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19-05-13, 15:33
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Another (better) parts truck has been acquired. In fact this one is likely going to be the base for the restoration.
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19-05-13, 16:05
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If I understand this correctly, there should be data plates on the vehicles?
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19-05-13, 16:14
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I knew it....
You cannot restore a truck without a few spare parts truck....
He has got the bug ........ tell your Mom to lock him up ...... Cheers Bob
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Bob Carriere....B.T.B C15a Cab 11 Hammond, Ontario Canada
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19-05-13, 16:34
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Looks like you new parts truck is pretty good for a restoration!
It apears that the bttom of the cab sheet metal is toast like most are. On my cab 12 Ford, I stripped off the sheet metal skin and had the bracing and angle iron framewoork sandbasted clean. I reskinned with 18g which was very simple and plug welded through the bracing and framework. Turned out great. A lot easier than piecing in metal and bodywork. The upper cab part presents more of a challenge if the seam is rotted out but it can be fabricated as well. I did one roof where I removed the rear skin where it was spot weld to the top and made a new skin up. The tricky part was the flanged joint where upper and lower cab section meet. A handy guy with a sheet metal brake can do it...
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26-08-13, 20:30
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First Anniversary Update
It is almost a year since the F15A project was started. There are now 2 1/2 F15's in various stages of disassembly. The last truck that was acquired (in April this year) proved to be the best subject to restore. A lot of component rebuilds / restorations have been completed. The transmission has been redone, the steering box, and several more items. At the moment the brakes are being rebuilt, and the wheels readied for tires.
A few pics of the project.
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26-08-13, 21:55
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First pic
I see you have the hard to find lower apron which goes under the radiator, it's usually been discarded on vehicles seen here.
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Film maker 42 FGT No8 (Aust) remains 42 FGT No9 (Aust) 42 F15 Keith Webb Macleod, Victoria Australia Also Canadian Military Pattern Vehicles group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadianmilitarypattern
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14-08-14, 13:55
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Restoration continues....
Nearing the second anniversary of the project, the restoration of the F15A is coming along. Several "mini-projects" are under way. The engine has been tested and compression good; painted and ready for installation. The seats are nearly completed, but an inside cold weather project. Window frames painted. Lots of small things done, with lots more to do.
Tried to upload some images but I get a message that they are missings some security token.
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