Hi all
Thanks for all your comments so far, they are extreemly helpful. As this is a faithful reproduction I am using the standard 10.50x20 directional tyre. My measurement is off my one worn example with a tape measure around the highest point on the tread. So the 129" circumference would be the minimum. The 77" track distance was measured with the track coiled and counting 43 sprocket holes. Again this is only an approximate measurement. However as both measurements would be within cooee of the original measurements I don't think the discrepancy would matter.
Boob, your theory relating to the second transfer case flipped is exactly the same as Tony's and my other guru, Lawrie Winney.
The quandry now is, one transfer case or two with the second one reversed, bearing in mind that this would only apply if 4wd was utilised.
Re. the steering, I am happy to rely on the steer axle at this stage. However if that doesn't work I may introduce steering rods that connect between the tie rod ends and the brake actuation levers in the brake drums. However to do this I would need to obtain the backing plates off the Ford C81T (1938 Ford Commercial, the barrel nosed one) as they operated on cable brakes and were utilised in the Australian Carriers. However my limited stock of images doesn't show this adaptation.
OK that's it for now. Time for a red, some choccies and watch the beautiful rain, although the hay makers don't want it at the moment as they are in the middle of the hay season.
Actually Jif, we need a smilie with a glass of red. Just have a look in the 25th hour of your day.
Bob