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Gordon_M · Joined: 02 Nov 2009 Posts: 62

Let me know any markings that are on there.

I expect the originals were 10 hole Budd rims dated 1940 - let me know what the markings on your new usable ones are just in case.

G

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

The postie's back will never be the same again, after delivering these hefty gems.

Actually, they were delivered on a pallet, in the rear of a 7.5 ton lorry. The sender reckoned that their combined weight was in the region of 900kgs, whatever the actual figure was they're definitely on the weighty side.

One wheel is probably u/s, the rot having got to it quite badly, but the remaining four should be usable once I figure out how they come apart. I assume the outer ring is held on by the two bolts I can see - the securing method used is slightly different to that found on the Dodge's own wheels. Getting the wheels apart could be an interesting fight...

If anyone wants a few grotty 11.00 x 20 tyres, let me know Smile

RJ
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Gordon_M · Joined: 02 Nov 2009 Posts: 62

I think the post and you will need the same chiropractor.

These are either split ring or lock ring, either way they can be hard to deal with - message me direct for tips.

If those tyres have been on there for years, you need to cut round both sides with a grinder or a saw - this will let you get down into the bead areas without damage. By all means try pushing the tyres off but if it doesn't work consult Cool

You still need to look for the stamping, and don't throw any of the rims away, even the rotten one.

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

From time to time I have a look around on Google for interesting photos.

Today, I found perhaps the best photo I've seen yet, of a Dodge crewbus serving in WW2. It resides on the following webpage, just scroll down and click the image.

https://75nzsquadron.wordpress.com/2014/09/

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Gordon_M · Joined: 02 Nov 2009 Posts: 62

BEDFORD ? I'll give them Bedford Evil or Very Mad

The headlights and running lights have been swapped for British civilian units this late in the war - Butler lights?

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

The marathon "polish-a-thon" continues into its second week. I'm not particularly keen on polishing, but it does make quite a difference to the look of the old girl, giving the oily-rag finish a bit more depth.

It just takes time ... a lot of it ... especially all the pesky screwheads that insist on accumulating polish in and around them. I'm half tempted to just oily rag it properly, it'd take a fraction of the time and would help preserve it also.

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Gordon_M · Joined: 02 Nov 2009 Posts: 62

Needs to get out more Very Happy

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

Well, bar a quick wipe down of the floor with a damp cloth, the spruce-up is almost at an end.

To help lower underbonnet temperatures, I've lagged the downpipe and forward sections of the exhaust with exhaust wrap. The forward end of the exhaust runs quite close to the battery boxes, the 6v battery in particular, and I've a feeling that's why a couple of batteries have seen their casings crack up. The plan is to also make up a simple heatshield, again to protect the black rubber casing of both batteries.

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Gordon_M · Joined: 02 Nov 2009 Posts: 62

... of course it would look even better with the original brush guard on there, but what are the chances of finding one Cool

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

The Dodge returned to the Goodwood circuit for the Revival last weekend.

This was its first visit to the circuit for 60 years (at least), and also coincided with the 20th anniversary of us finding it at Donington.

Arrival day, on the pit straight

The Dodge was displayed in the centre of the main paddock, alongside the fine re-creation of a 1950s' BMC transporter.

Yesterday, Monday, back on the pit straight and awaiting its transport home again.

We had a great weekend, more photos of the Dodge and the event as a whole, to follow.

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roverdriver · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:30 am Post subject:

Looking very good, Rick. Will be keen to seeing you further photos.
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Dipster · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:37 pm Post subject:

Yesterday, Monday, back on the pit straight and awaiting its transport home again.

Do I read into this that you did not drive it down? I imagine that would be a great adventure if expensive in petrol!

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