Restoration of Hull 731- Carrier, MG (Aust) Mortar Carrying

[Darrin Wright]

After leaving the hull outside for the night to dry (warm night) I pushed it into the workshop and commenced fitting some items.
Installed the track winch stowage brackets and turnbuckles.
Replaced the leather strips on the Vickers Tripod mount and bolted it into place, being an early BGC, it did not have the slots cut into it for the bottom 2 bolts. This was a tight job with the steering tube axle in place.
Also fitted 2 weapon mount clamps/posts to the rear of the hull and the air scoop.
Installed the main power cable and shield/conduit from the solenoid to the starter motor.
Installed the rebuilt fuel tap into the hull and the linkage that connects it to the rod in the engine bay floor.
Also installed some clamps on the hull that hold tools etc. It gives me an idea of where everything goes and fits, also if there are problems with items I can start to rectify it/them.

I was going to place the RHR suspension unit in the hull in preparation for placing the engine in, but discovered that by doing so would mean that I could not later install the electrical conduit for the rear lights. Bugger. I have the new conduit, just needs to be painted in the next day or so.