C8AX found (Ganmain auction)

[Keith Webb]

Yes, another of those rare beasties has surfaced near Ganmain in the Riverina.



It even has it's Kiwi intact:



More pics and info here.

[Max Hedges]

you have been busy finding treasures
Max
a chev for Ashley and a ford for Tony, that cab 12 is just what he needs.

[Keith Webb]

you have been busy finding treasures

I like to keep busy, Max.
But yes, it might be right for Tony but it's not for sale... There is, however a nice Chev cab 12 C60L which will be.

[Tony Smith]

Originally posted by Max Hedges
you have been busy finding treasures
Max
a chev for Ashley and a ford for Tony, that cab 12 is just what he needs.

...And a data plate for David!

[Tony Smith]

you have been busy finding treasures

There's also a nice restorable Ford "Sunshine" cab:

[Max Hedges]

We had better keep an eye on that c 60L 12 cab in case salesman Bob has plans, ya never know where he migt turn up.
Max

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

I wonder if the rare beastie has its data plate?

[Keith Webb]

Originally posted by David_Hayward
I wonder if the rare beastie has its data plate?

No, it had gone with the side of the engine cover.

[Keith Webb]

Originally posted by Tony Smith
There's also a nice restorable Ford "Sunshine" cab:

Yes, there is:



Also has most of the good bits still there:



More pics.

[Keith Webb]

Howard, who used to drive it commented because it had no brakes, he used the handbrake and would sometimes grab a handfull of plug leads instead with highly amusing results!



Underneath the peeling paint is the original light stone colour which indicates Western Desert service.

More here.

[Keith Webb]

There have been some new pics posted on the site... Howard, the guy running the auction was wondering whether anyone can identify these wheelbraces...

[Keith Webb]

First, these oil coolers. Are they from carriers?



This tool is also unknown to me:



The pics come from here.

Also these hub bits:



Who's going to the SFOS sale?

[Jordan Baker]

Those oil coolers sure look like ones from carriers. Ive never seen them before with the burlap wrapping. Perhaps that was for storage?

The other bits I have no idea

[Keith Webb]

Thanks, Jordan

I think the fact they're packaged like that means they're probably NOS.

[Howard]

G'Day all, this is my first post at MLU.
I am the guy with the shedfull auction on the 29th. Keith has been a fantastic help in identifying many items we have unearthed, but a few of the last ones have him stumped. (Eg above).
I want to find out what MLU users know about alloy heads for sidevalve V8's. I have a couple of heads in two different styles. Any info?
And who is coming to the auction?
Thanks.

[Howard]

Oops, forgot to attach photo...

[Keith Webb]

G'day Howard

The one in the pic here would be from an early sidevalve V8 - the one where the water pumps were on the heads, of the mid-1930s.

Good to see you posting here, and we look forward to pics of your interesting future restoration!

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Keefy
I don't think they are Carrier. Carrier coolers consist of a double pipe set-up held together with clamps. See image. They are also D shaped. The inlet and outlet pipes are also curved to where they attach onto the oil lines. Still you never know, a bit hard to pick from the pic.

PS - received the DMV Book, excellent. I'll contact Kate re. payment.

Bob

[Keith Webb]

According to Bruce Peelgrane, this is a strap from a Mustard Gas container. Just as well you were wearing your gloves!

[Howard]

Yikes! I think I'll get the Mrs to handle those straps from now on! The box of gear above has been identitied as wet clutches used in auto transmissions or hydraulic differentials (like a tractor). Boring and disapointing!
Don't worry Keith we'll stump 'em yet!
Howard.

[Tony Smith]

Originally posted by Howard
G'Day all, this is my first post at MLU.
I am the guy with the shedfull auction on the 29th. Keith has been a fantastic help in identifying many items we have unearthed, but a few of the last ones have him stumped. (Eg above).
I want to find out what MLU users know about alloy heads for sidevalve V8's. I have a couple of heads in two different styles. Any info?
And who is coming to the auction?
Thanks.

The Alloy head pictured is for a 1932-36 21 stud Ford V8(RH head). LH head has the water pump mount in a mirror image position. The two versions you may have of this head are for flat top pistons and domed pistons.
Unfortunately, they won't fit Blitzes, but someone with a British 21 stud Carrier engine might like to polish them up.

[Rich Payne]

Hey, have you chaps got a stock of Mustard Gas ?

If I sent you a component with the yellow gas detector paint on it, could you check and see what colour it goes ?

I dripped some bleach on it and thought about peeing on it (DIY chlorine) but it didn't react to that.

Rich.

[Howard]

G'day Tony,
Thanks for the info. Atached is pic of 2nd style head looks a bit more familiar in design. Do you know why alloy heads were discontinued? What is the advantage/disadvantage of fitting there? (Other than being shiny)

[Tony Smith]

Originally posted by Howard
G'day Tony,
Thanks for the info. Atached is pic of 2nd style head looks a bit more familiar in design. Do you know why alloy heads were discontinued? What is the advantage/disadvantage of fitting there? (Other than being shiny)

The second style you have shown is for a 24 stud Blitz style motor. I don't believe any of these were produced during the war, and were most often found on post-war trucks. They were used with thicker castings to improving coolant flow and sometimes had a smaller combustion chamber volume to raise compression to give 100hp on post-war V8s. Most often found on Truck motors rather than car engines, the ones that do show up usually have a part number C7RT- 6049 or C7RT-6050 indicating 1947 truck. Unfortunately, while popular duing the late 40s and 50s (leading to the aftermarket introducing them as speed equipment), the alloy tends to corrode in the water jacket, and they are prone to cracking and stripping spark plug threads.

[Tony Smith]

Howard, the item you have identified as a "Blitz Wynch", is actually looks more like a 2 ton Dawn winch that was used on Jeeps in WW2.

[Howard]

Thanks Tony, I agree.
How much would you like to bid?
Howard.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Howard
Thanks Tony, I agree.
How much would you like to bid?
Howard.

Howard .
The Stromberg carb and the aluminum tubing are from the R975 radial aircraft engine..used in the M5A1 tank and the Sexton and one of the Shermans..M4A1 ,I think...
Someone should want them...

[Howard]

Originally posted by Alex Blair
Howard .
The Stromberg carb and the aluminum tubing are from the R975 radial aircraft engine..used in the M5A1 tank and the Sexton and one of the Shermans..M4A1 ,I think...
Someone should want them...

I cannot tell you how amazed I am at what people know...
It seems that someone, somewhere, knows everything about something. MLU has been the greatest help! I can see myself becoming a long-time member & calling often for help as I set about getting the old Cab 12 F15 back on the road.
Can't wait to post some more 'mystery' items after the weekend... MLU is the best!

[Howard]

So just when I thought I was on top of it, along comes an alloy head different again. Any info, Tony?

[Tony Smith]

'49-'54 Ford Sidevalve V8, Left hand head.