G'day everyone!
Sorry it's been a while since i last posted, things have been a little beyond my control lately, and the poor old Blitz hasn't had my full attention. Anyway, some updates; The engine is still not put back together, but I've painted the engine block with grey paint, and the rocker cover, sump, fan, timing cover and several other parts in a glossy black. I'm still having trouble finding the right piston for this engine, although I'm onto a chap in Griffith who is chasing up the piston now. He's already got me a full gasket set for the engine, which is great.
I'm waiting now of course for the piston, a carby kit for the Tillotson that goes with the engine, some time to re-assemble the engine and put her back in the Blitz. I've also prepared the tray of the Blitz for a hit with the Rust Converter. Towards the front of the tray, the truck had several wooden beams on it for many, many years out in the open, and under the rotting wood some surface rust has taken hold. Once the rust converter has done it's job, i'll hit the inside of the tray with something to strip the paint and everything off it, and spray a coat of primer.
Apart from that, I've sourced out an old Diamond Rio truck in the area and another Blitz, which I am thinking of making an offer on. This is an addictive thing, this restoration business!
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