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07-06-10, 13:34
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And More!
After setback with discovery of different stub axles. We had some luck thanks to Richard Coutts Smith discovering a NOS Chev truck Civilian axle down at Stawell Vic. Rich very kindly sent me the fellahs contact details and we did some business.
Got that axle back to the farm at Quandialla. Pulled her apart for an inspection All I could say was...... wow
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07-06-10, 13:40
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Wheel cylinders
Keeping in mind this axle sat out in the weather for a lot of years. (Meaning more than 20) Check out these wheel cylinders. The seals were what blew me away. Not to mention the polished sheen still in the cylinder walls themselves.
Brake linings are like new the drums are little scored from water but cleaned up surprisingly well. The wheel bearings and seals still look brand new.
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07-06-10, 14:04
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Comparison
Putting the civvy axle next to the 18inch military one that is the original for this truck it is easy to see the military versions were much better built. Everything on the 18inch wheel axle is twice the size (including the axle itself) and must have been much stronger.
It seems a shame to put a civvy axle in it but with the prohibitive cost of 18 inch tyres - we have no choice. Not to mention the bloody Cocky that previously owned this has pulled the brake shoes and wheel cylinders out at some stage.  I thought I'd be able to use the 18's axle steering link rod.... BUZZZZ!!!! Nice try contestant but I'm afraid that's the WRONG ANSWER!! Bloody hell! Now weve got to go and find one.
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Pax Vobiscum.......may you eat three meals a day & have regular bowel movements. Last edited by Ganmain Tony; 07-07-10 at 04:11.
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08-06-10, 00:51
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I see that Clevo hasn't been converted to GM products as yet.
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