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Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« on: August 09, 2012, 04:27:55 PM »
after too long a journey, Madge has made it back on to the road with an 1960 early 2.25ltr fitted, solex carby and rocky mountain parabolics to smooth the ride.

Historic rego is much easier on the wallet...


madge finally there 005 by NiknoDave, on Flickr


madge_007 by NiknoDave, on Flickr

next step forward should be fitting a canvas when the 2 tie bars i ordered from england arrive and a couple of creature comforts like a smiths heater, rocky mountain door tops and two reconditioned wiper motors.  :D

trying to chase any sort of unit history as i would like to put tac plates that in some way relate to it's history.

any help appreciated.

TIA
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2012, 05:26:43 PM »
Crikey that looks nice !! Can't wait to see pics with the canopy in place.

Well done  :)

Pete
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2012, 06:58:22 PM »
So which paint did you use? It looks different to the Protec camouflage green.
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2012, 07:30:12 PM »
Quote from: Polizei on August 09, 2012, 06:58:22 PM
So which paint did you use? It looks different to the Protec camouflage green.

that is exactly what it is...

sprayed it with my old wagner airless spraygun.
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2012, 10:34:05 PM »
Well it looks great either way. Job well done
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2012, 01:10:09 PM »
New paint often looks odd in different sun and photographic conditions. 

I've got photos of grover new painted and weeks later that look green, brown and tan in different sunlight!!

Looking great!!  Wish my series 3 was looking so tidy! 

Must look up rocky mountain door tops.  I forgot they did nice new ones!
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2012, 01:32:34 PM »
The rear cross member looks different to the typical military one.
Can you tell us something about that?

Looks great- by the way.
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2012, 01:34:49 PM »
It's a COmmand Recon, not a general service, much closer to a civilian spec vehicle.
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2012, 03:16:25 PM »
Yep.  I was aware it was a CR, but all the file photos I've found show a civilian cross-member.

So, you're saying this one has a civilian cross-member but has had the bottom projection taken off?  Was it done to improve clearance, neaten up some damage or for cosmetic purposes?
It doesn't look out of place, just unusual.  Are there any other examples of this?
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2012, 03:43:23 PM »
Quote from: korg20000bc on August 10, 2012, 01:32:34 PM
The rear cross member looks different to the typical military one.
Can you tell us something about that?

Looks great- by the way.

i haven't altered the shape of it in any way so don't know the reason why it is that shape.

hadnt noticed it to be frank
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2012, 09:37:47 AM »
I'd never noticed either.  However it doesn't seem that the bottom protrusion has been removed, but the shape filled in on the angle.  Crash repair some time erhaps?
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2012, 10:01:13 AM »
will have a lookee see this week end and see if i can see whats gone on...
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2012, 06:30:37 PM »
Looks the goods Dave :)

can't wait to see it in person, sos to speak ;)
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2013, 06:55:39 PM »
Madge got her new allwheel trim tilt fitted today...

way bigger job than i was expecting i have to say ...


madgetilt by NiknoDave, on Flickr


madgetilt2 by NiknoDave, on Flickr


madgetilt4 by NiknoDave, on Flickr


madgetilt3 by NiknoDave, on Flickr


hopefully have an army issue one arriving in the near future...
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Re: Madge 1959 Command Recon 110-574
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2013, 08:13:22 PM »
instruction from exmoor trim on fitting a tilt to an 88"

Exmoor Trim 88 inch canvas and hood stick kit - YouTube


fitting a tilt instructions for a 109"

109 canvas fit with commentary - YouTube
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