Carruthers Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Just doing the windscreen frame on my C8. The bottom frame is held in place by two small screw at each end set inside the outside groove. There is, I huess, on original trucks a right angled peice which fits round the 90 deg edge and is threaded to take these screws. I don't have these so I've made up the angle joiners from 1/16 brass sheet, tapped tham for 4 ba thread. These are actually hte correct size and thread screws ( countersunk head, and fit perfectly. It's a bit of a miniature engineering job but luckily part of my job for many years is biulding big flying model planes so I have all the correct taps and dies. Point is that a have about several of the right size but 2" long ( they have to be cut down to 1/4". )If anyone ( Rik/Jules et al etc) wants some some screws as these are often corroded or get lost ( or both!!) I have a few spare... When the project is complete I will have some bits left over so i'll let you know what these bits are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 The bottoms of my window frames are virtually non-existent, I would be interested to see some pics of how youve done yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 SNAP! Just come in from my workshop, after spending 4 hours assembling my C8 screen & I know just what you are talking about Simon ! I will post some pics soon. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carruthers Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 In my enthusiasm to bolt bits on I decided that the windscreen halves could be fitted on the truck. That was my first mistake!! Now everything has to happen up a ladder!! Anyways it is probably quite easy to do with two people but on your own is tricky to say the least. The glass at that size is pretty heavy I guess you'll agree Jules. Here's a pic of the brass angle I made. That's blood on the channel!!! http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m58/krazy_kats/windscreenbasecobbector.jpg[/img] And also here's the first attempt at making a repro steering wheel boss. Not too bad for a first go. I will use a different material for the MCC letters next time. This was thin fibreglass sheet. http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m58/krazy_kats/MCCsteeringboss.jpg[/img] The finally some pix of the truck today. Nearly done!! http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m58/krazy_kats/GVJan08.jpg[/img] http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m58/krazy_kats/GVJan082.jpg[/img] http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m58/krazy_kats/enginejan08.jpg[/img] http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m58/krazy_kats/insdiecabjan08.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Nice looking vehicle there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carruthers Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks Mark, I appreciate your comment. Let's hope others think so we I put it up for sale!!! I'm gutted really but it has to go. The main thing is that I know it's a good truck and now it's done it'll always be on the road somewhere.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Simon, What a great piece of restoration and what a shame that you have to part with it after all that TLC :sweat: John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Simon, What a great piece of restoration and what a shame that you have to part with it after all that TLC :sweat: John I'll second that. Nice work, Simon. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 You done that quick! Superb job though mate. Dont forget the floor patterns when you visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Looks a beaty Simon - you must be gutted at parting with it. What sort of price will you be looking to get??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carruthers Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 HI Neil Thanks for your kind comment. Last year I've seen complete C8s go for about £6000. Some higher, some lower. I'm looking at putting it out for £3950. It will need a rear wooden body making which will cost about £350 of timber and steel strip and then the tail/head lights wiring up (can't do that yet as the tail lights hang off the rear body!!). One advantage for a buyer is that he can see the condition of the chassis clearly and see how much work's been done. No reg plate yet but it comes with a MVT dating cert plus the manuals and phot doc of the resto. This way the buyer would have a complete truck for £4500 which is at least £1000 under it's value. I haven't thrown away bits and replaced them, but restored everything, it has an NOS cab canvas, correct WD headlights, original brass bezel instruments, rebuilt engine/elecs. What it really needs is a drive around as it hasn't moved for a few months.... I hope that price is about right. It does come anywhere near the time I've put in but I have really enjoyed it. I'd love to keep it and just take it to ONE show! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Simon, If you still have her when the W & P comes around then I would be proud to take a photo of her and Bertha for my album. Have you christened her yet? John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carruthers Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 HI john, I'm hoping the 8 will be sold by next month!! I have a desert scheme on the go for W&P. So we may have to utilise Photoshop to get them in the same pic. It would be great though. Maybe the new owner will take it to W&P? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Great Job Simon, looks very nice. I recon that we ought to have a special Morris C8 Club at W&P this year, I will have my Desert one, Tobins will be finished, Theres Johns, Ricks and yours ! Any advance on 5 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8gs Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Excellent restoration! It is hard enough keeping them on the road let alone restoring them. Didn't realise there were so many C8 GS out there (6?) Would love to take mine to W&P but too far for the weekend (Couldn't get time off work) Went to Normandy with mine in 2004. Parked at supermarket - when I came out there was another 1!! Sorry you have to let her go Martin Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Great Job Simon, looks very nice. I recon that we ought to have a special Morris C8 Club at W&P this year, I will have my Desert one, Tobins will be finished, Theres Johns, Ricks and yours ! Any advance on 5 ? :goodidea:I like the idea of a Morris C8 Club this year, I know of a guy called Keith Brooker in M V T who has one and sometimes goes, I took a photo about 2 years ago at W&P with five C8s with the Battery and that was quite impressive :-o John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 You never know! Just need to get the cab done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john fox Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 :goodidea:I like the idea of a Morris C8 Club this year, I know of a guy called Keith Brooker in M V T who has one and sometimes goes, I took a photo about 2 years ago at W&P with five C8s with the Battery and that was quite impressive :-o John. anyone care to run a sweepstake on me making it there! To give you and idea for the odds: been to 2 shows and broke down on the way both times -first bust valve and then bust valve spring! John (the other one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hi John(the other one), You'll make it this time, third time lucky. See you there :wave: John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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