Snail's pace Blitz rebuild

Keith Webb · #1 14-01-12, 10:25

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Originally Posted by Ryan

Got into the shed this afternoon and removed the driveshaft, steering and the remaining cab freeing the chassis for a good look.
Of the 4 shocks only one is 100% complete and the original radiator mounts have been cut off during the conversion to a holden set up.
My questions are:
Can the radiator mounts found on the F60 chassis be used on a F15 chassis?

And can the shocker arms (not the housings) found on F60/C60 be used to replace the missing arms and connections on my F15 chassis?

Hi Ryan
The radiator brackets are the same but I think the arms may be different on the shockers. They are shorter and have more of a crank in them.

Ryan · #2 14-01-12, 22:56

Thanks for that Keith, I do know of another F15 wreck that has them but its a bit of a hike. Better get my boots.

Luke R · #3 11-03-12, 10:08

Any up dates with the blitz Ryno?

Ryan · #4 11-03-12, 12:45

Hi Luke,
There has been a little progress, but small.
Spending time on the chassis. Cleaning, grinding and removing bits and pieces.

Did a little trip recently and came across this little beast of a Blitz. Very impressive gear on it. Later model Ford V8 in it too. Not for sale however.

Plushy · #5 13-03-12, 15:24

Ah i see you`ve been up near me for a Drive Ryan . Did he tell you the story about the guy who bought it years ago but still hasnt been back to pick it up ??

Ryan · #6 13-03-12, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Plushy

Ah i see you`ve been up near me for a Drive Ryan . Did he tell you the story about the guy who bought it years ago but still hasnt been back to pick it up ??

Yes, I thought it a bit strange. 10 years ago it was purchased the story goes. I was told about that Blitz from a scappy down near me in Moriac.

Plushy · #7 14-03-12, 01:31

The bloke i heard the story from first about the blitz also said it was sold 10 yrs ago but its at least 7 yrs since i first got told the story .
Theres a couple of Ford Blitz Cranes in Sebas they are old ex Barry james Trucks similar to the layout of the one you took photos of but have a larger crane and stabilizers fitted too the chassis .