Richie's Mk1 Restoration

RichardT10829 Richie's Canadian Mk1... 07-06-09, 12:09

Philliphastings Nice pics 08-06-09, 06:41

Lynn Eades Posting Pictures 08-06-09, 09:24

RichardT10829 couple of queries i have. one... 08-06-09, 11:18

shaun Hi Richie, Glad the wagon go... 08-06-09, 22:08

rob love 10131 is a normal hull serial... 08-06-09, 23:03

RichardT10829 Rob, am i reading the lists... 09-06-09, 20:37

rob love I do not have Nigel's book,... 09-06-09, 22:57

RichardT10829 Well Sunday the rear axel... 12-06-09, 17:36

Jordan Baker Your is for sure a Mk1. You... 12-06-09, 18:26

RichardT10829 yeah, that and the battery... 12-06-09, 20:50

rob love Yes it can...the procedure is... 12-06-09, 21:08

RichardT10829 hahhaha, excelent will give... 12-06-09, 22:05

RichardT10829 well managed to get the... 14-06-09, 12:09

Lynn Eades Richard 14-06-09, 12:51

shaun Hi Richie, The nuts were... 14-06-09, 14:55

RichardT10829 sure will. i have a photo in... 14-06-09, 19:06

RichardT10829 Right managed to get the... 14-06-09, 23:27

kevin powles holes, round ones not ones... 15-06-09, 00:43

Lynn Eades Richard 15-06-09, 09:46

RichardT10829 awesome. cheers for the... 15-06-09, 10:41

RichardT10829 well managed to get most of... 20-06-09, 14:51

RichardT10829 well a bit more done, just... 28-06-09, 23:12

Lynn Eades Richard 28-06-09, 23:39

RichardT10829 cheers Lynn. the number i can... 28-06-09, 23:49

Lynn Eades Hi Richard 29-06-09, 00:27

RichardT10829 thanks Lynn, will give it a... 29-06-09, 08:57

RichardT10829 right, i managed to get the... 30-06-09, 23:44

RichardT10829 well the plate has gone to... 05-07-09, 12:35

Tony Smith Use the enter key so that... 05-07-09, 16:06

kevin powles fenders. 05-07-09, 19:11

RichardT10829 cheers for that. all advice... 05-07-09, 20:56

horsa The T-16 fenders aren't as... 06-07-09, 00:59

RichardT10829 Cheers David, just hope she... 06-07-09, 10:10

RichardT10829 Eureeka. got the hub off it... 11-07-09, 17:39

RichardT10829 thought i would pop a few... 18-07-09, 16:58

Lynn Eades Richie 19-07-09, 00:50

RichardT10829 thanks for the nice comments.... 19-07-09, 18:14

RichardT10829 Right guys its crunch time,... 04-08-09, 10:51

martyn bulkhead......... 05-08-09, 02:11

RichardT10829 well managed to secure a pair... 24-09-09, 21:02

George McKenzie I was cleaning out the dirt... 17-10-09, 07:52

RichardT10829 yes if its the bakolight one... 17-10-09, 12:21

malcolm erik bogaert richards carrier 17-10-09, 21:26

George McKenzie Thank's for the reply . Mine... 18-10-09, 05:37

RichardT10829 I replied to your email... 18-10-09, 16:53

George McKenzie http://IMGP1683 jpg This is... 21-10-09, 06:31

RichardT10829 i noticed that it was... 21-10-09, 11:39

George McKenzie Would you post the oicture... 21-10-09, 17:43

RichardT10829 wel SMV team came back with... 06-11-09, 19:18

RichardT10829 well i am plodding along... 21-11-09, 22:32

George McKenzie Richie's MK1 22-11-09, 05:22

RichardT10829 The engine is not the... 22-11-09, 11:26

RichardT10829 yes i cant wait myself ! i... 09-12-09, 16:33

RichardT10829 well utterly depressed i... 21-12-09, 19:28

Stew Robertson Just a little hint on your... 30-11-11, 01:07

kevin powles Rich, Is that a Golf trolley... 31-12-13, 14:15

RichardT10829 Nah buddy it's my chainsaw...... 31-12-13, 15:01

RichardT10829 Anyone got a valve seat... 01-01-14, 00:45

Lynn Eades So what do you own a chainsaw... 01-01-14, 05:21

RichardT10829 One tree left Lynn, the rest... 01-01-14, 11:23

RichardT10829 Well I finished rebuilding... 01-01-14, 23:21

shaun Well I don't know ! You give... 01-01-14, 23:41

RichardT10829 Not moaning about your bits... 01-01-14, 23:47

shaun I know mate , just winding... 01-01-14, 23:58

shaun I have a civiy car book on... 02-01-14, 00:00

RichardT10829 Hahahahaha. Yes please matey.... 02-01-14, 11:41

Lynn Eades The Brit carrier Chilwell... 02-01-14, 12:59

Andy Mitchell flatheads 02-01-14, 16:55

RichardT10829 Cheers Andy + Lynn I have... 02-01-14, 20:22

George McKenzie Richies MK1 03-01-14, 19:10

shaun Richie I have found the carb... 03-01-14, 22:12

RichardT10829 cheers matey. Nordian... 04-01-14, 01:28

RichardT10829 Bit more done yesterday, rear... 05-01-14, 17:01

RichardT10829 Well engine work continues at... 29-01-14, 10:54

David Dunlop Richard. Not sure if this... 29-01-14, 18:10

