For the Garage

[CINDERS]

Here's something for the discerning buyer if you have a few grand lying around though the postage could be a bit heavy........
Be a bit hard trying to hide it from the wife but no one will ever back into you again?

Calibre/Item: Tank 75mm
Make: Sherman
Model: M4
Condition: Very Good
Price: $75000
Advertised: 24/05/2017
Licence number:
Phone:
Comment: Once in a life time chance to own your own WWII Sherman Tank. This Sherman has original running gear and was built up for the series "The Pacific" at a cost of well over AU$250 000. Powered by a Cummins 903 Diesel, through the original gearbox and diff, this tank drives and handles exceptionally well. Weighs in at 16 tonne. The Turret traverses and the gun elevates through manual controls. Wired for reversing camera and comms. Excellent promo vehicle, museum or serious collector. Genuine enquiries only please.

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[browningautorifle]

Then we'd be loading 75mm for it. I could get the short shells here and we'd have to use sand cast lead projectiles...I think. Then off to your outback to shoot...

[CINDERS]

[henry r]

That is going to take more than one or two wheel weights per projectile... but I'm keen.

[browningautorifle]

one or two wheel weights per projectile

I'm thinking we'd need to buy wholesale...downrigger balls...the big ones. We can smelt them here...

[Ovidio]

Want it so badly.........................

[Peter Laidler]

While on the subject of Cinders garage - and garages generally....... Here goes! Has anyone had a bad experience with (EVANS) waterless coolant in car/vehicle engines. Reason I ask is that I have it in my 2001 Mini Cooper and it's perfect but want to put it in my old 1969 Cooper S but...... I know it boils at 171 degrees and you can run the system without a radiator cap (I have, in order to boil off the water that remained in the system after the change). So, to recap, anyone got anything bad to say about it?

[painter777]

Has anyone had a bad experience with (EVANS) waterless coolant in car/vehicle engines. Reason I ask is that I have it in my 2001 Mini Cooper and it's perfect but want to put it in my old 1969 Cooper S but...... I know it boils at 171 degrees and you can run the system without a radiator cap (I have, in order to boil off the water that remained in the system after the change). So, to recap, anyone got anything bad to say about it?

Peter,
I've followed a few muscle car buddies that use Evans in closed systems. Both have late 60's Pontiac GTO's. Which IIRC call for some special mix that was waterless. My Father had a new GTO The Judge he special ordered in 1969, thus my interest in their cars.

I believe the boiling point of Evans is above 350F+ IIRC. Most said they like it because of the capability of the higher heat range (if needed). At the higher heat temps water will turn to steam and steam means pressure build up.... aka blown hoses... etc. Remember that water has oxygen in it, so by not having water in it, it shouldn't cause the related corrosion and electrolssss (sp?) deposit reaction.
It should have a lower viscosity level than water/water mix types which should limit any chances of cavitation (mainly at the water pump)

Evans has to have plenty going for it because I see and hear of it's use under the most extreme conditions by Pro drag racers, Moto cross, baja, off shore racers and even the diesel guys.

I have 1 concern I'll pass along though, maybe you'll agree.
If out on the road and you blow a hose, I'd keep a gallon with me so that after the repair, you'd be able to top off and be on your way.
Being that you couldn't AFAIK mix it with water.

I'll look for more info when time allows,

Regards
Charlie-Painter777

[CINDERS]

Our climates heaps different Peter so I cannot assist you I worked in garages for 4 years as lube & driveway all of our own personal cars I run straight Glycol in them due to having a higher boiling point as you know our Northwest temps can get near 50+ Celcius but thats why I live in the Southwest......

[Flying10uk]

but no one will ever back into you again?

Some years ago at a classic vehicle show I witnessed the civilian owner of a preserved Humber "Pig" armoured car decide that he needed to reverse his armoured car. The only problem was that there was a chap sitting in his recently restored classic sports car, minding his own business, directly behind. The chap driving the armoured car must have been very hard of hearing because almost everyone near was shouting "STOP" at the top of their voices, yet the driver kept reversing, oblivious to the sports car behind him. Fortunately someone managed to jump up onto the Humber driver's door-step and shout "STOP" directly into the driver's ear which he did hear just in time with about a millimetre to spare between the 2 vehicles. Although it was almost comical to watch, it certainly wasn't funny for the driver of the sports car who probably needed a change of underwear at the very least. You would think that common sense would tell owners of preserved military vehicles or other types of vehicle that have poor visibility to the rear to get someone to watch them reverse and ensure the area behind them is clear and safe.