FAT Restoration
I called in on Lloyd McArthy near Gympie last week to see his FAT restoration. I happened to have a Ford V8 badge that he needed and went up to see how his restoration was going. Lloyd works without a net (the internet) and is oblivious to the help that is out there. Neverless he has managed to contact people like Keith and the Australian War Memorial for much needed info. The truck came from Winton in far western Qld. Bought in 1947 from the army and used as a farm truck. For those who don't know the area it is very dry and as you can see by the rear of the vehicle it has rusted very little, and because the owners who cut it up are still there, all the components are still available. Lloyd only has to graft it back together. Here are a few shots of the chassis and the rear of the gun tractor. He hopes to have it finished for next Anzac Day. (25 April)
Lloyds property has the constant smell of Molasses as he cleans up the panels for the body. Thanks to his lovely wife Maureen for afternoon tea and my apologies to Cliff as we didn't have enough time to call in.
Grant Fincher
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