Reference: British WW2 180 Gallon 20-cwt Bowsers restoration

[Ian L]

The rear section of the chassis is much worst that I first thought and the photos dont realy show the extent of the corrosion so rather than waste time cutting out and welding patches in I have decided to have some sections made and weld in a new rear part.
This is the best of the 4 wheels, the worst one even has the lips corroded away and is beyond repair.

[Ian L]

Started repairing the 2 wheel archs today, there are 4 repair plates about 8" x 4" which tock about 2 hours to complete the first one. the size is deceptive in the photos but these are huge unwieldly archs for 11.00 tyres.

[Ian L]

Started work on the 1st corroded wheel today, tomorrow I will take it to a local fabricator who can cut and roll a piece of 5mm plate so that I can weld it in.

[Ian L]

The restoration moved on 'leaps & bounds' today when a package arrived containing all the underneath pipe work including taps / valves / mounting blocks & the change over valve ontop of the bowser, kindly sent by another Forum member.

[Clive Micallef]

Hi Ian,

Just saw this Forum. I have a 180 gallon Bowser just like yours. Trailer is Acedes and water equipment is by Thompson Bros. I cannot manage to post the photos. So if you send me your Email address I will send you photos.
regards

Clive

[Ian L]

Originally Posted by Clive Micallef

Hi Ian,

Just saw this Forum. I have a 180 gallon Bowser just like yours. Trailer is Acedes and water equipment is by Thompson Bros. I cannot manage to post the photos. So if you send me your Email address I will send you photos.
regards

Clive

Hi Clive I have just sent you a PM with my email address, look forward to seeing your photos and having a chat, cheers Ian

[Ian L]

Rear section cut & welded today, hope to have the front section finished tomorrow.

[Ian L]

Originally Posted by Clive Micallef

Hi Ian,

Just saw this Forum. I have a 180 gallon Bowser just like yours. Trailer is Acedes and water equipment is by Thompson Bros. I cannot manage to post the photos. So if you send me your Email address I will send you photos.
regards

Clive

Hi Clive your blocking emails so I cant send you my email address

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[Ian L]

Easy job this morning removing the brake drums/hubs but not so easy removing the brake cams & back plates.
Lots of heat / sledgehammer & about 3 hours work finally got the job done.