An Introduction: Chris Collins and Morris Tilly Project

[jack neville]

The wire frame was then inserted inside the mesh and strand by strand each wire folded over, then cut back and curved over the frame with pliers. Another time consuming job but the end result very pleasing.
We just need to get specs on the crank hole insert, make that and pop it in place.

[jack neville]

The second grill has been completed and now I am finishing off the front guards, which after a couple of repair patches and panel beating are in for sandblasting.
What we don't have and Chris has been unable to source is any wing mirror mounts.
They are just folded sheetmetal but the base curves to follow the guard profile and there is a small indentation that strengthens the fold.

[jack neville]

Utilising the press block I used previously above to press up the radiator bracket I formed up some steel in a curve and notched out a groove in another block. I pre bent a piece of scrap to get the form started.

[jack neville]

A bit of additional grinding and a few more pieces welded to the block to prevent some distortion and the final result has produced something close to what we need.

[jack neville]

I received the specs for the grill grommets and using a jig I had made for another project I was able to modify it and press up some grommet blanks to try. They came out very neatly.

[jack neville]

Then just cut a hole in the grill mesh and fit. I turned up a simple two piece tool with a tapered flange that bolted together each side of the mesh. Wind up the nut which flared the inside edge and then tapped it down to secure the mesh. Now just needs painting.

[David Herbert]

Those grills are beautiful ! It is so good to see this level of craftsmanship applied to military vehicles. Great job !

David