How many are working on CMPs today?

[Keith Webb]

A quick poll on Saturday Feb 14th 2009 to see how many CMP projects are being worked on today.

With Corowa just over a month away I was working away on the F15 and it occurred to me there must be several other people and projects being worked on at this very time.

Below is an incomplete list based on those I could think of quickly who would be doing the same. Please feel free to amend or add to the list, you don't need to be preparing for Corowa. How many of you are working this Saturday (wherever you are in the world)?

Please add your name, location, vehicle type and the work you're doing today.

First Victoria:

Myself, Eltham Ford F15. Fitting horn, windscreens and cleaning/painting lots of other parts.

Euan McDonald - Glenburn Ford F60L - fitting front axle to prepare it for sandblasting

John Stokes - Seville - Chevrolet 60CWT cut down chassis


New South Wales

Howard Holgate - Ganmain - Ford F15 cab 12

Tony Elliott - Ganmain - Ford F60L cab 12

Max Hedges - Yass - Chevrolet C30 cab 11

South Australia

Bob Moseley/Colin Jones - C60S based halftrack

There must be a lot more - please let us know!

[hrpearce]

Robert Pearce C15A Yaven Creek NSW going out to fit back of cab after spending most of the day doing voluntry work at the catholic school, I can't remember voluntering but Vicki said I did!

[aj.lec]

Myself, Eltham Ford F15. Fitting horn, windscreens and cleaning/painting lots of other parts.

Euan McDonald - Glenburn Ford F60L - fitting front axle to prepare it for sandblasting

John Stokes - Seville - Chevrolet 60CWT cut down chassis


New South Wales

Howard Holgate - Ganmain - Ford F15 cab 12

Tony Elliott - Ganmain - Ford F60L cab 12

Max Hedges - Yass - Chevrolet C30 cab 11

Robert Pearce C15A Yaven Creek NSW going out to fit back of cab after spending most of the day doing voluntry work at the catholic school

Andrew wykes -Dubbo-cab 12 c8 and cab 12 c60l -drilling rear crossmember for c60l and jigging c8 and c60l ready for re-rivetting on chassis

South Australia

Bob Moseley/Colin Jones - C60S based halftrack

[Bob McNeill]

Too busy making sure the gear is ready to go for Oberon next week, if it not done now, it won,t get done.

[Wayne Henderson]

A quick poll on Saturday Feb 14th 2009 to see how many CMP projects are being worked on today.

With Corowa just over a month away I was working away on the F15 and it occurred to me there must be several other people and projects being worked on at this very time.

Below is an incomplete list based on those I could think of quickly who would be doing the same. Please feel free to amend or add to the list, you don't need to be preparing for Corowa. How many of you are working this Saturday (wherever you are in the world)?

Please add your name, location, vehicle type and the work you're doing today.

First Victoria:

Myself, Eltham Ford F15. Fitting horn, windscreens and cleaning/painting lots of other parts.

Euan McDonald - Glenburn Ford F60L - fitting front axle to prepare it for sandblasting

John Stokes - Seville - Chevrolet 60CWT cut down chassis


New South Wales

Howard Holgate - Ganmain - Ford F15 cab 12

Tony Elliott - Ganmain - Ford F60L cab 12

Max Hedges - Yass - Chevrolet C30 cab 11

South Australia

Bob Moseley/Colin Jones - C60S based halftrack

Western Australia

Wayne Henderson - New steel floor in Ford FAT no. 9

[Jared Archibald]

A quick poll on Saturday Feb 14th 2009 to see how many CMP projects are being worked on today.

With Corowa just over a month away I was working away on the F15 and it occurred to me there must be several other people and projects being worked on at this very time.

Below is an incomplete list based on those I could think of quickly who would be doing the same. Please feel free to amend or add to the list, you don't need to be preparing for Corowa. How many of you are working this Saturday (wherever you are in the world)?

Please add your name, location, vehicle type and the work you're doing today.

First Victoria:

Myself, Eltham Ford F15. Fitting horn, windscreens and cleaning/painting lots of other parts.

