25pdr

[CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé]

Great to see one been saved, keep sending pictures.

[colin jones]

I have some tough tyres on rims before but these take the cake. I tried the big vertical press first and that broke the bead on the circlip side (about 2 hours) another hour to get the clips and rings off and thats where the press stopped. Lats resort was the backhoe. I put the tyre under the jack and chained the rim to the bucket and pulled and pulled. (you won't stop me you bastards)YOU WILL COME OFF.

[colin jones]

Hi all, and Darian it's not my fault, I just don't go inside cause if I do i''l just have to do the dishes and the washing or something
Catch up soon
Colin.

[Bob McNeill]

I,ve found it easier to cut the mongrels of with the 9".

[colin jones]

Hi Bob, I did some of that too but the rubber is so thick it was turning it into treacle.
But a few more shots as it is tonight
Colin.

[colin jones]

And a few more!

[Wayne Henderson]

Hi Colin, By the look of all that polishing is seems your intention is a "salute" gun? Good to see another 25 being rebuilt.

We have several welded trail versions over here in W.A. (they handle the gravel roads better) one restored by the RAAHS is in King's Park at the Tobrouk Memorial, another at 7 Fd Bty. Both these types have the muzzel brake/counterweight configs of the 1960's (stamped on the underside of the business end.)

Hope you retain the foot firing gear, unique to Australian Models. Many experts believe the foot firing system was introduced to aid in maintaining a positve sight on moving targets but it fact it was developed so you could fire while holding your beer.

Tyres, Bob has right answer. I use 1mm cutting disks in the angle grinder, job takes half an hour and 6 disks a tyre.
On finding suitable tyres, no one makes 8.25 16 in a military tread anymore.
MRF 900x16's will fall onto the rim, any other brand needs a massive press or a sharp knife.
Wayne.

[Bob McNeill]

Gee it looks in good nick, it,s good to have such a great start, looks pretty complete.