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31-01-09, 22:00
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Hi Jim;
I’m curious, what is the significance of the Ontario Provincial Flag affixed to the bumper - is it because the home of the Queen’s Own Rifles is located in Ontario? Cheers
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01-02-09, 02:45
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Mark,
Actually it was because the Ford F8 was manufactured in Ontario. I also have the Canadian flag which was the official flag for Canada from 1922 through 1957 which I will use when displaying the truck in the future. The Ontario plate will not be used then. Regards, Jim
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01-02-09, 18:23
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22-05-09, 21:52
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New Tires from MRF
Finally got around to installing the new MRF tires I purchased from Tony at Ag Tyres. I am pleased to advise that they do ride much better than the originals that came with the truck! They are 6 ply nylon and have a firm ride.
They do handle well at low sprreds, 25 mph. Have yet to take them on the road at a higher speed. Regards, Jim
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28-05-09, 06:00
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Phase 2 - Week 2
Have started the second phase of the restoration of my F8 by beginning construction of the tool boxes. Have taken a different tack by first making a frame of 1 1/2" steel angle iron and strap to form a more sturdy set of boxes. Below are the pictures of the frame.
Bob, my welder, is going over to the metal supplier tomorrow and pick up a 12 guage sheet of steel for the skin and use their hydraulic shear to cut the pieces needed. They're charging us $50 an hour to use the shear...... Regards, Jim
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05-06-09, 00:09
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Phase 2 - Week 3
Have continued to work on the tool box and have most of the skin on the frame. Pictures will follow next week as the remainer will be completed over the weekend.
Finally ordered the second gas tank from Brian Asbury. When the truck arrived last year the second one was missing. He has a nice one which only needs to have the neck moved. Will also seal it. Pictures to follow when it's received. Obtained a set of drawings for the radio mast and had the parts plasma-cut and then bent to shape with a brake. Pictures of the before and after are below. Regards, Jim
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06-06-09, 07:02
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 ..I've been doing to much of this lately  Mike
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