C8AX Tac Sign

[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?

[Ausmick]

Well a mate went past with a mini excavator today and I waved him down. Told him I had a five minute job for him and he had just the right tool for the job. Engines out! On the way for some compression tests etc new bearing and seals in gear box and transfer case, if needed.

Started work on replacement panel in the POW holder and back cab section.

Got my paint mixed ‘just right’ (that's a hot topic on here!). have a long list of mates with a wide variety of skills that are now wishing they didn’t owe me favours.......the fridge is full of beer.......so......

......do I start a new thread in the restoration area for the next phase or continue on here......

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by 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?

Yes, the 'A' was used to denote a driven front axle.

[Ausmick]

Spent Sunday with a mate on a few of the (what we thought were but were not,) smaller projects. The engine cover had the dome shape cut out of it with a grinder (for ease of access to engine in civilian life?). The floor of the POW can holder was rusted out......and the original battery box was a joke. The curved section that was added back in was from the bonnet of an old EH Ute.....fitted well with a bit of a tap. The battery box and can holder floor was put together with 16 gauge.

The finished product -

[T Creighton]

Hi Mick,
I will be sending you some deck pics and some notes on dimensions tonight.
Cheers Terry

[Rob Beale]

Here are some pics of the under deck supports.

The deck sits on 4 1/2" x 2" bearers full width. Three of these are bolted with coach bolts down thru the bearer and through an angle bracket welded flush with the top of the chassis rails. The bearer behind the wheel arch is bolted thru the top flange of the chassis rail.
These are all bolted to the deck panels by a pair of coach bolts at each end.

The bearer under the middle of the front locker, and the short one over the chassis arch are held by countersunk screws down thru the flange on the edge of the body sides.

Note also the simple mudguard and H frame mudguard supports, also the stirrups under the back of the deck.

Rob