1943 Morris Commercial C8 4x4 GS project

[jack neville]

Sjoerd,

Is this an original truck or an older restoration?

[svdwal]

Hi Jack,

The truck is being used until the 1970s as towtruck.
After that is was sold to a museum and (after painted green) went on display. So it was maintained and never really restored. Truck is in quite good condition, thats why we decided we do not do a nut and bolt restoration but only do what has to be done. So eventually a lot will be done :-)

Rgds.

Sjoerd

[jack neville]

In that case an even better story. I totally agree with your intentions. A very lucky find. I was sure you were going to say it was an old restoration.

[svdwal]

For this moment i'd like to keep it as original as possible.
That means no complete restoration, and luckily this isn't neccesary. The main job on the chassis will be removing the rust and give it a good primer and repaint it green.

Rgds.

Sjoerd

[svdwal]

Hi all,

It has been a while since a last gave an update on my project, but work continued.
Wiring for the ignition has been made in order as well as the fuel system.
Only the tanks have to be cleaned.

Brakesystem is done and all rubber parts such as the cubs and sleeves are now new.
Former owner said he allready done the brakesystem, but it was terrible. All dried rubber parts and no lubrication. Springs very weak etc. I am glad the brakes are done with good materials.

I've founs a source for correct Bargrip 9.00 x 16 tyres for British Rim, they will be delivered from the UK on Friday. Also found an address who can make the Canvas for me for a reasonable price.



Very happy, as it looks now the truck will be in the commemorations in the Netherland at Wageningen on the 5th of may and the 9th of may in Apeldoorn.

Rgds.

Sjoerd

[svdwal]

Hello all,

A lot has happened since last update, sorry for not informing as often as i want to.
I am not such a updater on posts.....

5 weeks ack almost all mechanical and electrical work was done on the Morris so we transported the truck to my own workshop for the cosmetical work.
In the last weeks the truck is painted in the colour it was gives at the factory 72 years ago and we replaced the bad wood in the structure.
Also we undertook it's first proper testdrive and the truck performed really well, can't wait to take it on a longer journey.

Now we have to wait until july the 10th for its licence examination to make it road legal. after that we will get the truck ready for War and Peace.

Rgds.

Sjoerd

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Sjoerd,

Good to see you're making progress! Will be good to see another Commonwealth truck on the Dutch scene.

Regards,
Hanno