VICKERS MK6B's resto

[colin jones]

The door that has the repair weld on it was there when I got it but I will do some cosmetic work it to make it look nice. It could have been done during its service of by the farmer, but anyway they now both have doors.

[colin jones]

I thought I would share a little tip I have for doing countersink holes. I assume most would drill the shank size hole and then use a bigger drill bit for the countersink. Normal drill bits never do a round hole and always end up with facets and the CS bolts never sit snug. I found that sharpening a reamer which has 4 flutes gave me a perfect round taper and even though I only had Morse Taper reamers, they still fit in my hand drill, well a No2MT anyway

[colin jones]

I had to make two sets of plates with pressings in them. Lucky for me I have quite a number of drawings that give me a huge amount of information. Again, my press brake is invaluable.

[colin jones]

I was ever so lucky to get a PDF file of 90 or so drawings. They have part numbers but no measurements but I'm certainly not complaining,

[colin jones]

Just an update at my progress. Both floors are now complete and replaced and quite a few other little parts as well.

[colin jones]

I'm also ready to turn the other one up side down again and fit axles, wheels and suspension.

[David Dunlop]

Nice to see them both finally gaining weight again, Colin!

David