Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Private_collector]

I'll post a series of vehicle photos on a new thread, but here is my major purchase.

I just couldn't resist this 1950s Machine Gun AA Turret. It had been taken out of it's box only recently, and while my pal (Andy) and I took the side bins off to get it in back of my sons car, I saw the ball-bearings in the traverse mechanism did not even have a scratch on the military paint sprayed on them when constructed. It's a heavy bastard. Two of us required to get it into the hatch of the lads Ford Focus. Wish I had taken a photo of it in there, but don't want any evidence to be found.

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It works beautifully, and once home, I found the springs for elevating the weapon have a great deal of adjustment, so I can attach a lighter replica without it being facing straight up in the air.

I love the ammunition belt track! Can't wait to try a chain of cartridges I have.........somewhere

There were 4 of these available for sale. Well, actually 3 when I left.

I now have the steering box sector shaft seal, and it's having a little swim tonight. Will get the box reassembled tomorrow afternoon.
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