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    Quote Originally Posted by JDNSW View Post
    1. Looks like the capping is different because it is a cut-off tub not a lower cab made for a trayback as is Paul's.

    2. The grille from memory was fitted to sixes.
    I have the capping which was gal. I took it off to clean and paint it. Mine has all the tub brackets etc too.
    I’ll try removing the gal caps and stretch it out again.
    Correct, it is a 6cyl grille. My 88” Ralph has one too
    1964, S2a SWB "Ralph"
    1977, S3 SWB "Smeg" (Gone)
    1996 D1 300tdi auto (Gone)
    1973 Rangie Classic (Gone)
    2012, 110 (Series 12) Puma "The Tardis"
    1962 109" Tray Back "Ernie"
    1998 D1 300tdi (Dizzy)
    2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000

    You must now cut down the tallest tree in the forest... With... A HERRING!!!!!

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    Happy Friday All.
    I took the gal corner caps off and managed to stretch it out with some acrow prop bases and a length of 45mm SHS tube. It seems to have worked well, but I had to cut off the circled folded return as it was the reason it kept pulling back in all the time. New rivets etc seems to have sorted it.
    I have been a bit busy with the body work, stripping, sanding, and painting. The car is ready for a top coat except for the bonnet which will be sorted this weekend hopefully. Then it down to the roof again off to insulate and line with the same grey vinyl I used on the back of the cab and re run the new brake lines and rubber hoses.
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    1964, S2a SWB "Ralph"
    1977, S3 SWB "Smeg" (Gone)
    1996 D1 300tdi auto (Gone)
    1973 Rangie Classic (Gone)
    2012, 110 (Series 12) Puma "The Tardis"
    1962 109" Tray Back "Ernie"
    1998 D1 300tdi (Dizzy)
    2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000

    You must now cut down the tallest tree in the forest... With... A HERRING!!!!!

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    Hey Ian,

    Good to hear that seems to be sorted now. Ernest is looking brilliant. Thanks for the photos of progress.

    John

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    Hi All
    Haven’t been able to get much time on Ernie lately. I did manage to prep the bonnet and insulate the under side, also the roof of the cab, I wasn’t happy with the bulkhead so I have stripped it back again and re prepped it. One problem I do have now is the radiator is sitting too high and when I adjust the bonnet catch to close it, the 4 bolts on the latch plate hit the top header. I have measured the original radiator and its 15-20mm lower than the larger one that’s in there. I may have to revert to that one and put a 16” thematic fan in front of the radiator.
    1964, S2a SWB "Ralph"
    1977, S3 SWB "Smeg" (Gone)
    1996 D1 300tdi auto (Gone)
    1973 Rangie Classic (Gone)
    2012, 110 (Series 12) Puma "The Tardis"
    1962 109" Tray Back "Ernie"
    1998 D1 300tdi (Dizzy)
    2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000

    You must now cut down the tallest tree in the forest... With... A HERRING!!!!!

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    Hey Ian, is that insulation for noise suppression or some other reason ?

    Cheers,
    John

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    Ernest is looking better and better.

    Nice work!

    John

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    Looks like you have well and truly sorted out the issues with the back of your cab.

    Cheers Paul

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    After a few months off, I got some interest again and decided to finish the wiring. Found the PO, had fitted the wrong spark plugs. Fitted correct ones, set the static timing, fueled him up, fixed a leak on the carby, and he lives!!
    1964, S2a SWB "Ralph"
    1977, S3 SWB "Smeg" (Gone)
    1996 D1 300tdi auto (Gone)
    1973 Rangie Classic (Gone)
    2012, 110 (Series 12) Puma "The Tardis"
    1962 109" Tray Back "Ernie"
    1998 D1 300tdi (Dizzy)
    2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000

    You must now cut down the tallest tree in the forest... With... A HERRING!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnboyLandy View Post
    Hey Ian, is that insulation for noise suppression or some other reason ?

    Cheers,
    John
    Hi John

    Sorry didnt see your question. I did it for noise and heat, also done the roof lining, but I haven't covered the internal roof with vinyl yet
    1964, S2a SWB "Ralph"
    1977, S3 SWB "Smeg" (Gone)
    1996 D1 300tdi auto (Gone)
    1973 Rangie Classic (Gone)
    2012, 110 (Series 12) Puma "The Tardis"
    1962 109" Tray Back "Ernie"
    1998 D1 300tdi (Dizzy)
    2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000

    You must now cut down the tallest tree in the forest... With... A HERRING!!!!!

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    Bleeding brakes is so much fun! Not!

    Looks like I have a hole in the centre of the radiator core, soldered up one on the top header, now to find the centre son of bitch one.
    1964, S2a SWB "Ralph"
    1977, S3 SWB "Smeg" (Gone)
    1996 D1 300tdi auto (Gone)
    1973 Rangie Classic (Gone)
    2012, 110 (Series 12) Puma "The Tardis"
    1962 109" Tray Back "Ernie"
    1998 D1 300tdi (Dizzy)
    2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000

    You must now cut down the tallest tree in the forest... With... A HERRING!!!!!

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