2016 at the Hammond Barn

[Stuart Fedak]

Originally Posted by RHClarke

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.

Perhaps, contrary to popular folk lore, there are folks who actually know how to adjust brakes so they actually work properly. It also helps to not overload a vehicle.

Cheers!
Stuart

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Stuart Fedak

Perhaps, contrary to popular folk lore, there are folks who actually know how to adjust brakes so they actually work properly. It also helps to not overload a vehicle.

Cheers!
Stuart

Stuart, Do you really think that it is that simple? If each vehicle came with a mechanic to continually adjust the brakes, then they wouldn't squeal as much when empty. As for overloading, that vehicle was overloaded just sitting there. Add a trailer and it was a crap shoot if the truck could get up a steep hill. In any case, it was great to see more vehicles in the parade.

[Stuart Fedak]

It would be great if we were able to get more vehicles out for the 150th anniversary of Canada Day in 2017. Perhaps that will be the debut of the CMP from the Hammond Barn..... Something to look forward to....

I am hoping that with Canada Day in 2017 being a Saturday, it will be a good opportunity to have some of the Historic Military Vehicle owners and Historic Military re-enactors from the northern USA, Ottawa Valley, Kingston and Montreal come to Ottawa for the big event. Perhaps even an organized camp out, and some day trips in the region.....

Keep them rolling.....

Cheers,
Stuart

[david moore]

Keep that thought Stuart- I'm sure we could provide two or three from Kingston.

[RHClarke]

Today at the barn, we had the pleasure of the company of Jason Ginn and his father, who dropped by to take Geoff Winnington-Ball's famous F15 to its new home in nearby Osgoode, Ontario. Ginn Restorations has moved from Arnprior to Osgoode, which is good for us Hammond Barn types, as the shop is much closer to us now. During our gab session Jason gave an outline of some of the services that will be available in the future, which included a machining capability. We were pleased to hear this!

Initially, we tried to load the stubborn F15 onto Jason's trailer, but it was not a good fit and fought us all the way. Instead, we loaded Bob's trailer in record time and the Ginns knitted the truck down safely with a good amount of straps. Then it was off to Osgoode. Upon their return, we loaded a good number of Ford parts onto Jason's trailer - again in record time. A chat session took place and once everyone was up to date, the Ginns made their way back to the shop.

It was a good day - the F15 will receive the treatment it deserves, and another CMP truck will live to roll again in the future. Where ever he may be, Geoff I am sure, is smiling...

Photos:
1- Loaded up and ready to roll to its new home
2 - Jason looking for serial numbers, or maybe praying?
3 - Info sharing conference in session at the barn

[Hanno Spoelstra]

That's good to hear and I'm sure it would get a thumbs up from Geoff!

Originally Posted by RHClarke

It was a good day - the F15 will receive the treatment it deserves, and another CMP truck will live to roll again in the future. Where ever he may be, Geoff I am sure, is smiling...