nz2 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 On 5/12/2020 at 3:52 AM, Scrunt & Farthing said: Ah Andy, now there is a nice switch. It looks like it is the same as fitted in this picture: If you zoom into the dashboard you can see the switch is in some kind of frame or mount... and oddly telling the same time! Per your question, yes that would be very useful and as Zero-Five-Two has rightly mentioned I do not want to push my luck... or perhaps I have. The shape of that scuttle suggests the chassis is for a charabanc body. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rootes75 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 That is some very rare finds, I can imagine I would be pleased as punch finding all that! I do like the use of the mag base drill, I have never used one before and seeing it in that situation is a good tip for the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Yes they are great, i used those mag-drills at my uncles construction firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 The mag drills really come into their own when using core drills enabling larger holes to be drilled. However I don't think the cheaper Chinese ones coming onto the market have a magnet as strong as Scrunt's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Mag drills are available used on eBay for reasonable money. Reasonable enough that I have one. Though I do feel that the format of the Rotabroach Adder looks like it might be better in tight spots like old vehicle chassis. (I see some new ones for £450 on eBay today, which is a lot cheaper than normal, but still not cheap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Richard Farrant Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, Scrunt & Farthing said: I think my willing assistant is wondering which of the wheelie bins the chassis would be best placed in. He is clearly not a bus (or lorry) enthusiast . Looks like your assistant would sooner be down the pub 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrunt & Farthing Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) . Edited December 25, 2020 by Scrunt & Farthing 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Well bought. Maybe it is too good to use as a donor?? As you say a well executed modification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Never seen that type of compensator used on a tandem rear, the usual way was a simple rocking beam between the springs. It looks like the chassis brace was extended to catch the springs if the chain failed. Either way was not a great success as linking the rear of one spring to the front of another forms a reactive system that transfers weight from one axle to the other under acceleration and braking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 27 minutes ago, mammoth said: Well bought. Maybe it is too good to use as a donor?? Well there are complete trucks trundling around that started with a lot less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Citroman Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 put the holed lid of a plastic bucket on the opening to prevent dirt getting in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrunt & Farthing Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Citroman said: put the holed lid of a plastic bucket on the opening to prevent dirt getting in... I think that is a smart idea, little bits of dirt/or grit can do a lot damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrunt & Farthing Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) . Edited December 25, 2020 by Scrunt & Farthing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 That really does look a good source of spares. Even the smallest items are invaluable to a restoration project. How did the tractor dealer come about it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtskull Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Scrunt & Farthing said: Now, where is my hat? Hung on those bent chassis ends, just where you left it... 😜 Edited November 30, 2020 by mtskull 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrunt & Farthing Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) On 11/30/2020 at 7:07 AM, Rootes75 said: That really does look a good source of spares. Even the smallest items are invaluable to a restoration project. How did the tractor dealer come about it? Edited December 25, 2020 by Scrunt & Farthing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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