C8AX found
 

Yes, another of those rare beasties has surfaced near Ganmain in the Riverina.

http://www.oldcmp.net/Images/collect...X/front_RH.jpg

It even has it's Kiwi intact:

http://www.oldcmp.net/Images/collect...frontshell.jpg

More pics and info here.

Keefy
 

you have been busy finding treasures
Max
a chev for Ashley and a ford for Tony, that cab 12 is just what he needs.

Tony
 

I like to keep busy, Max.
But yes, it might be right for Tony but it's not for sale... There is, however a nice Chev cab 12 C60L which will be.

Re: Keefy
 

...And a data plate for David! :)

Re: Keefy
 

There's also a nice restorable Ford "Sunshine" cab:

12 cab
 

We had better keep an eye on that c 60L 12 cab in case salesman Bob has plans, ya never know where he migt turn up.
Max

Plate?
 

I wonder if the rare beastie has its data plate?

Re: Plate?
 

No, it had gone with the side of the engine cover.

Re: Re: Keefy
 

Yes, there is:

http://www.oldcmp.net/Images/collect...nderbonnet.jpg

Also has most of the good bits still there:

http://www.oldcmp.net/Images/collect...A/F15A_int.jpg

More pics.

And the cab 12
 

http://www.oldcmp.net/Images/collect...2/LH_front.jpg

Howard, who used to drive it commented because it had no brakes, he used the handbrake and would sometimes grab a handfull of plug leads instead with highly amusing results!

http://www.oldcmp.net/Images/collect...rans_plate.jpg

Underneath the peeling paint is the original light stone colour which indicates Western Desert service.

More here.

Auction getting closer...
 

There have been some new pics posted on the site... Howard, the guy running the auction was wondering whether anyone can identify these wheelbraces...

http://www.shedfullofshit.com/images...eel_Braces.JPG

Some more things to I.D.
 

First, these oil coolers. Are they from carriers?

http://oldcmp.net/Images/collections...ms/coolers.jpg

This tool is also unknown to me:

http://oldcmp.net/Images/collections...rvice_Tool.jpg

The pics come from here.

Also these hub bits:

http://oldcmp.net/Images/collections...ems/hubkit.jpg

Who's going to the SFOS sale?

Those oil coolers sure look like ones from carriers. Ive never seen them before with the burlap wrapping. Perhaps that was for storage?

The other bits I have no idea

brurlap
 

Thanks, Jordan

I think the fact they're packaged like that means they're probably NOS.

G'Day all, this is my first post at MLU.
I am the guy with the shedfull auction on the 29th. Keith has been a fantastic help in identifying many items we have unearthed, but a few of the last ones have him stumped. (Eg above).
I want to find out what MLU users know about alloy heads for sidevalve V8's. I have a couple of heads in two different styles. Any info?
And who is coming to the auction?
Thanks.

Oops, forgot to attach photo...

That head
 

G'day Howard

The one in the pic here would be from an early sidevalve V8 - the one where the water pumps were on the heads, of the mid-1930s.

Good to see you posting here, and we look forward to pics of your interesting future restoration! :salute:

Carrier Oil Cooler
 

Hi Keefy
I don't think they are Carrier. Carrier coolers consist of a double pipe set-up held together with clamps. See image. They are also D shaped. The inlet and outlet pipes are also curved to where they attach onto the oil lines. Still you never know, a bit hard to pick from the pic.

PS - received the DMV Book, excellent. I'll contact Kate re. payment.

Bob

ID found for this one
 

http://oldcmp.net/Images/collections...rvice_Tool.jpg

According to Bruce Peelgrane, this is a strap from a Mustard Gas container. Just as well you were wearing your gloves! :eek:

Another ID
 

Yikes! I think I'll get the Mrs to handle those straps from now on! The box of gear above has been identitied as wet clutches used in auto transmissions or hydraulic differentials (like a tractor). Boring and disapointing!
Don't worry Keith we'll stump 'em yet!
Howard.

The Alloy head pictured is for a 1932-36 21 stud Ford V8(RH head). LH head has the water pump mount in a mirror image position. The two versions you may have of this head are for flat top pistons and domed pistons.
Unfortunately, they won't fit Blitzes, but someone with a British 21 stud Carrier engine might like to polish them up.

Hey, have you chaps got a stock of Mustard Gas ?

If I sent you a component with the yellow gas detector paint on it, could you check and see what colour it goes ? :)

I dripped some bleach on it and thought about peeing on it (DIY chlorine) but it didn't react to that. :confused

Rich.

Alloy Heads
 

G'day Tony,
Thanks for the info. Atached is pic of 2nd style head looks a bit more familiar in design. Do you know why alloy heads were discontinued? What is the advantage/disadvantage of fitting there? (Other than being shiny)

Re: Alloy Heads
 

The second style you have shown is for a 24 stud Blitz style motor. I don't believe any of these were produced during the war, and were most often found on post-war trucks. They were used with thicker castings to improving coolant flow and sometimes had a smaller combustion chamber volume to raise compression to give 100hp on post-war V8s. Most often found on Truck motors rather than car engines, the ones that do show up usually have a part number C7RT- 6049 or C7RT-6050 indicating 1947 truck. Unfortunately, while popular duing the late 40s and 50s (leading to the aftermarket introducing them as speed equipment), the alloy tends to corrode in the water jacket, and they are prone to cracking and stripping spark plug threads.

Howard, the item you have identified as a "Blitz Wynch", is actually looks more like a 2 ton Dawn winch that was used on Jeeps in WW2.

Winch
 

Thanks Tony, I agree.
How much would you like to bid?
Howard.

Re: Winch
 

Howard .
The Stromberg carb and the aluminum tubing are from the R975 radial aircraft engine..used in the M5A1 tank and the Sexton and one of the Shermans..M4A1 ,I think...
Someone should want them...

Re: Re: Winch
 

:rolleyes I cannot tell you how amazed I am at what people know... :eek:
It seems that someone, somewhere, knows everything about something. MLU has been the greatest help! I can see myself becoming a long-time member & calling often for help as I set about getting the old Cab 12 F15 back on the road.
Can't wait to post some more 'mystery' items after the weekend... MLU is the best! :note:

Alloy V8 Head
 

So just when I thought I was on top of it, along comes an alloy head different again. Any info, Tony?

'49-'54 Ford Sidevalve V8, Left hand head.