NRMA inspection report on the 1943 Chevrolet Blitz tanker

Private and Confidential (Copyright) NATIONAL ROADS & MOTORISTS’ ASSOCIATION (N.S.W.) 151 CLARENCE STREET, SYDNEY. Phone: 20-[illegible] No. 9692 OWNER’S REPORT Date: 30-7-65 NAME: Baulkham Hills Shire Council ADDRESS: Old Northern Rd Castle Hill Make and Type: Chevrolet Blitz Reg. No.: Unregistered [reading uncertain] Model and Year: Manufacture 1943 Engine/Chassis No.: D.R.H. 2560 [reading uncertain] Speedo.: 28984 The inspection with which this report is concerned is necessarily superficial and does not include interior mechanism. This report is issued on the express condition that the Association accepts no responsibility for the report nor for any omissions therefrom or mistake therein, nor for any advice given in respect of the vehicle. General Condition ratings are as follows:— Good: Only minor faults, involving little expense in rectification, have been found. Fair: Minor faults and not more than one major fault as noted. Poor: Two or more major faults requiring extensive repairs as noted. For individual items a tick (✓) indicates that the item is satisfactory or serviceable; a cross (X) refers to a defect noted in manuscript by the engineer; NIL means that no defects were found. 1. BODYWORK. EXTERIOR: Paint [handwriting unclear]; Chrome [crossed out]; Screen X; Doors [blank]; Corrosion — Some; Accident Damage — No. INTERIOR: Upholstery [handwriting unclear]; Carpets [crossed out]; Windows X; Trim ✓; Rear Mirror ✓. CHASSIS FRAME: Exhaust System X; Bolts/Rivets/Welds ✓; Corrosion — No; Accident Damage — No. [Handwritten:] [illegible] windscreen & screen frame ... cab ... some rust in floor of tray not serious. General condition of chassis in keeping with model. Exhaust muffler blown. GENERAL CONDITION: GOOD / FAIR / POOR [selection marks unclear]. 2. FRONT AXLE AND STEERING GEAR. AXLE: Bearings ✓; King Pins [blank]; Wishbones [blank]; Stabiliser-Bar [crossed out]; Radius Rods [blank]. STEERING: Backlash — Some; Arms/Rods ✓; Joints ✓; Box Mounting [blank]; Front Axle Drive X. SUSPENSION: Springs ✓; Shackles ✓; Torsion Bars [crossed out]; Mountings ✓; Shock Absorbers — Fair. [Handwritten:] Slight play in steering box. Front axle [illegible]. Stiff mechanism for front wheel drive & linkage needs freeing. GENERAL CONDITION: GOOD / FAIR / POOR [selection marks unclear]. 3. REAR AXLE AND TAIL SHAFT. AXLE: Bearings — NIL; Backlash [handwriting unclear]; Oil Leaks — No; Oil Seal ✓. SHAFT: Universal Joints X; Tail Shaft ✓. SUSPENSION: Springs ✓; Shackles ✓; Torsion Bars [crossed out]; Mountings ✓; Shock Absorbers ✓; Stabiliser Bar [crossed out]; Radius Rods [blank]. [Handwritten:] Jack shaft universal joint bolts loose. Only minor wear in universal joints & sliding joints. GENERAL CONDITION: GOOD / FAIR / POOR [selection marks unclear]. 4. WHEELS AND BRAKES. BRAKES: Master Cylinder — NIL; Wheel Cylinders — NIL; Hose/Pipes — Fair; Rods/Cables ✓; Drums — NIL; Backing Plates — NIL; Hand Brake [handwriting unclear]. WHEELS: NIL. [Handwritten:] Braking quite reasonable on road. Hand brake [illegible] pawl [illegible]. Tyres fitted [illegible]. GENERAL CONDITION: GOOD / FAIR / POOR [selection marks unclear]. 5. COOLING SYSTEM. Radiator [handwriting unclear]; Hose [handwriting unclear]; Fan/Fan Belt [handwriting unclear]; Water Pump — NIL. [Handwritten:] Fan belt needs renewing. [illegible] test of cooling system. Some deterioration in radiator [illegible]. GENERAL CONDITION: GOOD / FAIR / POOR [right edge of form damaged]. 