Blitz at work

[hrpearce]

Cliff instead of the view of the swamp would you prefer the view from the top of the hill in the other direction

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

Cliff instead of the view of the swamp would you prefer the view from the top of the hill in the other direction

Goddam.... THAT is where I'm going to build my house....

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball

Goddam.... THAT is where I'm going to build my house....

Nice, real nice. That would be a view I would never tire of.

[hrpearce]

Since I got the Blitz regested two months ago for Corowa it has put 337 miles on the clock. The latest trip yesterday (17/5/09) was to drive in the parade and gala day on the new highway bridge at Gundagai. Vicki came with me this time and we left home at 06:00 on a frosty morning and arived at Gunagai at 08:00. The airconditioner worked well and it took Vicki about four hours to thaw out . Vicki enjoyed the trip and wants to ride again but whe it's warmer . Isn't it amazing that people who say they have driven blitzs still have to look at the engine to see if it's a V8 even though it's got CHVROLET cleary writen on it It was a great day with over 200 vehicles parked on the bridge for the public to wander amongst. We got back to Mums at 17:00 to pick the boys up, we had the day to ourselves for once.

[Willanthry]

We've got a Pearce living near us Robert; I don't suppose you have any relatives down our way?

[Howard]

Originally Posted by Willanthry

We've got a Pearce living near us Robert; I don't suppose you have any relatives down our way?

Must be related... Just as I can see a striking resemblance between Robert's photos of Yaven Creek, and my recollections of Willanthery! Very similar country!
HH

[Willanthry]

Must be related... Just as I can see a striking resemblance between Robert's photos of Yaven Creek, and my recollections of Willanthery! Very similar country!

Heheh, a bit flatter maybe...

[Howard]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

...Isn't it amazing that people who say they have driven blitzs still have to look at the engine to see if it's a V8 even though it's got CHVROLET cleary writen on it ...

Robert,
It is amazing how the experts come out... I had my F15 parked at the local Historical Society open day after Corowa, and was approached by an expert who enlightened me with some amazing facts!
1. Any truck with a cab like mine (#12) was made by Ford, and all the others (cab #13) were Chevs!
1.1 Any 12 cab with a Chev has had the engine retro-fitted! Therefore, the same applies to Ford-powered 13 cabs! (Gee a lot of people went to a lot of trouble, didn't they)
1.2 The Chev is a far superior vehicle owing to its bigger cabin (of course).
2. My F15 has been converted from 4wd, as they never, ever, made 2wd blitz's!
3. The "Ford" (cab 12) was produced during the war years, whereas the "Chev" (cab 13) continued well after.
I tried to help him with some factual information, but, being an expert, he knew his stuff!
HH

[Keith Webb]

Wow, I really need to interview him for the next DVD's comedy segment.
I've encountered people like that before, but not for many years. Pure gold.

Originally Posted by Howard

Robert,
It is amazing how the experts come out... I had my F15 parked at the local Historical Society open day after Corowa, and was approached by an expert who enlightened me with some amazing facts!
1. Any truck with a cab like mine (#12) was made by Ford, and all the others (cab #13) were Chevs!
1.1 Any 12 cab with a Chev has had the engine retro-fitted! Therefore, the same applies to Ford-powered 13 cabs! (Gee a lot of people went to a lot of trouble, didn't they)
1.2 The Chev is a far superior vehicle owing to its bigger cabin (of course).
2. My F15 has been converted from 4wd, as they never, ever, made 2wd blitz's!
3. The "Ford" (cab 12) was produced during the war years, whereas the "Chev" (cab 13) continued well after.
I tried to help him with some factual information, but, being an expert, he knew his stuff!
HH

[Mike K]

Not forgetting the comments we got at car shows back in the 70's , about blitz's with wind up windows .. oh yes ..they had wind up windows for sure .

[Rod Diery]

Originally Posted by Howard

Robert,
It is amazing how the experts come out... I had my F15 parked at the local Historical Society open day after Corowa, and was approached by an expert who enlightened me with some amazing facts!
1. Any truck with a cab like mine (#12) was made by Ford, and all the others (cab #13) were Chevs!
1.1 Any 12 cab with a Chev has had the engine retro-fitted! Therefore, the same applies to Ford-powered 13 cabs! (Gee a lot of people went to a lot of trouble, didn't they)
1.2 The Chev is a far superior vehicle owing to its bigger cabin (of course).
2. My F15 has been converted from 4wd, as they never, ever, made 2wd blitz's!
3. The "Ford" (cab 12) was produced during the war years, whereas the "Chev" (cab 13) continued well after.
I tried to help him with some factual information, but, being an expert, he knew his stuff!
HH

I think I know that "expert". A bloke came to my yard here in Kulin a couple of years ago and set me straight on all the facts. These facts included,

All Blitzes were made in England, otherwise why would they be right hand drive?

All Blitzes were originally Ford V8 powered and the V8s were also made in England

They were all capable of 80 mph.

He also insisted that the SAS used Austin Champs in the Western Desert in 1942 because they were more reliable than Jeeps.

I didn't try too hard to tell him the truth. Some people will never be told.

[Howard]

Originally Posted by Rod Diery

I think I know that "expert". A bloke came to my yard here in Kulin a couple of years ago and set me straight on all the facts. These facts included,
All Blitzes were made in England, otherwise why would they be right hand drive?
All Blitzes were originally Ford V8 powered and the V8s were also made in England
They were all capable of 80 mph.
He also insisted that the SAS used Austin Champs in the Western Desert in 1942 because they were more reliable than Jeeps.
I didn't try too hard to tell him the truth. Some people will never be told.

Another expert has emerged at my workplace a couple of days ago...
The tail of the conversation went something like this...
Me: Yes I have a couple of Blitzes that I intend to restore.
Xp: Oh, yeah, Willies, eh?
Me: Ah, No, Blitz Trucks.
Ex: Yeah, Yeah, WIllies!
Me: Ah, no, I have Fords, but Chev also made them.
Xp: Yeah, yeah... Willies! They were a willies design! Ford & Chev made them for Willies!
Me: Well, actually, the design was first penned by a bloke called Sid Swallow who worked for ford... and... yeah,,, then Willies. Thank you, have a good day.