2011 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

The last few weeks have been busy with work and family obligations. After a protracted absence, I finally got some time to return to the Hammond Barn. Saturday morning was quite sunny and very pleasant. I arrived at the barn just in time to bid Bob and Joyce a bon voyage as they began their venture to the east coast to stock up on Keiths, and to recover a CMP from Mace's Bay. Hopefully, Bob will provide some updates along the way.

I had the barn all to myself on Saturday so I did some more work on my Metal Mistress. Photos of my progress are to follow. In the meanwhile, I have one photo and a quiz: What are these nasty little fellows?

[Phil Waterman]

My guess is something you drop on the road after you've made a very large withdrawal from a bank you don't have an account at.

Second guess part of a strategic anti mosquito protection system.

Cheers Phil

[RHClarke]

Phil, Interesting ideas. I think I can use them to deter the local feline population from spritzing my HUP with their very repugnant odours. Just have to remember to remove them before sitting down.

Hint - they are cut-offs from a small HUP related project that involved spot welding.

[RHClarke]

On Saturday, I decided to cut and test fit the home made spot welded hatch lips to the large sliding hatch opening. I used Bob's cut off saw to ensure that the four pieces "met" at a 45o angle - thus the "caltrops".

A couple of issues arose - the first being an overlap at the flange ends of the lips, but nothing that could not be trimmed off with a grinder. The second was the warping of the roof from previous owners walking on the roof. Some work with a jack may have to be completed to bring the roof back into "true".

Once the roof is sorted out, I will tack weld the strips to the opening. A little progress made.

Photos:

1 - the hatch opening before
2 - the new "lips"
3 - the hatch opening after - test fitting

[Phil Waterman]

Hi

I should have a set of drawings for the big sliding hatch, couple of years ago when I started straightening out my HUPs roof I measured it all up and had all the bits fabricated at a local sheet metal shop.

The new hatch is sitting in the loft of the barn waiting to go on the HUP when put it back together. Just have to find the cad drawing now.

Cheers Phil

[Bob Carriere]

Now the old body is recovering.....

My best distance record so far 2730 Km return to pick up a 1941 Cab 12 on the coast of the Bay of Fundy.

Mile McKinley was liquidating his CMP stash and was kind enough to sell it to me. All the cab pieces where either stored under the frame or in the box of the Ford.

The trip was a dual purpose arrangement with Joyce..... she helped me with the driving and we extended our stay to visit Grand Manan island 1.5 hours off the coast by ferry. The island is 12 miles by 6 pop. 2000...... ti is so small the discount Dollars stores is advertised as the 0.50 cent store.

Had a wonderful, cold wet time but.... what do you expect at the coast this time of the year.....none the less we each took about 1000 pictures.

The drive back was brutal.... we got up at 5:30 am to line up for the ferry... drove on the mainland to where the loaded trailer was left 4 days before and left the coast at 11:30 am Atlantic ST..... arrived home the next day at 2:30 am..... felt like a zomby all day Friday and Saturday. Joyce drove the loaded trailer even through highway construction sites like a pro.

Here are some pictures.....

Bob

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Bob and Joyce - well done. Whenever Ada, I and D'for the dog venture on a field trip we regard it as a holiday. We have equalled your distance several times. I get annoyed with people baulking at having to drive distances to aquire something. It is all part of the adventure and a way to see new places.

Bob

[Stuart Fedak]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Now the old body is recovering.....

The trip was a dual purpose arrangement with Joyce..... she helped me with the driving and we extended our stay to visit Grand Manan island 1.5 hours off the coast by ferry. Joyce drove the loaded trailer even through highway construction sites like a pro.

Bob

Bob, I had to read your post several times. I may have mis-understood. Joyce had to recover your old body from the coast? Most folks use a medivac service, but in your case Joyce strapped you to a trailer?

Congratulations on having such a supportive wife. Between you and Gilles, I think you both have wonderful spouses...... "keepers for sure"

Cheers!
Stuart