next LWD project (was: Spare wheel & carrier of the Fox) - Page 3

cliff · #1 10-06-07, 00:18

I always thought the rear of the front spring went above the rear mount and not below. (photo by Tony Smith)

Stefan Leegwater · #2 10-06-07, 13:24

Boy, we can not fool you MLU'ers, always eyes open for the detail!!!

Cheers,

Stefan

cliff · #3 11-06-07, 12:04

Quote:

Originally posted by Stefan Leegwater
Boy, we can not fool you MLU'ers, always eyes open for the detail!!!

Cheers,

Stefan

My friend I think it is easier to correct without the weight of the front axle hanging off the spring

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #4 17-05-11, 22:29

To write a story about, working on a CMP "Monkey Face" truck (cab) is
a long story. Maybe a nice discussion in the Kitchener's Bar in Beltring ?

Dirk

Hanno Spoelstra · #5 17-05-11, 23:24

Looking good, very good, Dirk!

Hanno

Alex van de Wetering · #6 17-05-11, 23:36

Sweet! The cab really looks nice and straight, like it supposed to be. Well done.

Brian Gough · #7 18-05-11, 16:50

Dirk and Stefan

Very nice job - well done

Can you post a couple more pictures.

Brian

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #8 12-06-07, 17:12

Quote:

Originally posted by cliff
My friend I think it is easier to correct without the weight
of the front axle hanging off the spring

Or maybe: beter ten halve gekeerd, dan ten hele gedwaald !

Mvg. Dirk

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #9 16-06-07, 22:06

Quote:

Originally posted by Dirk Leegwater
Or maybe: beter ten halve gekeerd, dan ten hele gedwaald !

The first axle of the F60H is connected, an other important thing for us is,
the pre-1942 model number of this truck: C010QF !

Mvg. Dirk

Alex van de Wetering · #10 21-06-07, 12:04

Real good work, Dirk and Stefan.

Alex

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #11 26-06-07, 22:48

Quote:

Originally posted by Alex van de Wetering
Real good work, Dirk and Stefan.

Thanks Alex, the axel - spring - chassis - etc. etc. front side job of the F60H is done.
See you in Beltring.

Mvg. Dirk

Stefan Leegwater · #12 17-09-07, 08:10

Finally I got some more work done on the FORD. The rear bogie assembly is back in one piece now.
Lots of heavy metal!

Cheers,

Stefan

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #13 17-09-07, 21:16

Quote:

Originally posted by Stefan Leegwater
one more

Two more Steven !

Dirk

cliff · #14 17-09-07, 22:00

what a fantastic job you are doing of the old girl.

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #15 22-02-08, 23:10

Before & After of the TC, Steven's favourite job is
coming, closer and closer.

Dirk

Bob Carriere · #16 23-02-08, 06:19

Did you take it apart to overhaul/insoect or just cleaned it up...???

On looking back at some of the frame picture it seems that both the front and rear driven axle are GM.....???? but it is a Ford.

Pardon my ignorance I am trying to learn.... are all FORD F60 built with GM axles......?? do you know if it has the complex larger R-Zeppa inner U joint..?

Dirk... would it be possible to post a close up of the front axle..... curious to see the reenforcement ribs and it seems the front cover is welded in place and not bolted.....?

Thanks for your help

BooBee

Bob Carriere · #17 23-02-08, 06:32

By scrolling backward I found a dirty and a clean picture of the front axle.

So I still have this nagging question..... the front axle looks very similar the the heavy duty cast GM axle I have seen on CGT and some Ford gun tractor and even on some odd ball F15a and C15a......

Who made that axle..... Ford or GM......?

The one pictured in this thread looks as if the flange that attaches the eggcup is also small like a C15a......

Reminds me of the two C60 we saw at Angus' yard that were Aussie contracts (Sept 44) but built with C15a small flange and with 16 inch tires.....Duh!!!!

I wont sleep tonite!!!!!!

