Crump Snr's second project

[fe350chev]

Mines a tipper Haydn. I have some long 6 ton aluminium ramps from my excavator. I plan on having some kind of roller setup for the ramps. I haven't worked it all out yet lol. Mine has a 2 speed diff.  Which larger one are u referring to.

[fe350chev]

What's the load carrying capacity? Mines nearly 5.5 ton in the truck and another 6 ton for a float. Seems a bit high. Its bad enough driving my acco fully loaded with air brakes! So 2 cars should be good.

[Crumpsnr]

Will the smaller truck fit on the tray of the larger . It would be an awesome display .Haydn

You're right Haydn, the little one'd look awesome on the back of the bigger one! From what I can find of measurements on the net, the little one should fit with a cigarette paper to spare. I'll throw the tape on it next time I'm at the shed and confirm it.

Martyn

[fe350chev]

Martyn if you are on Facebook there's a buy swap and sell that might interest you.

[Crumpsnr]

Hi Dean, not on Facebook unfortunately. little enough time as it is!  :)

[fe350chev]

If there's any parts you need let me know cos out here there's quite a few trucks laying around.

[Crumpsnr]

Thanks Dean. I'm after two rear brake drums for the big truck. It's a 359-AF model. Getting them back over to me might be a challenge! They're not light.  Regards, Martyn

[fe350chev]

Where are you roughly

[fe350chev]

Can you give me more info on the big one, make, year etc. You got more about the little one.

[Crumpsnr]

Hi Deano,

The big one is a 1953 Chrysler Fargo (same body as Dodge, Desoto and International), Serial number is 359AF which I understand indicates it's a 3 ton, 159 inch wheelbase Australian built Fargo. Hope this helps.

Can't find much on the little one, but I'm getting the feeling it was originally a pickup.
This is something along the lines of how I want it to end up:




I'm just South of Wollongong, or as FCDave would say, just East of Robertson  ;D.

Regards,

Martyn

[fe350chev]

The rounded edges look cool.

[Crumpsnr]

Well, it's been a long time between drinks.
Long story short, the big truck is now running, with an electric fuel pump. Couldn't get vacuum after rebuilding the original. Apparently it's a known issue with them. Can't believe how well it runs considering I haven't touched the carb after it sat for 30 years. Brakes have been fully rebuilt, just haven't been bled yet. Moved the truck a few feet in the shed backwards and forwards under its own power just to check clutch and gearbox. Both seem OK at first glance so hopefully no rebuilds will be involved. It sounds great. The exhaust is a section of trampoline frame that I got from the local tip with the holes welded up, and no muffler, which will do fine in the workshop until I get a proper system. I now have the little truck in my garage at home. Long story but lost the storage where it was being kept. It's gonna go to another farm shed for temporary storage when I bring the big one home to finish off and register. I'll have some fun with the big one then I'll have to sell it due to my garage only stretching so far! The little one is then going on an HQ chassis with a late model V8. Haven't posted pics as there hasn't been much visible change to show. The FC is also coming along slowly. Will put a quick update on its build thread. Regards, Martyn

[Crumpsnr]

Almost current pis of the big Fargo.
All brakes are rebuilt and re-assembled and it's down now on its wheels. Just need to bleed brakes and I can test it out with a spin around the farm.

[Crumpsnr]

It lives...

http://vid1287.photobucket.com/albums/a628/Crumpsnr/Fargo%20test%20drive_zpskt4he8hj.mp4

Hope the link works, first time posting video.

First time running outside in 30 years, doing laps around the shed. Sounds good, muffler fell off the lap before (just had it jammed on the end of pipe, didn't expect it to shake off so easily!). The drive looks fairly sedate but I felt like a milkshake in the cab. Nasty knock in second but all else sounds and feels OK. I have the spare box from my little Fargo, so hopefully can get one good one out of 2.

[DJ]

[collecta]

First time running outside in 30 years, doing laps around the shed

Martyn and that's all we get ::)
cheers
Scott

[Crumpsnr]

Sorry Scott! In the cab that felt like 5 minutes! I'll get my mate to take some more footage next weekend.

Pretty happy to have some life back in it. I'm still grinning! Yesterday was like death by a thousand leaks after putting brake fluid through it. Gave up and just drove it around the shed using the handbrake. Brakes will be bled next weekend after sorting out any remaining leaks. Next step will then be to put the tray back on and get it in my garage at home so I can get it ready for rego. Judging by the nasty noises in second I'd say the gearbox is coming out for a checkup. I'll get back on the FC soon too. Martyn

[collecta]

I'll get back on the FC soon too

Heard that a bit lately too ;D

[Crumpsnr]

Heh heh.  ;D
Check my FC build post...

In the meantime here are a few more of the truck until I get some more vid!

[DJ]

The signalling arm? It looks naked.