C8AX Tac Sign

[Bob McNeill]

NOTHING, the chain goes on the drain tap on the block.

[Ausmick]

Spending a few hours one day a week on the old girl.......about to tow it to a mates for the engine out and a good chassis sandblasting.

[Ausmick]

Have got a power isolation cut off switch on this truck located above the 6v battery....was this an add on or a genuine piece of ‘puddle jumper’ truck? Anyone know?

[Rob Beale]

I haven't seen one of these before. Probably an add on by someone wanting to retain all the juice in their battery!

My Brother and I have run our PJs on 6V since the 1980s. As long as the contacts on the battery leads are clean both ends, and the starter motor hasn't got loaded up with grease, it works like a charm. We also ran the earth cable directly from the battery to the engine block near the starter, then back to the chassis.
The cost of 6V batteries is getting prohibitive, but they do last a long time.

Rob

[Ausmick]

Can anyone tell me, were the gearstick etc boots made of canvas or rubber?

I'm glad I started restoration on the C8AX as the Blitz I had my eye on may be a project later when more experience is gained! (And a heap more money) ARN number was on cowl 104241.

[Rob Beale]

Those I've seen were canvas. They were just remnants, so i'd like to see pics of originals if anyone has them please.

Watch out for the CMP bug Mick. It has no known cure.
Many of the worlds best female minds have tried to defeat it!

here are some pics from earlier in the year:

1. Changing the clutch pressure plate in a C8AX GS

2. Line up of Radio Shack, Ambulance and GS

Rob

[Ausmick]

Rob

I found these ones in leather.


C8AX - I know what the C the 8 and the last letter X mean, but is the A just an indication 4x4?