2B1 Box

[TCLARK]

I have been working on my 2B1 box for my Cab 12 C15. I have just fixed enough for the parade in our local town and will take it apart and sandblast next winter.
The metal on this is so soft and actually very easy to bend into and also out of shape. If I was to do a rare and expensive restoration I would probably have a new one built. These old ones are very hard to make a good job of!

I even camoed it as all this paint will be blasted off next year. Will post a pick when its on the truck. A friend has an original canvas so that will be nice for making a new one. Next winter also
Terry

[Bob Carriere]

Don't be so picky...... most of the boxes we find are like soda crackers....so rusted and delaminated they can only be used as models.

Metal soft...??? it is not supposed to be bullet proof....... that is only because you reproduced your battery box from 3/16 steel.

Remember war time production.... unskilled labor/welders ....... amazing it survived for 70 years.

Glad to hear you're going to hit the road and be in a parade..... don't forget to video for U tube......

Curious to find out how the 261 will perform speed wise....... you do have the brakes working ..?

Bob C.

[TCLARK]

I know I am lucky to have that box. It will get more repair this winter. It is really interesting to examine the structure of the box. It was designed such that the pieces were very easy to cut and form. Also designed to be forgiving when assembled and probably also fixed in the war arena.
The 261 just fired right up and seems to run good. I am in need of a speedo cable to see how fast it will go. I have a 10 mile run to get to the parade so that will be a good try out !!

The brakes seem to really be working good. I have stamped them a couple of times and they will skid the wheels. I will be carrying a load of Lionettes
in the parade and may then do a real test ahhh better not!!
Terry