FGT No9 Aust restoration

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Tommy K

G'day Keith

For all us CMP 'L' platers, can you post up a photo of what the finished restoration may look like.

Here's a picture from my site:

[Wayne Henderson]

Hi Keith, been there done that.
A good chisel and a beefy grinder is the way to go. Take your time and only take off what you need to, chemicals will clean the rust out under the tinware. Be careful around the wheel arches (those thick steel angles) and try to save the rear hatches and tin at the rear end. Nice save.
Any body number? Should be stamped between the ladder lugs at the rear.

[aj.lec]

If anyone knows where there is another No9 body please let me know ?
Ford preferably but would be happy with any parts or fittings

[Keith Webb]

Thanks to the kind assistance of Cameron Reed there has been substantial progress, with most of the sheet metal now removed.

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi all - this has to be the slowest and hardest way I have ever seen to unload a trailer. Haven't you got a crane?

Bob

[Keith Webb]

I like to savour it one little piece at a time.

Actually the reason is it's going to the sandblasters once everything is cut off.

Makes sense not to double handle.

Originally Posted by Bob Moseley

Hi all - this has to be the slowest and hardest way I have ever seen to unload a trailer. Haven't you got a crane?

Bob

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Keefy - hope you have plenty of cash. Over here they charge between $150-$200/hour for sandblasting. We are in the process of building a small shed so I can do my own. I already have the pot plus a cabinet blaster.

Bob