BooBee

Keith Webb · #18 23-02-08, 07:30

There were a number of cab 11 Fords built with GM front axles due to the Ford version not being available initially.

Stefan Leegwater · #19 23-02-08, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Did you take it apart to overhaul/insoect or just cleaned it up...???

Hi Bob, after more than 60 years it is maybe better to take the whole thing apart and give er some new bearings, seals etc.
I had to replace one gear, it was the bottom one that sat under water!

On looking back at some of the frame picture it seems that both the front and rear driven axle are GM.....???? but it is a Ford.

You are right about the axles, if you come to Barry's place one day you will see the same axle as we have underneath his CGT, in the Ford books it is mentioned as GM design axle. With cast front cover

I just put the transfer case ( funny thing was that it carried a lot of GM part numbers) back to the chassis, and brought them back together after a separation of a couple months, now it is showtime, get that flattie goin' !!!!

Cheers and thanks for your interest!

Stefan

Dirk Leegwater (RIP) · #20 23-02-08, 23:19

Stefan Leegwater.......now it is showtime......

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Nice to have company from junior, he like the "Chinese" tyres.

Dirk

Bob Carriere · #21 24-02-08, 04:58

That should be featured in a CMP Calendar........

........ nice job on the truck Stefan......

...and nice job on the good looking boy.......

Bob

Stefan Leegwater · #22 12-05-13, 15:59

Hi all,

I wonder if someone can help me for getting the right Canadian markings and WD number on our F60H wrecker cab 11 truck.

I found a war time picture from an F60H workshop truck in the Ommen region (from the town website), but no luck sofar for a wrecker pic. (cab 11 6x4)

Thanks,

Stefan

Barry Churcher · #23 14-05-13, 05:32

Beste Stefan
There are others on this forum with much more knowledge on this subject than me but I would guess that you would want RCEME (Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers}markings. They were formed from the Service Corps in 1944 and I presume you want to portray NW Europe. I am not sure how the light aid detachments fit in perhaps Mark or someone can fill us in on those details. I have not been able to get any more info on the photos of the wrecker with Janet's uncle. Too many people have passed on.
I did find out he finished the war in Staghounds. I will keep digging.
Mvg,
Barry

Stefan Leegwater · #24 14-05-13, 13:37

Hey Barry,

Thanks, yes it is too bad that the guys from those days are not so much around anymore, but RCEME was indeed an option,

Cheers,

Stefan

Alex van de Wetering · #25 25-05-13, 00:00

Stefan,

I spent quite some time over the past years looking for vehicle pictures in Dutch online archives and allthough I found quite a number of pics of Monkey faces, I am very surprised you found a pic of an F60H in Holland...well done!
I imagine finding a pic of an F60H wrecker would be the holy grail. And although you never know for sure, I think your best bet would be to "copy" the AoS of a Diamond T wrecker, or maybe an C60S wrecker. That does leave you with the census number though....

Alex

Stefan Leegwater · #26 26-05-13, 16:30

Hey Alex,

Thanks for your reply,

Did you see the F60H in the shop yesterday?

Ciao,

Stefan

Stefan Leegwater · #27 01-06-13, 21:34

Hi All,

Today , at last, the last bolt was attached to this project.

I am a proud owner of this magnificent good looking piece of Canadian built equipment.

Enjoy the pictures!

Cheers from a chilly Holland.

Stefan Leegwater

Hanno Spoelstra · #28 01-06-13, 22:12

Excellent, Stefan, well done!

Looks great, hope to see it in the metal soon.

Hanno

Stefan Leegwater · #29 01-06-13, 22:16

Hey Hanno,

Thanks!!! The coffee will be ready when we meet, will be great to meet again!

Cheers,

Stefan

Phil Waterman · #30 02-06-13, 00:49

Hi Stefan

What more can be said, Job Well Done. Great photos of a rare truck, now I'll have to go back and find the first pictures you posted of it.

Cheers Phil