restoration os 1941 ford truck TEX MORTON

[Howard]

John,
I can help you with posting the photos,
Give me a ring on the weekend if you haven't been able to figure it out before then.
Howard.
PS I'm sure you have my number, drop me a PM.

[John Mackie]

restoratiobn is still progrsing but not as fast as i would like . i recently strippad the best bonnet i have on removing the bit with ford on it i found that the reverse side was chrome but had been painted with red undercoat and light stone. looking at the word FORD it is obvious that the lettrs had been picked out in blue and overpainted with light stone.
obviously the truck that the bonnet belonged to has had milatary history.
i photograpfed the part and will put it up when able.

[Ganmain Tony]

Very interesting news about the bonnet John.....No old ARN's anywhere???

Keep it coming...its all interesting...

[Jan Thompson]

Hi John
Do you hope to have it at Corowa in March for Year of the Ford?

[John Mackie]

Hi all . It has been a while since i have added any information about this. yesterday the chassis arrived back from the sandblaster. they did a magnificant job. I was out at 0700 this morning and got 74 % undercoated before it got too hot. also managed to change both front spring rear shackle brackets. apart from this the chassis is in excelent condiotion, no cracks and no loose rivets, i have a lot of photos in the camera and will add them to this when i am comtentant!

[John Mackie]

here is an update. The chassis has been painted , springs and axles fitted,engine (tempory) gearbox and driveline fitted. Spent all one day sorting out rims and tyres. Have located 5 rims all the same size and spoke shape. I will get the tyre service to dismantle them. They will then be sandblasted, painted and assembled.
I brought a cab down yesterday and have striped out the wind\screan frames, trim and any removable bits. will try to weld up the cracks and extra holes tomorrow.

[John Mackie]

here is another update. there is not a lot of visible progress. i am sorting out engine bits. Have had to strip another two engines. one was bored 050 oversizeand i need 2 new pistons for it.another engine has a slinger only rear "seal"and a good block BUT the rear main cap does not have the replacable aliminum seal carrier..I have decided to sacrifice another truck. The cab is rust free the bonett (hood) is very good, the gaurds have had a lot of pannelbeating and welding on them, there are big cracks where they join the cab. the engine in this truck had solid brass big end bearings, this is the second tine i have found this.

[John Mackie]

There has not been a lot of visible progress of late. 2 more engines have been stripped down and i am awaiting quotes for parts etc.
Ihave decided to sacrifice another truck. it has a very good cab the gaurds are fair . THE inner gaurds are the best so-far. it does not have a fold out windscrean or a hatch. there is only minimum rust in one of the doors.