The English are coming! Or..another C10 in the Motherland.

[Paul Y]

Johnny,

I edited my previous verbiage to make it more Family Friendly - have to admit to being in a rather poor mood yesterday and references to a 'Glorious Aperture" would probably not paint me in the best light...

Anyway...

How big is it...

Too small for a beer, probably about 1" 1/2?

I am finding more evidence that Woody was going to be on Bags and wondered if it might be something to do with this. Hole is obviously fairly recent in his history.

Did manage to close up the opening but got over confident and managed to put too much heat into the panel and have a slight ripple. Was going to get pee'd off but it is so low behind the bed that it is completely hidden from view.

Next job is to move the rear axle back 1" and then get the truck down to Jay's for a layer of 'Glen Miller' to hide the sins.

Hows your build coming along? Not seen an update in a while or did I miss it?

P.

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Yes, your assumption that the hole would be a pass-thru for airlines or wiring sounds plausible.

Now about "Glenn Miller". I was hoping someone else would ask, as I've read this before in your thread and I don't want to look like a dummy for asking. Is there a brand of body filler named after the big bandleader? What are you saying?

[ibrown50]

Johnny, it's rhyming slang (I think) Glen Miller = filler. It's this strange custom they have in the "deep south" No such nonsense up here t' frozen north

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Hmm, interesting.

[Paul Y]

Thank you Ian for the translation.

Indeed, Glen is the world famous rhyming slang for Bondo - Wag - Body Filler etc and as I am yer actual Cockney born within the sound of Bow Bells, I feel eminently qualified, and indeed justified!, to exercise my birth right. I am not, however, Dick Van Dyke ( and before you ask, no, that is not rhyming slang....)

P.

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

I'm no less confused... but I believe the Dick Van Dyke reference relates to his poor attempt at a Cockney accent, here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_rVzBt20N0

[Paul Y]

Gawd bless you Mary Lamebridge....

Possibly the film that made a generation of Americans believe they could perform an English accent....

Mind you, John Wayne did the same for us Brits... I say old chap, would you mind awfully dismounting your stead and partake in a glass of milk....

And now back to your scheduled program.

P.

[Paul Y]

Quick update as I start to reassemble Woody.

The fuel gauge has not worked correctly since I took ownership, the problem becoming very apparent when I took the sender out to replace the gasket a few months ago.

Anybody spot what the issue might be?



With the tank rattling I spent a happy 30 minutes using the skills honed from years on the Fairground ‘Fishing the ball from the jar…and failing’ to retrieve the offending article and source of the fuel gauge not gauging…



Armed with my best plumbing arsenal



Attached the live feed back onto the control…box?



And tested with my faithful multi meter…… WIN!!! No picture so you will have to take my word for it.

However… Rather surprised at the state of the seal after 4 months.

.

Looks worse than the one I replaced.

I will be continuing to put Woody back together but, unfortunately, he might well be looking for a new home.

So, if you are interested in a genuine, solid truck with most of the upgrades that you would require to be done then this is the one for you. Drop me a PM if you want a chat.

And on that Bomb Shell….

P.

[Waynesworld]

Noooooooooooo! It may never get to meet mine!

So what's the plan? Do you have your eye on something else?

It's been a pleasure following this thread Paul!

Danny

Ps. Don't forget to keep hold of my wheel nuts......

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

And on that Bomb Shell….

I'll be checking the tabloids for answers...

Well, I hope you'll finish re-assembly because no one's going to be interested in a semi-erected Woody.

[Paul Y]

I like to get my moneys worth….

So you can probably guess what I have spent my day doing. Yup. Gardening. The amount of dirt that was ingrained into Woddys chassis during his working life could have been used to solve the Potato Famine, providing arable farming for entire generations.

Apart from the fact that Woody is a Truck.

And the Potato Famine finished in 1842.

But other than that…

My garage is now covered in a thick layer of California and the chassis has been hit with more of that Vican stuff.



Got bored with cleaning stuff so fitted this.



Checked pedal ratios and fannied around sorting out a few other odds and ends.

Then this happened…







Can only assume that Woody was being used to transport some sort of Herbs during his time in the forestry commission….

