2ndArmourMad Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I seem to have acquired another jimmy, this time a 1944 open cab, needs a light overhaul after standing a while. First up a carb strip and clean new gaskets, new flexi hose, clean the filter new seals, check of the pump etc once at my workshop I will get on and refit the mud guards once painted and sort a few areas of rust, get the rear lights reworked in etc nice looking truck tho! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Saturday drive out! And no it’s not a photo taken at the road side when it broke down.... Bloody HT lead came out the coil.... oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 What an easy fix, No computers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Running nice, still need to do an oil change and check the clearance’s etc 9C143562-472D-4203-9C3C-042F10479461.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Running nice, still need to do an oil change and check the clearance’s etc Need to blast, paint and refit the mudguards... seems familiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Found a use for the camo net that came with the Brockhouse trailer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 As the sun was shinning and the weather was great, we went for a drive yesterday with the roof off and screen down! Today its pouring with rain so everything is put back on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 Finally Rewired the back end and installed the correct rear lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 Time to get the rear mud flaps blasted, painted and refitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 Slight issue found with the mud flap support bars, as the body on the truck was a wooden one I’ve found it has had different bars fitted at some point. Two of the support bars that should be stepped are just bent as the wooden body had a large bit of wood bolted to the support. Anyway luckily I have another set so I will make up two new support bars! A photo with my spare set test fitted, note the extra lights fitted on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Media blasted the old wooden body mud guards and into the booth for a coat of epoxy and then navy grey. at some point I will have to weld up all the extra holes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 And fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Made some Jerry can holders for the front. Metal is 1.2mm and I added a two side supports to each tray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Then I removed the PTO as the output shaft oil seal is leaking and I need to strip the unit to check the size of the seal. luckily I did as the box had no oil in it and what was in there looked like Cadbury’s cream egg.... oh dear... anyway after removing the PTO, shaft and front knuckle I cleaned out what I could from the gearbox removing the inspection plate and pulled the studs on the PTO side. I have several spare gearboxes do I removed another inspection plate from on, made two gaskets and bolted everything back up. I have filled the gearbox with engine oil and engine cleaner/degreaser and went for a little drive.... Once back I drained the box, pulled both side plates and cleaned out the box again, now it’s lovely and clean inside. Tomorrow I will refill the box again with plain oil and repeat the process to ensure all the cleaning agent is out before fitting new gaskets and gearbox oil. The cause of the cream seems to be water getting in via the input seal, when I collected the truck the bell housing was full of rain water, a blocked drain hole in the lower inspection cover was to blame, this has now been removed and cleaned out with extra holes drilled as well Phew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 All fixed up and running great! The gearbox is now full of oil, as is all diff’s and the transfer box, axles and springs all greased up. Tyres to 55psi, engine has had a full service (I need to get a new dizzy plate) but everything is working fine. Good day for a 25 mile drive my daughter loves going in these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Well after a very hot sunny bank holiday weekend, I have a leak! The Transfer box which was low on oil is now generously giving away its oil after I refilled it, via the main input shaft seal to the surrounding chassis and tarmac... So I have ordered a full seal kit from LWD and hopefully I have it all fixed up again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Almost ready for the bank holiday show, just need to fit the extra set of wheels to the front. I hope it does not rain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 Went to another local show “little vintage” on the weekend, took the jimmy and my MG2 along. went for a spin around the arena as well, with my mate Hookie doing the commentary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 So after the little vintage show the manifold gasket failed blowing on outlet 3, the manifold which is a homemade job (not by me) was sent away for skimming but port three still has a blow by. So it’s time for a new/original manifold to be fitted I think. I will try and remember to take a photo tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Got the old girl out of storage and started with putting a Battery charger setup on it. Nice little charger with a lead you attach to the battery and has a waterproof cover, so I can keep the battery topped up while not using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) That’ll be blowing then. Edited June 29, 2019 by 2ndArmourMad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draganm Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 original manifold should be fairly easy to find no? they made millions of the GM inline 6's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 7/1/2019 at 1:58 AM, draganm said: original manifold should be fairly easy to find no? they made millions of the GM inline 6's No, they warp for a pastime and are not worth bothering with unless you can find a British made one. They are easily recognisable as they have strengtheners cast into them but they are very rare. The other alternative is Rex Ward who has had new ones cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmourMad Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 It’s ok, this gmc has a custom made manifold which I’ve had skimmed and now I’m just adjusting the inlet to suit. Ive ordered some exhaust gasket paper and I will make new gaskets for it, so hopefully no more blow in those ports. We shall see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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