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Bazz57 · Joined: 06 Mar 2012 Posts: 19

Hi guys, I am needing to replace the front windscreen frame on my 1956 Ford Thames, it has rusted right through. Does anyone know anyone that has one that is not rusted, or who I might contact to get another frame made up. I am trying to keep the truck original as the front window as you know opens out. Also I was wondering how I get the break shoes out of the hub.
cheers Bazz

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

How do you mean, break shoes out of the hub?

I made 1 good frameout of afew poorly ones, is yours rotton in the bottom corners?

Cheers

Dave

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22915 Location: UK

Hi Bazz, sadly E83W screen frames are prone to rotting out, and because they're unique to the model, tricky to find replacements for. At one time there was someone making replacements from brass (£££) but I'm not sure if they're still on sale.

RJ
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Bazz57 · Joined: 06 Mar 2012 Posts: 19

I don't know whether I explained myself properly, I am wanting to renew the brakes so I am not sure how to pull the hub to bits to get at the brakes. cheers Bazz

Kenham · Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Posts: 209 Location: Kent

When I asked about screen surrounds for my Thames 4D lorry the brass ones were over £750 each, I need two! Needless to say I am still wanting them. Somone has suggested to me that a firm I think in the Leeds area make aluminium window surrounds for caravans and are willing to look into doing one off jobs. Sorry I do not have name or number but perhaps someone in that area might know. I will be very interested in any info found. A friend did suggest making a hard wood frame. Regarding brakes you need a hub puller for the rear brakes and just take off the drum with the hub on the front. Hub pullers can usually be found on ebay quite cheap but make sure it is for the E83W. Strangely I am in the process of doing mine at the moment ready for the mot. If you are near Romney Marsh you can borrow mine. Ken

Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

With reference to the hub puller, have heard it called a slosh nut,

Would one that fits a 100e & 103e axle do the job.

I'm in Tiptree Essex and have access to a couple.
If your in E.Anglia I could have a personal drive it day.

Roger

Kenham · Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Posts: 209 Location: Kent

I seem to think there are two sizes but I could be completely wrong about that. Since I have been taking the pills I seem to forg... hings
Ken

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22915 Location: UK

I think bazz is in New Zealand alas, but I'm sure he appreciates your offers gents.

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Kenham · Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Posts: 209 Location: Kent

Ahh, be a long days drive then.
Ken

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22915 Location: UK

Bazz57 · Joined: 06 Mar 2012 Posts: 19

Hi guys, thankyou all for your replies, unfortunately I live in Australia, so it would be a big drive. cheers Bazz

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

I have done the brakes several times on mine, and never used a hub puller....

Cheers

Dave

Mog · Joined: 30 Dec 2007 Posts: 663 Location: Sydney

Yeh ! Yeh ! Bazz woke up and moved to Aus. from NZ....