Ben Hi Richie I was at Royal... 29-01-14, 21:46

RichardT10829 I was on the phone to him... 29-01-14, 22:58

RichardT10829 Ben are you running a centre... 29-01-14, 23:30

Ben I'll post some pics tomorrow.... 30-01-14, 00:03

shaun Do you need a crank Richie ? 30-01-14, 01:27

RichardT10829 Shaun, the machine shop is... 30-01-14, 10:07

Ben It could be worse Rich. If it... 30-01-14, 10:11

Lynn Eades Rich, why do you ask about a... 30-01-14, 12:53

RichardT10829 Because from building other... 30-01-14, 14:18

Ben No centre strap as far as I'm... 30-01-14, 14:53

RichardT10829 Nice, electronic ignition ?... 30-01-14, 15:04

Lynn Eades Richard, I would understand... 30-01-14, 15:32

Michael R. You would not be reving the... 30-01-14, 15:50

Ben Electric but hidden in a crab... 30-01-14, 15:58

RichardT10829 Yeah will do... It's a... 30-01-14, 17:24

Ben I thought this was a bit of... 30-01-14, 17:49

RichardT10829 That's exactly what mine is... 30-01-14, 18:03

Ben Grey but three Brodie Helmets... 30-01-14, 19:01

RichardT10829 Yeah for sure.... Huge... 03-02-14, 22:54

Lynn Eades Rich, that could be a factory... 04-02-14, 02:24

RichardT10829 Work presses on at an... 24-02-14, 14:52

lssah2025 Very nice looking project,... 24-02-14, 15:31

RichardT10829 Yes, best contact the guy... 24-02-14, 15:59

super dave Just a side note when using... 25-02-14, 02:57

RichardT10829 Yeah cheers for that Dave it... 25-02-14, 10:36

Marc van Aalderen An easier option is to use an... 25-02-14, 20:13

RichardT10829 I have a strop on a block and... 26-02-14, 11:19

RichardT10829 Well work continues, the... 06-03-14, 14:33

Lynn Eades Richard the rods are medium... 06-03-14, 14:57

RichardT10829 Cheers Lynn, yes the trigger... 06-03-14, 15:12

Lynn Eades I think the big lumberjack's... 06-03-14, 15:24

Dave Schindel The shift lever in my MKII... 06-03-14, 16:37

RichardT10829 The step in the stick is... 06-03-14, 23:26

charlie fitton S0..... 07-03-14, 01:59

shaun The molasses tank is a great... 07-03-14, 09:17

RichardT10829 I got the mix to work to this... 07-03-14, 09:23

RichardT10829 Well got a call from machine... 07-03-14, 18:52

eddy8men sorry mate can't let you have... 07-03-14, 20:36

RichardT10829 Doe ! :doh: :bang: :bang:... 07-03-14, 22:48

RichardT10829 Bit more progress on the... 18-03-14, 23:54

RichardT10829 Can only seem to add one pic... 18-03-14, 23:59

RichardT10829 And here is the last one for... 19-03-14, 00:00

Marc van Aalderen Richie, Now would be a... 19-03-14, 00:06

RichardT10829 Pulley is still lying in the... 19-03-14, 00:14

Marc van Aalderen Yes, but you can't see the... 19-03-14, 00:21

RichardT10829 Gotcha..... Never thought... 19-03-14, 00:25

Marc van Aalderen Glad to be of help. That's... 19-03-14, 00:31

RichardT10829 A bit progress.... Engine is... 03-04-14, 14:46

Petr Brezina Very nice :thup: 03-04-14, 15:52

RichardT10829 Well the engine is off the... 04-04-14, 22:46

horsa You need a bigger hammer :D... 04-04-14, 23:16

RichardT10829 No the original was the... 04-04-14, 23:45

chris vickery Ritchie, nothing wrong with... 04-04-14, 23:46

chris vickery Only bit of bad news Richie... 05-04-14, 00:05

RichardT10829 Cheers Chris, I will give... 05-04-14, 00:34

Private_collector Distributor swaps 05-04-14, 01:04

chris vickery Wow Tony, cheaper down in Oz.... 05-04-14, 01:40

RichardT10829 Thanks guys, the great people... 05-04-14, 10:35

lynx42 [QUOTE=RichardT10829;193932]We... 06-04-14, 14:53

Lynn Eades Two pictures to show the HT... 06-04-14, 16:07

RichardT10829 Thanks Lynn, I have just... 06-04-14, 21:50

RichardT10829 Well, still waiting for the... 13-04-14, 22:50

RichardT10829 Well got a bit more done... 16-04-14, 00:02

Lynn Eades Hi Rich. I recon I almost... 16-04-14, 10:06

RichardT10829 Thanks, I had hand painted... 16-04-14, 10:14

kevin powles Looking good Richie, remember... 16-04-14, 11:57

Lynn Eades Kevin, In the nicest possible... 16-04-14, 12:41

chris vickery Ritchie, no need to worry... 16-04-14, 13:15

RichardT10829 Points well made :-) Yes... 16-04-14, 19:04

RichardT10829 I am going round in circles... 26-04-14, 22:53

chris vickery Richard, is that an original... 27-04-14, 00:14

Richard Farrant In Tony's post #461 he shows... 27-04-14, 00:29

RichardT10829 I thought the adaptor plate... 27-04-14, 01:20

Andrew Rowe Camshaft Lengths 27-04-14, 01:36

