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Old 11-11-08, 19:26
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Geoff,

Thanks for the suggestion, but I think I will eventually use the traditional method of steering and propulsion. The white tips on the fan blades are the result of a short discussion with Phil Waterman, who painted his tips red (red to cover up the red markings that showed up unexpectedly). In both cases, the tips will serve as a reminder to me to keep my fingers out of the path of the fan blades when the old girl is purrin'.

Bob and Grant, Anything happening at the barn?

Oops! Got to go, it is almost 11:00 hrs here in Alberta...

We shall remember.
Rob,

Just a suggestion, no harm no foul...

We remembered today, at the Cenotaph at Old City Hall in Toronto. Sally joined me in this dank gray day to say a simple "Thank you". There weren't many vets there, but it's all my boss would allow me time off for. Still, I wore my beret and had the privilege of giving a salute at the appropriate times. It was worthwhile.
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Old 19-11-08, 19:41
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Bob, Grant, Is it that cold in the have not province that you can't type? What's been going on? Silence usually means you two are up to something...

I might be able to join you at the barn this weekend as my task out west ended early - pending the Frau's approval...

Anyway, fill us in on the Hammond scene - this traveling Rotter wants to know.
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Old 24-11-08, 03:38
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Finally, after two and a half weeks out west, I made my way back to the centre of the Ottawa CMP universe - Bob's barn in Hammond. Being out of practice, I forgot to bring my camera, but it was a short day, with not much going on. Bob was busy decorating the house with Joyce and Grant was a no show - probably work related absence there.

The morning was a cool minus 10oC with a good stiff wind making it feel like minus 18oC...just the right temp to fire up Lucifer. After finishing some housecleaning chores in the barn, I pulled out the HUP and started fitting the floor plates. All but two are bolted to the floor framework. The two that are not bolted were welded in the back corners of the cab - I cut them out to expose the floor frame which was badly rusted.

The first photo shows my HUP as she looked when I bought her.


The second photo shows the plate lay out.


The two welded plates (A) frame the large floor plate (B) that holds the transfer case shift lever and the fuel tank switch. Two other plates fill the foot wells (D). A smaller plate (C) fits around the gear shift lever, and a small plate fits to the right of the dog house (E).

The two welded plates have to be fitted in a particular manner as they are welded to the side pillers and if not square, will throw off the alignment of the adjoining plates. I took advantage of Bob's presence to get the plates welded in place. After which, I assisted Bob in the arranging of snow clearing lanes around the shelters and main access road. I truly hope we don't get that insane amount of snow this year as we did last year.

After some clean up, I headed home for a late lunch (Chez Marie is now in the history books...for shame).
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Old 24-11-08, 21:29
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.... the pictures you took with your new fangled telephone....?

Yes it was cold......... On Satruday I drove the tractor to the village...about 3 km..... and froze my...... face as I was sitting on the other end!!!

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Old 24-11-08, 21:36
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.... the pictures you took with your new fangled telephone...Boob
My new fangled telephone has a limited memory (kinda like the folks I hang about with...). I will be uploading some army related photos for a later posting.

If I recall correctly, Bob, you were complaining it was too hot for a little while there on Sunday whilst welding...hee, hee.
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Old 30-11-08, 00:54
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rob.........

A picture is worth a million words..........

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Old 30-11-08, 02:24
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rob......... A picture is worth a million words..........Guy
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Looks great! Hopefully you can stop by the barn tomorrow morning...are you ready to take orders for other repros?

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Old 30-11-08, 19:31
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.... the pictures you took with your new fangled telephone...
Bob, See att thumbs...
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