2016 at the Hammond Barn

[Jordan Baker]

I just had the same issue today with dandelion fluff and fresh POR. I normally just leave it alone and carry on as if it isn't there. At the end of the day we are not painting show cars with glass like finishes.

[Bob Carriere]

....and wiped the doors with Brake cleaner before the POR hardened..... what a mess....used a plastic scrapper and squeeged both doors....... sanded what was left....... Phospated again and repainted hanging inside the barn with POR..... had a few mosquitoes but this time it was fine...tie coat and two coats of OD.... looks good now.

Slowly getting there.

[Bob Carriere]

Started off digging up the video connection to the house which some dum dum ripped up with the rototiller.... fortunately the internet provider was understanding and was back on line in 12 hours.

Dug up the tool nox for tha cab 11 and sandblasted.... phosphated.... and POR 15 semi gloss black. Of course the black hood was very hot in the sun by 5 bags later it was done..... tomorrow the tie coat.... or coats trying to hide the rust pits..... then the OD....

Found the usual rust moth holes that were quickly welded shut.

Rob took a before picture which he will post later...... box is the original to the truck..... rusted but complete. Plans are to POR in Gray for the inside.

Neat how the box is designed to hold two POW cans in corner pockets.

Cheers

[Alex van de Wetering]

Great progress Bob, even though mother nature tried to intervene.

I had similar trouble here.....no dandelions or insects this time.....but rain drops. I checked the weather forecast....no rain....but as soon as I put a coat of primer on one of the fenders....

Alex

by the way....excellent job on finding a matching gauge for your dashboard.

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

...Dug up the tool nox for tha cab 11 and sandblasted.... phosphated.... and POR 15 semi gloss black... Rob took a before picture which he will post later

As requested, Bob's box "before" pics follow. As well, a word of thanks to Bob for providing the real estate for us to store our vehicles and equipment. My latest project is to put a roof between my two sea cans located near the barn. The patio stones were being trashed by a neighbour, so I relieved him of the burden of disposal, and will use the stones for the floor under the new roof. I am glad this is a hobby and not "work".


Pics:
1 - Before - exterior
2 - Before - interior
3 - Other activities at the barn.

[RHClarke]

Today the boys were hell-bent on fixing Bob's cargo box (in the background over Bob's shoulder). The hammering, grinding and scraping were interrupted by a short visit by Jason Ginn and his father.

After catching up on what has been going on, the Ginn's took at tour of the back 40, and then stopped at the barn for more chatting.

The purpose of their visit was to pick up an item for a job they were undertaking in their relatively new restoration shop - see their facebook page for some info on the business:

https://www.facebook.com/search/6149...h?surface=tyah

All too soon they were off fighting the Ottawa traffic heading back to points west. It was a nice visit that helped punctuate a noisy day at the barn.

[RHClarke]

Well, it is official. Jason Ginn will take over ownership of Geoff Winnington-Ball's 1942 F15 CMP Truck.

It was a fairly easy decision to make as the truck was so far down the project list, that I think I would have run out of time before the truck got some attention, and given Jason's new business venture, it made sense to say good-bye to her.

For the past few years, the truck has served as a platform for my Chev engines and transmission parts in the back 40. Once those items were removed, the rear deck and fuel tank covering were removed exposing a very nice frame. With the exception of the box/tray/bed, the truck is fairly complete. The sheet metal still needs a lot of attention, but the drive train and the running gear (less the tires) are all in great shape.

So, I wish Jason all the best with the restoration of this significant truck, and I look forward to seeing it restored in the future.

Photos:
1 - Geoff's old girl waiting for Jason
2 - Before the deck removal - note the armoured gas tank cover
3 - After the deck removal

[RHClarke]

There has been plenty of activity at the Barn, but some of that activity has to be kept under wrap. What can be told is that this past weekend involved moving my M37 to the Swords and Ploughshares Museum for the Annual Canada Day Convoy to Merrickville, Ontario.

This years convoy consisted of mostly M series vehicles, Iltis jeeps, and at least two LSVWs. Of note were the LSVWs - they must have been modified as nary a squeal was heard from their brakes.

The Merrickville parade kicked off without too much trouble and ended with a nice meal at the RCL Branch just up from the park where the salute was fired. Then it was on to Kemptville for a soggy parade start. Once rolling, the rain subsided and the sun came out just in time for brats and suds at the Legion in town.

After supper, my brother Ken, who is visiting from the Maritimes, and I loaded up the M37 for the journey home - which was like driving in a car wash. After the last item was put away at the Hammond Barn, the rain stopped and the sun reappeared. So much for being efficient.

Today, we got back to work on fixing snags on the M37 and the wiring for the HUP. I played with the M37, while brother Ken completed the final wiring of the dash for the HUP. My son Jesse joined us for a rare visit and was put to work sanding down the HUP in preparation for its eventual green coat.

Bob was away for the past week and Grant was working. Today, all of the Hammond denizens were present for a quick update and to exercise the trucks. It was good seeing the lads back in action, and even better knowing that the electrics on the HUP are that much closer to completion.

Photos:
1 - M37 at Merrickville towing a S&P 6 pounder
2 - 6 Pounder in action
3 - HUP prep continues