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  1. Redherring
    What exactly were these rubber sections you used? Robert
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    Roughly what did it cost to put these new 'tyres' on the rims - labour aside? Nice job... Robert
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    That cylinder is a remarkable survivor. But I have to say I quite like to idea of preserving it as a bell! :embarrassed:
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    I'm puzzled by the 'axles'. They look remarkably like concrete posts. Robert
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    I can relate to that having had a similar experience. I am reliably told that an assortment of veteran trucks in a wrecker's yard was bulldozed into a gully in the depression and covered over with several feet of soil. The land is now a small council park. Wonder if Sir Tony Robinson would lend us his ground penetrating radar?
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    It appears that sometimes the engineering at the time just "seemed like a good idea at the time." In 2013 a mate of mine spent most of his spare time laboriously working on two traction engine wheels for the exact same problem. A nightmare of a job... first cleaning between the plates and then applying rust protection. Robert
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    They may have looked something like this or this... The brass greasers sit on an early Leyland and are very fragile. I'm not at all sure how to unscrew them without destroying them - any ideas? The steel greaser screws into the top of the larger kingpin cap. Same vehicle. Different design. Robert
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    That's impressive. What a nightmare for possums.
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    Welcome to our small solid-tyred-transport fraternity. May I suggest you get in touch with Dale... "Chaindrive". Queensland isn't really that far away when information and parts are scarce! Good hunting... Robert
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    And another link here http://63528.activeboard.com/t18384802/german-armored-vehicle/
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    Durkopp is another possibility. Perhaps the wheels were used by a number of manufacturers. Stilltimecollectionco.uk have a photo of a Durkopp tractor with a winch that appears to have a strongly mounted cable-feed at front and directly below the radiator.
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    Some years ago I was driving down Hoddle Street in heavy traffic when the back seat erupted (kids) I was fearing the worst when I spied above me a huntsman... big it was... it moved quickly ending its journey behind the sun visor. There was nowhere to stop! I showed no fear - not even when it reverse out, only to scuttle back when the noise reached a new crescendo... Sorry the only turrets I know-of are in captivity.
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    It is a fascinating story. What I really want to know is how did they manage to remove the tarantulas prior to shipping - and how many tarantulas remain lurking in tank interiors?
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    Marcel How did you get the sections to butt-up so closely - can't see a join anywhere? I'm partial to Belgian beer. Shall have to see if I can acquire a crate and make new friends! Cheers (sic) Robert
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    Marcel As one with four rims to re-rubber in the near future I'm interested in this alternative. Can you be a little more specific about the type/source of rubber and the mechanics of application to the rim. And what was the difference in cost? Thanks. Robert
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    Finally, the book has reached Hylands Bookshop in far-off Melbourne... and well worth the wait.
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    Really sorry to hear about the flooding and particularly the loss of mature trees. I was slightly alarmed to see this photograph on the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26150788 On the other side of the globe it's dry and hot and we've been grappling with dozens of fires down here in Victoria for a couple of weeks now. Luckily not too close to our farm, but devastating for others... quite a lot of roast lamb unfortunately.
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    Richard, the article mentions combination starting - charging - lighting units. Do you happen to know whether these were commonly used and by whom, way back when? Robert
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    Sorry that was meant to read "inaccuracy"...
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    Also, wondered whether the severe chassis flex causes major accuracy? Perhaps the Goslings will permit us to experiment with their truck when it is finished. Robert
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    If the structure is above the vessel... then could it be a docking station for a dirigible?
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    I'm still about but not with the vaguest of ideas. I the dotted line a structural element of the vessel?
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    I love the mannequins. They're so lifelike...
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    Could it be some sort of disguise to disorient an ardent enemy pilot? Clutching at straws really...
  25. Redherring
    What an extraordinary combination. There must be a lot of fine weather down Bournemouth way - this unit is designed to keep the milk cool .
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