PITT24423 Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 6/25/2021 at 11:02 PM, radiomike7 said: Was there a connection between Walter James Iden and Iden Grange, the home of Michael Banfield? Pure coincidence as Iden Grange is named after the stream /brook that flows through the property to Iden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 Stroke of luck today the original bus body plate came to light and identified by John Banfield after being put in a safe place by Michael Banfield in the seventies .Another piece of info surfaced in that we knew the body was fitted new to a Daimler CC but post WW1 the body was on a American Kelly Springfield chassis which was sold in the Banfield sale.Pure guess but wouldn’t be surprised if the 1920 date was the date the body was overhauled and married to the Kelly chassis. On one of the front axles we stripped was a hub mounted SS Speedometer Supply Co mileage meter which hopefully we can overhaul and reuse as I’ve never seen one like this before. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Last night stripped the clever part of the mileometer out of the hubcap with the usual persuasion, decided due to its rarity it’s now on it’s way to the Speedo man (not swimming) for a full recon and replace the broken glass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Fascinating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 One of the units put to one side on the strip and inspect list was the 7 port McCord lubricator which is responsible for drip feeding the 7 outlets independently metered amounts. 3 service the crank mains and 4 the pistons One of its faults was that the tank had been remade as some stage and there was no quick way to check the oil level. To address this in one of our boxes of lovelyness we had a sight guage which fitted the bill. On dismantling we found the newness had been used up on the ratchet responsible for the one direction drive which will need a replacement made. The bottom of the tank had signs of water accumulation so we added a small brass drain cock so we can flush out easily in the future. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 Lance worked his magic and knocked out a new ratchet and pins .I’ll tig this up once I’ve done a trial fitting. Came across this incredible enamel Fry’s sign advertised locally with hardly a blemish. The thought is to use it on the panel at the top of the stairs.Think it’s C1913-15 unless anyone knows different. Dave and I ripped down the ply ready for the front mudguards which we will start making a former for shortly.Nice to see Dave as he’s been in the wars recently plus he brought some donuts . 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) Not much to say other than been nibbling away at the time consuming little jobs that hardly show. One of the many items we were missing were the six internal electric light lenses. We were lucky in that all the brass mounts we were able to salvage and one lens was amongst the debris which we could use as a pattern. The problem was we really struggled to find someone to make them as all the firms used by others and recommended no longer exist or won’t do small quantities. After a lot of phone calls over the last 18 months found this excellent company Suffolk Glass almost on our doorstep just over the boarder info Suffolk couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Big thumbs up to Ronda and especially Mark for his blowing skills www.suffolkglass.co.uk The 8 pointed star was cut as secondary process also sorted by Suffolk glass. Last photo shows the original top and the copy below. Edited April 14, 2022 by PITT24423 . 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 A work of art and good to know the old skills exist, even if few and far between. Thanks for posting and keeping us armchair enthusiasts enthralled. Good luck and best wishes, Steve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) Not much to report as we have been getting our 23 Dodge touring car prepped for the NC500 next month which is on our bucket list. I started rebuilding just before covid and ironically took longer to get the number plate than the rebuild. A talented good friend Geoff has worked is usual magic over a steering wheel I picked up from the States on EBAY This is the third wheel he has done for us with the usual horse trading involved. The wheel came from Texas and was complete but starched from the sun and all the combed joints had let go plus the circular part wasn’t quite what it was. After some debate we still aren’t sure what the timber is as it is light . Dave the woodnibbler thinks it maybe Bass wood or possibly cherry . The bus radiator is nearing completion as with the lorry we have incorporated an electric fan to cope with traffic and petrol. The car we are tinkering with to get it to run on E10 but not quite there yet but E5 is fine with the usual upgrades of valve seats and valves plus ( look away if of a nervous nature) new Weber carb . This we have done mainly to improve mpg and build in some reliability for doing the NC as it’s hopefully the first of many road trips.All of the original items we have had working and rebuilt but are now safely stored so if and when can be easily swapped back to original. Edited May 6, 2022 by PITT24423 . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 After Dave the Woodnibbler hiding away in his Huffy (shed) he has emerged jubilant ,stating "he knew it would come to him" in that he believes the steering wheel is made of Nth American Rock Elm as it was a popular timber for boat builders on the East coast of the States due to its ability to be steamed . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Wikipedia says: "The wood of the rock elm is the hardest and heaviest of all elms, and where forest-grown remains comparatively free of knots and other defects. It is also very strong and takes a high polish, and consequently was once in great demand in America and Europe for a wide range of uses, notably boatbuilding, furniture, agricultural tools, and musical instruments." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 Not much to report as we have been getting on with other stuff plus the Steam Fair is on the horizon after our forced break .Just got these pics from our favourite speedo repair man of our hub mounted mileometer which he has teased apart made new springs and basically regenerated . Reason for making the effort was that none of us had seen one like this anywhere other than the workings have a similarty with a Smiths AT speedo . 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) As it’s a bit quiet on the forum excuse the deviation but thought some would appreciate what these old vehicles are capable of . Heres some pics from a extended Scottish NC500 which my wife and I plus hound completed in the 23 Dodge touring car last month . 695 miles covered average 18 1/2 mpg with some serious hills at 25% ( 1 in4 old money) including the Applecross pass which certainly bedded the brakes in .Gave the car a bit of stick and no probs at all other than topping her up with oil (2ltrs ) and water Personally recommend this road trip as the car was the perfect speed to see everything as we toured. Plus the beaches are in my view are the best of the best… unbelievable. One of the video clips is going over the bridge to Skye and the other is pulling out of John O Groats filmed by a friend brother we bumped into there. IMG_7072.MOV IMG_7289.MOV Edited July 21, 2022 by PITT24423 . 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Great, have a nice trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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