Timmysteam Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Here are a few updates of my 1943 AEC Matador ongoing project, it’s been a long while since I did anything to it, too many hobbies/other projects. But this week was a big mile stone as I finally got her running after 40+ years sitting in a field. Next challenge is freeing off the clutch TC 0447BE7D-CC8C-418E-B81B-B697F4FE9EF4.MOV 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Very nice looking truck and congratulations on getting her started :-). now on to the next stage …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmysteam Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Clutch nearly working so managed to pull a gear and go for a spin, first time its moved under its own steam in a fair while. 81B60A65-2D64-4B61-9CD4-7C9B4E6E3AFA.MP4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Well done, they are very nice trucks to drive. I do hope that you enjoy woodwork ! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmysteam Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Thank you David, wood works not my strongest point but I like a challenge. TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Brilliant!! Bet it was interesting driving with only half a steering wheel. Looking forward to seeing how the restoration goes. Back body looks fairly complete, so at least you will have patterns to copy. Best make friends with a carpenter while you invent a new cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Fantastic looking project, keep the pictures coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Great stuff! What is the history of this one, if you don't mind me asking, former showland vehicle after demob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmysteam Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 It worked for The Showman Presland & Sons after demob. todays task was lifting the body off, Mudguards are still relatively intact for a pattern and the body floor is mainly good still, just sides need new timber. TC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmysteam Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 Picture of when it was working on the fair. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmysteam Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Not too much progress but all brake lines and cylinders taken off (every one undone) and swapping the rear winch rollers over off my spare chassis. Plan is to get it stripped down ready for sandblasting . TC 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ1988 Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Good evening! Just re-reading some old posts on here....have you managed to do anything more on her? Be good to see. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowser1107 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Always on the look-out for updates on Matador vehicles . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo barten Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 your restoration in volume 4 of our restoration book? www.frituurzorro.nl - info@narwal.eu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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