"HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY" to my Albion chassis No. 361A

[Tony Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Hey, I know that truck! Looks even more impressive in person.

It's even more impressive on the move Tony! I recall my first encounter while driving through Corowa - upon exiting the roundabout my progress was blocked by a large green contraption travelling at an unhurried 10 mph. I sat close behind all the way to the caravan park, totally mesmerized by giant spinning sprockets and flapping drive chains!

Later of course as I became fully acquainted it struck me what a truly historic vehicle this is, and what a visionary project on Rick's part way back in the '70s, when everyone else was into jeeps! Congratulations Rick and HAPPY BIRTHDAY 361A

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[Lionelgee]

G'day Rick,

Happy Birthday for the Albion. A pristine restoration, one that you can be very proud of.

Were you able to trace the Albion's military service history and whether it went to any battlefields?

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Keith Orpin]

Hi Rick, (and Jill)
Thoroughly enjoyed the pictures and description of the find and rebuild of the Albion, reminds me of recovering my Dodge from a scrapyard back in 1977.
So, happy 100th birthday Albion.
Best regards
Keith

[lynx42]

Thanks all for your kind words, Jill, my spanner hander and No.1 girl found this letter which I had misplaced years ago. It has more of the Albion's history from an old bloke I met years ago. Michael K. died 15 years or so ago so I am glad the letter was put away safely. Thanks Jill.

You can see the winch in the as found photos in post 1. The right rear of the chassis had the right rail pushed across towards the left chassis rail and I had to replace the rear cross member as well as straighten the chassis and get the sag out as well.

Regards Rick.

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