Chev C60x rebuild

[Danny Devers]

Not much to report, did a 1000km round trip and picked up a spare wheel carrier. Needs a bit of work but should come up ok. Won’t be restoring with a refuel body probably do a GS type tray.

[Danny Devers]

And one more.

[Danny Devers]

If anyone has good pictures or dimensions of the toolbox that should go next to the tyre frame, please let me know thanks.

[maple_leaf_eh]

I suspect your truck was well looked after in the service. Airplanes need fuel and bowser drivers weren't assigned based on the shine of their shoes. Driving a flammable load near airplanes is considered to be a plum job.

However, afterwards I expect that chassis was overloaded every trip it made.

For that reason, suggest you inspect closely. Look for broken leaf springs. Look for cracks in the frame. Have a look at every repair plate and understand why the last guy repaired what he did. The clutch is probably worn down to the steel as the driver feathered the pedal every shift. And that is just the first things to cross my mind.

[Mike Cecil]

Terry,

I agree but would take it further: strip the truck to the rivets, sandblast, inspect and then start the rebuild. In the long run, you'll be glad you started with a 'fresh' chassis as the base. If a part looks to be still in tolerance, use it, other wise repair or discard/replace. Short cuts always come back to bite you.

Mike

[Danny Devers]

Thanks for the advice Terry and Mike, it will get the full rebuild. At the moment just gathering bits for the job as I am nearly finished another project.