2013 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Bob picked up his reconditioned 235 engine and 1937 truck frame. After the load up we stopped in to Prefair. It was odd to see all three AA guns gone. We saw one bargain - TA 43s for 15 bucks each. Now back on the road heading for home.

[Ian Johns]

Bob did say he on a recovery today. Tell Bob I said hello to Andre today in Acton for him.

[rob love]

Originally Posted by RHClarke

It was odd to see all three AA guns gone. We saw one bargain - TA 43s for 15 bucks each.

I admire one of those three 90 mms every day on my home.

That is a good price on the field telephones. I always look forward to visits to that store. Geography limits me to once every 2 or 3 years.

[RHClarke]

Ian, Message passed.
Rob, Not too many deals seen today, but they do have an Iltis for sale for only 8400 dollars...

Will off load tomorrow. Beer is calling our names.

[RHClarke]

1 - A hint about how much snow fell in the Granby region of Quebec.
2 - 37 Chev frame - in very nice condition.
3 - A very light load indeed. See any CMP similarities?
4 - On the trailer and ready to go
5 - Final inspection.

The engine is on the back of the truck. Bob may add some details about it.

[Bob Carriere]

We will have a series of close up pictures of CMP like features..... when weather permits.

But it sits on 16 in. rims.......Western frame has been sandblasted and painted chassis black. Front foremost crossmember that supports the rad and the rear engine crossmember looks identical to a CMP....... rear spring hangers also look identical..... frame sit straigth and not pitted..... and front horn of frame have insert cast iron parts similar to a C8

Time will tell if that frame is identical to the 1940 1 ton truck in the back field.

Engine is a stock rebuilt 235, rebuilt in Texas and imported to Montreal, invoice was provided for the engine...... never runned.... now sits on an engine stand.....turns freely...looks very good.....temporarily dressed with left over oil pan. valve cover, and side cover from a 261 engine that was fried. Full gasket set was included and assorted 216 parts he had left over from the original block. All in all not a bad deal

The drive was long, can't figure out the fascination that Montrealers have for huge pot holes and traffic jams......very greatful for the companionship and assistance of my two compadres !!!!!!

Bob C.

[RHClarke]

25-30 cm fell in the Ottawa region last week. It made for a great winter wonderland look, but all of this snow was wet - very wet! Bob spend a good portion of last week giving the snowblower a good workout. A lot of that time was spent unclogging the intake of the blower.

Around home, the chaps with the snowblowers could not clear the snow without stalling their machines - repeatedly. Shovelling the snow worked up a good sweat. I was looking forward to getting to the barn on Saturday for a break from the snow.

Well, that break didn't happen. Bob and Joyce made a great attempt at cleaning off the shelters, but the deep snow and wind made that task all but impossible. By the time I got to the barn, most of the snow on its roof had fallen off. The shed was another story - it was covered with a heavy wet load that refused to budge with the snow rake. It will have to be shovelled off at a later date.

Then it was on to the shelters. It was noted that the black tarps that Bob installed on his shelter shed the snow quite well, whereas the other shelter acccumulated a heavy load. The Ted's truck shelter had begun to twist its frame under the load. It sprung back into position once the ice and snow was removed, but it will have to be repositioned and reinforced this spring.

The next step was to clear snow and ice from the roofs of the trucks in the back 40. I took on this chore as Bob was busy with the tractor, and Grant was at work. The most difficult part of the job was getting to the vehicles. The snow was up to my hips, which made travel very tiring. I broke the snow rake trying to break through the hard outer crusts of the snow. The wet snow beneath the crust didn't help matters. After working up a real sweat, we headed to lunch.

After a quick bite to eat, Bob and I returned to the barn for various chores including more shovelling and some ice removal. After that was done, I finally got to work on the HUP while Bob inventoried the parts he picked up last week. The afternoon passed all too quickly, but we decided that we had done enough for the day and locked up the barn and headed home.

Photos:

1 - An all too familiar "before" shot.
2 - The "after" shot.
3 - Black tarps vs other tarps - the effect is clear!
4 - Bob going through his treasures from last weeks border raid.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by RHClarke

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Photos:

1 - An all too familiar "before" shot.
2 - The "after" shot.

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Is there a difference?