chris vickery Richard The adapter plate is... 27-04-14, 02:09

chris vickery I just confirmed that 32-41... 27-04-14, 02:20

Lynn Eades engine oil for flatties 27-04-14, 02:30

Richard Farrant Lynn, The oil manufacturers... 27-04-14, 02:52

chris vickery I assume Richard that you... 27-04-14, 02:54

RichardT10829 Thanks folks, I got an email... 27-04-14, 09:53

bigbryan zinc oil 27-04-14, 10:01

Lynn Eades Hi Big Bryan! good to see you... 27-04-14, 11:34

RichardT10829 Well spacer on order, cam... 27-04-14, 21:53

chris vickery I assume Ruchard that you did... 27-04-14, 22:49

RichardT10829 Yeah Chris I give it a good... 27-04-14, 22:51

hrpearce Richard it is amazing how... 27-04-14, 23:47

Michael R. YouTube vid posted in the... 27-04-14, 23:58

RichardT10829 Total technophobe matey, just... 28-04-14, 00:47

bigbryan Hi Lynn, Yep , its... 28-04-14, 14:45

RichardT10829 Little update, the adaptor... 08-05-14, 23:07

Richard Farrant How have you wired the... 08-05-14, 23:15

RichardT10829 The red and black from the... 08-05-14, 23:21

hrpearce I don't think you should have... 08-05-14, 23:29

RichardT10829 I have tried with and without... 08-05-14, 23:39

hrpearce I just google imaged ignition... 08-05-14, 23:50

RichardT10829 Like I say I tried with and... 09-05-14, 00:08

Richard Farrant Hi Richard and Rob, ... 09-05-14, 00:34

motto (RIP) Yes, you must have the... 09-05-14, 08:00

RichardT10829 Spoken with the shop, the kit... 09-05-14, 12:43

RichardT10829 Right.... Re did all the... 09-05-14, 13:30

RichardT10829 Well the ignition system came... 14-05-14, 16:30

shaun That great news Richie ! Now... 14-05-14, 23:32

Ben :) well done mate. Looking... 14-05-14, 23:33

Lynn Eades Great stuff! Classic sound! 15-05-14, 01:30

RichardT10829 Just a quick question.... Do... 16-05-14, 23:03

Ben The weight of the engine in... 16-05-14, 23:27

kevin powles Rich, tracks go on last, you... 16-05-14, 23:41

RichardT10829 Busy afternoon was had today... 18-05-14, 22:37

RichardT10829 Well as time draws nearer... 22-05-14, 00:06

Dave Schindel nice riveting job by the... 22-05-14, 00:59

Lynn Eades You're going well Rich. Can... 22-05-14, 01:52

shaun Lynn my Feb 1943 Canadian MK... 22-05-14, 23:41

Jordan Baker Euan is correct. Your clutch... 22-05-14, 05:25

Michael R. A simple error to make as the... 22-05-14, 05:40

Ben Looking good Richie. It's... 22-05-14, 09:27

RichardT10829 I wouldn't care I had it the... 22-05-14, 10:40

RichardT10829 Yeah, Lynn, the seat back... 22-05-14, 11:19

Lynn Eades I'm waiting for Michael R. to... 22-05-14, 14:29

Ben From my understanding all... 22-05-14, 16:51

Michael R. There are very few examples... 22-05-14, 20:24

RichardT10829 As Per Michael R's comment on... 22-05-14, 21:55

shaun Richie ...... I'm in Norfolk... 22-05-14, 23:43

RichardT10829 Yer all the same soon there... 23-05-14, 00:42

eddy8men looking good mate. when... 23-05-14, 02:36

tankbarrell You must stand out... 23-05-14, 09:53

shaun Yes Adrain , none of my six... 23-05-14, 10:52

Rob Beale Seat back fittings 23-05-14, 10:58

Lynn Eades Rob, have you ever seen that... 23-05-14, 13:18

Michael R. With Rob's lower hull 4200... 23-05-14, 20:52

Rob Beale A pic is worth lots of... 24-05-14, 00:53

Lynn Eades Rob, see my above post. I... 24-05-14, 01:26

Michael R. Robin, re bulkhead: e-mail... 24-05-14, 02:10

The Bedford Boys Daves carrier is a Sentinel... 24-05-14, 07:27

RichardT10829 Well I have started to feed... 24-05-14, 23:02

Ben I'll have a look at my curved... 24-05-14, 23:14

shaun Bring your camara later this... 24-05-14, 23:25

kevin powles Front firing rest bracket. 24-05-14, 23:29

RichardT10829 No it never came....... 25-05-14, 00:03

kevin powles Will check the shed, I... 25-05-14, 01:26

RichardT10829 Cheers buddy 25-05-14, 09:21

kevin powles Mount 25-05-14, 10:36

RichardT10829 Yes please thanks 25-05-14, 15:51

Lynn Eades Rich, what have you learned... 25-05-14, 16:31

RichardT10829 I have the correct curve, and... 25-05-14, 16:55

Lynn Eades Rich, I think there is a... 26-05-14, 01:17

Michael R. Plate-engine ventilator... 26-05-14, 04:45

kevin powles Pictures 26-05-14, 11:17

Lynn Eades Thanks Michael. Very helpful... 26-05-14, 12:31

RichardT10829 Yep, cheers guys that helps... 26-05-14, 15:14

kevin powles That dimension might be 1/4"... 26-05-14, 16:30

RichardT10829 Cheers guys ! Hopefully I... 28-05-14, 11:29

