supertrack Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) Here are many pictures of the restoration of the wrecker.It arrived in may 2008 the truck is in good condition, it is a good basis for restoration because it almost complete. The mechanics, however, is a complete overhaul. We decided to restore fully the best we can do. The engine is stuck, we move the ward with a GMC. It's convenient You can see the team , me on the right, my brother on the left Edited January 17, 2010 by supertrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 At least you have it all. Good luck on the work. It will be worth it in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centi521 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 is that a series 5 too? looks like alot work but we know what that is;) in which condition are the fuel tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 That does look very complete and a better basis for restoration than mine. Even all the tools boxes seem to be in place. Only things I can see missing are the siren light and the search light. Both highly expensive unfortunately. Looking forward to more photo's as you progress. Always good for reference to see what's missing or wrong with mine. Good luck with the restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) To answer questions , the tanks are dead . "I can see missing are the siren light and the search light. Both highly expensive unfortunately." Yes we don't have for the moment . We see after for that . We had made a lot of work at this time . To begin,we dismantled the engine for to see his condition The engine is blocked :-( after a lot of work , the piston are removed . Edited January 22, 2010 by supertrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Hi there. Looks a good solid example for restoration. Is that an original LHS tool box? If it is - do you know how rare they are. Normally can't find them for love nor money. If you ever get over to the UK - I have a spare pair of fuel tanks for the Ward La France series 5 and possibly in a few months, a complete R22 Continental engine that has been re-built and is fitted with Frank Jolly electronic ignition plus the original parts to re-fit. I am fitting a diesel engine to mine which is currently in the planning / purchase stage. I also have a spare (seized) R22 engine and a pair of running boards. Good luck with the restoration. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) We removed the cab the gear box , the radiator and the engine . Edited January 22, 2010 by supertrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 We completely disassembled the engine. the crankshaft is very good condition But we had a bad surprise on some of crankshaft bearings See pictures:wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 the crankshaft is heavy The chambers of cylinder heads are not beautiful a valve spring is broken We have cleaned the engine block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) we had change the valve , the valve spring and the ring piston . Edited January 22, 2010 by supertrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Good photos, supertrac. I think I may have seen you guys filling a wheelbarrow at supermarche "Beke"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Excellent thread chaps ! Thanks for posting !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) Yes , it was us in the supermarket "beke" It was you and jim ? Markheliops thank you for your proposals, but we usually all it takes to go the ward itself. Including two new tanks Edited January 22, 2010 by supertrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Yes it was us in the supermarket "Beke"It was you and Jim? Before that - it was Mike, not Jim - we were loading Federal / Autocar, and you were looking in the Ward laFrance wrecks for gauges I think? I would have taken a fuel tank also, but we ran out of capacity on the last trip. :-( Just imagine what a problem you would have to find those spare parts in the future - I think we both have a lot to thank the Bekes for Good luck with your restoration! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 It was not me. But I went several times to take Beke pieces before it's too late ... While the engine was disassembled and revised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) this is the end of winding engine Edited January 22, 2010 by supertrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Beautifull ( I mean the engine ) ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Beautifull ( I mean the engine ) ! :-D i agree with that statment andy hats of to them for doin such a 1st class rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace1 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 :thumbsup:"FANTASTIC" the quality of your work is a credit to you. Keep it up. Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) here are some pictures of the disassembly we have removed all or almost The most difficult part was removed was because the portico is a badly balanced:box: Edited January 22, 2010 by supertrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 We sanded all the pieces of the ward in several campaign blasting. A long work is hard but a result to match our efforts.:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) i paint the frame several time in order to protect it well Edited January 22, 2010 by supertrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil munga Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 That looks a great job guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex van de Wetering Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Excellent work guys! Seems you also have the ideal facility for these sort of restorations....enough space for a Ward la France and a Sherman! Judging from the name on the side of the lifter....are you based in the Cote Armor region of Bretagne? Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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