Recent content by CaptMax

Join the North American Ferret Forum on Facebook, a ton of information there. CaptMax

Yes it was a lucky break, I just hope there are a few more of them before I am finished. CaptMax

Here is the radiator both before and after. CaptMax

Thought I would post a couple pictures from the show. It was beautiful weather but a bit too warm. Unfortunately it will be next year before my Ferret is completed so I can take it there.:sad: CaptMax

Actually it was disassembled and sandblasted, then primed and painted. I did replace the gaskets and hose while I was at it. Yes, a bit of elbow grease and a little ambition can accomplish much. Funny how the pictures were taken in the same location but on different days and the colors look so...

Thermostat housing before and after. New hose, thermostat, and gaskets. CaptMax

Both before and after pictures of the oil cooler and master cylinder. CaptMax

All parts were first sandblasted and then primed with some good old (lead based) red oxide primer. The shroud was painted with "Rattle can" Dupli-Color high heat engine paint (w/ceramic) #DE 1650 cast coat aluminum. The fan was a sprayed with an old can of Omni brand automotive paint I had...

Here are before and after pictures of the fan, shroud, and coupling. It is coming along nicely. CaptMax

Been working on the restoration like a mad man, got it almost ready to pull the power pack and transmission. Here are some pictures of what it looks like at the moment. Most all the interior items have been restored and am working on the radiator, fan, and shroud this week. CaptMax

Earlier this week while looking for some Daimler ferret parts online I happened to stumble across a picture I hadn't seen before. Since purchasing my Ferret last summer I have looked online almost daily for anything Ferret related I could find. Low and behold the picture I found was of mine...

Just wanted to say this was my first MV show I have ever attended so I wasn't sure what to expect. Through the help of a friend I met several people there and made some new friends as well. I did find a nice WWII black porcelain canteen while looking around ( I also collect WWII militaria), and...

Bob, They used to have two Ferrets, I purchased the MKII with the turret and the owner decided to keep the MKI. I only need a few items as it was mostly complete, I just need a gunners sight and some accessories. CaptMax

I plan on being there Saturday as well. I will be looking for anything related to a Daimler Ferret MKII. CaptMax