Phil,
i have taken many apart with an Oxy acetalyne torch. the rivrt melts at a way lower temp than the armour. Blow the counter sunk side away and then just smack it out with a big punch and hammer - do not be afraid to hit it hard !!! normally they fly out with one good smack. i stripped Bens hull in a couple of hours ( with tea breaks). Best to practice doing it first, i have tried the drilling and grinding methods but they are a real ball aching methods and time consuming as well.
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Shaun Hindle
Morris C8
Ford GPW jeep 1945
Morris 1000 (ex mil)
SAS LSV
Harley Davidson MT 350 motor cycle
Universal carrier MK 1*1943 Ronson (under restoration)
Universal carrier MK 2* 1944 (Puddle Jumper HSK 345)
Ferret MK 1/1 1956
Ferret MK 2/4 1958
CVR(T) Scorpion
432 MK2
Daimler MK1 armoured car 1943
(winner best wheeled armour W&P show 2011)
Daimler Dingo MK2 1944 (awaiting restoration, aquired 11/12/2011)
Fordson WOT 3 D 1940 (awaiting restoration )
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