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01-05-14, 19:52
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Once the wheels were on, it meant only one thing. Track!!!
It went on easier than I expected but took some effort and a LOT of swearing to close up by myself. A combination of ratchet straps and a spring compressor did the job. Its NOS track so there's very little play in it, It needed a couple of extra links to allow it all to go on. I suspect after a couple of miles they'll be able to be removed. Theres a couple of stiff links but again I think they'll free up after a little use. Lots of little jobs left to do but it's first run isn't too far off. 
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01-05-14, 21:10
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Great stuff Ben, it will put mine to shame :-)
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02-05-14, 00:57
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Simply brilliant work Ben !
Have those small parts arrived yet ? Regards Phill
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02-05-14, 11:22
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Looking awesome Ben, Great work. looking forward to seeing her again.
Phillip, I went through Nungarin a couple of weeks back. I visited the museum and saw Bill. He said he'd love to have you back! Some nice gear there. I could fall for the Dingo. It has classic lines!
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02-05-14, 19:55
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Thanks. Lynn, It should be interesting you'll get the perfect before and after!
More small bits to get ready this weekend. I hope to get the seats in and the throttle control rods in. The radiator has been in once already so once the throttle rods are done I can put it back in and finish the plumbing. The instrument panel is close to being done too. I've tested the (British) speedo, it works ok but the needle isn't the smoothest. Is this because I ran it up using a drill or do they always search a little at lower speeds? Ben
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03-05-14, 00:26
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If the drive is loaded one way it may a cause a drag. It may also be an old lube issue having sat for a few lifetimes.
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03-05-14, 21:06
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Looking awesome Ben .... Can't wait to see it move under it's own power!
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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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