C8 progress in Texas

Bob Carriere · #1 21-08-12, 03:13

Congrats..... you are an inspiration.

Bob C

David DeWeese · #2 23-08-12, 03:19

Thanks Bob,...it's been a battle to get to this point, but it does feel good to see it finally taking shape...

Hi Derek. Sent you an e-mail about your kit.

My brother folded-up these tac sign holders and plates for me. Is there supposed to be a tab or something on the top of the plates to help remove them from the holders?

Thanks, David

David DeWeese · #3 26-08-12, 04:56

Hi,

Browsed a lot of period photos today to find how my C8 markings should be arranged. Decided that the 7th Armoured Division would be my choice,(after all, what's a desert truck without a desert rat on it).

Was wondering which placement was most common for the markings:

No.1 shows the division and unit markings combined on the tac sign/pass plate on the left...same as #2 photo,(I like those helmets over the headlights).

No.3 shows the division and unit signs separated, and on each fender.

No. 4 photo shows the combined division/unit markings have migrated to the right fender.

Help!

EDIT: Thinking about the 11th Hussars,(Prince Albert's Own), for my truck. Was always fascinated by the images of those early armoured cars patrolling the desert. Found their excellent war diary today here at http://www.warlinks.com/armour/11_hussars/.

Anything technically wrong with that choice or in the placement of the markings? The sign was just added to the photo using the paint program, so if not correct....

Thanks, David

David DeWeese · #4 27-08-12, 01:50

Spent some time on my seat frames today and thought someone might find this helpful as an alternative to the spring-and-ring seat backs....

My seat frames were missing almost all the springs, so found some 18-gauge sheetmetal and cut it a few inches larger than the seat backs. Using some C-clamps I pressed the sheetmetal into the frame and screwed it down using the existing spring holes. Once installed, the extra sheetmetal was trimmed off with the plasma cutter.

Thanks, David

David DeWeese · #5 22-09-12, 03:52

Hi,
Received my seats back today from a friend who offered to do the covers for me, (a friend with an industrial sewing machine is truly a friend indeed!).

Got the canvas from a local farm supply store in the form of an 8'x10' tarp. I like the colour, but the canvas is very oily.

Also, a few weeks ago, I took Derek up on his offer for some of his kit. It was great to find Commonwealth stuff within a short driving distance here in Texas, and equally good to visit with another MLU member. Thanks again, Derek!

p.s. I want his Boys AT rifle badly, but would have to sell my 15 year old daughter to finance the transaction.....but since all she is good for these days is texting and facebook, I am still on the fence.....

Tried out the helmet over the headlights thing I had seen in various period photos. They fit nicely without any adjustments.

Thanks, David

sapper740 · #6 22-09-12, 11:25

De nada me amigo! You saved me a couple less boxes to haul off to the storage locker.

Quote:

Originally Posted by David DeWeese

Hi,
Received my seats back today from a friend who offered to do the covers for me, (a friend with an industrial sewing machine is truly a friend indeed!).

Got the canvas from a local farm supply store in the form of an 8'x10' tarp. I like the colour, but the canvas is very oily.

Also, a few weeks ago, I took Derek up on his offer for some of his kit. It was great to find Commonwealth stuff within a short driving distance here in Texas, and equally good to visit with another MLU member. Thanks again, Derek!

p.s. I want his Boyes AT rifle badly, but would have to sell my 15 year old daughter to finance the transaction.....but since all she is good for these days is texting and facebook, I am still on the fence.....

Tried out the helmet over the headlights thing I had seen in various period photos. They fit nicely without any adjustments.

Thanks, David

David DeWeese · #7 25-12-12, 18:15

Hi,
Had a nagging problem with the accelerator button position on my C8. Because of the foot pedal positions and tight floor space, I simply could not avoid depressing the accelerator while pushing in the clutch pedal. I'm sure most 11 cab owner have gotten used to this pedal arrangement, but I guess you are all better men than me.

Formed a piece of 1/8" strap steel to go around the brake lever, bent a new accelerator rod linkage,(works good, but may improve it a little), installed a brass bushing in the new linkage hole and made a new button from a small freeze plug.

Thanks, David