Well, well, well would you looky here....
Woodys Rebirth by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
First things first a bit of fresh air...
Woody out of the garage by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
A re introduction to phase 1a of motive power...
Motive power by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
Balanced precariously to check for interference.
Balanced precariously by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
Passenger side
Passenger side by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
Drivers side, with manifold removed
Drivers side by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
With the manifold in place will have to move the brake bias but no big deal.
Drivers manifold by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
But the best news is I can move the whole engine down about 3-4 inches and back about 6 so good for ground clearance and weight distribution.
So with my memory refreshed time to start the rebuild..
...By taking the cab off with the aid of #3 son and Martins cab remover tool
Cab half off by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
Ta Da!
Cab off by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
Cab resting safely on a little trolley I made out of Tool Station casters, a pallet and a bit of old fence post. Took me longer to make that than to get the cab off!
Trolley by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
Chassis tucked safely away back in the garage ready for strip down, clean, paint and boxing
All alone by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
And the expensive casters earning their money as it is wheeled into its new home while I get on with the dirty stuff.
Resting by
Paul Yewman, on Flickr
I have purchased quite a few components over the last few years to finally get poor old Woody back on the road by the end of the year, fuel tank, fuel fittings, fuel pump, Cam, etc. Next big expenditure is going to be a gearbox so watching the £/$ rate with interest...
Lets hope my next update is not in another 4 years.
P.
