Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[T Creighton]

Hi again Tony, I can take a photo of the other side of the band tomorrow if that helps although there are some details on page N5 in the MB-F1 manual.
Cheers again,
Terry

[Private_collector]

Hi Terry, thanks for the reply.
The part I need to see goes onto the portion of brake shoe backing band which is not visible in the drawing you posted. Section N doesnt show me the detail I need to make a new one.

[T Creighton]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Hi Terry, thanks for the reply.
The part I need to see goes onto the portion of brake shoe backing band which is not visible in the drawing you posted. Section N doesnt show me the detail I need to make a new one.

Tony
Here are pics of the other side. It looks like it's made of high tensile steel.I can give you the dimensions if you decide to make one. The little pressed in gussets on each side might be a bit tricky to get right to your high standards.
Regards Terry.
ps The pic don't seem to want to upload. Will try later on. Also a PM to Lynn.

[Private_collector]

Cheers to Lynn & Terry!

From info supplied, and photo/s to come, I think we are in business. I have never actually seen that particular part......in real life. If I had the forethought to do so, I could have asked to peek under the skirt of any number of Ford CMPs at shows, but I never gave a moments consideration to the topic. It's hard to think straight when salivating at well restored MVs anyway.

Must be about time I filled the master cylinder and bled the brake system too. Buying brake fluid is on my to do list for this Saturday. Also spoke with a lubricants supplier a number of weeks ago, about a higher viscosity substitute for diffs & gear cases that he recommended. He feels it may be a better proposition for older applications where parts have some wear. Not cheap stuff, but could be a good option, particularly with added benefit of quietening any whine. So they say.

[T Creighton]

Good Morning Tony,
I found my camera was set at max resolution and the files were too big to upload.I think I have it sorted now.
Let me know if you want any measurements.
Cheers,
Terry

[Private_collector]

Hmmmmmmm, very interesting!

I can make something that looks like that, I think.

Thanks Terry.

[Private_collector]

Cleaned up the radiator today.
Radiator bare 1.jpg Radiator bare 2.jpg
I bought this one from my Late friend, Paddy. He only asked for the scrap value, $60.00. It had been recored a long time ago, and not really used since that was done. Still has a light oil inside. Well, it DID have a light oil inside. I flushed it out when checking for any gross leaks.
Radiator bare 3.jpg
The lower water necks are a nice piece of work. Whats with the screw heads on each corner? Surely they are not functional!
Radiator painted 1.jpg
After a lick of paint. The wind came up jast after applying the last coat, so I may knock the top off, and give one more spray, next weekend. There is a small plate attached to top tank, which says Maryborough Radiator Services, or something like that. If you look at the very left of the radiator hanging upside down, you can make out the plate. An aluminium sticker with business name was on the very top panel too. I removed it prior to scrubbing, and will reattach it later. The recore must have been done a very long time ago. The phone number had 4 digits in total. There would now be 8 digits. The business has either ceased trading or changed names & address.
Radiator drain cocks.jpg
Even the drain taps are OK to re-use. I cleaned them prior to this shot.

I will buy a new radiator cap and hoses, when I get a chance.