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10-07-16, 22:49
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This mammoth restoration ... erhm ... recreation is still progressing:
http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread...vrolet-CMP-C8a DSC02707.jpg
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12-07-16, 20:40
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Well its been some time but I thought I would give you an update. Firstly thanks to Hanno for posting the last picture. I have finished most of the fabrication so here goes. The rear mud guards and inner mud guards were made using a wooden former. I cut, heated, hammered and welded the steel sheet, its not perfect but its not bad.
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12-07-16, 20:56
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The Three rear doors, hinges and latches are all made and awaiting painting. I was going to buy original door mechanisms from Dirk at LWD parts but as the doors aren't original, I decided to make my own. They are not exactly the same, the springs are different but once they are inside the door you cant tell.
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12-07-16, 21:04
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more door pictures
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12-07-16, 23:02
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The front observation hatch had at some time, been re-made using the original strengthening components and latch but it wasn't very good, so a new one was made again using any original components. The hatch inner and out surrounds were original but all the other associated parts were missing.
When I first started I made the petrol can holder on the passengers side to suit the German 20ltr type cans and then decided that it was wrong so I have altered it and made a new holder for the 1 gallon type containers. Other components completed are, the battery box and lid, rifle clips and but holders, petrol tanks and pretty well any other parts that needed making. There is still a small pile of original components that need stripping and repairing but on the whole everything is there. Apart that is for one thing, the radiator expansion container that is bolted to the front passengers wing. I have never seen one close up and need dimensions, and pictures. How do you gain access inside it? what are the fittings like? infact, any details would be very much appreciated. So the chassis is complete and ready to go into another building while I prepare and spray the body ready for the two to be mated back together.
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12-07-16, 23:07
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