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18-09-11, 14:58
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well I have finally got a roof over my head, just putting the electrics back in then i want my air lines with plug in points along the walls too.... after that the carrier can go back in and the work can once again commence. i have my tracked test in November so i am looking forward to that, all be it slightly nervous.
   and a comparison of what i started with to now.... gone from a 10ft x 16ft garage to 30sq meters  
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19-09-11, 08:41
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up sizing the garage
Has your neighbour noticed that their lawn seems a tad bit smaller
 You'll want to protect the concrete threshold into the garage as the tracks love to niggle away at the edge.
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19-09-11, 13:26
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I have yet to put the driveway in... the gravel you see is going to get smashed into the ground as hardcore, then the concrete base will go down
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29-11-11, 17:35
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well she finally came home Sunday afternoon... rolled her into the garage popped her back onto axle stands and whipped the bogeys back off ! now i can crack on... i managed to get the air ducts offered up but they will need to come off to be restored (they are originals in a bad way)... had an interesting chat with Jim on facepoop about my dash... i was going to leave the pitting in but Jim was of the opinion it should be smoothed out with some bondo and made new again.... whats your thoughts peeps ?
 loaded her on with a cherry picker this time rather than using a hand winch !  home safe and sound
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29-11-11, 18:46
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very nice workshop set up you've got yourself there richie and now the carriers home you can try and justify the outlay for it
 all the best rick ps. how do you make a small fortune from ww2 armour ? start off with a large one.
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_______________________ 1941 mk1 mortar Carrier 1941 Mk1* Carrier 1942 Mk1* Carrier 1943 T16 Carrier 1945 Mk3 Dingo 1941 Mk3 Covenanter 1941 Mk4 Churchill AVRE (now sold) 1944 Mk6 Cromwell (now sold) 1952 Mk3 Centurion 1952 ARV Centurion 1952 ARV Centurion 1953 Mk3 Centurion (breaking)
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29-11-11, 20:31
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Rich, Did you get any funny looks from the neigbours?. Wont be long before they start deciding if they like the idea of loud hammering or not, You can always sound proof the garage, cellotex is good for this.
Use liquid metal on the dash if your not happy with the way it is. Only 8 months now til war and peace, it's the big carrier get together this year, did you get those wheels?. Kevin.
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2pdr Tank Hunter Universal Carrier 1942 registered 11/11/2008. 3" Mortar Universal Carrier 1943 registered 06/06/2009. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, Caunter camo. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, light stone. 10 cwt wartime mortar trailer. 1943 Mk2 Daimler Dingo. 1943 Willys MB. 1936 Vickers MG carrier No1 Mk1 CMM 985.
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30-11-11, 09:35
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I can see the neighbour's curtains twitching from here....and the nearby motorist you've already upset by keeping him waiting for 30 seconds. Good luck Rich!
I always feel sorry for guys who haven't got the room to keep their toys at home. It makes all the difference to your hobby. Ron
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30-11-11, 17:15
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That was actually a mate but yes loads of people started driving into the street.... Kevin i contacted the chap in Sunderland who removed the auction said the wheels were stolen from his garden so alas no joy there.
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