Ewan on nappy duty again (Good Dad!) so “on Parade” were Si, Baz and me.
Si had brought home the H/Duty welding machine and set about sorting the rear ends of both chassis members. We have also reinforced those areas with two pieces of box section tube to stiffen up the structure where the rear of the rear springs attach to the chassis. (Photo next week).
Baz and I spent some time at the front end, taking off brake pipes and investigation the front diff box. we opened up the filler and found a reasonable oil level of fluid that did not look too “dirty”. Have decided to renew all brake pipes and master cylinder.
More parts came promptly from “Jeeparts”. Bit of a mix-up over wheels nuts ordered. Soon sorted and correct (L/H) thread nuts sent next day.
Baz has agreed to take a special interest in photographic recording of the works. He is going to set up a file on his computer and send interesting “stage” photos to Ewan for the Blog.
Went to Historic Military vehicle club at Woodham Ferrers on Thursday. Seemed an interesting bunch. two of them are making a repro Pill-Box for use at displays! Not Concrete!!
Took rear spring shackle with me to sort a query re Grease nipples. ..but no answers as do appear to be standard GPW nipples.
Corresponded with IMPS chairman and Duxford museum re paint colours.(no answer yet from Duxford) my question is “Did they re-paints U.S. made vehicles in 1943 as the reached the British Army? (colours different)
Imps man seems to think vehicles only re-painted if vehicle users were “idle” and then paint obtained locally so many shades possible?
I have been bringing small sub-assemblies home to clean and get ready for re-installation. Pedal assembly and rear spring shackles done so far .
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