6/4/2025

Started the week by working on the MW nearside rear axle, removing the wheels, hub cover and half-shaft with a view to replacing the oilseals to stop the oil leak.  Damage to the sealing surface was immediately apparent.  Whilst awaiting assistance from Ian to remove the hub nut,  I worked on the Regal’s cab window, preparing the fixed glass for assembly into the frame, at which point I realised I needed to paint the insides of the frame before I put the glass in.  Having done that, I continued taping up the edges of the glass for the fixed pane.  I took the template for the front mudwing  to Geoff brown and had a long discussion with him about assembling the parts.    I made a start on the battery boxes, working out the pieces and folds and folding a trial piece of 2mm steel.  Having taken a long look at the glass for the cab window, I decided I needed to replace the fixed pain as it was too scratched and pitted, so took it to Dunmow glass. T hat was it for the week, as the MW required attention to the rear axle oil seals.