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Gordon_M
Joined: 02 Nov 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:55 am Post subject: Have a look at those wheels |
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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.
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22439 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Gordon_M
Joined: 02 Nov 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 4:40 pm Post subject: Hah |
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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
You still need to look for the stamping, and don't throw any of the rims away, even the rotten one. |
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Rick Site Admin
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Gordon_M
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 2:06 pm Post subject: Hah |
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BEDFORD ? I'll give them Bedford
The headlights and running lights have been swapped for British civilian units this late in the war - Butler lights? |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22439 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 5:54 pm Post subject: Too much stuff gathering round those wheels .. |
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Needs to get out more |
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Rick Site Admin
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Rick Site Admin
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:46 pm Post subject: Looking good |
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... of course it would look even better with the original brush guard on there, but what are the chances of finding one |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22439 Location: UK
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:47 am Post subject: |
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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
Joined: 18 Oct 2008 Posts: 1210 Location: 100 miles from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:30 am Post subject: |
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Looking very good, Rick. Will be keen to seeing you further photos. _________________ Dane- roverdriver but not a Viking. |
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Rick Site Admin
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Dipster
Joined: 06 Jan 2015 Posts: 408 Location: UK, France and Portugal - unless I am travelling....
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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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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Rick Site Admin
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Dipster wrote: | 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! |
It would (on both counts), but in deference to the oily bits, and the near-complete lack of engine spares anywhere, yes it was transported there (in the truck shown on the previous link). It was a tad expensive, but had to be done
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