Radar Van for Corowa event

[Jan Thompson]

KVE was donated a Canadian WW2 Radar Van. It is now back in Sydney and John Oldenmenger has started to look at the restoration project and what is now required.

We have been donated 10 750X20 tyres so we have all the tyres plus 2 spares. We still require 1 spare rim for a tyre this size. if anyone can help please let us know.

When rubbing the van down it was army green on the chassis but it is yellow on the body which indicates it was Airforce. It is possible it was used by the PMG.

Today Dutchie has pressure washed the hubs, springs and wheel arches and has also greased the spring shackles and shock absorbers. The main frame underneath is in excellent condition and the underbody is OK.
The rims were galvanised so there is no need for sandblasting. Any surface rust will be treated and painted.

The original parking light brackets are still on the trailer. We do require army style military taillights eg jeep. If anyone can help by donating these it would be greatly appreciated

After our KVE meeting on the 17th August we will organise a plan for the continued restoration and decide on a day where we would like people to come and help strip out the inside of the van and decide on the final restoration plus fit out inside the Van.

In the back of the van there was a air conditioner fitted when used by the Lithgow City Council. At this stage we will put some glass as a window and cover with wire mesh. Dutchie is going to get 2 covers for the air vent holes along with 2 more wheel clamps and 2 more wheel nuts.

There are some brackets on the roof and he will forward pictures so we can ask some of the experts about what these would have been used for.

Another thing we require is lots of sikaflex so if anyone can donate any this would be appreciated. We already have a paint donation from a KVE member which is greatly appreciated.