Lynn Eades Do you know someone with a... 28-05-14, 11:53

Ben A sealed plastic boat tank... 28-05-14, 12:26

RichardT10829 Cheers, I have the straps and... 28-05-14, 17:29

Jordan Baker Those same turnbuckles are... 28-05-14, 21:01

RichardT10829 Well it's been a while since... 13-06-14, 20:15

eddy8men not too shabby mate, not too... 13-06-14, 21:12

Ben Well done, keep up the... 13-06-14, 21:32

RichardT10829 Will do mate..... The... 15-06-14, 22:17

kevin powles Rich, Don't forget if the... 15-06-14, 23:12

RichardT10829 Cheers guys.... Would be nice... 15-06-14, 23:20

Andy Mitchell Definitely looking good... 16-06-14, 11:54

RichardT10829 http://img.photobucket.com/alb... 22-06-14, 23:02

eddy8men show off :note: 22-06-14, 23:55

ajmac That's good Richie, sounds... 23-06-14, 00:07

RichardT10829 North Africa into Sicily 23-06-14, 00:19

RichardT10829 Well the past two weeks have... 25-06-14, 23:45

kevin powles Rich, You have certainly... 25-06-14, 23:55

Richard Farrant Hi Richard, looking good,... 26-06-14, 00:11

RichardT10829 Engine was in before tracks... 26-06-14, 00:35

Richard Farrant Oh well, only an idea :doh: 26-06-14, 00:49

RichardT10829 Managed to fit my repro... 29-06-14, 11:36

RichardT10829 Quick update, the carrier... 01-07-14, 01:12

chris vickery Richard, kudos to you on some... 01-07-14, 01:28

RichardT10829 Thanks Chris... I will hold... 01-07-14, 01:34

chris vickery Richard, I have found that... 01-07-14, 01:55

kevin powles Suberb 01-07-14, 02:57

chris vickery I love the British jargon... 01-07-14, 03:02

Ben Well done Richie Looking... 01-07-14, 19:39

RichardT10829 It does, it does ! 01-07-14, 20:25

eddy8men see you in the arena for the... 01-07-14, 21:02

RichardT10829 Well, had an 8 mile round... 02-07-14, 23:16

Richard Farrant Richard, There is enough... 02-07-14, 23:44

kevin powles Richard F, depends what's... 02-07-14, 23:52

Richard Farrant In service they would more... 03-07-14, 00:00

kevin powles Richie 02-07-14, 23:44

RichardT10829 Yeah no time to machine until... 02-07-14, 23:52

RichardT10829 You don't weld the liners in... 02-07-14, 23:54

kevin powles Rich, I managed to pick up a... 03-07-14, 00:11

kevin powles Rich, did you get that '****... 02-07-14, 23:56

Richard Farrant :doh: :) 03-07-14, 00:03

shaun Richie , you'd can't weld... 03-07-14, 00:10

RichardT10829 Shaun, no no mate it is as... 03-07-14, 00:15

Lynn Eades If you take the drum to a... 03-07-14, 01:32

Michael R. Why was one shoe worn? ... 03-07-14, 03:19

RichardT10829 One adjuster had stuck so one... 03-07-14, 10:09

RichardT10829 Does anyone have a datum ref... 03-07-14, 15:47

rob love Brake lining dimensions are... 03-07-14, 16:34

Lynn Eades Rich. theres no spec in my... 03-07-14, 16:35

RichardT10829 Cheers guys, just at work... 03-07-14, 16:44

Lynn Eades Rich. be aware that when I... 04-07-14, 01:29

Richard Farrant The drum inside diameter is... 04-07-14, 01:48

chris vickery One website I visited... 04-07-14, 02:08

Ben What Richard said. They were... 04-07-14, 17:35

RichardT10829 how did you hand fettle them... 04-07-14, 17:46

Richard Farrant You've got the picture !... 04-07-14, 21:13

RichardT10829 Well had a busy day at work,... 05-07-14, 22:40

RichardT10829 Right drum:-... 05-07-14, 22:45

RichardT10829 If the drums start at 14"... 05-07-14, 23:13

Richard Farrant The Canadian manual UC-F1... 05-07-14, 23:36

RichardT10829 The bearings are all good,... 05-07-14, 23:51

kevin powles Rich, your drums look quite... 06-07-14, 00:02

RichardT10829 Cheers Kev. And there was... 06-07-14, 00:06

Lynn Eades Richard F. has it right. The... 06-07-14, 03:55

eddy8men rich you could just put the... 06-07-14, 12:37

Lynn Eades Rick, the shoes are not the... 06-07-14, 12:41

eddy8men ajmac might know, I have a... 06-07-14, 12:46

RichardT10829 Well it's do or die for me,... 06-07-14, 15:10

Lynn Eades Each step carefully after the... 06-07-14, 15:57

RichardT10829 Exhaust cans completed and... 06-07-14, 19:22

eddy8men rich i'll bring my engine... 06-07-14, 23:33

RichardT10829 Cheers, Shaun is going to try... 06-07-14, 23:43

eddy8men lol tell him not to bother,... 07-07-14, 01:30

Marc van Aalderen As the fan is sucking in all... 07-07-14, 21:14

Hanno Spoelstra Hello Richie, Excellent... 07-07-14, 23:41

RichardT10829 Hanno, I know, I know but I... 07-07-14, 23:52

