25 Pounder info needed.

[Private_collector]

The fluid pump has been disassembled for cleaning.
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Got some bits cleaned up already,
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and a big one yet to be attempted.
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I straightened a few of the vanes that had copped a minor whack over the years.
So far, I have been cleaning the parts indoors at night. I don't think I'll try that with the last piece. It's more of a wire brush & turpentine job.

The weather is still dreadfully humid, so I've not attempted anything outdoors.
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Also, our boy came home for the weekend, and brought the vehicle he purchased a couple of weeks ago. Wanted something to carry motorcycles and friends.
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This is our old labrador, Caramel, looking studious.
You can never have too many labrador photos.

If anyone out there has either or both of the pipes that attach the fluid pump, and you wish to sell them, I would like to hear about it. Even if they're not great condition, I might be able to do something with them.

[David Dunlop]

Great looking Lab there, Tony! Would look lovely, head out the Blitz window, going for a cruise in the evening!

David

[Private_collector]

She's just as likely to spy a cat and jump out of the window. Lovely companion, friendly and placid.....but dumb as pig poop.

[Private_collector]

Fluid pump is finished. Only need the hoses to complete.
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[Ken Smith]

Good day Tony,
Beautiful, careful workmanship on a very pretty piece of equipment.

Ken

[Private_collector]

Cheers Ken,

I'm currently in discussions with a chap down south, with a view to purchasing a portion of trails and carriage. Neither piece are in great shape, and the trails, which is about 1/2 of total length, has battle damage where a shell has passed through it from right to left, leaving some quite dramatic impact on the vertical part of the steel. I like it! I am tempted to retain it (assuming I purchase) but will need to examine closely to ensure it isn't so bad that it compromises strength.

[Ken Smith]

Didn't I say to you 12 months ago that this is going to end up very close to an original 25 pounder, you are still heading in the right direction to make it come true, and I hope it does.

Ken