Snail's pace Blitz rebuild

[Ryan]

Thanks for that Keith, I do know of another F15 wreck that has them but its a bit of a hike. Better get my boots.

[Luke R]

Any up dates with the blitz Ryno?

[Ryan]

Hi Luke,
There has been a little progress, but small.
Spending time on the chassis. Cleaning, grinding and removing bits and pieces.

Did a little trip recently and came across this little beast of a Blitz. Very impressive gear on it. Later model Ford V8 in it too. Not for sale however.

[Plushy]

Ah i see you`ve been up near me for a Drive Ryan . Did he tell you the story about the guy who bought it years ago but still hasnt been back to pick it up ??

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Plushy

Ah i see you`ve been up near me for a Drive Ryan . Did he tell you the story about the guy who bought it years ago but still hasnt been back to pick it up ??

Yes, I thought it a bit strange. 10 years ago it was purchased the story goes. I was told about that Blitz from a scappy down near me in Moriac.

[Plushy]

The bloke i heard the story from first about the blitz also said it was sold 10 yrs ago but its at least 7 yrs since i first got told the story .
Theres a couple of Ford Blitz Cranes in Sebas they are old ex Barry james Trucks similar to the layout of the one you took photos of but have a larger crane and stabilizers fitted too the chassis .

[Ryan]

Have you got any photos of those Blitzs plushy?


GEARBOXES
ok, I've tried to search the forum but I cannot find the thread on Ford/Chev gearbox differences/similarities. Anyone know it?

I'm in need of a Ford gearbox for my flathead ( I do know where I could get one though ). But I have a spare Chev gearbox sitting in a C60 wreck. I can remember reading about how the housings were slightly different on this forum once. Can I feasibly bolt up a Chev gearbox out of a C60 to the back of a Ford Blitz Flathead and bolt it into a Ford F15 chassis?
Or would it be much easier to just lay out more money and buy a Ford gearbox?