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ACMAT VLRA 4.20 SM


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We restored the wings by cutting away the old rusty lower sections and welding in new pieces made by cutting 1 1/2" box. that gave me the L shape.

 

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Then mick worked his magic

 

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Not bad, we also decided to remove the wing indicators.

 

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A grand over view of the reassembled nose

 

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Hi been very busy over at eurosatory etc

 

Still working though!

 

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Making side locker doors

 

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and getting the rest of the body sand blasted

 

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Came out very well

 

Having the covers made now and then spraying.

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There is still road testing and tweeking to be done, but it's all there.

I'd like to thank

 

D Hanks

K Flynn

Mick Jones MMG

G Powney

P Howe

P Creggan (Even if He set it on Fire)

Bradshaws Motor Factors

M+M Sand Blasting

and my Dear Wife

Eileen (The Shed Widow)

 

See you all in Beltring!

 

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What's left of the Donor vehicle

 

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The tub and chassis

 

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The water tank, this is a full size item, compare to my fuel tank conversion

 

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Front axle, rear not shown and four springs

 

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also power steering and brake master cylinder

 

and that's all folk's

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