Clearing Sale, Cherokee, Victoria, 15th April 2007 @ 10.00am

Howard · #1 14-04-07, 04:12

G'Day all, I know it is short notice but a mate just rang me about a clearing sale advertised in "The Weekly Times" 11/04/2007.
It's 6 hours from me

so hopefully there is a MLU'er or two that may fend off the scrappies as there is also a fair bit of scrap listed...
The interesting section of ad reads as follows:
"VEHICLES & BLITZ TRUCKS: (mostly suitable ofr restoration or parts)"
Chev & Ford Blitz forklifts, Chev Blitz Crane, 2x Ford Blitz for parts, Lots of Ford & Chev Blitz parts - Diffs, Axles, Tyres, Rims, 16" & 20", Radiators, ... ...42 Chev Motor & G/Box & reco head, Qty new & used Chev Blitz parts... "
Lots of other less interesting stuff listed.
At the least it would be good to get some photos/data plates etc.
Anybody volunteer to report?

Cheers
Howard.

Howard · #2 14-04-07, 04:13

I know Keefy is in the opposite end of the state...
What are you up to, Ewan?
HH

Euan McDonald · #3 14-04-07, 14:21

HH,
I am also away @ the other end of the state but I will send my father inlaw to check it out.

Ryan · #4 15-04-07, 04:38

The one week I don't buy the weekly times. Only about 2 1/2 hours from me. Hopefully someone else makes it. Pics would be great.
Oh well, renovating the house comes first.

Howard · #5 15-04-07, 09:21

A new MLU member (who is awaiting approval) has contacted me via my shedfullofshit web site. He attended & took photos & has promised to report here once membership is approved. Stay Tuned.
HH

Plushy · #6 15-04-07, 12:32

Hi Guys ,
I am the new guy that Howard mentioned in his Post . I attended the Cherokee sale today and was surprised at the prices of the CMP`s there were 3 Running CMP`s up for grabs ( 2 chevy`s C15, one Ford F15) . i am new to the CMP scene after admiring them from afar so my I.D of the vehicles might be a bit off

. Unfortunately i didnt have my camera at the sale so i dont have photos .
The First Chev to go up for Auction was a Chevy crane apparently this used to belong to a demolition company in melbourne. The vehicle was in average condition with rust around the front windows and the doors , the passenger side of the cab had been altered with a second steering wheel and controls for the crane with a seat facing rearwards it also had a section of the rear cab wall removed .the engine cowl was still inside . It sold for $ 400 .

The Second Chevy was a Forklift conversion in running condition the cab on this one was a lot more rusted the engine cowl inside the cab was missing and the hydralics for the Forklift were leaking everywhere the Doors were missing ( i think they were sold later with other parts ) It also Sold for $400 .

The Ford was the Best i reckon not so much Rust in the cab the Grille was there but no Ford badge . The flathead motor was in running condition with no visible leaks the Ammo Box in the passenger footwell was there as well as the Canvas Windows for the Doors the Drivers door was missing ,the Cab was unaltered and seemed solid . The Ford sold for $800 .

After this they sold 4 diffs for only $50 dollars each as well as a transfer case some doors numerous gears and other small fittings also i belive i saw a bag with lots of canvas pieces which i belive was from the CMP`s . There were also some ford half chassis there with cabs they still had their motors and one had a brand new front diff in it they sold for a $100 each i think .

The bad news was i didnt have a trailer or ready cash so i didn`t buy any of the vehicles but the Scrap merchants there didnt get them either

. So after the shot notice trip i headed home and stopped in at Daylesford on the way to hunt down some leads . After a couple of hours i managed to locate another 2 Chevy`s in a yard but the owner wasnt home . But his neighbour told me about a few other CMP`s so i went and checked them out and found 3 Ford CMP`s . One of these is rusted out but still has a lot of good bits the other Two are in excellent condition both having been covered by sheds until a year or so ago , so now i just have to contact the owner and see if he wants to sell them .

I will post photos of the new finds as soon as possible .

Cheers Plushy

p.s sorry about the long post

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #7 15-04-07, 14:15

Hi All
My spy was there, bought heaps and am awaiting photos. Some real bargains. Pristine Carrier fuel tank with filter and cap - $40, Ford Blitz grill with badge - I think $20. Scrappies dipped out. Was a good cheap sale by all accounts.
Bob

Plushy · #8 15-04-07, 16:36

wooops forgot to add all the Cmp`s had dual rear wheels .

Euan McDonald · #9 15-04-07, 22:45

My agent (father inlaw) went & was the loosing bidder on the Ford for $800, he did buy a few boxes of "stuff" as he called it, so I will check it out on my way home tonight. He also took lots of pic's for me but on a film camera. I will post them when developed.

Ryan · #10 16-04-07, 03:41

Thanks to all who went, great news that the scappies didn't win this time. And welcome aboard Plushy.
cheers.

Plushy · #11 16-04-07, 06:05

Thanks for the Welcome Ryan

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #12 18-04-07, 11:05

Hi all
The following images are from a dear friend/collector/restorer but one who only lurks on this forum. BTW the Blitz cabs sold for $200 & $220 and everything that day had an 11% auctioneer's premium on it.

So let the show begin.

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #13 18-04-07, 11:19

This sale was in the middle of nowhere and once again proves that this stuff is lying around everywhere. Rest of the world, EAT YOUR HEART OUT.

Bob

Plushy · #14 18-04-07, 14:24

Hahaha Now you guys can pick play pick Plushy`s face in the photos

i didn`t even realise any one there was taking photos .

Keith Webb · #15 18-04-07, 22:47

Hmmmm... is it this one?

This one looks pretty plush...

Maybe one of this trio?

Ryan · #16 19-04-07, 00:07

As usual, great pics bob, or should I say, thank you Mr.Lurker.

I hadn't seen forklift mods before, they look pretty swish.

Plushy · #17 19-04-07, 00:26

Keith you got it right with the first choice , thats me trying to convinve my wife that i need another vehicle in the yard to restore

Howard · #18 19-04-07, 00:58

Mrs Plushy does not seem to be displaying any of the expected emotions...
Boredom, Frustration, Anger, Confusion...
Well done!
(Give it time, It will come)
Maybe she needs her own truck!
HH

Euan McDonald · #19 19-04-07, 05:56

In the 3rd pic the gent on the far right would be my father in-law lurking. He did deliver a couple of boxes of assorted cmp bits from the sale including a small oil tank with pump I need held IDing (pic to come)

Euan McDonald · #20 20-04-07, 01:21

Mystery oil tank, any clues what it may be from or if its even military.