lynx42 Rick Cove

That would be a big job for the Federal 604. Rick.

In 1983 the Albion was used in the first big Australian TV production, a 10 hour story called “The ANZACS” here she is on set in a ‘French village’. And also with a 1916 Talbot ambulance for company on site. A vintage lane in England? No our driveway a few years ago. So where is she today, On loan to the Bandiana Military Museum where it has been for a number of years. She was on display at the Australian War Memorial for 3 ½ years before going to Bandiana. We often get her out for a run and will see her for a belated birthday drink in a couple of weeks. “HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY - 361A” Rick and Jill.

I took the restored chassis back to where it came from. A W Smith and Sons Leongatha. To show old Bert and his brother Clarrie who was the last person to drive her. I the commenced the building of the body using the body builders blueprints I received from the Albion company in 1971.

The Albion engine has a dry sump system invented by Thomas Blackwood-Murray the founder of Albion. The oil goes to the 5 main bearings and the 4 cylinders. It then drips off the main bearings and collects in slinger rings which sling it into the big end bearings after which it is thrown all around the engine. The oil should be run off at the end of each day according to the brass plate seem above the exhaust manifold. The crankshaft was in excellent condition but missing the governor. I found one as well as the magneto cut out switch in Toowoomba QLD. The clutch plate was beyond repair as the lining rivets had ground well into the plate. The Albion has the linings on the flywheel face and the spring plate with a spinning disc plate, the opposite to todays practice. Where do you get a new clutch plate these days? Well, you cut one out of a circular saw blade which, I might add, are extremely tough but designed to carry heat without distortion. It is a lovely clutch to use. No.2 piston came out in 3 bits, so it was a case of welding it back together and hand filing down. More to come.

I brought it home on a tandem trailer behind my trusty 1956 ‘FJ’ Holden. That is something you could not do today, 3.75 tons behind a car weighing just over 1 ton. Petrol at Rosedale was 64cents a GALLON. ($0.14.2 cents a litre) The chassis stripped down for straightening and sand blasting. The tyres were pretty sad. The engine was seized and I left it for 6 months with the chassis jacked up on one of the flywheel bolts. Diesel was pored into the cylinders each week and one day the chassis was sitting back level as the seized engine had turned over. More to come

“HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY. I almost missed this very important occasion, the 100th birthday of my 1916 Albion A10 chassis number 361A. Well actually I had missed it as it was to be delivered in the middle of February 1916 so I waited to the last day, the 29th February 2016 just to be sure as I do not know the exact date of delivery. These are copies of the original build sheet which I obtained from the Albion Archives in Biggar Scotland in 2009 which have the date the chassis was laid down as the 6th December 1915 for delivery the middle of February 1916. This is what I first saw way back in 1971 at the rear of A.W.Smith & Sons P/L Leongatha Vic. Aust. There was a large ship’s winch behind the driver’s seat for winching logs in the bush. This winch was driven from the final chain drive pinions on each side after the truck had been driven to the work site and the chains linked up to the winch. Bert Smith the owner wanted to keep the winch so that had to be removed first. The chassis had a 3” sag in it between the front and back axles so the chassis had to be completely stripped down and straightened. This was achieved with the assistance of a track breaking press for bulldozers. More to come Regards Rick.

I have a Sarah, but her name is Jill. I would be lost without her. Seems we are both extremely lucky.

Tim, the photo in CMV shows a pair of really bad out of scale so called replicas. I think that they have used solid tyres of a Centurion or something like that. Too small diameter wheel with skinny tyres. The wheel track width looks to be right out of scale to me. regards Rick.

Thanks Dusty, Richard and Clive for your fast response. Hansard has a mint of questions to be answered. Here is the memorial plaque to the Canadians at the scene of the accident. Hansard mentions only 19 dead so one of the initial 2 survivors must have died of his injuries. Regards Rick.

I somehow ended up looking at the British Govt. Hansard reports of the sittings of the houses of Parliament and I came across this:- "HANSARD 1803–2005 → 1940s → 1944 → June 1944 → 20 June 1944 → Commons Sitting → BRITISH ARMY Accident (Burley-in-Wharfedale) HC Deb 20 June 1944 vol 401 c16 16 § 30. Mr. Thorne asked the Secretary of State for War if he can give any information in connection with the 19 soldiers who were killed, out of 21 who were riding in an Army lorry, after crashing into a cottage at Burley-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire, early on Thursday morning last. § Sir J. Grigg No, Sir, but I am expecting a report. " I have gone on further but have not been able to locate a report on the accident. Does anyone know about it, 19 killed in one accident and 2 survived? Regards Rick.

Actually try this on F/b. instead and you might have more luck. CVR(T) Appreciation Group Regards Rick.