RichardT10829 Well I have the shoes back... 08-07-14, 18:08

RichardT10829 And the hubs came back too...... 08-07-14, 22:10

Richard Farrant Rich, If you get the shoes... 08-07-14, 22:23

RichardT10829 The nearside drum is on but... 08-07-14, 22:38

Richard Farrant Make sure the nuts holding... 08-07-14, 23:28

RichardT10829 They are loose Rich, expander... 08-07-14, 23:36

RichardT10829 Brakes back on ! Had to shape... 09-07-14, 23:48

hrpearce Good work Richard, now relax... 10-07-14, 00:03

kevin powles Chill. 10-07-14, 00:11

RichardT10829 She should be good to go now,... 10-07-14, 00:26

chris vickery Boiler suit, you must mean... 10-07-14, 01:49

RichardT10829 Yeah.... But I did boil... 10-07-14, 08:53

kevin powles Rich, run the carrier with... 10-07-14, 09:44

Lynn Eades Rich, you aren't going to bed... 10-07-14, 12:01

RichardT10829 Yeah I know... Didn't feel... 10-07-14, 12:44

kevin powles Yes but it's a step in the... 10-07-14, 13:09

RichardT10829 Taking the Mick Kev ;-) I... 10-07-14, 15:53

Andy Mitchell Got and idea for bedding your... 10-07-14, 19:12

kevin powles Italian campaign 10-07-14, 19:47

RichardT10829 I had an idea about a boat... 10-07-14, 23:46

RichardT10829 Well carrier is loaded and... 11-07-14, 19:38

Dave Schindel beer,don't forget the beer. 11-07-14, 21:15

RichardT10829 Well got the carrier back... 28-07-14, 16:08

Ben I've only cleaned mine. True... 28-07-14, 17:49

RichardT10829 Yes please matey that would... 28-07-14, 18:01

Rob Beale Well done Ritchie! 28-07-14, 22:52

RichardT10829 Since you, Lynn, kiwi Shaun... 29-07-14, 01:44

Lynn Eades Such a big job, that pump... 29-07-14, 13:47

RichardT10829 Deffo required four blokes to... 29-07-14, 15:22

Andy Mitchell Always best to have plenty of... 29-07-14, 16:02

Euan McDonald clutch rod 22-05-14, 05:03

Hanno Spoelstra Richard, What you do is... 05-07-09, 18:23

Nigel Watson Serial Numbers 22-12-09, 01:17

RichardT10829 ITS FINNISHED !!!! ... 22-12-09, 14:22

RichardT10829 just a quick and very brief... 10-01-10, 21:49

George McKenzie Rivets in North America... 11-01-10, 02:47

RichardT10829 excelent, i had a few emails... 11-01-10, 11:48

kevin powles Hi Richard, I will post a... 11-01-10, 12:08

RichardT10829 am i right in thinking then... 11-01-10, 12:13

RichardT10829 kevin your package arrived... 11-01-10, 15:00

kevin powles Richard, just checked my mk1... 11-01-10, 21:38

RichardT10829 cheers Kevin, rear fenders... 12-01-10, 12:18

kevin powles hi, sorry I havent got a trip... 12-01-10, 12:38

martyn Rivetting 14-01-10, 00:44

RichardT10829 gerat stuff Martyn... Kevin... 14-01-10, 12:56

martyn Hi mate you will just have to... 14-01-10, 21:46

RichardT10829 any special reg that i nede... 02-02-10, 16:15

Ron Pier I used an Acetylene cutting... 03-02-10, 11:00

Lynn Eades Hi Richard. 03-02-10, 12:50

RichardT10829 did not have a blower matey.... 04-02-10, 21:41

RichardT10829 christ i need a new keyboard... 12-02-10, 19:36

martyn Hi mate iam off to collect my... 13-02-10, 01:27

Aidan At last I have time to catch... 16-02-10, 03:30

RichardT10829 Yes but only of the rear axle... 09-03-10, 14:14

RichardT10829 Well thought i would pop up a... 01-04-10, 15:02

RichardT10829 just a little update... ... 29-05-10, 16:02

RichardT10829 http://img.photobucket.com/alb... 29-05-10, 16:04

Lynn Eades Richard 30-05-10, 00:05

RichardT10829 yes buddy, the axle is now... 30-05-10, 03:09

Philliphastings Terrific posts Richard,... 01-06-10, 06:46

RichardT10829 phil. yours is very likely to... 01-06-10, 11:09

Lynn Eades Scout 01-06-10, 11:34

RichardT10829 Well you know the romantic in... 01-06-10, 13:18

Lynn Eades Richard 01-06-10, 13:40

RichardT10829 yeah i know was thinking that... 01-06-10, 13:56

Philliphastings Oops 02-06-10, 05:07

George McKenzie Richies MK1 restoration 02-06-10, 07:24

Jordan Baker Hi George To help answer... 02-06-10, 16:56

George McKenzie Thanks Jordan There is no end... 02-06-10, 18:48

ajmac An excellent thread, looks... 03-06-10, 12:47

RichardT10829 not that noisy.......when you... 03-06-10, 14:11

RichardT10829 George my carrier had area's... 26-07-10, 20:11

George McKenzie RICHIES MK1 Restoration 27-07-10, 06:12

RichardT10829 George i got the lever buddy,... 27-07-10, 10:34

RichardT10829 thought i would post up a few... 14-10-10, 14:31

