Willanthry Chev Blitz C60L Restoration

[Euan McDonald]

Thanks Max, I'll have Keith drop through from Temora as he has the Rusty 6x4 trailer in tow and could just sit it on top. Ha Ha.

[gjamo]

Hi Euan,
Should be up there shortly will see what I can do.
Graeme

[Willanthry]

Well, today myself and my father attempted to put the canopy frame back in place on the back of the truck. Unfortunately for us, it turned out to be too heavy, too awkward and too big for us and our poor old Deutz-Fahr tractor to handle. We've wrestled onto the back of the truck, sitting athwart the tray, and once we get some more hands out to help, we should be able to put the canopy into it's slots.

In the meantime, i was wondering if any of you have photos of your Blitz seats in a complete state? i just needed some guidance, as the photos in the manual aren't as all encompassing as i could wish, and i'm going to attempt to run up the covers tomorrow.

Cheers!

[Phil Waterman]

Originally Posted by Willanthry

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In the meantime, i was wondering if any of you have photos of your Blitz seats in a complete state? i just needed some guidance, as the photos in the manual aren't as all encompassing as i could wish, and i'm going to attempt to run up the covers tomorrow.

Cheers!

Here is the link to some detail photos of the seat on my web page http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.c...tingPage2.html click on the links right at the top of the page. I'll try and find some more and post them.

Cheers Phil

[Bob McNeill]

I get my seat canvas from the people who make blinds and awnings, turn it over so the stripe is on the inside. Pay about $20 for offcut 2x5 mtrs. plenty available in Orange.

[Willanthry]

With our faithful old Deutz-Fahr tractor, we've managed to put the canopy back onto the back of the Blitz. It didn't want to go, and after a few bent posts and some frustration, the canopy is back on the Blitz, after about 50 years of separation!

[Willanthry]

G'day everyone!

Sorry it's been a while since i last posted, things have been a little beyond my control lately, and the poor old Blitz hasn't had my full attention. Anyway, some updates; The engine is still not put back together, but I've painted the engine block with grey paint, and the rocker cover, sump, fan, timing cover and several other parts in a glossy black. I'm still having trouble finding the right piston for this engine, although I'm onto a chap in Griffith who is chasing up the piston now. He's already got me a full gasket set for the engine, which is great.

I'm waiting now of course for the piston, a carby kit for the Tillotson that goes with the engine, some time to re-assemble the engine and put her back in the Blitz. I've also prepared the tray of the Blitz for a hit with the Rust Converter. Towards the front of the tray, the truck had several wooden beams on it for many, many years out in the open, and under the rotting wood some surface rust has taken hold. Once the rust converter has done it's job, i'll hit the inside of the tray with something to strip the paint and everything off it, and spray a coat of primer.

Apart from that, I've sourced out an old Diamond Rio truck in the area and another Blitz, which I am thinking of making an offer on. This is an addictive thing, this restoration business!

[Keith Webb]

"As if!"

But it would make a funny sight.

Originally Posted by Euan McDonald

Thanks Max, I'll have Keith drop through from Temora as he has the Rusty 6x4 trailer in tow and could just sit it on top. Ha Ha.