F60S first outing
 

After more than 2 years and more money than I care to own up to, I put my restored F60S into the Military Jeep Club of Queenslands annual show. I shared a float with Phil Lloyd and his Stuart Tank. He had the biggest grin when taking it around the arena. The highlight of the show I'm sure. Here's a few shots from the day
Grant Fincher

first outing
 

Straight up onto the low loader heading for Canungra

First outing
 

Followed by Phil's Stuart Tank

Next to David Prince's Chev radio tuck

Nigel and Leisa Ward's chev

And the odd Jeep. After all it was a Jeep Show

The happiest man there was Phil Lloyd and his pride and joy. Thats him on top. The star of the show for sure.

First Outing
 

Congratulations Grant! The truck looks better than the money you spent! What an inspiration!

first outing
 

Hi Grant,
Congatulations Grant your truck looks great,there used to be a large store in Sydney that had a motto that said the quality is always remembered even if the price is forgotten, well done its money well spent, I had the pleasure of seeing your truck on Sunday and no picture could do it justice

Best regards,
Ron,

Thanks Howard and Ron. I agree, now that it is finished the money is not an issue. Mind you, I had a wife when I started.
You should have made yourself known Ron. I would have liked to meet you in the flesh. I've just picked out a carrier as my next project and I would like to hear how you are getting on with yours.
There should be a show for forum members. Perhaps we could get one organised in Australia.
Grant

very well done. Judging by the photo you have done a superb job of restoration.

Cheers
Cliff :)

Great Looking Truck
 

Great job Grant, Looks like you had a great first outing, from the pictures C60 was in with other well restored MVs. As you hauled, it to the event how far was the Queensland show from your home?

Thanks Phil
the Jeep Club moved it to a new venue this year and it was only about 30kms from where the truck was being restored in Jimboomba south of Brisbane. I think Jimboomba is aboriginal for "place of many military vehicles." There seems to be quite a number of collectors in the area.
Grant

Grant, it's a bloody good idea whose time has come! There are 134 of you between Oz and NZ I've been able to count so far (my Admin search tools are limited), but I'm guessing the actual number is a lot closer to 200. That's a good start!

There's a fair herd of us here in North America as well, but of course we're spread pretty evenly across a huge combined land mass, which makes it difficult - read expensive - to pull all together (as in Oz I suppose).

We're also scattered right across the British Isles and continental Europe - distances are smaller and more manageable, certainly, but the cost of getting anywhere can be prohibitive compared to what some of us are used to. There is a lot of back-and-forth with British and continental shows, which is good, and as a British example, Mr. Notton, through the offices of one of his compatriots in their Solent Overlord Executive ( http://www.solentoverlord.co.uk ) have a large MLU sign up at every show.

We have the numbers, we have the interest... all we need is to bridge the gaps between us and time things right, whatever the venue. I will listen to any reasonable proposal and put such forth to the Staff for consideration!

:cheers:

Carrier?? Grant
 

Hello Grant
My antenna went up on your next project, a Carrier. Details please.
Bob

Looking good
 

Great to see you've re-made the original pattern side curtains too.

Well done!

Beautifull looking truck. You should be very proud of yourself and all of the work you have done.

Jordan

Wow! Good looking truck AND a divorce! WIN-WIN!

And why don't we make this event a "MLU Muster"?? Ganmain is fairly central to Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide. (Sorry Canetoads!)
What do you say??
HH

MLU event
 

I think we shoud hold the event is sunny Queensland as the southerners have the Corowa event. :salute: Any pictures of the other Blitzes in attendance at Canungra?

Yes Tim I have one here you might recognise. I'm impressed with your restoration work. The cab and body are very well done.
Grant

Grant,

What a great truck; A joy to look at.. I also like the tires you fitted!

Alex

MLU event
 

I would be interested in attending a MLU event some where on the East Coast in late 2007 or 2008 .
Regards
Jim S.

It seems there is interest in a "MLU Muster". What about somewhere like Bathurst or Orange? On the back way from Melbourne and Brisbane and not too far from Sydney. 2008 or 2009 would allow sufficient time to arrange. Any takers?

MLU event
 

Grant I was very impressed with your truck. It was pleasing to see another Ford at the event especially one as finely restored as yours. There seems to be an oversupply of Chevs :dh:

On the Orange or Bathurst idea I think it is a good location. Quite central to everyone. I know the cost would be prohibitive but it would really be neat to see some of the CMP's from overseas at the event. Anyone interested to bring their vehicle over.??

Re: MLU event
 

Wow! Jim, what a commitment! A long way to come...
Bathurst or Orange qould be a good location, do we have any MLUppers in that area?
Continue this conversation on this thread started by Keith Webb.

F60 S
 

Grant,
May I on behalf of the Oxford CMP Group congratulate you on an excellent restoration of your F60 S. Knowing just how much effort goes into any rebuild, you should be very proud of the end result. I particularly like your paint scheme, which must have taken sometime to apply. It's ashame your on the other side of the world, I would love to see and hear her for real.
Regards
Keith

Re: F60 S
 

I'll second that Keith,

Spot on job Grant,

As Agent 'O' notes above the OCMP recognise just how much hard work goes into a restoration of this standard.

Regards

Pete :salute:

Thanks very much. I appreciate the kind words.
It took over two years and the man responsible for most of the work is Wayne Kotz from "Blitz & Bits". Wayne restores CMPs, Carriers and Jeeps for a living. He makes the tarps, windows as well as the painting and body work. He is the one who deserves the credit as I'm his offsider. His knowledge of both Chev & Fords is incredible and as you can see, his work is very good. The Chev of Nigel Wards shown in this thead is also one of Waynes.
Grant Fincher

new project
 

Sorry to take so long to reply Bob, but this is the carrier I will be restoring. I believe you have the details from Wayne Kotz. It is an LP2 made in Vic. Rails Newport workshops in 1941. No. 636
Here is a few shots of the carrier and the plate.
Grant Fincher

Picture of the cast plate from the Vic Rail Newport Workshops. Part No. 70/1 LP2(A) carrier. 1941. It is broken and I will try to get a new casting made. The carrier seems tro have been made suitable for a sea landing with all plates sealed by tar or bitumen.