VICKERS MK6B's resto

[Ian Mastin]

Very nice work colin been watch it right from the start
Colin I've just got a question to ask you are you running case drain lines from your Hydraulic motor's back to tank i just see any or you have not done them yet.


Regards
Ian

[colin jones]

Hi Ian, yes I have a return line from each final drive which is the red striped one you can see and a small black line. These will ultimately return to the tank once fitted. I have put a thread location already on the tank I made. As soon as my friend comes over and does the engine tune up, points, plugs, condenser, leads and coil, then I can fit the hydraulic tank and connect the lines. There won't be much room after that
I did a trial fit of the turret basket and I'm pretty happy with that. As I was standing on the basket while I lowered it down it made me realize just how incredibly small these tanks really are. You could never have been able to stand up in there and if you did then you would be sticking you head way out of the hatch. Easy target I think.😕😟

[colin jones]

This is number two turret basket almost completed. I'm also working on the hydraulics as well.

[clarkray]

Very nicely coming together!!!

[colin jones]

Thanks Clark, I am happy with it so far
I have fitted all the hoses I have to date and only need to measure 3 more and get them made.

[colin jones]

I still need to run pipes for the radiator and work out the cooling fan fitment. It all fits quite good.

[colin jones]

Been a bit of a stretch between posts Finished a few jobs for others including this sentry hut which is going to our local paintball park. I am now working on the turret basket installations. I know it's probably not the right place to put up these pics so the mods can delete if they want.