Gordon_M

Sounds like your new linings are too thick Tim.

Build the hub and adjust by the book and it will work every time, only over-thick linings will cause drag like that with the adjusters backed right off. Sounds like the same on every hub, which suggests all the linings need ground back.

There is a profiling tool / setup illustrated in the manual, I'm sure, and I'll guess your drums are reasonably well worn so it won't be them.

Profile grinding time.

Thanks, thought it had to be something like that.

...and used in gulf...

I can't be the only one thinking whatever for? Balloons,so twentieth century, or was it being used for comms or the like?

Hello Leon

I think the reason I posted that first image was that it was the only good one in the manual.

The 1940 Dodge manuals, unlike the later ones, were really poor.

Well done to the tank bunny for a sudden hard braking to the left too ...

You can't beat having friends with the right equipment ...:cool2:

Anyone need one? looks nice

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coventry-climax-fire-pump-trailer-/301643453743

Steve Rivers at Dallas Autos for parts and advice

That seems to be a company that knows what they are about. If the pump is reworked and proves OK, might be worth posting that company contact details here.

That's nice, but the 'pick' head should be a mattock? 16 inch by Diamond Calk if I remember correctly.

The latest these could have been manufactured are the 1960's which was why I was little concerned.

 

Some of the master cylinder seals cannot now be manufactured so I will have to use a subsitute cylinder.

Oooh, that sounds like a challenge - I can't think of any seal in a conventional master cylinder that you could not still get new?

Even in something like a Hydrovac you should be able to swap out 'seals with holes in' and fit Imperial cup seals.

Brake and fuel hoses, fuel pump diaphragms, just need to be modern materials tho'

Very usable looking machine, especially the track update as that was always the weak point once the supply of originals dried up.

If it wasn't for the mesh front and side it would look fine as it is. Do tell about your plans for it tho'

I was thinking about getting the 17 pdr, the pheasant and a 25 pdr out for a photo session ! :wow:

Rob....................rnixartillery.

You've told us the Pheasant was a Weirs product Rob, and your 25 pounder could have been Weirs, but which factory had the assembly of the seventeen pounder please?

Better by the day.

What would the towing vehicle have been Rob? Quad and limber, Bren-type carrier ?

I can think of one but don't shoot me for pointing it out ... :wave:

The British took delivery of precisely one Eliason Motorised Toboggan, which turned up intact in the Highlands about five years ago, went on E-Bay, and was sold back to the US.

It only had one track - that's how rare it was

The chassis number seems to date from the first couple of weeks in 1943, but can't tell any more about it than that.

If you own the vehicle, you can send proof of ownership and some money to Chrysler and they will send you a copy of the Build Card, which will tell you what you need to know.

As I've said elsewhere, if it is a 98" wheelbase, there is no difference at the part number level between the Weapon Carrier and Command chassis, the chassis could have been put down the line and built as either.

Looking good Rob, a visit back to Cathcart with the finished product is surely in order. :cool2:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DODGE-TIPPER-MOVIE-TRUCK-/121637394419?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c522757f3

My best guess would be a WW2 Canadian D60S tipper that someone has fitted a left hand steering column in and butchered an oddball instrument cluster into the glovebox. Someone should have this and iron it out.

Looks like a BAR wrench on e-bay;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-MILITARY-TOOL-COMBO-WRENCH-/321721294541?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae8155ecd

not associated with this seller, looks to be about an hour away from me. Not familiar with the value of any of this stuff either, but there's some pretty early 1940's and prior trucks and engines.

What do you think my wife would say if I pulled up in a 1944 REO 6x6 ?

 

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4914508104.html

I think she would congratulate you for picking out the best of the bunch.

It looks like the aircraft wrecker with just the fifth wheel left on it though, might be the fuel tanker prime mover.

Gordon

Joel Gopan came back with this;

Those have surfaced on CCKW's surplused in Europe, I had two trucks from Holland with them in the 80's.Those who have D. Doyles first CCKW Book Squadron Signal " Walk Around " with the photos taken at Kevin Kronlunds will see a SWB with one on the rear. I believe that SWB now belongs to Paul Veins.

They look odd but are just fine on an inside dual. I did not look for markings, but one of them on the Air Compressor chassis had a Japanese TOYO 7.50 X 20 NDT.

Gordon

Duly posted, no response yet.

I'd guess a welded rim would be newer than a riveted one.

I don't recognise it, but over on G503 I have occasionally heard mention of 'hand hold' early rims that were used on the three ton GMCs made just before the CCKW. I wonder if this is one of them?

I might poach the image and cross-post to see if I can get an answer there.

Don't have any experience with the process, but I haven't heard any bad feedback.

That said,one expensive repair that went wrong would probably generate a whole pile more comment than another 99 that just worked forever after.

Your Weasel thanks you for the effort

It's quite possible to drive a Weasel with just one arm, but yes, loading, unloading, lashing down would be no fun. Hot bath and cup of tea with painkillers or anti-inflammatory then?