A request for Tony Read

David Ward · Post by **David Ward** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:24 am

Hello Tony

Would it be possible for you to photograph the dashboard instruments head on/close up and also the fuel caps and fuel pipes around the tanks?

Thank you

David

Tony Read · Post by **Tony Read** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:51 pm

I'd be glad to, will take some shots and measurements this weekend. You're always welcome to come round and have a look in person - Kent is not that far away! A cup of tea and a bacon wad may make it worth your time!!!

David Ward · Post by **David Ward** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:58 pm

Tony

That is very kind of you, I do get up that way now and again. I shall be in touch.

Thank you

David

Dave Dibb (Armorpax) · Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:11 pm

Hi David,

don't know if these will help but they are the gauges I did for the WSC from an actual pic and whilst not perfect they look OK. being a White they should be the same on the Halftrack,

cheers

Dave

David Ward · Post by **David Ward** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:42 pm

Dave

That is a big help, thank you.

David

Tony Read · Post by **Tony Read** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:29 pm

Hi Dave (Dibb),

What did you use for the instrument glass and bezel?

Are you going to be casting the light/brake/fuel switches that are on the dash? From what I remember of driving a WSC these are the same as the halftrack.

Cheers!

Dave Dibb (Armorpax) · Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:08 pm

Hi Tony,

I used the drum sander and cut out the awful gauges on the WSC. The "new" gauges were printed on a white self adhesive label, cut out and stuck to 1mm plasticard discs, I gave them 3 coats of Humbrol Gloss coat and then glued them into place.

I'm pretty sure your right about the switches etc.but sorry, your going to have to make your own at the moment for all the previously mentioned time restraints

cheers

Dave

Tony Read · Post by **Tony Read** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:16 pm

Some pics for David Ward:-

This is the top of the fuel tank showing the filler cap in place.

This shows the diameter of the filler cap -135mm.

This shows the height of the filler cap.

The filler cap in 'dangle' mode!

Plan view of the fuel line adjacent to the armour plate behind the driver.

Elevation of the same fuel line - slightly out of focus I'm afraid!

Now a couple for Gill, our first lambs of the season, two days old. The mother is a Dartmoor. All together Ahhhhhhhhh!

David Ward - I'll get back to you on the info you want.

Is it me or are there a lot of David's???????

Cheers all!

leesellars · Post by **leesellars** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:36 pm

Hello Tony

Thanks for that.Cant wait to do mine.

Mmmmmmm Mint sauce

Lee

Tony Read · Post by **Tony Read** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:02 pm

Too true! Cranbury sauce is good too, rub it all over, (the lamb not you!) and pop in the oven, delish! Hope Gill is not reading this!

David Ward · Post by **David Ward** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:25 am

Hello Tony

Thank you for the pics. Please can you tell me what the black instrument on the far left is, and if poss photograph it?

Thank you

David

Tony Read · Post by **Tony Read** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:32 am

Thank you for the pics. Please can you tell me what the black instrument on the far left is, and if poss photograph it?

David, can you tell me which photo you are referring to? I think you are talking about the tacho, but just want to make sure.

Post by **Armortek** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:48 am

Hi Tony

Thank you for the pictures, but not the reference to cranberry- and yes I read everything! well nearly everything.

As for you Lee, you're in trouble now!

Gill

David Ward · Post by **David Ward** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:31 pm

Hello Tony

Yes, it must be the tacho.

Thank you

David

leesellars · Post by **leesellars** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:53 pm

Hello Gill

No change there then.

Lee