Down and beyond Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hello everyone I am brand new to this site this is my first post and thought I would start on my sankey wide track trailer chassis restoration yesterday I removed the tub wich seemed like a easy job at first until I came across the 6 tie down points in the back are not bolts or pins securing them but rolled up sheet metal ! These where very awkward to remove but got their in the end now I am going to start sanding and priming the chassis step by step before the final paint job ! Hopefully all goes well many thanks Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 WIDETRACK Servicing Instructions https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/493682/20160119-FOI2016_00155_Palmer_Annex_A_Final.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and beyond Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 Thankyou very much for that that will be very helpful for when it comes to rebuilding the breaks etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I see you are starting the trainee early, hope his enthusiasm stays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and beyond Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 I hope so also mate he passes the tools down into the pit to me all the time he knows he sockets at 5 so all good so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Down and beyond said: I hope so also mate he passes the tools down into the pit to me all the time he knows he sockets at 5 so all good so far I tried that , then I was far too generous with mountain bikes & have never seen them since. You are a Mk.3 (hydraulic disc braked) , probably made by Reynolds-Boughton , Viking or Universal Engineering (South Dorset Engineering). Possibly you could show a photograph of the plate(s) on A frame ? Just the odd difference between them , obscure fittings on wiring harness. History of full range - I forget exactly - ISTR Mk.1 were upgraded to Mk.2 spec. and all made by Arrow Construction Equipment. These were drum braked - more like 'narrow-track' . IIRC of all the W.T. Mk. there were actually 5 manufacturers before the Penman type, the most RARE of all being the King - that actually had KING embossed in the drop tailgate, the number made was very low abt. 6 or 8. There was the Paratow , I am now uncertain of the Mk. they manufactured. Edited December 25, 2019 by ruxy spelin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and beyond Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 I shall get photos today of all the plates thanks for the information I Am new to all mod vehicles etc ,have always owned Landrover’s but this is my first mod one I have a 110 2.5na with 4 seats 2 in front 2in back the back are harness seats that face towards tail gate love it brilliant vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ruxy Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 OK , mine at A frame (nearside) has a similar nomenclature plate + strike-off plate. The alloy nomenclature plate has much more info. inc. NSN etc. The way the trailer is stored - access at that side is poor but I have managed in part and jotted down some of the main bits. I have photographs but that computer hard drive packed in - will try and take replacement pics. as I doubt if ever I can recover. It actually states the maker as - Reynolds Boughton & Ser. No. 43433 Contract is a bit earlier than yours - LV1A55 FV2381 The actual trailer vrm is 88KK35 ----- The offside has a additional plate (hear the jockey wheel bracket) , that seems brass Reynolds Boughton, Amersham, Bucks England. Ser. 43433 ------------------------------- I would have expected yours to have had a additional makers plate as limited info. on the nomenclature plate . Keep looking , may have been knocked off & you could have primer painted over sheared rivets , may need a close inspection for small holes / rivet ends ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and beyond Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 I’ll have a good look those plates are on the actual tub as such, will have to have a look on the chassis Thanks mate will get back with further information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and beyond Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 All I can further find sadly is this wich I suspect had the plate on it you are mentioning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Yes, that is where the plate (trailer makers) would have been , at least you have the Contract No. & Ser. No. - eventually with a bit of research you should be able to find the VRM & makers name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and beyond Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 2nd coat of red oxide complete on all areas in need of it and underneath done also ,garage pit I made worth it’s weight in gold ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and beyond Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Time now to start tackling this get it ready for undercoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and beyond Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) Can anybody on here please provide me with the information on which paint I can buy to match the existing top colour of my trailer please ? As struggling to find out what it is, is it bs285 semi gloss ? Edited December 31, 2019 by Down and beyond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 I think Marcus Glen has a gloss paint not sure what BS number though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 This is just a little complex , due to types of mix available The proper finish now is what is known as CARC , the previous IRR finish is no longer available. The paint of near correct colour is readily available , in differing quality - you don't need the CARC or IRR contents. You need - British Standard BS381 285 - NATO green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and beyond Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 Thanks very much for the reply’s much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down and beyond Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Hello everyone just done my 1st top coat on the chassis needs another 2 then will be ready , going to be removing some parts to paint before all goes back together will keep posting pictures but so far very simple and easy just time consuming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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