11 Cab FGT

Yeo.NT · #1 07-09-23, 01:05

If anyone remember a couple years ago 2 RCHA started the restoration of a 1940 11 Cab FGT, with the body and chassis work completed on base with various units helping out.
This was featured featured on the tv show Restoration Garage Season 5 episode 12. Said to say the episode just had the engine and transmission arrive, with their "Master Mechanic" doing quick assessment with pulling the crank and pistons. Needless to say not much effort was put into the engine, with box of parts and the block returned with only the transmission being rebuilt.

I have been lucky (or cursed) to get a hold of this basket case and start the process of rebuilding it. The link below is the video I have put together of the current progress I've made with the engine, this has been post with permission of 2 RCHA and its my hope this will get the restoration project back on track.

https://youtu.be/wj6uSN11d4w

rob love · #2 07-09-23, 04:51

Looks like a good project Niel. And a Ford at that. I thought your dad would only allow you to work on Chevs, but I know this isn't your first Ford. Welcome to the dark side.

Speaking of work, how come, in the video, we see you moving at fast forward speed, but the guy in the background doesn't seem to move? Is it a carboard cutout?

Best of luck to you and Gord on the project. If you need a crank, I think I have a good one out in the shed.

Alex van de Wetering · #3 07-09-23, 10:33

Awesome project, Neil. Please keep us posted on the progress. It's always good to see a Gun tractor without the rear half of the body cut off!

Gordon Yeo · #4 07-09-23, 16:14

Rob

At twice his age, I go half as fast.

Gord

Wayne Hingley · #5 09-09-23, 06:39

Well done Gord and Neil. Glad to see you take the lead in sorting out the mess and using your skills to get things moving in the right direction. I look forward to seeing what comes in the next chapter. 👍