Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Shane's exhaust system looks correct. Don't let the muffler place be lazy and do what is easiest, ie running twin pipes!

But by geez it'll sound marvellous!!

[Nathan Clark]

Tony i may have a shift lever for your tranfercase here. I picked up a half cut blitz couple of weeks ago that all running gear was intact. Ill have a look tomorrow and get back to you. We only wanted the engine and the carrier radiator it had in it so every thing else is not much use to us. It was a shame that someone with sticky fingers had recently removed the data plate so its anyones guess what the back half of the truck was
Regards, Nathan

[Private_collector]

Thanks Nathan, thats a very nice offer. without all you good folks on MLU, I wouldn't be able to get this bloody truck finished. I'm quite sure of that!

I would offer to buy the entire transfer case from you, but fear the postage would be prohibitive. Also the workers comp claim from the postie would cruel me.

There is a fellow here in Gympie (just outside of Gympie actually) who has made an exceptionally fine restoration of an early FGT. I have been told he does not use internet, and did the entire job without all the support and assistance that comes from networks such as MLU. I cannot imagine how he did that. I would like to put that question to him really, but for some reason the phone number I have called him on many months ago, now goes to a fax, so i'll have to wait until I see him around town. Maybe next ANZAC Day, at the parade.

[Private_collector]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

But by geez it'll sound marvellous!!

I do like the way you think, GT.

Better stick with the one pipe though. Will probably have to compromise on the muffler anyway, but thats as far as I will go..................probably!

[Nathan Clark]

Tony, I have inspected the truck and the transfer case lever is there. It is however stuck fast in the pivot point....I removed the 2 retainer bolts but it may need a bit of tlc to work it loose from the housing. Other then that, the lever appears to be in reasonable condition, only surface rust on the shaft, the gear knob is missing as usual.
If your still interested Tony ill get a quick snap of it in the morning and post it up to see if it meets your needs. If so, then ill work on getting it out.
Regards, Nathan

[Private_collector]

Nathan,

PM sent. Thanks very much.

[Nathan Clark]

Hello again Tony.
Gear stick out, I have posted pictures below to confirm this is what your after and if it suits your needs. PM also sent.
Regards, Nathan

[Private_collector]

What on earth is this lever for?
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I have been moving it from one place to another, each time I tidy the workshop, without any idea exactly what it is. I once thought it must be a part for the transfer case, but unless its for a PTO it can't be.

Any thoughts? Is it even for a CMP?

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

What on earth is this lever for?
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I have been moving it from one place to another, each time I tidy the workshop, without any idea exactly what it is. I once thought it must be a part for the transfer case, but unless its for a PTO it can't be.

Any thoughts? Is it even for a CMP?

It looks like a front axle engagement lever for a single speed transfer case.