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Old 13-08-09, 23:52
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Ive just fired up the rebuilt side valve V8 for the first time in a F60L Cab 12 so I can appreciate what youre saying about a good day. I was whooping & hollering so much my dog (clevo) started barking like crazy. I'm sure he was appreciating the moment as much as I was!!!
Did you do your victory dance as well? In any case congratulations! What a big moment that is.
The pic you sent me looked like the carby and other critical parts (like plug leads) were missing, so perhaps it was some sort of divine intervention?
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Old 14-08-09, 23:20
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Did you do your victory dance as well? In any case congratulations! What a big moment that is.
The pic you sent me looked like the carby and other critical parts (like plug leads) were missing, so perhaps it was some sort of divine intervention?
Victory dance will come when I can drive it (that will be when it has brakes!!!)

I was extremely pleased at the sensational note a side valve V8 has with no exhaust.

More pictures soon
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Old 21-08-09, 14:47
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Victory dance will come when I can drive it (that will be when it has brakes!!!)

I was extremely pleased at the sensational note a side valve V8 has with no exhaust.

More pictures soon
G'day Tony,

It's been a while since your last post so Have you got to drive your truck yet? What part of the woods is Ganmain in?

I am new to this Army truck scene so could you let me know what make of truck is it, tonage and age?

V8 motors do have that special rumble and vibration through the gound don't they! I went from a V8 car to a V6 and it just does not seem the same as my old V8

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Old 21-08-09, 19:14
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I am new to this Army truck scene so could you let me know what make of truck is it, tonage and age?
Hi Lionel

Tony has written the model name in his signature:

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F60L GS Ex 2 pounder anti tank portee.
More Infos on wikipedia and on Keefy's site.

greetings
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Old 22-08-09, 05:30
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Hi Lionel

Tony has written the model name in his signature:



More Infos on wikipedia and on Keefy's site.

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Hello Chris,

Thanks for including the website to the pictures of the truck.

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Old 28-08-09, 11:58
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G'day Lionel,

Sorry to have been so slow to reply. Ive also had trouble getting on due to the MLU's server having some issue's but I'm back.

Ganmain is 40mins nor nor west of Wagga Wagga, there's myself & a good mate of mine Howard who is also an MLU'er who live here. Howards also the bloke responsible for getting me into this stuff. Keith Webb also aided & abetted (Mind you, I didnt need my my arm severely twisted..)

My truck is a 1942 Cab 12 Ford 60 Hundredweight Long wheelbase or F60L.

According to the ARN 7753 the truck was originally a 2pounder anti tank portee. (If you google this you'll see a picture of one) They look awesome!

Sadly, I dont have that back for it as it was converted to general service (transport) and had a GS back put on it in 1944 . It also had an engine change during the war.

The army must have realised that anyone in this, going up against any enemy tank would have been turned to chutney.

Engine is a Mercury 239 cubic inch side valve V8 with crab distributer.

Check out the website that Howard has created called shedfullofshit.com & let us know what you think.

Look forward to photo's of your truck and update's on progress.

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Old 28-08-09, 12:12
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G'day Lionel,

Sorry to have been so slow to reply. Ive also had trouble getting on due to the MLU's server having some issue's but I'm back.

Ganmain is 40mins nor nor west of Wagga Wagga, there's myself & a good mate of mine Howard who is also an MLU'er who live here. Howards also the bloke responsible for getting me into this stuff. Keith Webb also aided & abetted (Mind you, I didnt need my my arm severely twisted..)

My truck is a 1942 Cab 12 Ford 60 Hundredweight Long wheelbase or F60L.

According to the ARN 7753 the truck was originally a 2pounder anti tank portee. (If you google this you'll see a picture of one) They look awesome!

Sadly, I dont have that back for it as it was converted to general service (transport) and had a GS back put on it in 1944 . It also had an engine change during the war.

The army must have realised that anyone in this, going up against any enemy tank would have been turned to chutney.

Engine is a Mercury 239 cubic inch side valve V8 with crab distributer.

Check out the website that Howard has created called shedfullofshit.com & let us know what you think.

Look forward to photo's of your truck and update's on progress.

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