25pdr

[colin jones]

Hello all, just a few pics of my 25pdr I'm doing at the moment.
Colin.

[NORTH-SHORE(CANADA)]

Hi,
Cool nice project

[Bob McNeill]

Great to see a welded trail in good nick, best wishes, another one saved, hope to see it at corowa for the year of the trailer.

[Darian Carn]

G'day Colin,

Great to see pictures of more fantastic work. It will be good to see both the 25's together.

I think you need to take the credit for getting us motivated on some of our gear - it's all your fault, but I am glad we're doing something!!

Catch up and talk to you soon.

Darian.

[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.

[colin jones]

Hi Bob/Wayne, it is in pretty good nick and completish. There was the usual gas cuts which I have welded up. The breech block had some severe cuts and so did the breech as well but it will be fine. This is a nice quick project to do.
Colin.

[colin jones]

A few more early on pics.

[colin jones]

Howdy, a bit more progress today.

[colin jones]

Different angles.

[Bob McNeill]

I see that youv,e left the F/pin in, welded up like most or just keeping the sand out. Its looking good the trail and turntable dont seem to have much rust, not a coastal park unit like most

[25pdr]

Great restoration... you can read about mine here.. http://www.hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?t=13225

[CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé]

Originally Posted by 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.

I Wayne we have also a 7th Bty in Montréal, Canada, can you get for me they Email address?
I would appreciate very much.
CWO (ret'd) G. Aubé

[colin jones]

Hello and thanks for your comments. Bob was that photo taken.
Colin.

[colin jones]

Oh I meant to say Bob, there was little to no rust on this 25 as I purchased it from a farmer near the vic border and it had been kept under cover. It had been on their farm for 45 years. This was a great find.
Colin.

[Bob McNeill]

The photo is of 3 at North Fort recently traded, lots of rust and bits missing typical park MONUMENTS. keep up the excellent work.

[colin jones]

Hi All, here's the latest pics.
Colin.

[Bob McNeill]

Just bootiful, very well done. it keeps the rest of us on our toes, to maintain the high standard youv,e set. thanks.

[Derek Barton]

Excellent work Colin. I have to admit this is the first time I have seen a welded trail model. Can anyone tell me when these were in service.

Thanks
Derek

[colin jones]

Hello all, did a bit more to the 25 today and started to make the new shield as the old one had seen better days.
Colin.

[colin jones]

Couple more pics

[Bob McNeill]

great job, are you short of any bits that fellow restorers might have??.

[colin jones]

Hello all, nearly there and thanks Bob I'm pretty right for parts.
Colin.

[colin jones]

Oh' a limber would'nt go astray if anyones got a spare