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Old 29-06-15, 12:19
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Rick Cove
 
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There were still plenty of bits to go on with whilst waiting for the sandblaster to get his gear repaired.

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The armoured roof was next to be dis-assembled. This is quite a heavy bit of ¼” armour plate which hinges in the middle and then folds back out of the way.

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Pulling this handle releases the two latches at each side to allow the whole thing to lift back.

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There are hinges, latches, pivot arms and plenty of other fittings including the earthing straps every where.

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Not all the nuts came undone, but I was pretty lucky.

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The latches were rusted solid and I had to get new springs made after pulling the whole thing apart.
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