The Hammond Quartet was in fine fettle on Saturday - we all behaved ourselves (more or less) at Gracies last night, so there were no major complaints in the morning.
Myke from Wyndsor joined us for a day of slave labour. He and Grant took a tour of the wagon lines (wading thru the mud was fun) upon arrival. Nothing like the sight and smell of CMPs in the mid morning mist...smells like...obsession! Bob joined them thereafter.
Just after the two entrepid ones took to the mud, Guy arrived with the morning coffee and tea (for Bob). Guy lent a hand fixing my fender pans onto the front clip - much appreciated, amigo.
When the tour ended, the entourage made its way back to the barn and coffee. Bob and Guy chatted about the excitment in their lives - CMPs of course...
Myke and Grant took on the task of welding up the holes in my Chev grill.
The master at work:
They used common nails pounded flat and welded them in. They also joined the broken off pieces of the expanded steel grid.
After some time with a file, it was difficult to pick out where the repairs were made. After sandblasting and painting, it was impossible to find the welded in spots. Good job lads! The grill was temporarily fitted to the clip and sure makes the front end look great!
Myke then refurbished my HUP's horn. He took apart the horn I bought at the Barrie flea market and tuned up its guts. He then put the cleaned up elements into a refurbished horn housing. Again, a superb job.
We broke for lunch at Mike's Place in Hammond. We chatted about a number of things and after a few rants (on my part - politics of course), we headed back to the barn for some more fun and games. Bob took Myke to see his "Tickle Trunk" of CMP goodies in the back of the barn. I think Bob bought shares in Macs Auto...Grant sandblasted his door while Myke supervised the ongoing operations at the barn.
I tried to get the HUP to fire up for its Spring roll out (maybe wade out would be a better way of putting it), but the starter gave up the ghost. Bob took the starter apart and some new parts are now on order... Just as well, I wouldn't want to get too much mud on those gorgeous new tires just yet. The afternoon temperature hit 17oC and the road to the barn turned into a quagmire.
It was great having Myke at the barn. This was his second trip and he didn't disappoint! This man has the skills to get things done - witness his superb F15 project! Thanks for the help and advice Myke. It was well appreciated. I am sure Bob and Grant will try to get Myke to stay another day...if not, then they will be on their own on Sunday.
All too soon the leave pass expired and I had to head back to my paternal duties.