VICKERS MK6B's resto

[colin jones]

I need to do the top section which I will have to allow a couple of days to machine, fit and re machine to get it all running true. My new lathe is a god sent as my old one never had the diameter that I need. Any way it's coming together nicely.

[Plushy]

Is there anything you cannot build Colin ?

Fantastic work as per usual . Once they are done are you going to keep both Vickers ?

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Plushy

Is there anything you cannot build Colin ?

Fantastic work as per usual . Once they are done are you going to keep both Vickers ?

...no, he's going to sell one of them to me...

My father-in-law once told me, with respect to restorations, that "there's nothing a man built that another man can't duplicate". I agreed to a point but thought there were in fact things that couldn't be replicated. Then I chanced upon this thread and Colin's work.

[colin jones]

Thankyou gentlemen for your kind words and James I can assure you, there is a lot I can't make. All you need is a good wife, good equipment, good workshop and in that order too
I will eventually sell one as I definitely don't need two, so keep your cheque book close by Bruce
I think I spent more time with set up than welding and machining but as it's a final drive, I want to make sure I get it right the first time
All the cutout/ recess parts would be for lubrication so I don't think I need to be quite so critical there but I will get in to that part with the die grinder tomorrow.

[colin jones]

Just a couple of photos of the engine in place. the mounts are bolted down and I left the slings in place as it will have to come out a couple of times before it's finished

[Plushy]

Well i got the Good wife and Workshop just need a bit more good equipment !

If you going to sell one i might have to get a bigger cheque book and join the que !

[David Dunlop]

She doesn’t appear to be leaning to the right with the engine in place, Colin. That’s a very good sign!

Be great fun to find video of either of them on the move somewhere and do a ‘Now’ video of the same tank.

David