Sexton 1900 restoration

[Jesse Browning]

We've been busy working on the aux. generator, and the electric. All the boxes are rebuilt, and installed, and wire pulled.
Rebuilding the generator and box was like restoring a whole vehicle.

[Jesse Browning]

Still making progress. Not much to make headlines, but alot getting done. The electric is complete exept for some gauges. We had a small leak in a fuel tank, so the engine had to come out to repair the leak. It was so much easier to work on the electric with it out. Took care of a few small problems on the engine. Rebuilt the dial sight carrier, oil dilution tank, data plates. We're looking forward to a great year next year. Thanks to all who posted positive comments, supplied information, parts, etc. Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Jesse

[SDT16]

Looking Great Jesse!
I am Hoping you still have an extra dash made up I could buy?

I'll have the differential of ours here Shortly!

Merry Christmas!!

Sean

[easo]

Wow, its a great looking vehicle. I had a chance to see one move at Bovington Tankfest in 2008.

I hope the link works for you,


Regards Easo

[tankbarrell]

That's S-287181, the Sexton I restored for Royal Armouries back in 1988.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Jesse Browning

We've been busy working on the aux. generator, and the electric. All the boxes are rebuilt, and installed, and wire pulled.

Nice markings on the ammeter shunt.

Jesse..The mark on the ammeter shunt is a strictly Canadian marking..It is interpreted as the "C" Broad Arrow mark..
The Broad Arrow marking by itself is British military///The addition of the "C" around it,"C" Broad Arrow is Canadian Military..
Not sure if you knew it but thought I would throw it in..It would be really nice to see it marked in Canadian war time markings..The big white star is called the Invasion Star,for aircraft recognition..
and was added for the invasion in Normandy.."D"day..
Great job you are doing..a thing of beauty..
With the Canadian markings I'm sure you would draw a bigger ..more questions crowd..

[easo]

There is a Sexton in the Tank Museum here where I live If you want some photos I'll be there today.

Easo

[Jesse Browning]

Easo; I'm always looking for more pictures. Thanks for offering. Jesse.

[easo]

G'day Jesse, just returned, its not a Sexton but a Yeramba. They are almost identical. I think because the Yeramba is built on a Grant chassis. Can still post the photos if you wish.

Regards Easo

[David Dunlop]

Quick question, Jesse. What are you going to do with all your free time once you've finished this wee beastie?

David

[Jesse Browning]

Easo; I sure would like to see the pictures. All I have seen is drawings of the Yaramba. David; I am working on getting a facility at the moment. It includes a house in need of rehab, so that will keep me busy for a few months. The Sexton still needs a bunch of detail work/small parts. I have been given the right to remove the parts from two hulks, but they are 10 hours away. That will come later this year. I have also been talking to a guy, who, at his request, shall remain nameless, about restoring 2 Shermans for him. I am trying to book some shows for the 2011 season; preferably non-reenacting events.