2015 at the Hammond Barn

[Bob Carriere]

Thanks for kind words.

We used pry bars, screwdrivers, tie straps with ratchets and things finally line up.

Grant and I finally decided to follow the advice of Phil W. who said try bolting it together loose...... shake it around then tighten everything.

We may have been handicapped by trying to get everything perfect... but then I found some early close up photos and found that we had it better aligned than it was originally.

Advice to future cab 11 assembly.... be very cautious to pick the best parts from different trucks ...particularly mixing cab 11 and cab 12 parts.......

Now for the windshield and the back wall that needs reskining...... will drive it as a "roadster" like Phil for at least this Summer.

Cheers

[RHClarke]

I think that Bob and Grant broke the code - wait until Rob arrives and sparks up Lucifer before going out to the barn. Bob turned up at around 11 AM, Grant arrived just after lunch. The joke was on them as the temperature in the barn did not go past 40oF.

It was -27oC when I arrived this morning. At that temperature the snow shrieks when you drive over it or walk on it. Factor in the wind chill, and the temp plunged deeper. It was a good day to work in the barn. While Lucifer warmed up, I cleared the snow and cleaned off the shelters that needed cleaning. Those jobs got done quickly as my fingers while clad in insulated gloves, began to "sing" with the cold.

Back in the barn, I began surgery on my M37 fender. Bob arrived shortly thereafter and brought his truck into the barn for more tin adjustments. I am sure that the snow on his tires did not melt during its stay in the barn, but being out of the wind and close to a furnace sure makes work more bearable.

The rest of the day was spent working in relative comfort on tin projects basking in the warmth of Lucifer's breath. Makes one wonder how the folks in the Light Aid Detachments were able to function in the cold and while under enemy observation and fire...

Photos:

1 - Today's object of obsession - M37 Fender
2 - Bob's calibrated eyeball was employed to fab up a patch panel
3 - Some nifty clamps to keep the work lined up
4 - Bob enjoying the cold air
5 - The man's reaction when I told him that his truck was much more problematic than a HUP.

[David DeWeese]

Hi.

Really like those blue sheetmetal clamps! Looks like a great idea....did you guys make them?

The very best of luck to everyone on their restorations.....it looks like you all are having fun!

Regards, David

[RHClarke]

Hi David, We do enjoy the hobby despite the weather we get here. The clamps are available at welding suppliers and on epay:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-PACK-PREMIU...item3cefd3ca8a

[Bob Carriere]

Thanks for cleaning up the shelters and the doorways.

The blue clampes are 4 for $20. at Princess Auto.

They are made of section of square steel used for hanging external shed doors.... a few wing nuts... plumber copper tape, spring, etc.

The centre piece is made of plumber tie strap made of solid copper. We broke one today the copper strap got wedged too tight and I pulled too hard..... however easily replaced.

Rob forgot to mention the delicate dentistry he is doing with the MIG welder....... the final product should leave not trace of having a patch butt welded. Now a good body man could do it in 15 minutes.... at the barn we take a little longer but get it done right. Everything we do is usually new to us so we learn as we go. Tomorrow we plan to take the nose off the cab 11....again... for further refinements.



Cheers

[sth65pac]

Nice work Bob,

That is a neat way to repair guards. Far easier than trying to beat a guard straight. (oh the joy)

Long time member, but I rarely have time to post.

Cheers,

Ian

[Jordan Baker]

I really like those clamps. I could have used them for fixing the floor of my CMP cab