MLU FORUM  

Go Back   MLU FORUM > MILITARY VEHICLES > The Restoration Forum

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-04-12, 23:49
Grant Bowker Grant Bowker is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 2,321
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil Waterman View Post
Hi Stew

I'm surprised and a little disappointed in Fastenal they list a 182 outlets in Canada http://www.fastenal.com/web/location...nal&country=CA see if any of these are in your area give them a call and see if they can access the same stock I can down here. If they can not then I'll stop suggesting them as a source.

Cheers Phil
The last bolt I was looking for at the Ottawa Fastenal was for the tube that fits between top and bottom flange of the frame rail at the pedal cluster bracket on a C15A (5/16 fine thread 6-1/2 inches long). They were going to order it in from Ohio. The quote was about $2.50 for the bolt and about $6.50 for shipping (whether I bought 1 or 100 bolts). Luckily I had a spare to replace the first one that I had sheared before going to Fastenal. You know I didn't heave quite as hard on the second one.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-04-12, 04:08
Stew Robertson Stew Robertson is offline
Staghound
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Rockwood, ON, Canada
Posts: 268
Default

Phil ; I have tried to buy the slot head flats countersunk here at Fastenal and as Grant said they will bring them in from the US for a big fee most time the bolts are cheaper than the shipping now I just wait until my stock of any slot head screws or bolts run out then make a trip
I don,t mean to step on your toes but in Canada we cannot buy old style slot head bolts anymore any where thayt I know of
Nut and Bolt, Stelco, Brafsco etc etc.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-04-12, 16:28
Phil Waterman Phil Waterman is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Temple, New Hampshire, USA
Posts: 3,929
Default Rats

Hi Stew and Grant

Guess RATS sums it up. Sorry to hear that is their approach, locally they never charge for shipping unless I want it next day.

My other good source for bolts (grade 8) is the local tractor/heavy machinery dealer who has their bolts stock out in the parts area for customers and they sell all bolts nuts, washers etc. by the pound about $4.30 an lb. so they almost always beat the local hardware store.

Cheers Phil
__________________
Phil Waterman
`41 C60L Pattern 12
`42 C60S Radio Pattern 13
`45 HUP
http://canadianmilitarypattern.com/
New e-mail Philip@canadianmilitarypattern.com
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-04-12, 17:09
Grant Bowker Grant Bowker is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 2,321
Default

As iritating as paying shipping gets, I can sort of understand that if the bolt I want isn't in their "normal" warehouse path that there are additional handling and shipping costs above the"normal" channel. If I can, I wait until I have several "odd" items to order so that the shipping charge in $/item improves. I also often order more than I need to have a bit in stock "for the next truck" or in case I drop one in the mud or failed to count correctly (or other excuses) or so the other inhabitants of the barn have access.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-04-12, 11:05
Private_collector's Avatar
Private_collector Private_collector is offline
Tony Baker
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Wide Bay, QLD, Australia.
Posts: 1,819
Default Serial Numbers for Doors & nose

Gentlemen,

I have been intending to put a 6 digit serial number on the doors of my truck, and spoke with a sign writing place this afternoon, regarding creation of a stencil 'mask' I can apply, through which to spray the numbers onto the doors & snoz! The mask would then be removed entirely, leaving only the number.

The number I want to use has absolutely nothing to do with being correct for the vehicle (or any other). It is actually my Fathers Military service number. I am even considering adding the "Q" in front of the number, making it match his number exactly.

When I have been looking for placing, size and font of others vehicles, I have noticed some unusual things, as follows.

The vast majority of CMPs I have seen with door numbers are Canadian. Is this a coincidence? I have seen many varieties of font used, and my preference is for a stencil type, similar to that which was used on crates etc., but I have seen some which are solid numbers in a range of styles. I don't know which would be more accurate for the period?

And finally, I have seen trucks with the same numbers on one or both sides of the nose panel. Even ones with the numbers applied vertically instead of across. Is there a 'correct' method?

I will also be applying a division TAC sign on passenger side of nose, once I find out exactly which division the 29/46 Inf Btn was attached to while in New Guinea. It was a Victorian Btn I believe.

Can any of you good folks offer any insight into these queries????

__________________
Ford CMP, 115" WB,1942 (Under Restoration...still)
Medium sized, half fake, artillery piece project. (The 1/4 Pounder)
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-04-12, 11:31
Mike K's Avatar
Mike K Mike K is offline
Fan of Lord Nuffield
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Victoria, Australia
Posts: 5,865
Default door numbers

The NZ C8AX's always had the number on the doors ..........MIKE
__________________
1940 cab 11 C8
1940 Morris-Commercial PU
1941 Morris-Commercial CS8
1940 Chev. 15cwt GS Van ( Aust.)
1942-45 Jeep salad
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 03-04-12, 12:02
cliff's Avatar
cliff cliff is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gympie, Queensland, Australia
Posts: 3,108
Default

Have sent you an email concerning this Tony.

and yes your suspicions are correct I can help with most if not all your queries.
__________________
Cheers
Cliff Hutchings
aka MrRoo S.I.R.

"and on the 8th day he made trucks so that man, made on the 7th day, had shelter when woman threw him out for the night"
MrRoo says "TRUCKS ROOLE"
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 20:32.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Maple Leaf Up, 2003-2016