retalator Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 But i have also found what looks like deep bronze green no 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 I have been using all the information that Mike Starmer has done on british army colours & disruptive camouflage of 1936-1945 to decided. According to my key card my vehicle is from contract V4914 and it chassis is 12449. this suggests that my vehicle was built in 1942 I know in may 1942 that there was a shortage of material to produce green paint so i have decided to psint the vehicle S.c.c no 2 brown i have already spray the chassis and axle with an under coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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retalator Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Two days ago i started to put the first coat of service brown on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 I cant remember where i read it but I believe this brown was referred to as milky chocolate. I used the find that Richard Farrant made on the inside of a vehicle panel of the colour s.c.c no2 brown. i purchased a supply of the colour Richard had made by RR services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 10 hours ago, retalator said: I cant remember where i read it but I believe this brown was referred to as milky chocolate. I used the find that Richard Farrant made on the inside of a vehicle panel of the colour s.c.c no2 brown. i purchased a supply of the colour Richard had made by RR services. Looks good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Still cheering you on. The time it takes matters less than the end result and from what you have done so far, it will be a credit to you and another oldie saved for the future. Good luck with the rest of the restoration. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Still slowly plodding on. starting to put things back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 So many parts to clean and check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Just finished the overhaul of the rear brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Hopefully next week i can finish the front brakes and have the chassis standing on its own wheels again 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Looking really good, I had to smile at your comment 'so many parts to clean and check' it's those parts that seem never ending and the time at the bench endless but it's the effort put in there that turns an 'OK' restoration into a first class reliable restoration. Excellent attention to detail, keep up the good work and keep the photos coming Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 I’ve just got hold of an original QL wiring loom. It’s amazing how execlent the condition it is. When i’m ready to use it i just hope it self explanatory as no labrls on the ends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I find it astonishing that these kind of parts are still out there to be found, so long after they were of any real commercial use. My first MV was a Bedford MWR which I acquired in 1970 and at that time there were almost no new spares available because the enthusiast infrastructure did not really exist. On the other hand there were lots of reasonably good trucks in scrapyards that weren't particularly rusty but had no use so they got scrapped. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Wow Drooooolllllllllll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz48 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 12 hours ago, David Herbert said: I find it astonishing that these kind of parts are still out there to be found, so long after they were of any real commercial use. My first MV was a Bedford MWR which I acquired in 1970 and at that time there were almost no new spares available because the enthusiast infrastructure did not really exist. On the other hand there were lots of reasonably good trucks in scrapyards that weren't particularly rusty but had no use so they got scrapped. David David it's called networking - you knew the guy from whence it came Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 got a bit of time on my hands at the moment so i’ve finally started the cab repair’s and there is a lot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Work so far after a few day. Every time i take a section apart to repair i found more holes. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 A lot to do but it is all doable, a lot of flat panels, no compound curves, keep the pictures coming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 The cab as you can see has a few holes in it. I’m trying to save as much of the metal as possible. Had to replace the rear cross member. This is putting my metal forming and welding to the test. Not perfect but i’m happy with the work, it can only get better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 Its starting to take shape again but still have many hours of fabrication of the cab to go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 39 minutes ago, retalator said: Its starting to take shape again but still have many hours of fabrication of the cab to go I think it looks really good and is starting to take shape. All the hours spent now will be worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 10:41 AM, retalator said: The cab as you can see has a few holes in it. I’m trying to save as much of the metal as possible. I feel your pain!! remove one rusty part just to find another rusty part 🤨 But it looks good👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retalator Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 A few more pictures of the cab started the other said almost there with the bottom half 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Hammock Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 On 8/1/2017 at 9:32 AM, retalator said: Hi everybody just took delivery of this bedford QLT. I am going to restore it back to its former glory. Was hopeing someone might be able help me out with a fee questions? i have a copy of the key card which informs me its from the contract V4914 with a war department number of L559757. As you can see it has a different WD on the doors L4819720 can anyone shed some light on this? Will need some new tyres anyone know where i can get some? HI I know this is an old post but how did you get on and do you have any other pictures as I am about to do the same with a QLT. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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