Richie's Mk1 Restoration

[George McKenzie]

I was thinking that we would be in trouble if there was a war that they needed our carries in .I find it amazing how they could build so many army vehicles in such a short time .I wish we were closer . I could use some advice .Thanks for MLU a great site . I have a drill press that I got the USA patent on .It uses electric drills weighs 1 KG and can drill holes any where any shape as fast as you can put the bolts in .I sold 200 for $120 but need a company to do it as I want to do my army things it would be great for anyone that is doing the armor on a carrier

[RichardT10829]

Well here we go... Some pics and updates from this year, some things I forgot to take pics of, like the cam plate install etc... But never the less here we go

Well after much grunting wheezing and generally wanting to kill myself, I got the centre axle un seized and removed. Once out it was easy enough to clean with grinder and wire wheel, it was then re painted ready for re installation.
At the same time the axle was removed, I pulled the rollers and cleaned them up, give them a quick flash over and rebuilt and placed back in the hull, complete with new high tensile bolts. A good pal from Canada came good with some NOS leather gaiters which were put on once the axle was back in.

Mark stands triumphant with the demon axle


A quick flash over


And returned back to the hull


Photo taken before I had nipped up the metal clamping plate

Amongst that most of the work of late has been cleaning and re introducing bits to the hull, including the rear bell cranks for the brakes
Seen here stripped down and brushed with wire wheel on grinder

[RichardT10829]

I had bagged up all the needle rollers which I then cleaned one by one with cellulose thinners.



The parts were all cleaned as per the cast case ready for paint. Then rebuilt with some fresh grease... All that is needed is the cork seals top and bottom



I managed to get an accurate ammeter for my dash so mocked it up for motivation



Just need the correct bolts and the bezel rings !

I have been hangin track and coating it.....ooh how controversial ! :-)



Just left one large horribly seized section to go, which was placed in the bath of death soup



Some other items taken from the molasses bath



I need to rebuild the pumps but I am unsure how to press the mandrels out without damaging the pulleys

Here is one of the original engine mounts after cleaning and a new cotter pin

[RichardT10829]

I have also been back on the rivets, I have had the folding armour laser cut along with the joggle, just need to fire in the 5/16th rivets for the joggle.



And finally queue shameless plug for rivet snaps.



A few sets have been made and sent around the globe :-)

[Jordan Baker]

Awesome progress.

[chris vickery]

Richard, so glad to see such progress.
I remember seeing your carier when it was but a forlorne mess sitting in Fergus Ontario Canada many years ago. What wonders you have done with it!
It just goes to show what determination and perhaps a little craziness (madness to you Brits) can accomplish.
Over this side of the pond most guys would not have even attempted a start such as yours.
I often hear many guys complain about why they can or cannot or have not restored a vehicle. I have seen many vehicles built by back yard mechanics with little more than a gravel driveway and a few timbers and tarps to work under, let alone having the comforts of a full fledged repair facility.
Kudos!

[shaun]

Richie , looking good buddy , keep going the end is in sight ! Only a small dot but it is there . Looking forward to having it in the display at W&P this year .

[charlie fitton]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Awesome progress.

Those gaiters come from you?

[Jordan Baker]

Nope not from me. I picked up an NOS pair, but just a pair, at an OMVA shows years ago