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Old 19-06-16, 15:07
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Robert.

What is the strap assembly with the two brackets fitted, running above the window?


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Old 19-06-16, 22:23
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David,
The metal strap held a canvas sheet to the cab and the two brackets accepted the ends of straps that held the canvas roll up.
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Old 19-06-16, 22:29
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David,

Aussie cabs had canvas rear curtains fixed across the top edge instead of the steel steel sliding 'window' as in the Canadian cabs.

I thought Chev had the canvas on the outside, and Fords on the inside - it always seemed odd to me to put the canvas on the inside: guaranteed to let the water in, whereas mounted to the outside it kept some water out.

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Old 23-11-18, 07:06
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The blitz finally has it's own shed bay.
I am thinking of naming the blitz EDITH after Uncle Ron's mother.
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Old 23-11-18, 08:50
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She certainly looks happy, in her new lounge room.

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Old 23-11-18, 23:38
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"EDITH" is a good name for a Blitz. Not too long and unusual enough these days to encourage questions as to why she is named so.

Many many early Rolls-Royces have names like 'Emily', 'Charlotte', etc. Ours is "Elizabeth Balfour" after my mother, a member of the Rolls Royce Owners Club for many years and by whose legacy, I was able to afford the purchase.

This is "Elizabeth Balfour" my 1924 20hp.

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How is the house progressing?

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"EDITH" is a good name for a Blitz.

Regards Rick.
Ahh, Edith Blitz! I remember her.
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