Projects Bad Blood, 30 colonial cab model A.

make up a list of bits you need and message me I can look in the parts shed at the VCC

 

Thanks RussTee.
Ill do that soon.

 

I like it. Don't be afraid to cut er up!

 

Thanks, Ive started with cutting off the ugly homemade rear fenders. Ill replace em with originals. I did consider going fenderless, but i dont think it would suit the body.

 

Ive been getting the vin sorted.
Theres desiel coming out the sump gasket, which means engine is ready to start being freed up, and im throwing a grand at it in the next few weeks. just waiting to get the cash.
I even got some work done on the Packard this weekend. (paint stripping on the aluminium top.

 

Today, i got the rear hubs off with help from my mate Bazza, a home made puller, some good hits with two heavy hammers and a little heat.

 

Pics didnt want to load, so ill try again.

 

Heres a pic of the p***enger side floor.

 

its a kool truck allright..........was that the sound of the engine turning over or what !!!

 

Nah, thats just the Tongans who live out the back playing rap music!

 

Cool project I will enjoy watching

 

Thanks,
Its been suggested, that i cut the body off, and put roadster rear quaters on.
Sure a roadster would be cool, but you dont see these everyday.

 

A bit of info on those frozen threads. The very best penetrating oil is a mixture of ATF and acetone. I have used lacquer thinner with good results.

 

Thanks, i did get told that elsewhere, and im going to give it a go on the next stubborn thread.

 

Gibbs brand product is the best I have come across.

 

I havent forgotten, Clive, just couldnt afford it at the time. Even tried talking "speedy pete" into stocking some, . Didnt work.
Keen to try it, but ive been getting by with an Aussie product, "Inox".
So far, nothings been a real problem to get off, but there is going to be some pita ones coming up.
I was real keen to spend the day on it, today, but an old customer turned up wanting to spend some cash. Had to make hay, while the suns still shinning.

 

Here is a Colonial cab pickup (32-34?) that a friend had back in the mid-late 70's.

 

Wow, thanks very much Kev.
So far, ive only seen one other, and thats an AA.
I love how the swage line on doors and rear of the cab match. I was thinking of doing this to, but not sure. It does tidy it up a lot.
Im also not fussed on the arched door tops, but will proberbly leave it alone.
That trucks awesome, i wonder where it is now?

 

A small update.
Yesterday, i ordered complete engine gasket set, hubcaps, new wiring, chrome wheel nuts and stainless petrol cap. (bling bling, lol.)
Love overnight delivery, the parts arrived this morning as i was getting up. Woo Hoo!
Excellant service.

 

No Excuses now then.......................should have it on the road by the weekend....


I wish i could get my hands on parts that quick.......


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Keith, im not mucking around now .........A huge thank you also, to Rust Tee, for rear backing plates, they finally arived.
Today, ive also ordered two sets of brake shoes and linings, plus some ignition wiring.
Then i took the steel top back off, and took it back to bare metal on the inside. I missed finishing it totally, as i run out of strip discs, but its mostly done, and zinc primed.

 

great project mate..

where on the coast was the movie filmed??

i see the story was based on a guy from kowhitirangi..im across the river from there...

have you tried a product called duck oil?? ive used it before..spray on,give it a few minutes and undo...great stuff,but expensive....

 

The movie was filmed in Kowhitirangi. Just ask any locals, and your'll get the full run down....

Havent tried duck oil.

Today, i recieved the brakes for the rear, but still need to get E brake shoes.

 

ill ask the boss, hes born and bred in kokakatahi...hed know all ;p

 

hey there KP sounds like your makin good progress on your truck..I'm gona be doin some skinning work on a late 20s? British Bedford pretty soon so I'll post a few pics on here for you if you like..

 

Its been a great week for the A for sure.
Just had my vin plate put on, so its back in the system.
Look forward to see the old bedford, fleet-master.

 

Seems strange to see a R/H drive set up.......

now your on the system do they issue a reg No.............??

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Keith, the next step is rust cert and a warrant, then rego. We have a warrant system, where they need to be done every six months, and rego can be done for as long as you like.

I recived two sets of bonded brake shoes, and the ignition wire also this week.

 

time to get that motr free'd up then ae...bet ya itching now

 

I guess your warrant is like our MoT test, lasts 12 months.......

sun shining here over the weekend so im driving mine even if i have got to work on Sat.....


good luck with the brakes...

Keith