Euan McDonald - Glenburn Ford F60L - fitting front axle to prepare it for sandblasting

John Stokes - Seville - Chevrolet 60CWT cut down chassis


New South Wales

Howard Holgate - Ganmain - Ford F15 cab 12

Tony Elliott - Ganmain - Ford F60L cab 12

Max Hedges - Yass - Chevrolet C30 cab 11


South Australia

Bob Moseley/Colin Jones - C60S based halftrack


Western Australia

Wayne Henderson - New steel floor in Ford FAT no. 9


Northern Territory

Jared Archibald - cleaned off leaf debris, adjusted cover on cab of C60X (monsoonal rain for last 3 weeks - I wish we could send it south to those that need it so much more than us - we have plenty.....)

[Phil Waterman]

Interesting activity spot check, Feb 9-14 reassembly of the engine for my C60S which broke a valve guide. Got the head back from the machine shop with new guides reassembled the engine and started it on the test stand.

Oh yes I'm a little ways away from Corowa or about as far as you can get.

Cheers Phil

[Rob Beale]

Work under way for the Kiwi version of Corowa in Easter this year in my home town of Gisborne NZ:

Chev C8AX GS: just needs a new Warrant of Fitness, and muffler repair

Chev C8Ax Ambulance: need to complete repairs due to broken rear half shaft,
then fit a new gasket on the exhaust manifold, and clean out the rear brakes, followed by Warrant of Fitness and Road Licence.

Chev C8AX Radio Shack: fitting furniture inside rear body, kitting out with NZ made ZC1 radio installation. Won't be on the road in time, but still wishing to show it off.

Other jobs are Getting a Certificate of Fitness for the RL Bedford, and we have already got the LP2 MG Carrier ready with work on rekitting the fuel pumps, sorting a stuck valve and general maintenance like track tensioning.

All the best with Corowa. I hope to get over there before too long.

Rob

[S LATHERON (RIP)]

Not working on truck directly today, As last weeks snow has melted for now I took advantage of the rather mundane cool day to catch up with work in the garden and improve ground drainage.
My theory for what it is worth, do the boring jobs while weather is to cold/ wet/foggy did i mention Cold and save the good tasks like working on my truck for the good days.
Most recent task was to strip the old door skin of front passenger door. Cut new metal, Fold top edge to include the swage line that is part of the original design [ and panel strength] then after cleaning all the crud that builds up inside the inner door panel off, Prime paint the inside, clean the lock assy and pack it with fresh grease. Finally place the new door skin in place, mark lock access slot in door top, cut out and check fit of lock and filler panel, as i have limited welding skill, carefully removed old captive steel bar that the three bolts hold lock cover panel in place with from old door skin then with two solid steel rivets in place of welds to retain the bar inside the new door skin.Then carefully fold the edges inwards to get outer panel in nice and tight. The task of marking the right place for the hinge holes. chain drill hinge hole carefully,forming the initial slot then using a series of files to remove just enough metal to line up hinge with bolt holes.
Again after applying primer [Bonda Primer]. Stopped! Just need some of that elusive sun light. As truck is out of doors in the weather, tasks like painting need Sun.
Wish you all a good rally season where ever you are.
The standards of restortion are fantastic as usual.

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by S LATHERON

Not working on truck directly today, As last weeks snow has melted for now I took advantage of the rather mundane cool day to catch up with work in the garden and improve ground drainage.
My theory for what it is worth, do the boring jobs while weather is to cold/ wet/foggy did i mention Cold and save the good tasks like working on my truck for the good days.
Most recent task was to strip the old door skin of front passenger door. Cut new metal, Fold top edge to include the swage line that is part of the original design [ and panel strength] then after cleaning all the crud that builds up inside the inner door panel off, Prime paint the inside, clean the lock assy and pack it with fresh grease. Finally place the new door skin in place, mark lock access slot in door top, cut out and check fit of lock and filler panel, as i have limited welding skill, carefully removed old captive steel bar that the three bolts hold lock cover panel in place with from old door skin then with two solid steel rivets in place of welds to retain the bar inside the new door skin.Then carefully fold the edges inwards to get outer panel in nice and tight. The task of marking the right place for the hinge holes. chain drill hinge hole carefully,forming the initial slot then using a series of files to remove just enough metal to line up hinge with bolt holes.
Again after applying primer [Bonda Primer]. Stopped! Just need some of that elusive sun light. As truck is out of doors in the weather, tasks like painting need Sun.
Wish you all a good rally season where ever you are.
The standards of restortion are fantastic as usual.

