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08-02-10, 13:51
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Bob's Wonderful Wheel Whirlygig
Wave a red flag. Say it can't be done. Then watch Bob. Our fearless leader put together a very practical tire/rim mounting rig. He has already explained how he put it together. Here are some shots showing the construction phase.
Grant has some more shots of the process and the finished product. Bob gives me way too much credit on this project - all I did was watch, take photos and ask the dumb questions while working on my 45 HUP.
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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; 08-02-10 at 13:59. 
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08-02-10, 13:58
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What Is It?
This little device probably could have been made up, painted and mounted by an expert in 20 minutes. It took me a bit longer (OK, all morning). Any ideas of what it is? A free beer at BBB4 is the prize - Bob and Grant you can't play.
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RHC Why is it that when you have the $$, you don't have the time, and when you have the time you don't have the $$?
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08-02-10, 14:28
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Before the shots of the tire rig - one of the inside of Lucifer, the other of the thermometer showing the result...
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08-02-10, 15:12
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Tire press tool
One more shot of it under construction, three of the finished tool. We haven't yet made a second cross arm for 20" rims/tires but we can't think of any reason it shouldn't work just as well.
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08-02-10, 15:19
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The tool in use and the finished result
Now that most of the learning curve is behind us, the next tires should be faster to process. We plan to pay attention to having two set up in each direction so that Bob can make a matching set of either "open end touches first" or "point of V touches first" or random to simulate "spare was put on and no-one cared which part touched first. If anyone is wondering what the yellow arrow on one arm signifies, it is because the arms line up more smoothly in one orientation than any other.
Last edited by Grant Bowker; 08-02-10 at 15:24. Reason: edited to explain the arrow.
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08-02-10, 19:45
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I'll have to add your new tool to my tool page
Hi Guys
Well that tool sure looks like it fits the bill given the hole size on the rims is the same I agree that it should work with either 16 or 20 inch rims. Looks like if you turn the crosses around so the bead blocks face out you then use the rig to pull the two wheel half's together. Get out your steel marking stamps and punch a part number on along with CMP Tire Mounting Clamp or some other suitable descriptor. Just for the hell of it date it 1942 and if you can put the broad arrow on it just to screw somebodies head in 20 years. I had used a pair of large C-clamps but I must admit to having bent one of them in the process, to much force. Your tool also looks like it will help save the studs and nuts from being overloaded. How about a picture of it in uses the next tire you mount. Now I see the added picture with it in use, great. Cheers Phil
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Phil Waterman `41 C60L Pattern 12 `42 C60S Radio Pattern 13 `45 HUP http://canadianmilitarypattern.com/ New e-mail Philip@canadianmilitarypattern.com Last edited by Phil Waterman; 08-02-10 at 19:52. Reason: saw added picture, additional thought
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08-02-10, 20:42
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How about a YouTube video?
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Those who live by the sword will be shot by those of us who have progressed. - M38A1, 67-07800, ex LETE
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08-02-10, 22:26
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We are holding off for a Hollywood contract....
Next tire will set up a tripod and do a step by step photo shoot....... we were to eager to make it work this time.
I don't think we move fast enough for UTube....!!!!! Boob
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08-02-10, 22:41
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U-Boob
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18-03-10, 20:16
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Slack employee...
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Get down to Gracies tonight for some T.A.(Trade Advancement).. Just released today.. Quote:
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18-03-10, 21:46
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Junk Status
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18-03-10, 21:58
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19-03-10, 16:36
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Aaaah Yes.....
I shall keep my eyes wide open for that.....
Good thing I have a big cargo box on the truck to haul things back..... BooB
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Bob Carriere....B.T.B C15a Cab 11 Hammond, Ontario Canada
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22-03-10, 20:33
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My Iltis was finally recovered on Sunday and is now at the Hammond Farm. I must once again thank Bob and Grant for all of their help and their time throughout the day. It is highly appreciated!
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