My Blitz's

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Scott - my instrument technician can rebuild these @ $230. I have several dead gauges suitable for rebuild and can supply him with my dead ones. They are complete with the bulb holder that screws into the block. He does any length capilary. I then just put a new face on to the gauge face.

Bob

Sorry Scott - I forgot you had round gauges. To extend the capilary length one would need to cut the original tube thereby losing the contents. A new, longer capilary would then be fitted and the whole thing re-gassed, or whatever he does. The cost would be the same.

[Keith Webb]

Hi Scott

A vehicle with that amount of rust should I think be split up as a parts source. You'll save yourself a huge amount of time, cost and stress by finding another in better condition, and that's not too hard to do here in Australia. I don't think I've ever seen springs as bad as those, they take the cake!

The modification on the end of the chassis is a civvy one and another reason to not use it.

The likely reason the date is not on the data plate is it may have been built in the Sydney factory as they put the date on the other plate on the engine cover as a rule. What are the details written on your data plates?

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Hi Scott

A vehicle with that amount of rust should I think be split up as a parts source. You'll save yourself a huge amount of time, cost and stress by finding another in better condition, and that's not too hard to do here in Australia. I don't think I've ever seen springs as bad as those, they take the cake!

The modification on the end of the chassis is a civvy one and another reason to not use it.

The likely reason the date is not on the data plate is it may have been built in the Sydney factory as they put the date on the other plate on the engine cover as a rule. What are the details written on your data plates?

I have to agree with Keith. But having said that , you come across more and more WW2 era trucks now, with bad rust in the chassis. It is really a time thing.. back in the 70's , these vehicles were 30 years old..now it's more like 60+ years old and mother nature takes its toll.

[Keith Webb]

The paint on your transfer case looks like it's Deep Bronze Green indicating post-war use by the Army.

[lynx42]

Whilst I haven't used the company for their wiring looms, I have purchased rubber window seals etc. from them.
I was restoring a 1923 Rolls-Royce in 2000 and was quoted, by another company, $450.00 just for the two vent window rubbers . Scott supplied the entire cars rubbers for $158.00. (Windscreen, vent windows, rear and side.) I didn't tell him at first that it was for a Rolls. I learnt that mistake quite quickly, but unlike the other company, it made no difference.
They were good to deal with.
Rick.

[Mike K]

I think the Chevs had a larger version of the Jeep style IG switch ....

[US6]

Originally Posted by Scott Hamilton

I have found a supplier in Australia who can supply complete wiring looms for Chev and Ford Blitz's. They can make a loom to suit either the cab 13 version or the 'monkey face' cab 12.

I have been advised that they use the original style wire (laquered, cotton braided wires) and then the harness itself is cotton braided as the original. Terminals are fitted and they number each of the wires and provide an instruction sheet to aid installation.

The harness is designed for 6 volt systems so use heavier gauge wire.

They can supply for different chassis lengths ie C15 - C60.

http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/

Has anyone used this particular supplier for their wiring harness?

These are made by Vintage Wiring Harnesses in Melbourne. I have dealt with them directly and can vouch for their quality and accuracy.

[hrpearce]

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ht=spedo+cable I had mine made at 100" just to be safe.

[aj.lec]

It is my understanding that all Chev blitz motors are based on the 1940 model .So regardless of year model all have he 1940 base motor with the single hole water pump and domed pistons
Civilian models changed in 1941