john1950 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 It's been a long haul but the end result is the cat's whiskers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 And what kind of trailor are the Belgian military police using as a horse riding barrage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the DT guy Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Been making good progress got the track guides bolted down tight and got the 2nd pair of load binders assembled. rubber matting to protect the paint a little longer and damped the noise a bit when bouncing down the road. brake relay valves/plumbing fitted. rebuilt air tank which has original pressed end from another tank and a new cylinder rolled very promptly by M & B brake press in Bath. drill is a little over the top? new boss machined/welded for the drain tap. Tap itself needs work but can plug if run out of time, still original 1/4” NPT thread. old and reconditioned. started fitting the rear brake linkages and eyeing up to fit the rear brake chambers next. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 A top notch restoration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 That is some really impressive work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the DT guy Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Sorry for lack of posts been very busy juggling work and getting the Rogers ready for armour & embarkation in a few weeks. Trailer is know basically finished just stencils to apply, truck needs a few little jobs like re connect near side fuel tank. Been out road testing this morning and everything is playing ball so far odd break getting warm on the trailer but they need more running time to bed in. been a long journey getting this set to we’re it is know but glad I stuck with it and very grateful for all the help on the way. Hopefully in a few weeks will be posting pics of her maiden voyage loaded! regards Sam 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utt61 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 That has become a thing of great beauty, your skill and patience is extraordinary! Thank you for sharing the "journey" with us here, it has been and continues to be inspirational. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Brilliant work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Absolutely stunning work there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Superb job, been following since the first post, what a brilliant achievement, well rescued. Alec. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwiitrucks Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Most would have sent truck and trailer to the scrap yard, But Sam brought both of them back from the dead. Great job Sam ! Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 (edited) What a brilliant restoration, hopefully we will see the combination next September in Holland . Edited June 11 by guy66 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the DT guy Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 23 hours ago, guy66 said: What a brilliant restoration, hopefully we will see the combination next September in Holland . yep she will be 1 of 4 M19 combinations attending this year from the uk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the DT guy Posted Thursday at 06:37 PM Share Posted Thursday at 06:37 PM What a week it’s been 7 years work and to get both truck and trailer to A&E and to take part loaded as well just made the whole event that much more special. Combined with running in convoy with Jason Jeffries who was travelling down from Basingstoke with Nigel Stoat’s Sherman. What a sight on the road 2 loaded outfits a rare thing indeed and have to say just getting to and from A&E was a challenge which myself and Jason enjoyed from start to finish despite both of us having issues. But we over came these and I got to thank Bill Hembery and Edd Jones for their help with my little break downs and help to load bill’s Sherman. Didn’t manage to take many pics so most of what I have is from other people but these only show a snippet of what it’s like running these mighty trucks and how they should be run. there’s some really good vid on YouTube know of the truck on the road working but it would have been nice to have a camera on the Sherman/trailer catching more of the truck working hard on the hills. As she sounded immense specially in Dorchester which unless you were there you missed out. As non of the vids I have seen catch the sound track that rolls pumps out. so got a list of jobs to do know to get ready for Holland so won’t be attending capel in a few weeks as I got a exhaust manifold that’s blowing badly, squeaky breaks on the truck and an engine oil pump that’s not performing how I would like so busy few months ahead. I’ll keep posting on here what gets done to the truck as I hope if nothing else these posts help people to work on their diamonds or better, motivates people to get interested in them. regards Sam 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mash Posted Thursday at 08:36 PM Share Posted Thursday at 08:36 PM It was amazing seeing these wagons being used in anger, a true testament to you and your hard work, looking forward to seeing it again in Holland and hopefully I'll have time for a proper chat this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted Friday at 10:31 AM Share Posted Friday at 10:31 AM A cracking piece of work from start to finish - you should be really proud of what you have achieved. Hats off to you and Jason (and all those who do similar) for running them on the road like you do - a real great combo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utt61 Posted Friday at 11:42 AM Share Posted Friday at 11:42 AM What a sight, outstanding! The two together are simply perfect. Am I right in thinking that the canvas-cab 980 you are running in company with in the pictures in the ex-Melbury Motors of Shaftesbury and ex-Sanders Central Garage of Combe Martin vehicle? I bet the sound effects up the hill in Dorchester were memorable... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the DT guy Posted Friday at 03:31 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:31 PM 3 hours ago, utt61 said: What a sight, outstanding! The two together are simply perfect. Am I right in thinking that the canvas-cab 980 you are running in company with in the pictures in the ex-Melbury Motors of Shaftesbury and ex-Sanders Central Garage of Combe Martin vehicle? I bet the sound effects up the hill in Dorchester were memorable... yes Jason's rag top 981 is the ex sanders garage truck so it's done a lot of miles and keeps on going. the whole week was memorable from when we both met up at podimore services thursday afternoon to when we parted at Andover at the A30/A303 junction on the sunday night. shame no one was following us on the thursday to get video climbing all the hills from Yeovil to Dorchester so have to fix that for 2026. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the DT guy Posted Friday at 03:33 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:33 PM 18 hours ago, mash said: It was amazing seeing these wagons being used in anger, a true testament to you and your hard work, looking forward to seeing it again in Holland and hopefully I'll have time for a proper chat this time. absolutely come and say hello the trucks will be easy to find and myself and jason wont be far away. regards sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwiitrucks Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago Beautiful rig Sam, It takes very skilled hands to do what you did !! Someday I hope to meet you. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Brilliant, what a sight and what a sound. We were in Dorchester and thought it was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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