a wire brush on a grinder but beleave it or not a needle file and a very small screw driver which I use to get into all the small bits . takes a while to do but I think its worth it .I didn't get anything done last weekend and don't think I will get much done this weekend . I picked up new old wood for the back as I have got to take some out to repaire a small bit in the chassie rail where the floor box was fitted . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 13 minutes ago, doug fleet said: I have been queit surprised about the intrest this has got . yes I know there is not many of this type about and evern fewer in private hands . this one is going to be restored back how it was on the fairground where it spent most of its life . in a long time from now we may possably put it back to full speck but in many years . so far I have scrapped off about 75kgs of mud . grease and hardened oil which has kept it in good condition .I have repainted it as it was under all the muck . I have not only used a wire brush on a grinder but beleave it or not a needle file and a very small screw driver which I use to get into all the small bits . takes a while to do but I think its worth it .I didn't get anything done last weekend and don't think I will get much done this weekend . I picked up new old wood for the back as I have got to take some out to repaire a small bit in the chassie rail where the floor box was fitted . It's a fantastic job. If it was me doing it, I'd be having a look inside the mechanism a bit more. I'd like to see inside the hubs and diffs. I bet there are some very handsome gears in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 the reason I haven't taken all the axles and running gear apart is simple . it runs and drives and I can get every gear in hi range and low range and evern the air brakes all move as the air starts to come up . all the air tank drain plugs were taken out so couldn't get much pressure but enough to make the brake chambers move so didn't rearly see the point . the oil will be drained and replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 22 minutes ago, doug fleet said: the reason I haven't taken all the axles and running gear apart is simple . it runs and drives and I can get every gear in hi range and low range and evern the air brakes all move as the air starts to come up . all the air tank drain plugs were taken out so couldn't get much pressure but enough to make the brake chambers move so didn't rearly see the point . the oil will be drained and replaced Yes, I see what you mean. If it ain't broke don't fix it. I must admit curiosity would get the better of me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Didn't have much time on it this weekend. but managed to get the drivers side back in red oxide primer. still cant get the brake drum off but will try a little heat . Probably been on there since 1942 . I don't suppose it has ever been taken off.next step is to get the diff all cleaned up and primed . this week I have picked up a load of used wood that should be enough to replace it all in the back. in order to replace a bit of chassie I have to take some of the wood out the back . as some of it isn't all that iam going to replace it all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 only got today on the matador this weekend . started to get the rear diff cleaned up ready for paint . it is a fidderly thing to clean up but it is coming out ok. only a small update as been bizzy with other stuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Nice 'n' shiny! Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 well the more rust you get off the better the paint job . I do try and get as much off as I can . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 What make/type of red primer you using please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 iam useing a zinc phosphate primer . doesnt brush very well. but sprays well. from trade paints look on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Got the rear diff cleaned up and primed yesterday ( Saturday) . feel good to get some work done on it this weekend .spent sunday morning cleaning the n/s chassie rail and rear crossmember . even got a coat of primer sprayed on it all , so a good weekend on it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 A lot of hard work, been there done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 had a good day today . got underneath the rear wing cleaned up and 2 coats of primer on it . I didn't clean up the plate across the back as I have got to take that off to replace some angle that rivets the back to the sides. started to clean up the off side on the out side . you can see some of the olive drab paint still on there. you can also see there were lots of bits welded on the side in its army life . don't know what they were for .found the rear tyre pressure written on the side so got a photo before I cleaned it off .so got some of it primed up on the out side . I now need to cover the front of the other matador to protect it from the grinding sparks before I carry on down he side . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 14 minutes ago, Morris C8 said: A lot of hard work, been there done it thank you . as you know you have to keep chipping away to get it done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 Only got half a day today . So finished off the outside of the drivers side .I carefully sanded it off just incase there was anymore ID Markings , but there wasn't . so now all the outside is done on the drivers side . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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