Jordan Baker Your progress looks really... 14-10-10, 16:43

RichardT10829 cheers for that buddy, the... 14-10-10, 16:47

RichardT10829 just a bit more progress,... 05-12-10, 18:37

Lynn Eades Rich 05-12-10, 20:46

RichardT10829 Excelent, cheers Lynn 05-12-10, 21:45

Hanno Spoelstra Blimey! Battleship grey with... 05-12-10, 21:57

RichardT10829 HAHAHAHAAHA yes matey when it... 05-12-10, 22:01

colin jones Nice job rich, hows the rest... 05-12-10, 22:25

RichardT10829 Thanks Colin, i am getting... 05-12-10, 22:44

Aidan How much you want to bet they... 06-12-10, 02:40

RichardT10829 Aidan it is not that heavy... 06-12-10, 06:46

Aidan Richard why not use a... 06-12-10, 19:55

RichardT10829 Cheers Aidan the carb is one... 06-12-10, 21:07

RichardT10829 right I have been thinking... 14-12-10, 13:21

horsa Very nice. Its more or less... 14-12-10, 17:24

RichardT10829 yes and yes. my findings are... 14-12-10, 17:33

horsa The copper sulfate you... 14-12-10, 17:53

RichardT10829 hahahaaha of course ! I am... 14-12-10, 17:58

Lynn Eades Richard 14-12-10, 20:51

D Ellery Not having access to a sand... 15-12-10, 09:02

George McKenzie I made a sand blaster out of... 15-12-10, 19:11

Aidan peeble mixer 15-12-10, 21:37

eddy8men thanks for all the technical... 17-12-10, 01:46

Aidan Eddyman Also it is said you... 17-12-10, 04:20

RichardT10829 Molassas do work very well... 17-12-10, 09:13

gary_bath_jr Rust Remover 17-12-10, 16:32

Bob Carriere Lye solution.... 17-12-10, 17:39

eddy8men now my tracks are freed up... 18-12-10, 15:42

RichardT10829 not sure i know during war... 18-12-10, 16:07

Jordan Baker I woulnd't bother painting... 18-12-10, 17:47

Lynn Eades Jordan 18-12-10, 19:44

George McKenzie Richie's MK1 Restoration 18-12-10, 20:43

eddy8men i was going to paint them... 18-12-10, 23:49

RichardT10829 likewise here Eddy plus... 19-12-10, 01:55

eddy8men to be honest i got the idea... 19-12-10, 13:16

RichardT10829 I am aiming to get mine as... 19-12-10, 13:26

tankbarrell I painted my M5 HST tracks... 19-12-10, 15:22

RichardT10829 Adrian, the main cleat bar... 19-12-10, 15:37

tankbarrell It depends on the ground... 19-12-10, 16:06

eddy8men i'll get my tracks done in... 19-12-10, 23:02

George McKenzie Richies MK1 Restoration 20-12-10, 23:27

ajmac Powder coating is a waste of... 21-12-10, 01:22

kevin powles Hi Rich, What I did was clean... 21-12-10, 01:51

The Bedford Boys I agree with this entirely.... 21-12-10, 07:51

George McKenzie Richie's MK1 Restoration 08-01-11, 21:05

RichardT10829 i know i know but it would... 09-01-11, 00:42

George McKenzie richie's MK1 Restoration 09-01-11, 04:18

RichardT10829 Well been busy in the garage... 11-02-11, 15:54

RichardT10829 http://img.photobucket.com/alb... 11-02-11, 15:57

RichardT10829 well its been a while since i... 08-04-11, 21:02

RichardT10829 new temporary home... 08-04-11, 21:03

Ben Looking good Richie. It's... 08-04-11, 21:15

Marc van Aalderen Hi Richie, Finally an... 08-04-11, 21:15

RichardT10829 i will teflon coat the paint... 08-04-11, 21:23

Marc van Aalderen Aargh, now I will have to... 08-04-11, 21:32

RichardT10829 i would love to come over... 08-04-11, 21:46

shaun Richie, that text made me... 09-04-11, 00:04

RichardT10829 yeah deffo 2RSF HOOHAR ! ... 09-04-11, 00:06

shaun Kevin is coming and will need... 09-04-11, 00:15

RichardT10829 well my offer stands guys :) 09-04-11, 00:47

kevin powles Hi Rich, Carrier is looking... 10-04-11, 04:37

shaun kevin, what are the Canadian... 10-04-11, 12:01

eddy8men there's been a few... 10-04-11, 12:14

Richard Farrant Eddy, You will often find... 10-04-11, 12:40

eddy8men thanks guys for the info,... 10-04-11, 13:37

kevin powles Shaun, Yes the chisel like... 10-04-11, 13:47

shaun Good method Kevin, they are... 10-04-11, 15:12

RichardT10829 yes i do want to do it, i was... 10-04-11, 19:45

RichardT10829 well now that the carrier is... 02-05-11, 00:40

Lynn Eades Rich 02-05-11, 03:17

Ganmain Tony About the studs 02-05-11, 06:13

ajmac Richie, Any idea of the year... 02-05-11, 10:45

RichardT10829 yes that would be a stud box... 02-05-11, 11:05

RichardT10829 engine is canadian built 24... 02-05-11, 11:09

RichardT10829 http://img.photobucket.com/alb... 02-05-11, 11:45

Richard Farrant Richie, To be correct, a... 02-05-11, 12:49

RichardT10829 DAMMIT Rich......i looked on... 02-05-11, 16:03

