tyler Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Part 2: I am giving the whole thing 2 coats of Red Oxide, I decided to paint the gun mounts A, because I will be taking it to lots of shows so it will be out in all weathers, B, So should be more resistant to corrosion, C, Easier, cheeper and should give the same affect as Blueing them (If done right), I am spraying them to avoid brush strokes showing, Tyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Part 3: Ive somehow managed to take over 210 pics already, I dread to think what the count will be once Ive finished :roll: All of the mechanical brake system has now been removed for refurbishment, I got fedup painting so I decided to start removing interiour items for refurbishment, and to ease access to other parts needing renovation E.T.C. Adjustable gunners seatbase: Gunners backrest bracket: Stripped out interiour (still not alot of room): Thanks. Tyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 Does anyone know if there's a modern equivilent of this? The only markings are 6-M and its a Champion. http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3306/qcv4.th.jpg[/img] Thanks. Tyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick garner Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Tyler, Have you tried actually tried getting a 6-M in a car shop? Biggleswade Autos usually satisfy our spark plug needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 I got a plug, tried it and the Mag packed up, removed it fixed it and realised the Engine needs to be removed to refit it along with the removal of other parts :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 How is the resto going? When do you plan to have it finished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Not got much further, tho the hubs, wheels and new tyres have been reassembled and the electrical systems have been checked over. It should have been finished and already, so now the target is pre June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) Started working on it again, although in an arse about way due to the way it was put together: to remove the fuel tank you need to remove the main rotating body off the fixed base unit or remove the engine/main suspension unit that holds the carriage to the main mount unit and cut 2 bolts off, I opted for the latter which has only taken over a day so far. The engine had to be removed anyway to be partially dismantled to refit the magneto. The cooling shroud on the engine is attached via half the engines cylinder head bolts They were obviously not ment to be taken apart once built, not sure if they were built as such due to good reliability reasons or they weren't expected to last long in a battlefield. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00270.jpg[/img] http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00303.jpg[/img] Engine cleaned (still to be run), then painted. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00302.jpg[/img] http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00299.jpg[/img] Stupid ruddy fuel tank, (Original colour) still not removed. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00294.jpg[/img] Coupling unit leaf spring dis mantelled to enable removal. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00293.jpg[/img] http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00292.jpg[/img] Rear main carriage suspension and coupling unit being removed, (the main bolts came undone so easily even after 60+ years). http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00289.jpg[/img] http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00287.jpg[/img] Control panel. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00286.jpg[/img] Maze of pipes for the hydraulically operated movements. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00284.jpg[/img] Refurbished exhaust. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00283.jpg[/img] Original Brown colour paint(yet to decide on final col;our scheme). http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00281.jpg[/img] Control panel paper wiring diagram pasted to armour plate behing the control panel is still ledgeable after all the years. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/DSC00291.jpg[/img] I'll post more pics as and when. Edited February 10, 2010 by Marmite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Keep up the good work, it's looking better and better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Nice work Tyler, have you got the guns for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hi Mark, yes I have the guns for it They should just need a wash down with some petrol to clean all the packing grease from when they Demobed them, mind you they won't be fitted until I have some storage as there too heavy to fit by hand so we'll use a small HIAB crane. They take 5 men to cock them and are about 7Ft+ long. All in all the mount is rather big for what it is, its twice the size of a Quad .50cal unit. I found this pic a while back and got me thinking: http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/mlu7.jpg[/img] What they look like with the guns fitted: http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/landyboy/vvgn.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 WOW!!! fantastic bit of kit that, what are you towing it behind it should look the mutt's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 It was going to be towed behind an Austin K4 but thats gone so I'm not sure what to do once its finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Get a GMC Tyler, it would go nicely behind a 352 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 I consided one of those before getting the K4, but the best MV to tow it behind for me would have to be a FAT or a Quad, they just look so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBI Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Hi Tyler just to let you know that they look good behind the K4 as well so may be youd had been better to keep it :evil: . the K4 is doing ok had to renew all seals on the breaks but not to big a job have now put an other back (troop Carrier of the other one) on her and she is looking good am trying to get her ready to go over to Arnhem in Sept . and all the other wee shows that s up here . will try and put up some photos . as for my polsten iv not done a lot to it we got the engine out fitted new magneto but not put back in as yet had to renew all hydraulic pipes . doing the petrol tank at the mo. just a word of warning don't try and take it of its mount by yourself as i did :shake: god i was lucky not to have killed myself id say that it should be done with the help of six good men may be four: BUT NOT ONE OR EVEN TWO the fool that i was :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackack Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Get a FAT or something similar British or Canadian but not USA! I used to tow mine behind a CGT, you need plenty of power though if you live in a hilly area as the complete trailer is just over 3 tons. We manage perfectly ok to remove / refit guns between the two of us, I have removed guns myself without any problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBI Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 YES i agree that you can remove and refit the gun's on your own its not that hard a job . but you defiantly can't take it off its trailer on your own . i know this as when i did it i was catapulted 4feet up in the air . now you may think 4 feet thats not bad :?but it is when your 18 stone and have nothing but bits of old military vehicle to land on :-D ackack i was at a car boot sale on Sunday a picked up a bag that looks like a 37patt large pack only its longer and is only 21/2" wide but stamped on the flap it says POLSTEN 20 mm Ass AA 243 / 1200/1944 do you know what or if it would be . i thought may be antiaircraft site or something along that line will take a photo of it and put it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Great to see this piece of kit being restored, keep up the good work! I found this pic a while back and got me thinking: Here's a pic of the sole surviving Canadian Military Pattern Ford truck with triple Polsten mounting: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/802/imm011_12.jpg[/img] Regards, Hanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackack Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Pete, I have a Polsten canvas tool bag, I will have a look at it and see what is stencilled on it, and upload a photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Now that's a nice looking CMP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackack Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 It's relatively easy to dismount the platform from the trailer as well. If you wind down the jacks on to a pile of some short lengths of 3" x 6" timber or similar and take the weight, then all you have to do is lift the front end of the trailer and unhook it, then roll it forward out of the way. If you then want to place the jack feet on the ground, that's easy too, just remove some blocks one jack at a time. On soft ground blocks would have been used anyway. When we used to take it to shows there was only two of us, we managed ok. Hooking up again is the reverse procedure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackack Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Here is my Polsten at the MVT Berkeley Castle show in 2002. Don't use petrol for cleaning the guns, apart from being a little dangerous will leave a deposit. Use a good engine degreaser containing a rust inhibiter and then thoroughly clean with gun-oil such as "Rangoon". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hello Tyler, Ack Ack et al.: I've just joined this forum and am looking forward to comparing notes. My Quad Polsten should be in Ottawa shortly and I hope to get started on its overhaul asap. Yes, Ack Ack... its taken almost a year to get all the paperwork sorted to get it home! I'll tell that tale after the dust settles! :evil: Cheers and Ubique! Mike http://www.calnan.com/swords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Hello all Polsten fans: Well, ours arrived yesterday after weeks of trucking, sailing and some more trucking, from Bristol to Ottawa via Liverpool and Halifax. Clearing customs was an anti-climax... all the paperwork was in order and we were done in seven minutes... months of work summed up in seven minutes, damn! :-D Stripping, cleaning and mechanical work to follow. I'll post regularly. I'd be interested in setting up a small 'register' for these beasties to help us all sort out numbers. There are many coats of paint on mine and I may not luck into finding the original Canadian Army Registration (CAR) the way Tyler did. Hope you're Polstens are well oiled! ;-) Cheers and Ubique! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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