Would love to see some pictures!

[Mike Timoshyk]

Yup, the garage is a little cool so I did a little welding and heated it up.

I am putting together a tailgate for my F15A. I won't be a Corowa this year but will start putting pennies together for a future trip to join the group.

Attached are a couple of shots of spring cleaning....had to empty the garage first...

cheers from Windsor Ontario.....home of the Ford CMP/Blitz

Mike Timoshyk

42 F15A
42 MB
52 M38

[Rookie]

Yesterday and today, still hammering away at the rear tyres to get them off the rims, takes forever. And its hot

Regards

Rookie

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

A quick poll on Saturday Feb 14th 2009 to see how many CMP projects are being worked on today.

With Corowa just over a month away I was working away on the F15 and it occurred to me there must be several other people and projects being worked on at this very time.

Below is an incomplete list based on those I could think of quickly who would be doing the same. Please feel free to amend or add to the list, you don't need to be preparing for Corowa. How many of you are working this Saturday (wherever you are in the world)?

Please add your name, location, vehicle type and the work you're doing today.

First Victoria:

Myself, Eltham Ford F15. Fitting horn, windscreens and cleaning/painting lots of other parts.

Euan McDonald - Glenburn Ford F60L - fitting front axle to prepare it for sandblasting

John Stokes - Seville - Chevrolet 60CWT cut down chassis


New South Wales

Howard Holgate - Ganmain - Ford F15 cab 12

Tony Elliott - Ganmain - Ford F60L cab 12

Max Hedges - Yass - Chevrolet C30 cab 11


South Australia

Bob Moseley/Colin Jones - C60S based halftrack


Western Australia

Wayne Henderson - New steel floor in Ford FAT no. 9


Northern Territory

Jared Archibald - cleaned off leaf debris, adjusted cover on cab of C60X (monsoonal rain for last 3 weeks - I wish we could send it south to those that need it so much more than us - we have plenty.....)

Victoria
Rick Cove And Richard Coutts-Smith, enjoying the cooler break in the shed at Barnawartha. Refitted front hubs and brakes, reshimmed swivel pins (may have found the cause for the incredible wheel shimmy), panel beat the mudgaurds,grease, strip the rear breaks (Keep assuring Rick that they worked a treat last time I used them, obviously as the new owner he has not maintained them properly). Sunday,fit indicator brake lights, windscreens, wipers, plugs, radiator, gauges etc ets.
Rich

[Scrivo18]

Hi Guys

cleaning brake parts in preparation of making new brake lines and assemblying the complete system this week.

Also drove the bren carrier which is planning a return to Corowa this year

Tim Scriven

[Max Hedges]

Hoping to start the engine again this week on the cab 11 as it has been a while
over the weekend I found enough parts to assemble the head lights and since we are not painting the 11 I cleaned the inside of the lights and painted them with fish oil and hopefully that protects them from rusting any more
our big job during last week was fitting reconditioned brake wheel cylinders to the ford 1 ton ute, greasing wheel bearings and fitting a better steering box and today we are going for a test run to make sure all adjustments are ok. not long before it heads off to be loaded ready for the trip to Europe
Max

[Ken Hughes]

I am still working on my F30,some decking to obtain and wiring to finish.
Am also working on a c8ax cab rebuild for a fellow club member,these are what keep me busy on sunday mornings.

