Canadair CL70 CFR 58-91588

[Robin Craig]

Quite frankly I would really much prefer to get an NOS steering wheel and fit it rather than epoxy the ones we have, always makes me feel edgy with restored steering wheels. I was bitten once driving a restored vehicle with an epoxied steering wheel that let go in my hands while driving.

When I count the miles I had done in his truck it makes me shiver to think what could have happened, Yes i know the CL70 is a slow speed off road machine, I am going to have to think about that.

Thanks for the confidence in my skills Jason, and yes Terry a lot of lipstick can make a pig look attractive and a lot of paint makes a lot of jeeps look mint.

On another note I stumbled across a VW engine guru who has agreed to assist in sourcing a complete engine for the project based on identification later this week of what we take out.

Apparently the 6 to 12 volt difference in the early VW engines makes a big difference in parts availability. While I am not opposed to such a change I would prefer not to if possible. Using a replacement engine is ok with me.

The tracks we feel are ok for what we need at the moment.

I am about to get an ownership with the province of Ontario for it, always nice to have some paperwork.

[Frank v R]

Robin those wheels have a steel bar frame work with plastic on top, jeep wheel you will need to compare ID , you always machine the key way,

[Terry Witiuk]

Robin. Keep up the good work...you seem to be making good progress. What is your expectation for completion. Might it be ready for Milton 2018?

[Robin Craig]

Thanks for all the great comments here and in private.

Terry, what do you mean? Its done, here is a picture

[Robin Craig]

Well. I am sure most of you knew I was joking with the last post, my infantile humour again.

This week saw a good amount pf progress on this project but in the back room department. I took a trip to Stayner ON for work, and used that trip to deliver two Wide track trailers that have been waiting for their new forever homes. That has put some funding into this project and cleared out some personal space. Also this week saw some tires sold. These projects don't fund themselves and it is good t clean up and downsize.

The picture in the last post was taken at a stop on my return trip at Base Borden Museum.

Now that I have a better understanding of the RAT I understand various examples much better and spot the differences.

The Borden example has pretty much all the same fitting as mine, The fitting of what appear to be a larger set of lights up front and the omission of the centre light is the only change that has been done, the evidence of the original is visible if you look closely.

The Borden example has chassis frames which are not great but look much better hosed with white paint.

I was sick on Wednesday so shop night had to be cancelled.

All is good

[Robin Craig]

While researching I found this photo showing a version of the Canadair vehicle undergoing testing at Borden. Note how it is significantly different having a rounded upper body and fuel tank fill point set halfway down the sides.

Somehow it still looks mighty dodgy in operation, mill pond usage only if you ask me.

[rob love]

Pulling empty 200 pound toboggans is one thing...try that with a load on subject toboggan. Best to use a tow rope slightly longer than the max depth of the body of water you are traversing though.