I am more used to seeing holes like that cut out of a RRC more than a P38. Chassis seems like it’s got good dose of surface rust probably caught in time, not sure about the notchy/crumbly bit
 
Treated her to a solar charger to keep the battery topped up till I finish fixing her. Hopefully it will work.

3D printed some bits to tidy everything up. Instructions said to put a bulb across the load but I don't think it needs it.

Solar panel 1.jpg


Not wired the (Australian) switch up yet

Solar panel 3.jpg


Solar panel 2.jpg
 
That's a complicated charge controller, what size is the panel? It looks like a 20 watt job which is what I use.
 

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