me and my new toy

ron · #1 11-04-06, 09:07

just arrived

ron · #2 11-04-06, 09:13

My Mate watching the carrier being unloaded,

ron · #3 11-04-06, 09:22

One hour later and I had the roof off

ron · #4 11-04-06, 09:28

All cleaned out years of dirt and rubish removed, looks great inside. Its a Victorian Railways carrier, wheels dated 1941,, hull number 595

ron · #5 11-04-06, 09:31

I should have it home by the weekend and then time to get stuck into it

ron · #6 11-04-06, 09:35

Here is a front view, engine cover in the fore ground, with track support rings sitting on to of it

ron · #7 11-04-06, 09:47

The Air scoop in my machine has been cut with part of it removed, but look over the back of the dog there is a replacement one one on the pallet, along with a rear tool plate

ron · #8 11-04-06, 10:04

Well guys as you can see I am going to need some new tyres for my wheels, any leads? on where I can get them done in Australia? any leads on parts will be appreciated

Rob Dyba · #9 12-04-06, 05:22

Ron, when you are ready to do wheels drop me a line, I have a bloke in Toowoomba who can re-rubber them. I am saving up to do 4 in the near future.

Rob

ron · #10 12-04-06, 05:35

Hi Rob,
Yes thanks will let you know and will need them all done, It was supposed to be started today, I have just got off the phone one of his men fell yesterday whilst we were unloading the carrier and broke his ankle, He assured me that it will be done on Tuesday of next week, I will let you know when its home here and you can come down when it suits you,
Regards,
Ron.

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #11 12-04-06, 06:40

Ron
I'll Email you contact details for another wheel re-rubberer.
Bob

Keith Webb · #12 12-04-06, 07:37

Hi Ron

Do you also own carrier 646?

Keith

ron · #13 12-04-06, 12:11

Hi Keith,
No I do not have 646 it went years ago,
I have sent you a P M regarding it,
Regards,
Ron,

ron · #14 12-04-06, 12:18

Hi Bob,
Thanks for the help regarding my wheels, I will look out for your E Mail, and thanks in advance,
Regards,
Ron.

Keith Webb · #15 12-04-06, 12:48

Quote:

Originally posted by ron
Hi Keith,
No I do not have 646 it went years ago,
I have sent you a P M regarding it,
Regards,
Ron,

Thanks Ron

I've updated the database.

Keith

Hanno Spoelstra · #16 12-04-06, 23:10

Hi Ron,

Great toy - congrats!

Hanno

P.S.: hit the

instead of the

button.

ron · #17 13-04-06, 01:57

Hi Hanno,
Thanks for the comments, it will look better soon when it comes back from sand blasting, I do appreciate your help regarding the post reply, I am not good with computers but will get there in time,
Regards,
Ron.

Hanno Spoelstra · #18 14-04-06, 00:57

Quote:

Originally posted by ron
Thanks for the comments, it will look better soon when it comes back from sand blasting, I do appreciate your help regarding the post reply, I am not good with computers but will get there in time,

Ron, don't worry about that computer stuff, you're doing fine mate.
Better concentrate on getting that old technology up & running for us all to enjoy!

Thanks,
Hanno

#19 14-04-06, 03:37

Ron thats going to be ONE sweet Vehicle when you done with it, Cheers Lad

BIG MIKE

ron · #20 14-04-06, 06:55

Hi Mike,
Yes I am looking forward to getting it home next week, , Then the fun starts,Am still looking for many parts mainly the small ones, but then thats part of the game isnt it?
Regards,
Ron.

#21 14-04-06, 11:19

RON!!Yes it's all been a Big Game finding parts and FUN too, to a point , Until you get obsesed with it ( UC) you can't even spell correctly LOL, my wifey only lets me work on the UC 6hrs a week and that good enough for me since I'm like you only with 8 months into a UC restoration ahead of JA!. But yes, part hunting is fun, cheaper if you can make stuff yourself too I say , anywho Cheers lad.

YHOS

BIG MIKE

ron · #22 18-04-06, 11:25

Hi Guys,
Well here is the old girl sand blasted and primer coat done, The young guy got carried away when he painted it, did the lot wheels and tracks,
Ron,

oztankboy · #23 18-04-06, 12:57

Crikies Ron you are not mucking around mate!

Phil...

ron · #24 18-04-06, 13:12

Hi Phil.
The plan is to get it ready for Canungra later this year,It is supposed to be here at home Wednesday the 19th tomorrow morning,if it does arrive I will let you know and if you can spare the time you are welcome to come down if you wish,
I still need a few parts, to complete it, At the moment I require an engine and gear box and duplex coupling

Regards,
Ron,

ron · #25 18-04-06, 13:52

Hi Guys,
Has anyone out there got a couple of spare petrol tanks for sale? If not does anyone have any damaged ones even rusty ones with their fittings still attached that I can use as patterns to make new ones
Ron

ron · #26 19-04-06, 11:28

First light this morning loading up the carrier to bring it home

ron · #27 19-04-06, 11:33

Just arrived home,

#28 19-04-06, 15:41

Hey Ron I see you picked up Extra set of Track , Good show lad , and a Nice Primed carrier is a GREAT start for a wonderful Machine!! Cheers , I PM you on the gas tanks

YHOS BIG MIKE

Tony Smith · #29 19-04-06, 16:30

Quote:

Originally posted by robobmc
Ron, when you are ready to do wheels drop me a line, I have a bloke in Toowoomba who can re-rubber them. I am saving up to do 4 in the near future.

Rob

See Big Tyre.

One of our club members in Sydney found a company that could re-cast the road wheel rubber in a hard wearing Urethane at a fraction of the cost of vulcanised rubber. If you were able to make a mould yourself, or profile a crude casting on a lathe, contact a Urethane supplier like ERA for a hard urethane and do your own.

ron · #30 20-04-06, 08:33

Thanks Tony,

I will look into it and see what I can do its sounds interesting. many thanks.
Ron.