Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

lynx42 · #1 18-05-16, 03:04

I have sent you a PM with an email address.

Tony try Dean in Allora QLD.for tyres

I purchased 5, 9.00x16's, for $1600.00 with tube and rust band delivered to my door. They are lugs but look good and dropped straight onto my Lynx rims.

Regards Rick.

Private_collector · #2 18-05-16, 09:12

Rick,

Are your rims the same as CMP?

The reason I ask is because Dean is where I got my current tyres from. The ones that won't fit!

The grey truck was his also, and I bought it from him.

Mike K · #3 18-05-16, 11:50

If Ricks Lynx rims are 6 stud like the C8AX, I believe these 6 stud rims are different to the normal 8 stud CMP rims eg for a unknown reason they will accept any tyres whatever the bead angle Mike

Private_collector · #4 20-05-16, 10:31

So far I've had knock backs from Tyre Traders and Marathon Spares.
One has had these on 'order' for three years, the other said no tyres this size in stock at present. Now I don't know if they have some coming, or if they won't ever be getting any ever again, but if it were me taking an enquiry, I might think about giving more information in case the buyer wasn't in a hurry. I'm not in a hurry, yet!

Still making enquiries, but no luck so far.

Mike K · #5 20-05-16, 11:20

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Originally Posted by Private_collector

So far I've had knock backs from Tyre Traders and Marathon Spares.
One has had these on 'order' for three years, the other said no tyres this size in stock at present. Now I don't know if they have some coming, or if they won't ever be getting any ever again, but if it were me taking an enquiry, I might think about giving more information in case the buyer wasn't in a hurry. I'm not in a hurry, yet!

Still making enquiries, but no luck so far.

Have you tried Agtyres at Moree ? I have forgotten the guys name, its been years since I dealt with him . He was importing MRF tyres for us guys with MV's.

Private_collector · #6 20-05-16, 13:10

Thanks Mike!

I'll try them next.

Hanno Spoelstra · #7 21-05-16, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

If Ricks Lynx rims are 6 stud like the C8AX, I believe these 6 stud rims are different to the normal 8 stud CMP rims eg for a unknown reason they will accept any tyres whatever the bead angle Mike

That's correct, for some reason the 6-stud CMP 16" wheel rim has a diameter which differs from the 8-stud 16" wheel rim. Tyres for American rims fit right on.

The latter, as you know, has a 1/4" larger diameter. That's why tyres for American rims do not drop right on....

Hanno

Private_collector · #8 31-07-16, 08:05

While awaiting 25 pounder parts from several recent purchases, I have returned to working on the truck. More specifically, repairing the small dents on my Sunshine Cab roof. Most of the holes were very simple to remedy, and I even managed to file finish two of them. The others, they required a skim coat of filler. Now I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I HATE PANELBEATING! I'm not good at it, and I don't enjoy the process. That is partly why this particular task has been delayed for a long time. I knew it would annoy me, and I was right in expecting so.
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Urgh, ghastly work! At least it's done now. Before priming, I had to remove the remains of snapped off bolts and the caged nuts that they go into. Most came away willingly, but two had to be enticed off with either grinder or cold chisel. Not every hole contained a caged nut and bolt. Ther are at least 3, possibly 5 holes that just have a plain piece of steel rod. Those would be to assist in aligning the roof with the windscreen frame upper section. I hope all the holes align OK!
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This is only the first application of primer and spray putty. It gets dry sanded smooth, then further primer is applied. Any remaining low spots get another load of spray putty and/or wiping/hand putty. I already know two areas which will require a second splatter of putty.

Next weekend the inside should get painted.

Private_collector · #9 18-09-16, 03:42

Unbelievable! He actually did it.
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.....and is happy to do my others as well.

David Dunlop · #10 18-09-16, 04:24

Well no more spinning your wheels with THAT project, Tony!

David

Lionelgee · #11 18-09-16, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Private_collector

Unbelievable! He actually did it.
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.....and is happy to do my others as well.

G'day Tony,

Who did the tyre for you Tony? Was it a tyre place or the bloke whom you bought the truck off? Plus how did they achieve this feat of dexterity?

What are the rims called when they are in two halves and held together by the special bolts?

Would there be a Chevrolet equivalent iof the bolt together wheel rim instead of the suicide ring rims like my truck has?

Kind Regards
Lionel