6. ENGINE. Mountings [handwriting unclear]; Block — NIL; Cylinder Head — NIL; Sump Oil [handwriting unclear]; Water Leaks ✓; Oil Leaks [handwriting unclear]. Oil Fumes [blank]; Exhaust Smoke [blank]; Valve Noise — No; Bearing Noise — No; Piston Noise — No; Other Noise [handwriting unclear]. [Handwritten:] Front engine mounting loose & [illegible]. Some oil leaks from engine. General condition & performance of engine is quite reasonable for model & type. GENERAL CONDITION: GOOD / FAIR / POOR [selection marks unclear]. 7. FUEL SYSTEM. Controls ✓; Hoses/Pipes ✓; Tank Pump [handwriting unclear]; Vacuum Pump [crossed out]; Air Cleaner ✓; Heat Valve [handwriting unclear]. [Handwritten:] Some oil leaks from around fuel pump flange. GENERAL CONDITION: GOOD / FAIR / POOR [selection marks unclear]. 8. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Condition [blank]; Wiring [handwriting unclear]; H.T. Leads [blank]; Starter X; Generator ✓; Windscreen Wiper ✓. Distributor [blank]; Horn [blank]. LIGHTS: Driving ✓; Stop [blank]; Turn [crossed out]; Warning Oil — Gauge. [Handwritten:] [illegible] starter [illegible]... Starting gear [illegible]. [illegible] coming away from [illegible]. GENERAL CONDITION: GOOD / FAIR / POOR [selection marks unclear]. 9. TRANSMISSION. [Handwritten beside heading: Some.] CLUTCH: Mechanical [blank]; Hydraulic [crossed out]. GEARBOX: Mechanical Control [blank]; Automatic Control [crossed out]; Oil Leaks [blank]. [Handwritten:] Some wear in clutch release mechanism. Oil leaks from gear box & transfer case. [illegible] clutch & clutch lever. [illegible] transfer case shift mechanism. GENERAL CONDITION: GOOD / FAIR / POOR [selection marks unclear]. 10. ROAD TEST. ENGINE: Ease of Starting [handwriting unclear]; Idling Speed X; Acceleration [blank]; Performance [blank]; Oil Pressure [handwriting unclear]; Fumes [handwriting unclear]; Noise [handwriting unclear]. CLUTCH: Mechanical Operation X; Automatic Operation [crossed out]. BRAKES: Foot ✓; Hand [handwriting unclear]. STEERING: [handwriting unclear]. SPEEDOMETER ✓. GEARBOX: Manual Operation [handwriting unclear]; Automatic Operation [crossed out]; Change-Pattern ✓; Noise [handwriting unclear]. SUSPENSION: Springs [blank]; Shock Absorbers [blank]; Body Noises [blank]. GENERAL PERFORMANCE: GOOD / FAIR / POOR [selection marks unclear]. 11. REPAIRS REQUIRED: Renew exhaust muffler. Free up front wheel drive shaft mechanism. Tighten jack shaft universal bolts. Overhaul hand brake lever (optional). Renew fan belt. Renew front engine mounting. Tighten side brackets (engine). Fit return spring to clutch. Fit pins as necessary to transfer case shift mechanism. Tune motor. General service & lubrication. SUMMARY OF CONDITION (For Age and Mileage): ABOVE AVERAGE / AVERAGE / BELOW AVERAGE [selection marks unclear]. Estimated Cost (LABOUR ONLY): £25-0-0 12. REMARKS: This vehicle for age & type is quite reasonable mechanically — there is some wear & minor faults, but basically it is serviceable & capable of giving further service as a fire unit. This report does not include the inspection of internal mechanism. No. 9692 Received Fee: £ [blank] Report: H. to M. [mark]; P. [blank]; R. to H.O. [blank] [Engineer’s signature: illegible.] SIGNATURE OF ENGINEER