F60L Recent pics

Ganmain Tony · #1 23-02-10, 22:06

The big day has arrived - thanks to Howard for the filming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jo0tlji-Po

Phil Waterman · #2 24-02-10, 01:02

Looks and sounds nice, notice that you were checking the brakes as soon as you had it moving.

Keep up the good work look forward to seeing more as you finish the project up.

Cheers Phil

zemsi · #3 24-02-10, 07:18

... and another video, just listen to THAT sound

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glcyh6Xmb10

hrpearce · #4 24-02-10, 08:56

Great to see Tony

, unfortunately I carn't hear it as my computers sound has crashed

Your 12 looks to have more leg room than Keith's

Lynn Eades · #5 24-02-10, 11:11

Try a lighter hose like "push lock" hose. It wont have to take high pressure. You dont want much grease there or its going to end up on your clutch.
Is that webbing impregnated with anything? If not, it will hold water, and rot your good work.

Ganmain Tony · #6 24-02-10, 11:55

Thanks for the info Lynn.

Impregnate it with what though........any suggestions??

One of the problems I had was finding brass fittings suitable and more importantly small enough to do the job. Tested the original wrapped in elec tape by feeding the grease through with a grease gun. This obviously applied pressure and the tape held. I do realise over time the tape will lose its adhesive quality but it'll have to make do for the time being.

Appreciate all the help from everyone.

More pictures on You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-MaKGrKveY

Bob Carriere · #7 25-02-10, 02:30

To properly impregnate the canvas tape you could use "creosote".... good luck finding some these days of environmental concerns... or "pine tar" which is used on the old wooden cross country skis..... again hardly what you would expect to find in a friendly Aussie hardware store......

OK... so what else is there.... that will be readily absorbed by the canvas.... not run and leave a mess at high temp...... stay soft and pliable.... and will last for at least 25 years....???

Any way of diluting silicone sealer to a semi liquid for the canvas to fully absorbe..?

I intend to use a flexible sticky rubber tape similar to what is used in windshield installations.... as we have serious rust potential here in salty Canada....

Suggestions welcomed...

Boob

Lionelgee · #8 25-02-10, 02:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

The big day has arrived - thanks to Howard for the filming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jo0tlji-Po

G'day Tony,

It was great to see and especially to hear your truck on the move. You have done a really great job.

Kind Regards
Lionel

hrpearce · #9 25-02-10, 08:21

Tony if you do want to seal the webbing a tin of oil for redressing dry as a bone coats should work without making a mess.

Ganmain Tony · #10 25-02-10, 09:59

Now Robert I reckon thats a bloody good idea!!!!!

I'll get some & give it a go!

After I finished sorting out this wiring loom. On a steep learning curve with it.

Ganmain Tony · #11 25-02-10, 16:08

Better shot of the truck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TXUNpsuKDY

Phil Waterman · #12 25-02-10, 19:40

Hi Tony

Third video is great, and concerning your earlier post on cutting holes. One of the tricks I use for cutting holes 1/4 to 3/4 in canvas, webbing, gasket material, paper, leather is by making up spin punches of various sizes. These are made from thin tubing any thing that can be fitted into the chuck of the drill press or hand drill. Just sharpen the cutting edge with a file by spinning the tube in the drill and lightly holding the file against the tube at an angle.

Then you can cut holes in almost any soft material by laying in on a soft piece of wood and lightly pushing the spinning punch against the material. I've found that the drill press works best, particularly if set at a higher speed, cuts a nice clean hole. Every now and then you have to stop and clean out the hole cuts in the tube.

I've even used rifle cartridges not as many cuts without re-sharpening as steel tubing. But with lots of old spent .44 and .303 casings around to use up why not, the spinning cartridge casing in the drill cuts a much neater hole then firing the bullet through the material.

Cheers Phil

Alex Blair (RIP) · #13 25-02-10, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Better shot of the truck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TXUNpsuKDY

Tony
..Those are great vids Once you get on to double clutchin' you can chomp a big fat cee-gar and double clutch your way to Hollywood..
Fine camera work too..
Keep them up ....Have you got a manager and an agent yet..??

Ganmain Tony · #14 05-03-10, 03:27

Howdy all,

Well the truck is in at Wagga getting an exhaust system fitted. As close to original as possible.

Its raining a the moment so I'm catching up on some sleep after some very very long days these past 3 months.

So I thought I better post some photos of what's been going on while I have a spare second.

Thanks to Howard for his help this late Tuesday night and for taking the photos. Good grief I'm getting thin up top!!!!