shaun Richie i will ID your engine... 02-05-11, 18:12

RichardT10829 i am wondering if it is a... 02-05-11, 19:05

Richard Farrant You can often get the broken... 02-05-11, 19:58

eddy8men i sheared a bolt trying to... 02-05-11, 21:23

RichardT10829 my only concerns with this... 02-05-11, 21:32

Ron Pier What about 'Spark Erosion' to... 03-05-11, 00:06

RichardT10829 Smiles, Rosalind Rebores,... 03-05-11, 10:05

The Bedford Boys A turbo twinky mini engine... 03-05-11, 13:04

ajmac Richie, Are you fitting new... 03-05-11, 13:24

RichardT10829 using stock pistons i have... 03-05-11, 18:17

RichardT10829 ahh yes the K series twinky... 03-05-11, 18:19

Lynn Eades Rich 03-05-11, 22:28

RichardT10829 cheers so with this being an... 04-05-11, 00:48

ajmac Going by your bore dimensions... 04-05-11, 11:28

RichardT10829 Thanks Alistair it is... 04-05-11, 12:41

George McKenzie Richies restoration 04-05-11, 18:13

RichardT10829 George if you could post up... 05-05-11, 09:54

Lynn Eades Rich 05-05-11, 12:32

RichardT10829 right guys whoever called it... 08-05-11, 13:46

George McKenzie Richies MK1 Restoration 10-05-11, 01:43

RichardT10829 well I have finally got a... 18-09-11, 14:58

D Ellery up sizing the garage 19-09-11, 08:41

RichardT10829 I have yet to put the... 19-09-11, 13:26

Ben Nice work. I've just moved... 19-09-11, 22:16

RichardT10829 well she finally came home... 29-11-11, 17:35

eddy8men very nice workshop set up... 29-11-11, 18:46

kevin powles Rich, Did you get any funny... 29-11-11, 20:31

Ron Pier I can see the neighbour's... 30-11-11, 09:35

RichardT10829 That was actually a mate but... 30-11-11, 17:15

RichardT10829 Well after being berated by... 02-01-12, 21:26

RichardT10829 well another day in the... 03-01-12, 15:48

RichardT10829 then i moved onto putting the... 03-01-12, 15:53

eddy8men looking good mate 03-01-12, 22:20

ajmac After 18 months I've almost... 04-01-12, 14:19

shaun now thats a nice workshop... 04-01-12, 16:20

RichardT10829 awesome ! i like being able... 04-01-12, 17:49

RichardT10829 ok this is for Lynn... I... 04-01-12, 23:18

Lynn Eades Richard 05-01-12, 11:48

RichardT10829 Hahahaha we have started... 05-01-12, 13:21

Lynn Eades Rich 05-01-12, 21:54

RichardT10829 so did you just use a lathe... 05-01-12, 22:15

Ben When I spoke to the chap who... 05-01-12, 23:14

RichardT10829 so what steel would you... 05-01-12, 23:56

Lynn Eades Richard / Ben 06-01-12, 02:40

Stew Robertson Rivets 06-01-12, 16:04

Lynn Eades Stew- on hot rivets 06-01-12, 21:09

RichardT10829 Lynn they will be put in hot,... 07-01-12, 00:43

RichardT10829 Well another few hours in the... 08-01-12, 19:50

eddy8men keep it as original as you... 09-01-12, 00:22

Stew Robertson When a rivet is put in hot it... 09-01-12, 16:09

RichardT10829 the lower hull was built in... 09-01-12, 16:26

ajmac Lets face it Rivets are so... 09-01-12, 21:10

shaun I believe im right in saying... 09-01-12, 21:34

RichardT10829 Yeah i was thinking that... 09-01-12, 22:35

Richard Farrant Rivets are superior to bolts,... 09-01-12, 22:38

Lynn Eades Rivets verses Bolts 10-01-12, 06:53

horsa Rivets were a manufacturing... 10-01-12, 07:07

Lynn Eades David 10-01-12, 07:27

shaun Gents i will ref to our... 10-01-12, 10:06

RichardT10829 I cant recall but i am sure... 10-01-12, 12:00

tankbarrell The ability of low grade... 10-01-12, 12:05

Lynn Eades Adrian 10-01-12, 12:34

tankbarrell EN24T and 4340 are both... 10-01-12, 12:46

RichardT10829 can it still be turned... 10-01-12, 13:36

tankbarrell Are you using HSS or carbide... 10-01-12, 13:39

RichardT10829 no idea not my lathe...will... 10-01-12, 13:45

Lynn Eades Richard / Adrian 11-01-12, 07:56

RichardT10829 got the bar today.. such a... 11-01-12, 18:43

Dave Page welding AP 11-01-12, 20:23

Lynn Eades Rich 11-01-12, 20:37

RichardT10829 ah.. mine came out leaving... 11-01-12, 23:30

Lynn Eades Richard 12-01-12, 05:54

RichardT10829 Well work continues while i... 13-01-12, 18:46

Ron Pier So Rich, a bright and early... 14-01-12, 12:20

RichardT10829 well the snap was done today,... 20-01-12, 15:32

RichardT10829 been doing some research on... 20-01-12, 18:17

tankbarrell I've set a few hundred rivets... 21-01-12, 10:33

RichardT10829 well i said i would post up... 07-02-12, 00:07

Philliphastings Hello Richard thanks for your... 07-02-12, 07:13

