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another Diamond T 980 restoration


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Been making good progress got the track guides bolted down tight and got the 2nd pair of load binders assembled.

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rubber matting to protect the paint a little longer and damped the noise a bit when bouncing down the road.
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brake relay valves/plumbing fitted.
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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.
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drill is a little over the top?
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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.

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old and reconditioned.
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started fitting the rear brake linkages and eyeing up to fit the rear brake chambers next.

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