CGT recovery

Keith Webb · #1 29-10-11, 03:24

This could be the last of these bodies to be recovered for restoration.

It's a CGT No9 Aust.

hrpearce · #2 29-10-11, 06:36

Looks good from that angle Keith, how complete is it?

cliff · #3 29-10-11, 06:51

I'm amazed at just how many have turned up and been saved from the scrappy.

Keith have/did many #8 GT bodies survive?

Keith Webb · #4 29-10-11, 07:39

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Originally Posted by hrpearce

Looks good from that angle Keith, how complete is it?

It is one of the new bodies from Hughes Trading which were rescued back in 1976. It's been in it's previous location for 29 years.

It was one of two which had been fire damaged, which as you can see has ruined the front part of the cab.

It was lifted in true recovery style by a wrecker driven by the soon to be 80 John Belfield.

Cliff, in answer to your question there are at least two restorable No8 Chevs and about the same number of Fords.

hrpearce · #5 29-10-11, 07:56

I see a bit of cut and paste required the hole above the driver looks a bit big for body filler.

cliff · #6 29-10-11, 08:02

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Originally Posted by hrpearce

I see a bit of cut and paste required the hole above the driver looks a bit big for body filler.

I'm surprised you did not recognise the antique air conditioning Robert

Keith Webb · #7 29-10-11, 09:21

Interesting to see what can happen after more than 35 years.

And here it is around 1976 when the four bodies were recovered. You can see by the faded red marking on the bottom body it is the same one. Pity the rear doors have disappeared, even bigger pity it wasn't put under cover.

As to the fate of the other three, one was cut up, the other two were rebuilt on C15A chassis.

Hanno Spoelstra · #8 29-10-11, 10:43

Keith ,

Great recovery! Is it yours now ?

Hanno

Keith Webb · #9 29-10-11, 11:00

Temporarily, yes.

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Keith ,

Great recovery! Is it yours now ?

Hanno

aj.lec · #10 29-10-11, 11:12

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Originally Posted by Keith Webb

As to the fate of the other three, one was cut up, the other two were rebuilt on C15A chassis.

Must be the weekend for it
Yours might be heading for a No8 but this one is heading for a C15A rebuild

If anyone has any subframe or Gun Tractor parts bits please let me know .Require Ford and Chev parts

Always love pairs

Mike K · #11 29-10-11, 11:23

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Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Temporarily, yes.

Well it is either yours or it isn't Keith ?

Keith Webb · #12 29-10-11, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Well it is either yours or it isn't Keith ?

Yes, it's mine. Will advise if the situation changes.

Hanno Spoelstra · #13 29-10-11, 14:10

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Well it is either yours or it isn't Keith ?

Mike,

It is his way of saying "I am storing it for a friend, honey"

H.

Euan McDonald · #14 29-10-11, 23:34

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Mike,

It is his way of saying "I am storing it for a friend, honey"

H.

Hanno, thats gold, you know Keith's wife Belinda well!! LOL

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #15 29-10-11, 23:50

Hi Andrew - when I saw the image of your property I thought I was looking at ours. Many trucks in the same orientation alongside the big shed just like us. The only thing missing in yours is the chook house.

Bob

Keith Webb · #16 30-10-11, 00:23

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Originally Posted by Euan McDonald

Hanno, thats gold, you know Keith's wife Belinda well!! LOL

Essential reading here.

Richard Farrant · #17 30-10-11, 00:34

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Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Essential reading here.

Very good reading , Keith

..... glad to say, I do not have any of those problems ............ yet, that is !

hrpearce · #18 30-10-11, 00:44

Verry sound advice Keith, but you still have to be seen doing some work around the house to earn shed time.

aj.lec · #19 30-10-11, 07:19

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Originally Posted by Bob Moseley

Hi Andrew - when I saw the image of your property I thought I was looking at ours. Many trucks in the same orientation alongside the big shed just like us. The only thing missing in yours is the chook house.

Bob

I dont think chooks would survive very long with the dogs in my yard

Thanks for the heads up on the body as well

Hanno Spoelstra · #20 30-10-11, 09:49

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Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Essential reading here.

Ah yes, I remember that one . . . . as well as his advice about trading in essential body parts

H.

Hanno Spoelstra · #21 30-10-11, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Euan McDonald

Hanno, thats gold, you know Keith's wife Belinda well!! LOL

Euan,

I only know about the effect of CMPs on women in general. . . .

Hanno

PS: here's a pic Belinda sent me of Keith arriving home after his latest border raid

Keith Webb · #22 01-11-11, 11:03

Where did you find that one, Hanno? That's a Chev CGT No8!

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Euan,

I only know about the effect of CMPs on women in general. . . .

Hanno

PS: here's a pic Belinda sent me of Keith arriving home after his latest border raid

Howard · #23 01-11-11, 12:21

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

...here's a pic Belinda sent me of Keith arriving home after his latest border raid

Hey Keefy, I'll have the tippers, thanks!

And here y'go! Fixed that nasty fire damage to the roof!

Euan McDonald · #24 01-11-11, 14:18

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Originally Posted by Howard

Hey Keefy, I'll have the tippers, thanks!

And here y'go! Fixed that nasty fire damage to the roof!

Hey Howard,
With a bit of rust repair and paint it could look like this.

Hanno Spoelstra · #25 10-11-11, 11:04

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Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Where did you find that one, Hanno? That's a Chev CGT No8!

Keith,

A KTR member put it on the mailing list in a duscussion on the C8A HUP

Hanno

Keith Webb · #26 10-11-11, 11:16

The No9 body has arrived at it's new owner's place where soon it will be under cover for the first time in 60 years.

Incidentally this was the last CMP moving job the Pajero will do. At 320,000km I've just traded it on a similar one with 240,000 fewer kilometers on it.

It has been the most reliable vehicle I have owned.

Howard · #27 10-11-11, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Keith Webb

...I've just traded it on a similar one with 240,000 fewer kilometers on it. It has been the most reliable vehicle I have owned...

That's because all of your other cars have been British!

H
(Here we go...)

cliff · #28 11-11-11, 00:36

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Originally Posted by Howard

That's because all of your other cars have been British!

H
(Here we go...)

Yes and with Melbournes wet weather and Pommy made ignition.........well we all, that is previous British car owners, know the 2 don't mix very well