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24-03-09, 12:35
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Bob,
Thanks for posting pictures and the description of your door repair. It looks excellent. Another great "volume" in the Hammond Barn series! Thanks for the tip on the door parts at Mac's auto. I havent closely checked the doors on my cab 11 yet, but I know one of the doors is only hanging by one of the hinges...and that hinge seems to sourced from the garden fence of the former owner.... Quote:
Alex
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29-03-09, 02:38
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Saturday - Post Gracies
The Hammond Quartet was in fine fettle on Saturday - we all behaved ourselves (more or less) at Gracies last night, so there were no major complaints in the morning.
Myke from Wyndsor joined us for a day of slave labour. He and Grant took a tour of the wagon lines (wading thru the mud was fun) upon arrival. Nothing like the sight and smell of CMPs in the mid morning mist...smells like...obsession! Bob joined them thereafter. Just after the two entrepid ones took to the mud, Guy arrived with the morning coffee and tea (for Bob). Guy lent a hand fixing my fender pans onto the front clip - much appreciated, amigo.  When the tour ended, the entourage made its way back to the barn and coffee. Bob and Guy chatted about the excitment in their lives - CMPs of course...  Myke and Grant took on the task of welding up the holes in my Chev grill.  The master at work:  They used common nails pounded flat and welded them in. They also joined the broken off pieces of the expanded steel grid.  After some time with a file, it was difficult to pick out where the repairs were made. After sandblasting and painting, it was impossible to find the welded in spots. Good job lads! The grill was temporarily fitted to the clip and sure makes the front end look great!  Myke then refurbished my HUP's horn. He took apart the horn I bought at the Barrie flea market and tuned up its guts. He then put the cleaned up elements into a refurbished horn housing. Again, a superb job. We broke for lunch at Mike's Place in Hammond. We chatted about a number of things and after a few rants (on my part - politics of course), we headed back to the barn for some more fun and games. Bob took Myke to see his "Tickle Trunk" of CMP goodies in the back of the barn. I think Bob bought shares in Macs Auto...Grant sandblasted his door while Myke supervised the ongoing operations at the barn.  I tried to get the HUP to fire up for its Spring roll out (maybe wade out would be a better way of putting it), but the starter gave up the ghost. Bob took the starter apart and some new parts are now on order... Just as well, I wouldn't want to get too much mud on those gorgeous new tires just yet. The afternoon temperature hit 17oC and the road to the barn turned into a quagmire. It was great having Myke at the barn. This was his second trip and he didn't disappoint! This man has the skills to get things done - witness his superb F15 project! Thanks for the help and advice Myke. It was well appreciated. I am sure Bob and Grant will try to get Myke to stay another day...if not, then they will be on their own on Sunday. All too soon the leave pass expired and I had to head back to my paternal duties.
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RHC Why is it that when you have the $$, you don't have the time, and when you have the time you don't have the $$? Last edited by RHClarke; 29-03-09 at 18:01. Reason: May I have an "n", please, Pat?
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08-04-09, 03:19
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Wet Weekend
Not much to report. Bob and Grant roasted a cab 13 door, and I dug canals to help drain Bob's roadway which is now mostly mud. We will have more substantial news to report this coming weekend - ROAD TRIP!
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12-04-09, 14:12
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Look What the Easter Bunny Delivered!
Long weekends are made for road trips. So, three of the Hammond Quartet headed to the deep south of Ontario to cull the herd of a local collector group. Any guesses as to what we got? Here's a clue:
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12-04-09, 15:44
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Good Morning to the Hammond Barn
Rob, I am sorry I couldn't make the trek to visit with you guys yesterday. The old Allis Chalmers has severe, as in expensive, hydraulic problems and I was pulling out what little hair I have. I must admit I am very impressed with your clue as to the identity of one of your purchases on the "border raid".  plus equals  . My lips are sealed but don't keep the rest in suspense too long.  Congratulations. Barry I put in "smilies" because I know Rob hates them. 
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12-04-09, 15:49
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I Admire Your Restraint
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As for the "easter bunny" treasure, here is the next clue: 
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12-04-09, 18:28
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I know what it is.... I know what it is......
..... the darn thing followed me all the way home.......
Note to Rob...... the baby was fed and burped this morning as per your instructions...... All ready had the visit of "The Steam Guy" ........ he had to sniff the bumpers... See you tomorrow morning for the official off loading....... Road to the barn has dired up considerable.....and was frozen early this morning so we may be able to drive to the back. Grant...... Joyce has not seen how you marked your territory yet !!!! Boob
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