Richie's Mk1 Restoration

[RichardT10829]

excelent, i had a few emails from MLU members looking for rivet specialists so at least there are two knowns to use hahaha.

well its been a while since i put up any pictures and i promised after new year i would post up, I have got the front armour back on and what a job it was, i recall Martyn saying that the front armour forms quite a substantial portion of the carriers regidity and when removed and used over uneven ground etc the chassis can twist. well i can vouch for this for sure, George when you do yours dont take anything as being square on the carrier as i found the track guards have appeared to dropped on mine and dispite appearing square they were not. i have done what martyn did and made my front armour up knowing that the peice was correct and square then jigged my tub back to shape and ensured everything lined up as it should.

I need a Mk1 canadian steering box armour cover so i can finish the lower frame rail. After Thursday (Payday) i can pay and collect my rear and sides. I have noticed that the rear armour appears thinner than the sides ? anyone heard of this ? the sides are 8mm and the rear is just shy of 7mm.

anyway here is a fairly recent shot of my carrier.



Richie