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17-03-20, 12:45
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The week before the 'Corowa Swim In' was very hectic to get finished on time.
Canvas dyed, (several coats), doors finished and fitted, wiring finished off and numerous other little jobs saw me getting up at 5.00am most days and working till sundown. I planned on getting a few miles on the road to test drive but got nothing more than a few laps around the block so decided to trailer it up to be safe. It rides surprisingly smoothly and quiet and with the 2 1/2" exhaust sounds very nice. Still a few little things to sort but overall I am very happy with how it has turned out. I had to make sure John Mackay took me for a drive. I think he enjoyed it. Not sure what its cruising speed will be yet but on the Back To The Track trip from Alice Springs to Darwin later this year I hope to be travelling in more comfort than most.
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1943 Willys MB Willys Trailer 1941 Fordson WOT 2H 1941 Fordson WOT 2H (Unrestored) 194? Fordson WOT 2D (Unrestored) 1939 Ford 1 ton utility (Undergoing restoration) 1940 Ford 1 ton utility (Unrestored) 1941 Ford 1 ton utility (Unrestored) BSA folding bicycle BSA folding bicycle 1941 Ford/Marmon Herrington 3A gun tractor 1941 Ford/Marmon Herrington 3 gun tractor (Unrestored) 1941 Diamond T 969 (Unrestored) Wiles Junior Cooker x 2 
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18-03-20, 02:47
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Looks good, always a rush at the end
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18-03-20, 03:20
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Spectacular!!! You had to do (and did) many of the sheet metal troubles that scare the pants off most of us. Well done.
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18-03-20, 14:13
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Lovely Job Jack ,a real credit to you.
Rob...………..rnixartillery.
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22-03-20, 04:03
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Thank you gents.
When I arrived at Corowa I spied John Mackie sitting at his camp about 100 metres away. By the time I stopped and got out he was at the back of my trailer. He is an old Ford man from way back and I doubt he has moved that fast in a long time. He has been very interested in this vehicle for a long time so of course I had to get him to take me for a drive.
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1943 Willys MB Willys Trailer 1941 Fordson WOT 2H 1941 Fordson WOT 2H (Unrestored) 194? Fordson WOT 2D (Unrestored) 1939 Ford 1 ton utility (Undergoing restoration) 1940 Ford 1 ton utility (Unrestored) 1941 Ford 1 ton utility (Unrestored) BSA folding bicycle BSA folding bicycle 1941 Ford/Marmon Herrington 3A gun tractor 1941 Ford/Marmon Herrington 3 gun tractor (Unrestored) 1941 Diamond T 969 (Unrestored) Wiles Junior Cooker x 2
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24-03-20, 19:57
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Awesome work guys! I have followed your project with great interest.....and the solutions on how to repair and make stuff was very informative.
Well done....what a lovely truck!
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Chevrolet C8 cab 11 FFW BSA Folding Bicycle Last edited by Alex van de Wetering; 24-03-20 at 20:10.
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25-03-20, 01:01
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Hello Jack,
It is wonderful that the vehicle is back on the road and is in pristine condition. You have deserved the time to have a break and to take things easy. The only thing is that we will now miss following the progress on this project and witnessing the outcomes of all your skilled work. So what is the next project - when will it start - and where is the link to it?  Kind regards Lionel
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1940 Chevrolet MCP with Holden Built Cab (30 CWT). 1935 REO Speed Wagon. 1963 Series 2A Army Ambulance ARN 112-211 Series III ex-Military Land Rovers x 2
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