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Old 05-02-10, 20:30
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Finally got stencil work completed. (ARN & wheel base numbers) This involved a lot of to-ing & fro-ing into the signwriters. I then got the F60L WB stencil on the panel to paint it to discover it was the wrong size!!!! Oh well, back into town again to sort it out. Extremely pleased I didnt just say 'stuff it' and use the incorrect size stencil but geez it took some force of will not too.
All I can say is WOW! As Others have said I cannot see a reason for you to doubt your work as it is excellent judging by the photos. I look forward to seeing a photo of the owner (you) standing in front of the finished truck at Corowa this year wearing a SH1T eating grin
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Old 05-02-10, 21:59
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Thanks Cliff,

Some more for you fellahs.

Of note is the thrust bearing greaser. The old one had perished & was oozing grease every time you attempted to put some in it. So I had one made up. It works, but it is restricting the travel of the thrust bearing to its return position. So in desparation I wrapped the old one in elec tape, ran some grease through it & it worked OK.

The other shots are of the webbing I'm putting between the panels. It is very strong stuff & looks good on the truck as well. A bit tedious as you have to mark the bolt holes and then drill the material in order to get the bolts through.
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Old 06-02-10, 19:30
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Tony,you can cut holes in that webbing with a wad punch and using it on the end of a bit of square timber,not across the grain as it will blunt the wad punch,cheers ken hughes.
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Old 23-02-10, 22:06
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The big day has arrived - thanks to Howard for the filming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jo0tlji-Po
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Old 24-02-10, 01:02
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Looks and sounds nice, notice that you were checking the brakes as soon as you had it moving.

Keep up the good work look forward to seeing more as you finish the project up.

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... and another video, just listen to THAT sound

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glcyh6Xmb10
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Old 24-02-10, 08:56
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Great to see Tony , unfortunately I carn't hear it as my computers sound has crashed Your 12 looks to have more leg room than Keith's
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The big day has arrived - thanks to Howard for the filming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jo0tlji-Po
G'day Tony,

It was great to see and especially to hear your truck on the move. You have done a really great job.

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Tony if you do want to seal the webbing a tin of oil for redressing dry as a bone coats should work without making a mess.
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Old 25-02-10, 09:59
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Now Robert I reckon thats a bloody good idea!!!!!

I'll get some & give it a go!

After I finished sorting out this wiring loom. On a steep learning curve with it.

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