Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Lynn Eades]

Yes, Tony.W., I would recommend a practice. (sheep dag hones are great! They make any bore look good)
Pistons in a set, are not always the same size. In a factory assembly situation the standard pistons used to be graded for size (and or weight) so that an engine might end up with a set about the same. Hopefully the pistons in your set, have been graded (I would expect them to be these days) I would though, measure them.
Tony you will no doubt be setting up a financial relationship with an engine reconditioner for at least the sizing of your gudgeon (con rod) bushes, I am sure you can pick up some expert guidance from him/her (you never know) at the same time.

[Private_collector]

Why on earth would I need someone to mess with the con rods & piston pins?

New pistons, new pins, new con rods with bushes insitu.

Following the test shown in factory maintenence manual, everything fits perfectly.

Fully expect to call for help with some task or another, but wouldn't have thought they should need to muck around with parts which fit properly already.

Funny, for a job that anyone is supposed to be able to do, sure sounds like a lot of things the experts are needed for.

[Lynn Eades]

Tony, You obviously have all the bases covered. Good luck with assembling your engine.

[Tony Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Funny, for a job that anyone is supposed to be able to do, sure sounds like a lot of things the experts are needed for.

Yes, but you're rapidly becoming an expert yourself Tony!

[Private_collector]

While searching ebay for a couple of bits, I cam across this Chevrolet truck.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1948-GMC-...22e2b8b&_uhb=1
$_57-3.jpg $_57-2.jpg
I think this is about the coolest vintage vehicle I have ever seen!!!
If only I were rich. Should have listened to Mother when I was young.

[Dinty]

I remember many years ago watching an American TV production about 2 characters, they drove a GMC COE type truck, I tried google but couldn't find it.
There was one similar at the 'Kurri Nostalgia' festival this year, cheers Dennis

[Lynn Eades]

I thought you were a Ford man?

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Dinty

I remember many years ago watching an American TV production about 2 characters, they drove a GMC COE type truck, I tried google but couldn't find it.
There was one similar at the 'Kurri Nostalgia' festival this year, cheers Dennis

G'day Dinty,

There was a show that was named after the nickname for the GMC COE called "Cannonball"

Is this the show you remember Dinty? Here is a YouTube clip of it ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSLoZzJ-7kc It seems to be part 1 & 2 of episode one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK_3hXBIAX4 It screened in 1958 ... Before my time Here is what Wikipedia mentions about the series Accessed 28th of June 2014 from, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannonball_%28series%29

Here are a couple of links of Lindsey Crawford's 1954 GMC COE. The first one talks about the restoration of the truck. Part 2 features it motoring stately down the highway within inside shots of the cabin in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtG6c2TdAts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnBE-cKePOQ

Here is a YouTube clip of someone working through the gears. Rileydog362's notes state that it has a Detroit 6 cylinder inline 2 cycle diesel engine - transmission is 10 speed road ranger. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geLkrg1HFTk Rileydog362 features numerous clips of his truck in action.

All clips accessed off YouTube on 28th of June 2014. One sweet sounding engine!

Kind Regards
Lionel

[cliff]

there is a 1939 Ford Cab Over cab and chassis for sale at the Hot Rod place near the Bruce highway end of Brisbane Road Tony. It looks neat and rare as hens teeth I think.