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Hello Cel,

What is the name of your forum Peugeot thread?  I would certainly like to read about your project and see the current status.  I am still not the best with migrating around in this HMVF, but I am getting better!!!!

Al

Ian, 

Have you learned what the name or the polyurethane product was used for making your rear tires?  I have done some scouting around, (and found several possibilities),  but would like to find a more affordable source for the Poly material..

Al

Here is a few more pictures of the Case wagon running gear.  It is these wheels that I want to try my hand at pouring my one rendition of a hard rubber tire using a Poly product.  the first three pictures show the steel spoke wheels.  The last two pictures tell another story.  I am missing one of the original cast iron hub caps.  I decided to send one cap off and get a set of bronze caps that I can polish and make the gear a bit more showy.  One cap is the original cast iron cap the second is one of the new Bronze caps, (still need to be machined to fit).  Maybe someday the future Riker project can pull this Case wagon dressed as a Military supply wagon in our local parades.

Al

More pictures of the Case running gear to follow....

Al

This forum is GREAT!  I have been given some terrific ideas on restoration of several items in my back yard, along with the dream of a Riker based around my engine.  I will post a picture of a 1910ish J. I. Case wagon wheel, part of an under carriage that I have, and make roadable wagon.  Sadly, as the picture depicts, it is currently on steel wheels.  This talk of Poly....tires has given me the idea that I could pour my own "hard rubber" update tires on these steel wheels and end up with a steel spoke J. I. Case wagon that I could tow down the road, (maybe with the Riker or one of my antique tractors).  The nice thing, the modern hard rubber tires would look the part as well as the simple steel wheels.  🙂

Al

Nice follow-up information!  Past History is good to know as we walk into the future.  Maybe we won't make as many mistakes!

Al

Nice Peugeot... What is the current status of the truck?  Your picture is about 10 years old.  I really like your cast spoke wheels!

Al.

Ian, Did you invest any time sanding out the lathe turning evidence, before you put the Liberty on the road? I am very impressed with the end result regarding your new rear wheels!

Al

Nice research.  Maybe someone could add pictures of that area and specific Military installations suggested in the previous post.  Another thought, some Geneology websites have folks adding pictures of the grave markers around the world.  Maybe a SA Geneologist, in the local SA area, could share some specific pictures and information regarding the time frame of this nice thread and help solve this mystery of the missing grave.

This is a delightful story!  I feel that this story is most fitting to this Military forum venue.  I wish we had a similar Military story of my Wife's great-grandfather who served for a couple of years in SA during the Boerer War.  I hope you have set a good example for others who may have a Military story to tell.

Al

It appears that the crsftsman, who did this project must have filled the form with water first in order to know just how much poly product was needed to fill the void.  I almost guess that the liquid Poly was poured into the mold in at least two places if not four with sprew ports in between to allow the air out.  I think I would like to give this process a try sometime!

Al

Hello Ian,

Thanks so much for posting the pictures of your new "Liberty" truck tires.  You can see the way these tires were turned on a lath the shape the circumference and form the groove.  I am also interested in learning more about the source these "hard rubber" tires.  Did you only have new "rubber" put on the rear wheels?

Al

Nice projects for sure.  If I get to the point of hard rubber tires, I think I would give it a go and cast up my own tires.  I wonder what the pot life is and how viscus the material used for the tires is?  Can it just be poured or would it need to be forced?

Al

What can be done if the hard rubber rim is shot beyond repair?  I suppose a new rim could be rolled and the beads welded on?

Al

David,

Nice technology information on the evolution of hard rubber tires.  It almost makes one think that with some time and patience, you could pour your own "modern" hard rubber tires.

Al

Ian,  Are you impressed with the rubber composition of the new hard rubber tires as installed on your Liberty?

Al

I have a "Diamond" cut of wheel on my 4.5" high speed Metabo.  I certainly had my breath taken away with the initial price for the Diamond wheel, but I feel like I have already got more than my moneys worth with tool longevity.  I am not continually changing cut of wheels like when I used conventional abrasive discs.  I do recommend the Diamond cut-off wheels.

Al

I also need to get three new valve cover castings for the Riker engine.  Fortunately, I do have one original from which I can use as a pattern to make the missing three.  I may try to get those pieces cast up this winter.

Al

As is said in the US by Paul Harvey, "And now for the rest of the story".  Only part of the story is concluded.  I hope you have more to say about the husband and son.  You have made an excellent contribution to this HMVF group.

Alan

You are doing a great job with this thread.  I most enjoy learning and reading.

Hello Ian,

I have been studying your Locomobile pictures and can see another detail that I would sure like another picture of.  That item is the cast brass brackets that hold the spark plug wire loom.  Do you have access to a brass foundry?  That likely is an item that I would like to get recast as mine are missing. 

Alan

Hello B series.

Are you related to those folks who are the subject of this nice write-up?  I had no idea that area of the world had rail improvements to the extent that you are describing.  Great story and nice Baldwin Locomotive picture.

Al

I think I have seen your Model T in a couple of other videos that are on the NET.  Does GS mean "General Service"?

Has my favorite  BBC TV channel group from the UK ever done a special show or series on this very subject that is being dicussed here?  I would sure like to read and see more about this subject from a historical standpoint!  I can also see the idea for a great TV historical mini series!  Maybe the right people will read and make it happen!   🙂

Al

Hello Citroman,

I wish I had more experience with "Berliet"!  I can't answer your question.  I assume that they are similar in design , if the Berliet uses a "T" head engine design but that is probably about it.  Do you have any pictures of the Berliet engine you refer to?

Al