TonyB 0 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Just looked at the REME Museum site and promised myself a visit as soon as covid allows. We tried to find some photos of the M9 to no avail, but found some others which are interesting for another thread, so thanks for the nudge. I think the tracks last about 1,000 miles on hard surfaces but cross-country is more interesting. Have fun. I’m enjoying your project and the detail in the pics, well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan stubbs 0 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Hi chris whats the condition of the engine? Will it be a total strip down and complete rebuild? Best wishes with it Alan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Hall 32 Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 I’m thinking I will be purchasing a crate engine from BAIV. The engine that came installed needs a lot of work. At best it needs a rebore due to the cylinders being corroded, 2 very badly. The generator needs new bearings, the carb is rusted solid and the distributor is also solid with only the shell being salvageable. For the cost of having it rebuilt (or the parts for) I would likely save money by buying one of BAIVs surplus rebuilt stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Citroman 22 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Did find another pic of the dutch overhead cable constructors in our newpaper archive. Looks like a crane on this one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Herbert 24 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I don't think that that is a crane but a tower that erects itself. It does not seem to have any pulleys at the top (which is the free end nearest the ground) so I guess there was a cage or platform that climbed the tower under its own power. All the mechanism visible seems to be purely for raising and unfolding the two sections of the tower. David 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Surveyor 17 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 How about this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timbo33 0 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) Hi Chris, I'm a newbie here so just started reading your fascinating thread. Do you still need a steel supplier or did you source your armour plate? I have a client runs AJ Steels in Coventry - I can ask him - what plate sizes do you need? Edited February 11 by timbo33 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Hall 32 Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 I’ve managed to get some thanks, a local place called laserfab. It was only £240 for the rear panel (huge) 2 side panels (1/2 as huge), 2 doors and a panel to fit under the rear. I was getting quotes for £1000 just for the rear panel! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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