FGT No9 Aust restoration

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Hi Keith

What is the Dodge engine for....ballast????

Keep us up to date of your progress.

Bob C

My guess is smuggling in a Dodge weapons carrier for the next project. Small bits at a time to remain undetected by Belinda.

Man of great vision - fan of your work Keefy

[Keith Webb]

This engine came from a Dodge Weapons Carrier owner because it doesn't fit. It is for Euan's father in law Iain's stock car.

But it does make good ballast. Heavy as pure lead.

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

My guess is smuggling in a Dodge weapons carrier for the next project. Small bits at a time to remain undetected by Belinda.

Man of great vision - fan of your work Keefy

[Stuart Kirkham]

G'day Keith

For all us CMP 'L' platers, can you post up a photo of what the finished restoration may look like.

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Tommy K

G'day Keith

For all us CMP 'L' platers, can you post up a photo of what the finished restoration may look like.

Here's a picture from my site:

[Wayne Henderson]

Hi Keith, been there done that.
A good chisel and a beefy grinder is the way to go. Take your time and only take off what you need to, chemicals will clean the rust out under the tinware. Be careful around the wheel arches (those thick steel angles) and try to save the rear hatches and tin at the rear end. Nice save.
Any body number? Should be stamped between the ladder lugs at the rear.

[aj.lec]

If anyone knows where there is another No9 body please let me know ?
Ford preferably but would be happy with any parts or fittings

[Keith Webb]

Thanks to the kind assistance of Cameron Reed there has been substantial progress, with most of the sheet metal now removed.