Restoration update

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

HI Jim,
looks like you are going great guns.
There is now an F60s being rebuilt out Ettamogah way, ex-Bethanga. looks like my Chevy will be out numbered.
Rich

[Jim Davis]

but that'l just give you an excuse to get another chev, or 4! I'd say there's probably a few wrecks still around our area...most being WRECKS in every sense. Apparently theres a restored Studebaker 6x6 somewhere near us too, not you?


The project had been put on hold for a little while for two reasons, the first being the temp is to cold for us to paint, but the second and sadder reason is that my grandfather passed away about a week after my original post. He was a veteran of the Second World War having served in the 2/8th Armoured Regiment and with the 42 Landing Craft Coy (when the 2/8 was broken up), and later in life returned to service and worked at the Army Proving Grounds at Monegeetta for many years. It is sad to see him go, and a little more because we couldn't finish the blitz in time for him to see it up close. In his honour the blitz is now stenciled with the same nickname/motto of his landing craft: "Veni Vici" of course being "I came, I conquered"

Saying all that we're still on track, when we get some warmer weather progress will continue. As a side question would any one have plans\measurements or photos of the GS tray(s) to suit the cab13 F60L? We're thinking of making our own, but are unsure of the details of the timber tray vs steel, drop sides etc. Any help would be appreciated.

Until next time

James.