Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Lynn Eades]

Over here a "flap" is;
a lid on a bag,
A cut of meat from off the ribs,
A panic (one might be in a flap),

What is a "flap" over there?

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Lynn

A "flap" is Friendly Local Automotive Parts store ..... were they sells parts but not tyres.... you get them from the tire shop.

Bob C.

[cliff]

I'm TIRED of this where did you say you get vehicle TYRES from Bobby?

[Private_collector]

Bob,

According to the spread sheet of modern part numbers, the pinion seals are different indeed. With hindsight, the size of stated Chev seal is more the size that I would have expected.

It has only been in last few days that the chaps at Gympie Bearing Supplies ( http://www.gympiebearings.com.au/ ) have begun educating me on how to 'read' specifications of a bearing/cup/seal from the suppliers part number, and vice versa. While his edumacation is far from completed, if I had known then, that which I am now starting to understand, I would have realised immediately that the part number is wrong. Still, these things happen. I will rectify the situation by taking some measurements and presenting these for the computer search at the shop. I am in two minds about removing the pinion seal until I know I can secure a replacement. It's not in bad shape, and if brand new one or NOS from Ross Prince cannot be found, I'll keep using this one. I would be really surprised if both of those avenues didn't produce a result. I got the rear one from Ross P., and it looked brand new, though NOS.

Chips don't come in a plastic bag, that's a packet of 'crisps'.
Hence the phrase, going out for 'fish & chips', or the insult "Face like he's been bobbing for Hot Chips".

[Private_collector]

I was watching the evening news tonight, and heard that the original Shingle Inn cafe & tea-room has been relocated to Brisbanes City Hall building.
Shingle Inn.jpg
http://www.shingleinn.com/

http://www.shingleinn.com/shingleinnhistory.html

The Shingle Inn was a genuine Brisbane icon, originally opened in 1936, in Edward St. It was known to be one of the favorite hang-outs for Australian & American servicemen, while on leave during WWII. It was outside the Shingle Inn that a huge fight (riot possibly better description) occured between Autsralian and American servicemen in war time (don't know exact year, sorry). I know a lady that had worked at the 'Inn' and she was at work when the fight developed. Her description is a little vague now, she's now not far short of 90yrs of age, but i'm sure she will be pleased to hear that the 'new' Shingle Inn will have all of the original fittings and hopefully retain the atmosphere of the late 30s and war years. I don't think we need to reenact the fight though. Rather a poor display of comradeship, but Aussie soldiers resented the 'Yanks' for being around the place. Just as well they were, I say, or we might be in a whole different Australia right now!

Shingle Inn has been franchised since the 40s and by 2012 there were 30 stores throughout Australia.

I'll be down that way within the next two weeks, to get Fathers medals for Anzac Day. Must make a point of dropping in, and i'll take a few photos to boot.

[Private_collector]

The front end parts are awaiting sandblasting. Some, like the axle tubes, are too big for the rear of the car, so I can't take them until a Saturday when the business is open and able to receive the parts. The rest of the pieces have been in the back of the car since Monday. Too wet to deliver them Monday, Tuesday they were not open when I got there just after 1610hrs, Today was my late day so couldn't get there. Maybe tomorrow??? Virtually no chance of getting the bits back Friday, so this weekend will be a complete loss for front end work. Expected to be raining anyway.
Front axle halves ready for blasting.jpg Front hubs pre blasting.jpg

The last piece to get off the hubs was the old grease seal (National 35070). I managed to get both away with virtually no damage to the seal itself. The minor scratches would buff out easily, but it's getting replaced so I don't think I will bother with that!
Inner Hub Seal NAT35070.jpg

[Lionelgee]

It was outside the Shingle Inn that a huge fight (riot possibly better description) occurred between Australian and American servicemen in war time (don't know exact year, sorry).


G'day Tony,

In response to your being uncertain when "the Battle of Brisbane" occurred - there is a link which provides quite a bit of information about the event. Accessed 11th April 2013 from http://www.ozatwar.com/ozatwar/bob.htm

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Private_collector]

G'day Lionel,

Really interesting site you brought up. So much to read, I will do so thoroughly, tonight.

Thanks,