My first restoration project before starting it - a wilesco d24

• My first restoration project before starting it - a wilesco d24
  Posted by 34046 on 12 Jul, 2019 07:06
• I listed this engine with lineshaft and a press in the for sale but nobody want it.
  
  So I will try to restore.
  
  I am thinking to repaint to how I like to see it,  ie dark green unlined base, black firebox, ladders and chimney with black base to engine stand with green inset panels and red flywheel.
  
  NOTE - unable to get picture to load but there is a picture of it in the for sale section. When I load it it keeps saying this site cannot be reached ?
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by SeeSteam on 12 Jul, 2019 07:18
• Kudos to you for choosing a custom color. There are plenty of them in original colors. It only makes sense to bring engines back to original colors if the original colors are rare.
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by 34046 on 12 Jul, 2019 07:35
• Quote from: CBWho on 12 Jul, 2019 07:18

  Kudos to you for choosing a custom color. There are plenty of them in original colors. It only makes sense to bring engines back to original colors if the original colors are rare.
  

  
  Thank you for the thumbs up on the colour scheme. Just wish I could get the picture to load.
  
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by classixs on 12 Jul, 2019 15:35
• I think it sounds like a fine project, and am certain your colourscheme will fit this engine wonderfully.
  
  Do keep us posted as the work progresses 
  
  
  

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  NOTE - unable to get picture to load but there is a picture of it in the for sale section. When I load it it keeps saying this site cannot be reached ?
  

  
  
  
  Here you go:
  
  
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by SeeSteam on 12 Jul, 2019 20:06
• I cannot post pictures via mobile view. I must use desktop view...
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by 34046 on 13 Jul, 2019 02:17
• classixs
  
  Thank you very much indeed.
  
  The lineshaft and punch in the pictures are available if anybody can use them.
  
  Stuart
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by 34046 on 13 Jul, 2019 05:43
• Will try again as per  classix's  suggestion.
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by 34046 on 13 Jul, 2019 05:46
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by Stoker on 13 Jul, 2019 07:59
• No problem restoring this one ..... just a quick wipe down with an oily rag, and she'll be good as new.   
  
  
  NOT!!!
  
  
  Keep us posted as you work on this one, and give us a photo or two along the way so we can see how you're progressing. Looks like a worthwhile resto project from here!
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by Hero on 14 Jul, 2019 19:35
• Those are nice engines. Good luck with it!
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