[T Creighton]

Hello Everyone,
Last Saturday was spent working on the F30 bumper. It was badly bent and twisted and has sat for nearly four years waiting for the right piece of steel to come along to make a new one. This did not happen. At least now I will have an original bumper with lots of "patina".
I was hoping to be able to drive the 305 km to this years NZMVCC Easter rally in Rob Beale's home town of Gisborne.
Still lots to do and time is ticking away so maybe it will be by car.
Regards,
Terry

[Kenny Desaever]

For the moment i'm restoring my 20cwt trailer (composite),
but can we call it a CMP?
I'll try to get it done for the meeting in Ursel (Belgium)this august....

[Dennis Gelean (RIP)]

greetings from the Hinterland of Smithers BC, sat, worked on taking seats out of f15a also worked on the wt van inside shop
c15a in shed tooo cold to work on, have relined gas tanks to install
A very complete original F15a Have relined gas tanks to install when it warms up
bent the snow plow on my M37 hard ice, another project.
anywhere in the world so this might count
dennis

[sapper740]

...else-whys you'd know I couldn't possibly have worked on my CMP on St. Valentine's Day! Did manage to take it for a spin around the block to keep the bearings and seals lubricated though.

[Max Hedges]

Ganmain Tony called in yesterday on his way home from picking up his cab12 front guads and they looked pretty. While Tony was here we managed to eat another sponge that Tony brought ( to swap for parts) and then we headed for the cab 11 to start the engine up, after fitting a new seal to the fuel pump, cleaning out the fuel line we managed to get fuel up and away the old girl went, it even moved under it's own power for the first time in many years.
Howard haven't you got a trailer that you could lend Tony then he could take your diff home as well as the cab 12 bumper he needs that wouldn't fit in his car with his dog
Max

[sth65pac]

Well that is ONE day where HRH gets her day.

I did do 'work' the following day, attending the Sydney super swap in Richmond, and bought some rivets for my frame. Managed to get all the grommets for the brake-lines, cables and push-rods. That was MY day.

I wont make Corowa with my truck, but I will be there! I do expect to be close to finished in August. That is six months away..

Ian

[Max Hedges]

Ian what day are you going to Corowa
Max

[Keith Webb]

Well, this is the day Chris arrives in Melbourne.

The F15 has had the wiring done, and the exhaust and also had it's first 30km drive back from Lilydale and for some reason decided to run on only four cylinders which I have discovered results in most hills being climbed in first gear. A couple of schoolgirls almost walked past me uphill.

Incidentally is this the sort of thing which would happen if one set of points decided to close?

[Howard]

Originally Posted by Max Hedges

...Howard haven't you got a trailer that you could lend Tony then he could take your diff home as well as the cab 12 bumper he needs that wouldn't fit in his car with his dog
Max

Maxie,
Tony has my trailer & has had for several days now.
It has always been available for him but was needing a wheel bearing adjustment, which he did last week. (sorry to disappoint you, Euan!)
I am in no hurry for my diff. I don't expect to be doing any further work to the truck for a few years. . There aren't enough hours in my day and something has to give and I expect it will be the truck...
HH

[Scrivo18]

Hi Everyone

Well apart from some touch up painting to be done Tuesday so that it can dry on the way to Corowa, thats if the truck gets here Tuesday, (the RTA had some differing views on that) we have basically done what we can do

We have brakes
We have lights, Thanks Max
We have the genarator working
We loaded the 2 Pounder on the back today
We have some hidden sign writing, Thanks Keith
We put away all the tools, then got them out to do paid work for a customer!!! I basically built / pre delivered two special race bike's for the tour company that I work for when I'm not working for myself or playing with MV's. That was this afternoon's and last nights job. 8 hours per bike
We replaced the fan belts
I think that I have sourced radiator hoses (need to do something when it gets back)
I even found some spares to take to the swap meet.

Need to ring Vicroads and Shannons for permit and Insurance.

I am picking up the Marques in the morning and taking them over, so will see some of the crew tomorrow, then back here to finish up and head of Tuesday lunch time, well thats the plan; lets see what happens.

Tim