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Hi All, Thinking about selling a rear van off of a 1949 F1 i believe. Trying to get an idea of what something like this would be worth as a starting point.I am In Australia so may be a little different but appreciate any advice, Cheers Sent from my SM-F956B using Tapatalk

Hi All, I am having trouble finding a couple of good condition bench seats for my 41/42 trucks. I have read a few suggestions in other posts but mainly American vehicles. Could anyone suggest a good seat replacement from vehicles we may have in Australia? Chrysler mini vans are not common...

Hi All, Wondering if anyone has seen a reduction box like this? Cheers C Sent from my SM-F956B using Tapatalk

Hi All, Thought I might share a few pics of the newly acquired 1941 semi trailer. Cheers C Sent from my SM-F936B using Tapatalk

Hi All, I am trying to tune/solve problems with my 8Ba and am hoping I can recieve some guidance, Problem one is that I have a 94 carb and it is running super rich at idle ( fumigating the shed rich), I turned the mixture screws all the way in and the engine responded very little other than...

Hi All, Where does everyone think is the best place to purchase a hood lining kit from for a 42 1 1/2 tonne? Or they all the same now mater where you buy? Also have the same question for the covers/upholstery for the seat? Appreciate any advice as always. Just a photo of the rear end I'm...

Hi All, Hopefully someone can give some guidance, I am chasing the securing clips/fittings to reinstall the grill bars and the hood jewellery, I see some trim packs online ( don't say grille) which may work. Wondering if anyone can advise the best place to buy these? Or if someone has a NOS or...

Hi All, I have a small air compressor that I want to mount to the side of the 4 speed box in the 42 Ford Truck. While rebuilding it the compression ring snapped, was wondering if anyone knew who ( I know not likely) would have a ring set for the compressor or what other ring set may fit it...

Hi All, Still slowly working away on the old 42 truck, I have the chrome pieces away at the chromers but I am getting some pieces done in copper. The copper will need to be clear coated to seal it from tarnishing quickly, the chromer said there was agreat product from New Zealand that people...

Hi All, Are these holes for pedal stoppers underneath the floor to stop the pedal hitting the floor? I thought they might be but have not found them in any of the stores a yet. Cheers Corey Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk

Hi All, Was making the 1/4 line from the pump to the carb today and noted a small amount of dirt in the fuel inlet of the carb ( wasp rolled mud by the looks, my bad as I did not plug the inlet when I finished last week. So I thought I better pull it apart and clean it out rather than just...

Hi All, Does anyone know if you can buy the throttle/choke linkage arms that come from the carb through the firewall and up to the dash? Mine Are missing/trashed and i would like to buy some new ones or good condition ones that could be restored. If they are available would anyone have a link...

Hi all, Going to start to run the brake lines and noted on the schematics that they originally hsd a block (assume Brass)prior to entering the slave cylinder on the rear diff drum. Do i need this or is it ok to just enter the slave cylinder with flared tube and the nut? Cheers Corey...

Hi all, Working on the old 42 again, ( will post some pics soon), can anyone tell me how the oil bath filter secured to the carb? Is there a rubber section that goes between the two? A picture would be great if anyone has one to show how it is secured, any help is appreciated. Cheers...

Hi All, I am putting my resurfaced flywheel and a new clutch/pressure plate. I have a couple of questions hopefully I can get some guidance on. 1. Is there a shim required behind the flywheel when installing as it is contacting the engine slightly which when bolts are tightened jams the...

Hi All, I was working on a patch panel for the rear cab wall before i ran out of time, just as i was leaving i was looking at the rear wall/cab floor joining point. I didnt get to have a good look but wish to know how these joints suit with each other. Had anyone got a few pictures of their...

Hi All, Which year did the first 2 speed axle come out in the trucks? A friend of mine thought it was not until late 40,s early 50's, I thought it was earlier than that. Or maybe they didn't come to Australia until later? I'm not sure, any thoughts appreciated. Cheers Corey Sent from my...

Hi All, Thought I would start a post to keep posting slow progress on the truck. Gearbox is back together and now waiting for a clutch plate. Quick question, What did the old trucks have on the handbrake handle as a covering? Leather wrap? Cheers Corey Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk

Hey Guys, Was having another think while I'm.away about things on the truck ( 42 1 1/2 tonne). There is timber supports under the cab that I need to have to secure the cab to the frame correct? If this is the case, is there anywhere to get the pattern from so I can make them? Looked in a...

Hi all, I am on holidays in Vietnam at the moment but was thinking of what i may do on the truck when i get home. My question is, am i able to install the engine and gearbox pedal box etc prior to installing the cab and guards or will i run into trouble somewhere along the way? Cheers Corey