Hope the effects have worn off by tomorrow so I can get it all bolted back together.

As one of my favourite childhood characters would say…



Until Tomorrow… Goodnight!
P.

[Grizz1963]

Mad progress again Paul.

I guess like many of us, you do get to k ow the truck pretty intimately.

Just off to help Martin with his house, but shout if you need a hand.

[Paul Y]

Thanks for the offer Rian.

Fortunately I have an army of unwilling helpers to assist, once I remind them that they live rent free so the occasional bit of 'KP' is a small price for them to pay...

Must admit that for once I was not up at 6am as is my norm, think I must have pushed myself a little far yesterday... Anyway, today I will be using that bit of steel plate!

More to come.

P.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

Thanks for the offer Rian.

Fortunately I have an army of unwilling helpers to assist, once I remind them that they live rent free so the occasional bit of 'KP' is a small price for them to pay...

Must admit that for once I was not up at 6am as is my norm, think I must have pushed myself a little far yesterday... Anyway, today I will be using that bit of steel plate!

More to come.

P.

Aaahhh inch thick....

Pushing things out a bit.....??

[Paul Y]

So, today had a full schedule of work planned.

First, I chopped some wood and stacked it like so.



Then I applied a little heat



Made sure I had the appropriate tools laid out ready - notice safety gear.



Quite pleased with the results.



Yup, a great day working on the truck….

P.

[Grizz1963]

NOW THATS A GREAT REPORT PAUL !!


Glad you got some time off.

Sometimes that is the best way to recharge the batteries.

[Paul Y]

So after a day off, used up 3 more of these



Cleaning thie axle and the other chassis rail - Axle seen here part way through Vactan coating as I had forgotten to take a picture after wire brushing it down…





Didn't take long..only 4 hours…



Axle done, will paint it tomorrow.

One question for the hardcore C10 men. How do you remove this?



The old Panhard rod mount.

Somebody asked me why I was going to all this trouble if I was selling Woody.

Because C10… Or Racecar… but probably Stupidity.

Right, off for a beer.

P.

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

One question for the hardcore C10 men. How do you remove this?

You mean the Panhard Bar stud? Just remove the nut on the front side of the axle housing and knock the stud out towards the rear. It may be stuck on the mating taper, so a little heat may help to loosen it.

[Paul Y]

So… About that rolling resto…..











Don't think Woody was too impressed with the heart transplant…



More words when I have more time.

Boom!

P.

[Grizz1963]

Impressive progress Paul.

And all on your own. You know I am a text or call away.

I saw the preview and your finger and totally felt your pain. OK not really but man that has to hurt.

Glad you got away lightly.

[Waynesworld]

Nice rolling resto paul.........looking real nice though!! How did the back end turn out? All painted up?

Another quick question, how long after your MOT did your V5 arrive?

For the MOT - headlights,indicators....anything else?

Danny

[Paul Y]

Originally Posted by Waynesworld

Nice rolling resto paul.........looking real nice though!! How did the back end turn out? All painted up?

Another quick question, how long after your MOT did your V5 arrive?

For the MOT - headlights,indicators....anything else?

Danny

Danny,

Well it still rolls so that part is correct!

Rear is still out but pretty much ready to go back in, waiting for some new bolts to arrive and then all will be good.

MOT is pretty basic - Indicators are fine as they are - changed the headlights and had to get the horn and washers working but other than that just mad sure it is mechanically sound. A great bench mark is 'would you take your children for a ride in it' If the answer is yes then it will pass the MOT.

From sending off the documentation to receiving the V5 was about 5 days - very impressive. I used the 'how to' information on the Rods n Sods site to help me fill out the forms.

Found the wheel nuts so let me know when you are around next.

Also...Do you have West Coast mirrors on Mutley? if so I could do with having a chat.

P.

[Paul Y]

Not sure if progress is the right word Rian...

Finger now settled down into a rainbow of bruises, just in time to loose the nail... Told you he was not happy....

P.

[mjh1965]

Looking good Paul . It seems there is more of these trucks off the road than on in the UK . Just let me know when you need the hoist again . Glad to be of help .

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

I was wondering where that LS motor got to...