Jerryjeeprichard Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 Little bit of rain dodging yesterday. Started to get the engine canopy in place. I’ve been fortunate enough to measure up an original saw bench, so I have exact dimensions to replicate. The canopy I have needs some minor alteration to fit in the trailer frame 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Ive been lucky enough to measure an original tool locker on a liner saw bench. So spent a day on fabricating a new one for my trailer. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 Yet more inclement weather. Not really fit for outdoor activities. So I thought I would make a start on restoring the engine for the saw bench. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 Spent a few hours this evening rummaging out some of the parts ready for stripping and sending to the sand blasters. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 Prior to sending the engine cover in for sandblasting I thought I would do some work to straighten it up. On face value the frame didn’t look that bad however the more I studied it worst it got…... The rust between the joints was that bad only option was to drill the rivets out, clean out the rust, back to bare metal,. Some small new patches where the rust had come through. New angle iron uprights, prime and, fabrication of the new tool box, then riveted back together. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 Few bits back from the blasters today. All treated to a quick flash of primer. Will need another few coats. Workshop is full of to many part finished projects..🤔🤔running quickly out of space to put things. 🫤 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Little more work on the engine cover. The door that came back from the blasters was little bit too rusty/ moth eaten so I figured it was easer making a new one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 That was true patina🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 43 minutes ago, cordenj said: That was true patina🤦♂️ Don’t John…… I flip flopped over whether to repair or not. Issue is I think the new door will stick out being new steel. I will have to asses when it comes back from the blasters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I think it needs to be "distressed" a bit.....these trailers are over 80 years old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 24 Author Share Posted August 24 Little more steady progress today. Few more bits back from the blasters, primed and ready for topcoat. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 26 Author Share Posted August 26 (edited) Great day today. More progress than anticipated. Beginning of the day my plan was to just get the chassis in topcoat. Then fall back to some basic assembly, tow hitch, springs etc,. As it happened, managed to progress onto some trailer assembly. Just fell short of putting the back plates onto the axle. I thought before I do I’ll get another topcoat wile all the shackle pins are accessible. Once painted I can start to build the brake hubs back up hopefully get the trailer back on its wheels… 🤩🤩🤩 Edited August 26 by Jerryjeeprichard 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 After getting the trailer back, sand blasting has revealed some interesting markings stamped into both the chassis and the axle. I’ve restored a few of these trailers and never come across markings like this. Do you think this would be common practice? Any idea what the makings mean? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B series Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 The circle stamped into the axle beam with letters in it. It looks similar or the same as the mark sometimes stamped into the old style brass vehicle identification plates when the vehicle has had a Base Repair or some level of inspection. As far as I know the letter relate to the workshop / inspector that performed the work / inspection. Below is a inspection stamp on an military aircraft plate, but same system used for vehicles and other equipment. I have never located a document that links workshops to the stamp details. I would think that in past the axle assy has had some type of modification, or rebuild and the line inspector has left his mark. I think if the there was a inspectors mark on the trailer ID plate that would cover the complete equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 On 9/1/2024 at 10:54 AM, B series said: The circle stamped into the axle beam with letters in it. It looks similar or the same as the mark sometimes stamped into the old style brass vehicle identification plates when the vehicle has had a Base Repair or some level of inspection. As far as I know the letter relate to the workshop / inspector that performed the work / inspection. Below is a inspection stamp on an military aircraft plate, but same system used for vehicles and other equipment. I have never located a document that links workshops to the stamp details. I would think that in past the axle assy has had some type of modification, or rebuild and the line inspector has left his mark. I think if the there was a inspectors mark on the trailer ID plate that would cover the complete equipment. That makes sense. There are multiple stamps on the axle one on the left and one on the right. I guess at some point the bearings / oil seals have been overhauled. There are also stamps on the frame. I guess at some point the trailer has been overhauled too. Nice bit of history to the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 Little more progress getting the bed stripped down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Dwyer Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 (edited) On 9/1/2024 at 10:54 AM, B series said: The circle stamped into the axle beam with letters in it. It looks similar or the same as the mark sometimes stamped into the old style brass vehicle identification plates when the vehicle has had a Base Repair or some level of inspection. As far as I know the letter relate to the workshop / inspector that performed the work / inspection. Below is a inspection stamp on an military aircraft plate, but same system used for vehicles and other equipment. I have never located a document that links workshops to the stamp details. I would think that in past the axle assy has had some type of modification, or rebuild and the line inspector has left his mark. I think if the there was a inspectors mark on the trailer ID plate that would cover the complete equipment. This is a very engaging thread: your attention to detail is stunning. As an aside, when I up-cycled my WW2 German coffee table, I found several stamping showing the progress of the bomb case: from turning, to welding, to pressure testing and, probably, filling. Such marks, as you note, are an important part of an item's history. I eventually picked out the lettering in a different colour paint for the amusement of fellow coffee drinkers. Edited September 9 by Adrian Dwyer images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Prof Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Hi @Jerryjeeprichard This one is a military acceptance stamp from the WD/MoD inspector at the factory. The M is a year letter code used in 1944 and (it is thought) 1953 to 54. the number is the inspector identifier. Best Regards, Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 I thought drop a few pictures on trailer progress. I’ve had to fit internal running oil seals as the external versions were shot and unavailable to purchase. I addition to the oil seals I’ve had to make bushes for the oil seals to run on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 Few more images as the assembly progressed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 Little more progress on the trailer. Now managed to get the trailer back on its feet. I’ve had to temporarily fit the top back on the saw bench to square up the frame while I fit the front cowl and belt guard. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Dwyer Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Looking SO good! A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel7 Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 I was interested to see the BR Vanfit body framing in the background too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted September 29 Author Share Posted September 29 On 9/24/2024 at 1:07 PM, Noel7 said: I was interested to see the BR Vanfit body framing in the background too. That’s another longstanding project. I was aiming to complete this year. Just might just end up spilling into next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted September 29 Author Share Posted September 29 I have a question. Looking at the trailer manual there should be a Lucas 2 way switch fitted to the trailer. Linked to the Lucas junction box. On the rear of the trailer there is two sets of holes for the junction box, but no holes that would align for the switch. Any thoughts where the switch would locate??? And why would it be fitted with two junction boxes??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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