2009 at the Hammond Barn

RHClarke · #1 27-02-09, 02:39

The spare tire mounting hardware was the focus of my efforts last weekend at the barn. Bob and Grant were of great assistance by providing advice, welding and some heavy lifting.

We used the old "trial and error" method of construction and fitting with more emphasis on the error part of the equation. The tire hold down bar was an easy build. I decided to go with a "T" bar configuration instead of just a wheel nut as in the original configuration. I don't expect that there will be too many folks tinkering with the hardware, but to make sure they don't end up wearing a very heavy wheel, a lock will be fitted in the future.

Hold Down Bar post welding:

Central Shaft mounted - the outside nut was removed to allow play:

Two man lift - those old wheels are HEAVY!

Almost finished product - the shaft was subsequently shortened:

Mike Timoshyk · #2 27-02-09, 05:44

Rob,

I noticed the flotsam 'n jetsom in the HUP.....U livin in it?

cheers

Mike

NORTH-SHORE(CANADA) · #3 27-02-09, 11:14

Hi,
i want to say i am proud of you

you don't make hold bob lift that heavy tire because as he age you have to be careful

RHClarke · #4 27-02-09, 18:05

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Originally Posted by Mike Timoshyk

Rob, I noticed the flotsam 'n jetsom in the HUP.....U livin in it? cheers Mike

Myke, Once She Who Must Be Obeyed gets wind of my next scheme, I may have to... The HUP is one of the best suited CMP vehicles in which one may "camp out" - particularly when the heater gets re-installed.

The "crap" in the back consists of HUP parts, rags, tools, nuts and bolts and "essence of cat". We at the barn employ "natural" security to repel interlopers. In the hot season, our trusty nests of hornets keep thieves at bay. In winter, we employ biological agents to repel folks (it all comes free as part of the deal we struck with Bob).

I will of course have the back cleaned out for the Spring Roll Out. I'll give you the royal tour on your next visit.

RHClarke · #5 27-02-09, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by NORTH-SHORE(CANADA)

Hi,
i want to say i am proud of you ...you don't make hold bob lift that heavy tire because as he age you have to be careful

Eric,

We try to keep Bob out of the way of heavy objects, but he still holds his own when it comes to the heavy lifting around the barn. In this instance, he was the photographer - not on par with the excellent award-winning abilities of Joyce, his spouse, but he is getting there. Joyce prefers to photograph birds of prey, while Bob likes to record the life cycle of iron oxide...

Every once in a while we have to use brute strength to lift objects - particularly when the tractor isn't available. In essence, we at the Hammond Barn are efficiency experts (yep, I mean lazy).

Bob Carriere · #6 02-03-09, 22:53

But I am very fortunate to have Rob and Grant to help out with the heavy handling....... I know my limitations....

.......they refer to the back breaking activities as "paying the rent".....

..... they are overpaid by now!!!!!

BooB

RHClarke · #7 12-03-09, 00:09

The Hammond Quartet has been busy, but you would never know it by the lack of postings to this thread...Bob spent last weekend working on his "practice" door. Grant lent assistance when and where necessary - I'm not sure what he is up to barn wise, but I hear he is being kept busy with another project, which I hope he will be able to report on. Guy delivered the "colours" to the barn and they now adorn a place of honour in the back of the barn.

My time last Sunday was spent on small tasks including test fitting the rear fender and the installation of the "opera" window on the driver side of the HUP. I still have the original "Armorlite" opera window and the original sliders for the side, rear and front doors. They are a little scratched up and not as clear as they were all those years ago, but they add "character" to the HUP.

In the meanwhile, I got our local welding shop (Wright's Welding in North Gower, Ontario) to make up a few POW can holders for the back of my HUPs. I had them made with larger lips in case I decide to line the back and front edges with rubber to prevent vibration and wear on the cans. I have a few spares and will price them out sometime in the future - unless someone has something "trade-worthy". Here are some shots of the component pieces and a comparison shot of the old POW can holder with the new holder.

Hopefully, we will be reporting on upcoming road trips and other adventures...

Alex Blair (RIP) · #8 12-03-09, 01:34

Rob..
Use some of this polish on those windows..clean 'em up like new..I used to use it on my MC Helmet visor..I assume the windows are Plexiglas..If you are not sure of the material take a window into the plastic shop and get the right polish for it..They should clean up well..
http://www.rplastics.com/novuspolish.html

RHClarke · #9 16-03-09, 15:37

At lunch, we discussed upcoming road trips and our wish list for the summer. We have a lot to plan out. Top of the list is to find parts for the Cab 11 and HUP. Grant, our resident philosopher came up with the observation that Bob was on a quest for “Dinosaur shit” while I was on a quest for “Rocking horse shit”… He isn’t wrong! After lunch we headed back to the barn for some more fun and games.

Bob spent some time rebuilding his Cab 11 door. Here he is cutting out curved pieces.

Grant spent the day refurbishing his Cab 13 door.

I spent the afternoon mounting the rear fender and mud flaps.

All told, it was a great day at the Hammond Barn.

Alex Blair (RIP) · #10 18-03-09, 16:32

Breaker one nine.....

Gracies Bar and Grill has been booked by the Noble Order of ROTters...
All welcome and the more the merrier..

Same place....Grace O'Malleys Pub..
Ogilvie Rd..
Ottawa
Time ...17:00 Hrs ....>>>>>>
27 March..'09..
Dress...Fartigues..(For Barry and his winger,Brian)

Alex Blair (RIP) · #11 19-03-09, 14:24

Saint Patrick Day fire guts Chez Marie restaurant

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17 mars 2009
vision@eap.on.ca
Saint Patrick Day fire guts Chez Marie restaurantAgrandir

The Chez Marie restaurant was under renovation for an anticipated reopening under new management. But now the restaurant doors will remain closed thanks to a fire Saint Patrick’s Day morning that gutted the burned out the building interior.
Trucks and crews from the Clarence-Rockland Fire Department were called out soon after 5 a.m., March 17, to main intersection of Russell Road in Cheney village and found the Chez Marie Restaurant burning. Fire fighters extinguished the flames but the fire had gutted the interior of the structure.
No one was injured during the fire. The building itself was closed for renovations at the time. Police detoured traffic from the intersection of Russell Road and Drouin Road while fire fighters were dealing with the blaze.
No specific damage estimate from the fire was available at press time. Police and the Ontario Fire Marshall’s office are both investigating the cause of the blaze.
Anyone with information about the fire can call Det. Bruce Quevillon at the Rockland OPP office at 446-5124, or the CrimeStoppers toll-free confidential tips line at 1-800-310-8477.
The Cheney Mini Market, located across the intersection from the restaurant, serves as a pickup/dropoff point for the Lafleur Bus Line. Passengers either waiting for the bus or getting off the bus at the mini market stop between the hours of 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. who may have seen anything suspicious near the restaurant that day are asked to call the police or the CrimeStoppers tips line.

Col Tigwell · #12 19-03-09, 22:34

About time for some more pictures of your grandson in action. Other wise we cannot share in him growing up.

All the best guys

Regards

Col