Restoration of rare 3-axle Oshkosh Tank Transporter continues

Repairs to Oshkosh - 6 November to 21 December 2009

Jan Fouche has provided the following photographs with captions on the ongoing work to the Oshkosh.

Winch_spiraldrive_with_gear_and_broken_segments_of_brass_gear_removed
Winch spiraldrive with gear and broken segments of brass gear removed

We_had_the_drive_gear_pressed_to_remove_it_from_winch_spiraldrive_to_replace_oil_seal
We had the drive gear pressed to remove it from winch spiraldrive to replace oil seal

Right_front_fender_being_stripped_of_all_paint_and_torn_plate_welded
Right front fender being stripped of all paint and torn plate welded

Replacing_broken_winch_mounting_bolts
Replacing broken winch mounting bolts

Repair_kit_for_4way_valve
Repair kit for 4way valve

Rear_end_of_shassis_with_top_segment_plate_replaced
Rear end of chassis with stop segment plate replaced

Radiator_back_from_cleaning_and_repairs
Radiator back from cleaning and repairs

New_brake_booster_fitted_to_rear_diff
New brake booster fitted to rear diff

Left_front_fender_removed_to_repair_bent_mounting
Left front fender removed to repair bent mounting

Left_front_fender_ready_to_remove_paint
Left front fender ready to remove paint

Leaking_4way_valve_stripped_for_repair
Leaking 4way valve stripped for repair

Front_view_showing_both_fenders_removed_for_cleaning_and_repairs
Front view showing both fenders removed for cleaning and repairs

Floor_cover_plate_removed__to_repair_oil_leaks_and_leaking_splitter_valve
Floor cover plate removed to repair oil leaks and leaking splitter valve

Broken_handbrake_override_valve_on_the_right_and_new_replcement_on_the_left
Broken handbrake override valve on the right and new replacement on the left

Broken_brake_booster_srtipped_and_found_that_it_had_to_be_replaced
Broken brake booster stripped and found that it had to be replaced

Bottom_segment_plate_also_repleced
Bottom segment plate also replaced




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