My new project

[David Herbert]

I am normaly very much convinced that historic vehicles should be restored to the state in which they left the factory but I think thet Terry's post above makes a lot of sense. It would also be a really nice vehicle to drive with the Ford 250 and auto box and the auto box should avoid damage to the original power train by reducing shock loads. With the bigger wheels it would also be usefully faster. Come to think of it you could paint it black with flames on the doors...... (No, please don't !)

[Tim Miller]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

The replacement engine is an interesting departure from the original wartime driveline. It is a part of the history of that vehicle, and in some ways should not be reversed. In your situation, I would scrape and paint and rebuild it as a Fire Authority truck circa whatever year you choose. Likely whatever the SN of the engine tells you.

No one here will critique your workmanship or your intent. Especially if your intent is to have a functioning spare vehicle for off roading.

Thank you Terry. I like your thinking on that. Thanks for the positive words.

Originally Posted by David Herbert

I am normaly very much convinced that historic vehicles should be restored to the state in which they left the factory but I think thet Terry's post above makes a lot of sense. It would also be a really nice vehicle to drive with the Ford 250 and auto box and the auto box should avoid damage to the original power train by reducing shock loads. With the bigger wheels it would also be usefully faster. Come to think of it you could paint it black with flames on the doors...... (No, please don't !)

Pink flames it is then!

Thanks David. Getting it running, driving and back on the road is my first priority. Making it look pretty will come later.