The bulk of the good condition vehicles are in a newer (for the CF) building, protected from the elements. There are approximately 50 vehicles inside that building, and of those, 12 are turn key. Work is underway on 2 more (the Ford pilot 15cwt truck and Chev 15cwt gin palace). Another dozen or two could likely be made to operate with a week or three worth of work each, however, as the running fleet gets too big, so does the liability of effort to keep them going. That is where an annual parade like this is good. It gives the vehicles a chance to shake it out and get some fresh gas into them.
Flat tires are embarassing, and for the most part the problems with them within the building have been managed. I am currently working on a deal for another 20 tires (primarily for the Diamond Ts and a 30cwt HP) which are all badly in need of replacement. I am trying to stay away form the modern radials and using tires with either the proper tread or with a period tread at a minimum. I have also been authorized to procure a set of the STA chevrons for the Lynx, which although they are a tad big (10.50 vs the 9.00X16 originals) should look good.
There are plans to have the Stuart at a large display next year in Austin, labor permitting along with a Bren carrier..
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11-06-13, 18:37
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