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Old 15-06-11, 05:26
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Old 08-07-11, 05:09
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I did a bit of pannel beating while it was wet outside, most of the holes closed over oxy and fencing wire will fix the rest.
The thread on the tyre carrier freed up nicely.
Rick I think the locking bar may be a 16" thing as there is a picture on the Willanthry restoration showing two tyre carriers back to back and the smaller one has this bar, also it appears on 16" carriers on refrence photos on Old CMP.
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Old 08-07-11, 11:37
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Robert, Well done, I didn't think it would take too much work to free up the thread. I have only seen one other locking device on a spare wheel carrier before.

Home from hospital yesterday, 4+ hours in an ambulamce flat on your back is not the way I enjoy travel.
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Old 28-07-11, 22:23
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I had the tractor home to put the forks on it yesterday so I took the opportunity to tip the tray up to work on the bottom. A good clean and a bit of cut and paste needed.
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Old 22-08-11, 00:52
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I need pictures or drawings of what goes between the spare tyre/ toolbox carrier and the chassis. I need to know what holes are used and the gap between the chassis and frame. Thank you for any help.
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Old 22-08-11, 10:33
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Which isnt saying much...

May give you some help Robert...

You can see a new high tensile bolt holding the bracket that attaches the spare wheel carrier frame to the Chassis.

Basically the Bracket you are seeking looks like a big piece of angle iron.
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Old 23-08-11, 08:26
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i have 2 doghouse to replace the asbestos, (clean, primer and painted.)
There are tractor and drag car transmission blankets, however, what i expect should be available a roll of noise insulation. where and how or what brand?
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Old 23-08-11, 11:41
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Dennis I used Dynamat extreme it is self adhesive and regularly listed on ebay, it deadned the noise a bit but manily it cut the heat in the cab.
Tony thank you for the picture, combined with Col's faxed drawings I have a good idea of what I'm up against now.
I think I'll try and get the tray on first as that will mean I can still drive on the road as my ambition is to drive to Corowa 2012.
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Old 24-08-11, 08:47
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Robert,

It will be great to see it at Corowa.

As it is the 'year of the 6x6' are you also going to fit another axle and make it a mini C15X
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Old 24-08-11, 10:50
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As it is the 'year of the 6x6' are you also going to fit another axle and make it a mini C15X
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I started to consider the posibility but Vicki was reading over my sholder and gave the idea a very firm NO
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Old 29-08-11, 07:05
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Hey Robert,

on the pic of the underside of the rear body, is it fixed to the chassis rails using U bolts through those holes ?
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Old 29-08-11, 15:45
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I'm not 100% shore yet Andy I will find out when I finally fit it.
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Old 30-08-11, 13:22
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ok, i will watch and learn
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Old 16-09-11, 01:48
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Hi Robert,

have you attacked the Rear body yet ?

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Old 16-09-11, 11:52
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Andy, unfortunatly no I've been spending too much time chasing the almighty dollar to pay bills and haven't had any fun time lately. I have to work all this week also but hope to have some fun after that.
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Old 16-09-11, 14:01
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Its tough at the top .... so I hear
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Old 08-10-11, 12:41
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A small step towards a new life for the spray rig so the blitz can be further restored.
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Looks good Bob thank you
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Old 29-10-11, 08:20
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Hi Robert - yes I am happy with the decal. I do have the correct ball handle toggle switches if you are interested.

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Old 29-10-11, 12:05
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Big changes this afternoon the spray rig is off and tray sitting on chassis. Andy the holes line up with the sides of the chassis. I now have to make a trailer for the spray rig as it is spraying season NOW I put out one last tank load last week. Rego inspection day is 6/11 so I only have a fiew days to bolt the tray down and fit mudflaps.
Now for the question what gap do I leave for the tool box/ spare carrier?
Bob I'll pass for now see you in Mach and you can try out your salesman skills.
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Old 30-10-11, 00:08
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Hi Robert - I see you also need/might need a tailgate for your CI body. I have a contact who has made one and as stated in another thread we could always coerce Colin to make them. At this stage two are required, yours and our spare.

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Old 30-10-11, 00:49
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Bob I have a tailgate but it needs work and new latches so it will be hidden in a corner for a while yet.
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Old 30-10-11, 13:07
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I don't have to drive carefully now the body is bolted down. Thanks for the rough measurements Keith I started with your sugestion and riggled the body around until the bolts fitted past any obsticles and ended up with a gap that is plus 40mm either side of the tool box.
The last picture shows my fathers day present it's very handy for cutting timber in tight spaces.
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looking good Robert !
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Old 02-11-11, 12:11
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Thanks Andy.
Speedy has been reatached for rego day, I just need to give the Blitz a greese and wash now.
Keith your Blitz is still being used for above ground storage.
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Old 06-11-11, 03:36
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How time flies, I just reviewed this thread and it was three years ago I started loosing my hair getting the blitz back on the road. I have just returned from my 3rd rego renewal check.
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Old 07-12-11, 13:16
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I finally got another part for the blitz tonight, it cost me a MB-C1 and a MB-C2. Now I need cleaning and preserving advice please.
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Old 31-12-11, 02:36
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I fitted the fire extinguisher today as there is no time at the moment to clean it up and it will be harder to misplace if it is in the bracket.
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Old 04-03-12, 12:29
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Finally got the angles pressed, I had to go with straight angles as the local engineers couldnt get the slight "s" in the side without making an expensive die. I now have to cut the taper and work out the bolt patern.
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I finally got another part for the blitz tonight, it cost me a MB-C1 and a MB-C2. Now I need cleaning and preserving advice please.
I cleaned mine with Brasso, but I take it yours is made of something other than brass. Have seen some presented nicely, painted same color as truck. Preparation for that would depend on what metal it is made from. A good quality etch & primer should do, with prior removal of any corrosion & light sanding. Wet sanding best if not a ferous metal. I use nothing more course than 400 grit. Mind you, I also get in strife for doing the sanding in shower! Makes easy clean-up
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