shaun Looking good !!!!!!!!! My... 07-02-12, 09:45

RichardT10829 yes matey... so you and Kev... 07-02-12, 10:12

Lynn Eades Richard 07-02-12, 12:27

eddy8men fair play to you richie for... 07-02-12, 23:59

Marc van Aalderen Richie, Great job! How many... 08-02-12, 00:25

chris vickery Richard, I understand your... 08-02-12, 00:29

RichardT10829 Chris i would love to know a... 08-02-12, 14:30

RichardT10829 well finally got the... 29-02-12, 23:15

roy206 just had the rifle rest in my... 29-02-12, 23:40

RichardT10829 the reason i ask is i think... 29-02-12, 23:42

roy206 looked today for you and it... 01-03-12, 19:13

RichardT10829 Ahh lovely thanks for looking... 01-03-12, 23:27

kevin powles Richard, no middle rivits on... 02-03-12, 10:14

RichardT10829 oosh.. that was close nearly... 02-03-12, 11:04

roy206 strange,our mk1 was rivetted... 02-03-12, 22:11

RichardT10829 Perhaps your carrier was not... 02-03-12, 23:03

roy206 in the past it was,someone... 03-03-12, 00:52

RichardT10829 Well rivetting is all but... 22-03-12, 18:23

RichardT10829 should also add that i used a... 22-03-12, 18:27

shaun Looking good Richie - keep at... 23-03-12, 11:12

eddy8men thanks for the molasses tip... 28-03-12, 00:40

RichardT10829 no probs... dragged out the... 28-03-12, 01:06

RichardT10829 well its been five months... 25-08-12, 20:08

RichardT10829 making bushes and widgets for... 25-08-12, 20:33

tankbarrell The danger in opening... 25-08-12, 20:41

RichardT10829 content removed issues... 25-08-12, 20:56

RichardT10829 ***k it............ edited... 25-08-12, 21:18

RichardT10829 If anyone does have the... 25-08-12, 22:02

Lynn Eades Rich 26-08-12, 00:14

RichardT10829 Lynn I will get some pics but... 26-08-12, 00:36

Lynn Eades Rich 26-08-12, 10:42

RichardT10829 fantastic thanks Lynn I also... 26-08-12, 10:54

kevin powles Hi Rich, In the next few... 26-08-12, 11:07

RichardT10829 Yes please Kevin, just email... 26-08-12, 11:20

easo Well I have just learn... 26-08-12, 11:55

Lynn Eades Rich 26-08-12, 12:30

RichardT10829 Ok thanks for that Lynn... i... 26-08-12, 19:01

kevin powles Rich, Is that angle iron... 27-08-12, 21:05

RichardT10829 Yes that's right Kev it kinks... 27-08-12, 22:07

Marc van Aalderen Hi Richie, You are making... 27-08-12, 22:40

RichardT10829 It's going to be there if I... 28-08-12, 00:00

Lynn Eades Kevin 28-08-12, 09:23

RichardT10829 sorry yes Lynn is right its... 28-08-12, 10:49

RichardT10829 http://img.photobucket.com/alb... 07-08-13, 19:38

RichardT10829 No one out there with a Mk1*... 09-08-13, 12:54

Ben Richie I can measure the... 09-08-13, 13:06

RichardT10829 Cheers Ben, your scout and... 09-08-13, 13:14

Lynn Eades Isn't there a bloke up there... 09-08-13, 13:25

kevin powles Rich, can measure on Sunday.... 09-08-13, 16:16

RichardT10829 Yes mate the very same it is... 09-08-13, 16:23

Ron Pier Why would you contemplate... 09-08-13, 20:08

RichardT10829 Do they not have a mk1 too ? 09-08-13, 21:07

Ron Pier I'm a friend of the museum... 09-08-13, 21:20

RichardT10829 I have never been matey can't... 09-08-13, 21:24

RichardT10829 Ok folks a pal has emailed me... 09-08-13, 22:15

Ron Pier The Tank museum is certainly... 09-08-13, 22:16

eddy8men rich if you ever need to come... 09-08-13, 22:23

Ron Pier OK hopefully bigger images?... 09-08-13, 22:23

RichardT10829 It's on my to do list Ron... 09-08-13, 22:23

Lynn Eades So Rich, while you are going... 10-08-13, 02:48

RichardT10829 erm...... none I think, cant... 10-08-13, 04:21

Ron Pier Anyone spotted the sticky out... 10-08-13, 10:15

Richard Farrant Ron, Those fixtures date... 10-08-13, 10:20

Ron Pier Exactly so Richard. I was... 10-08-13, 12:15

RichardT10829 I have left some things as... 10-08-13, 15:51

Lynn Eades Ron, Has the Bovington one... 10-08-13, 17:02

Richard Farrant Hi Lynn, It is a 1940... 10-08-13, 17:09

Ben If its 1940 it must be an... 10-08-13, 17:55

Richard Farrant Hi Ben, Only going on what... 10-08-13, 18:32

Ben All the numbers seem correct,... 10-08-13, 19:17

RichardT10829 It wouldn't be MLU without a... 10-08-13, 19:23

Lynn Eades We haven"t finished the... 11-08-13, 02:50

Richard Farrant Probably a typo on the TM... 11-08-13, 10:55

Lynn Eades Thank you Richard for... 11-08-13, 13:45

RichardT10829 Well it's been ages since I... 03-12-13, 18:42

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