Hi Dennis, It is called a SPRAG. It is used to stop the vehicle rolling backwards down a hill if they had to stop going up. It is dropped down and holds the vehicle as 1st gear is engaged and the clutch let out thus giving the driver more control of the vehicle. Regards Rick.

That comment is going to make a few people disappointed with your thoughts. Those involved with the build are members of both MLU and HMVF and are known for their quality work. I know those involved and as Richard says, it is a good copy of an experimental vehicle constructed during WWII in Australia. The untimely death of Bob M., in the most terrible circumstances, meant that it was not completed. The SA Museum is lucky to have it to show what was being dreamed up in a difficult time. Regards Rick.

Here in Australia we'd call it 'Kelly's Axe'. You know, 20 new handles and 3 new heads but still Gran-dads old original axe. Regards Rick.

Do you now own one of these? I know that we all want to prove the providence of our vehicles so maybe your Ferret or Saladin is here on F/B. Check out the 23 visible rego numbers in this group of 37 photos. In no particular order there are 4 Saladins (07GC72, 01CC51, 00ED16 and 06BB55) The 19 ferrets are (00EC69, 08BB86, 06CC10, 01DA30, 01DA21, 01DC57 01DC00, 00DC99, 00DC99, 00DD23, 06CC87, 03FO74, 00DC87, 04CC01, 00DA??, 00DC98, 05CC84, 01DC05, 07CC31, AND 01DC24(?). Good Luck Rick.

Welcome to HMVF David and thank you for the phone call the other day advising me that you now had it. I was disappointed to miss out on the GAZ but rest assured I will be keeping an eye on the restoration. Good Luck with it and remember to put me first on the list if you decide to part with it. Regards Rick. BTW If you need a new exhaust for the US6 Stude, I have both the engine and tail pipe (NOS) for $90.00.

Well, I missed out. I wish the new owner (David B) ever success with his restoration and I ask you all to assist him with the parts and information as I know you would have done for me. I am disappointing but who knows, further down the track there may still be a chance. Thank you again and I'll keep my fingers crossed. Regards Rick.

Looks like the Hull Shocker works inside as well as outside the hull.

Big sale coming up in Holland with this Heavy Aviation Truck as one of the items. ARMY CARS HOLLAND B.V. heavy aviation truck https://www.troostwijkauctions.com/uk/heavy-aviation-truck/03-20818-23046-3206688/ No connection just interested as I saw this one in 2009. Regards Rick

[TABLE=class: MsoNormalTable, width: 100] [TR] [TD] Robin, a great thread to which I have to add my moment of madness. How about a LINK TRAINER for a Grumman Tracker Anti-Submarine carrier born plane. This unit consists of two, yes two, 40 feet long aluminum clad trailers. One trailer is the plane and training studio and the other the computer to drive it. Today you could drive it on your laptop. Some of the 17 Grumman Trackers which were where the trailers were. Pilots seat Co-Pilots seat. [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR] [TD][TABLE=class: MsoNormalTable, width: 100] [TR] [TD=width: 100%][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] Both trailers have been locked up securely since 1982. The air in the cupboards is the 1982 air as I have not opened them yet. Overhead switch panel. Another view of the panel overhead. Navigator area every panel inside the trainer trailer was or is covered with bubble wrap for protection. View out the cockpit roof at the windscreens and nose cone. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: MsoNormalTable, width: 100] [TR] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]The id: plate on the Computer trailer. The id: plate on the Link Trainer trailer Bringing home the goods behind my mates old Mack. Now the question is??? What do I do with them???? Regards Rick. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

That is excellent information. Thank you for that. I had thought that the windscreen was from a later GAZ-69 and I think the wheels are as well. Is the right side drawing of a later than 1943 vehicle as the vents on the bonnet are pointed and the photos I have seen show a curved vent? I have not been able to seal the deal yet as it seem that someone else may have been more successful. I will know this weekend I hope. Thank you again. I will buy it if it is still available as it is such a rare vehicle in Australia. Regards Rick.

Thank you Goran, I have studied your FaceBook page and other threads here on HMVF, but I still do not know what year this 67B is. The different windscreen and longer body behind the rear mudguard should give the experts out there some idea. The current owner suggests 1948 build but it may be a bit later. Over to you. Regards Rick.

I am interested in purchasing this GAZ 67B and wonder if you HMVF members can fill me in a bit about it. It is missing the fuel tank and by the shape of the windscreen and the doors it is not a WWII model. Can anyone pinpoint the date for me with these changes to the body from the WWII model. Does anyone have a fuel tank out there for it? Thanks Rick.

Jill and I were also starters on this Trackers trip but I ended up having a second quadruple back fusion on the 20th July last and only home from hospital last Thursday. We were on the first one twenty years ago called 'Back to the Track' along with Richard Farrant. Really sorry to miss this one. Regards rick.

Thank you for that information Ian. I will chase them up in a few weeks. Too many other things happening at present. Regards Rick.