stephenellis

Due to the costs I am unable to restore my 1949 lfsw so it is with a heavy heart I am putting her up for sale.

The truck has been stripped back to a rolling chassis with engine, gearbox and running gear all in place.

The engine runs, the gearbox selects gear no problem and all hubs are turning freely.

I am open to offers and if you want to strip it for parts I am happy to discuss it.

Email me at stephenellismarch1979@yahoo.co.uk

glad you are ok. It's just a matter of perspective, you could say it sucks but on the other hand I would say you are a lucky man to walk away unhurt. If it was me I think I would have farted lumps.

p.s I'm sure people think I'm not quite right anyway. At least I can say I got hit on the head by a low flying locking ring.

I am very glad I asked ! The truck has been lying since the early 80's and when I got to it you couldn't see the passengers side tires for mud. think I will go out and let them down before I go to work today. I will check round the local commercial tire places on Monday to see what they can do for me. I've heard of people being killed by exploding rims but I wasn't sure what type were the dangerous ones. Going to take my time removing the rears now. It's ok though as I'm not in any great rush for tires as you can see by my photos. I am glad I found you guys, would still be standing in the mud wondering how to get the truck rolling. Cheers.

wish I had known this earlier !!!!

Silly question but where would I get tubeless rims ? Are there any trucks that are similar? Think I would rather go down the tubeless route as getting killed would put a massive dent in my restoration plans.

P.S are they all stubborn feckers to get off? Took me hours just to get one off.

Good evening my friends, I am hoping you will be able to help me.

I am restoring a 1948 lfsw and I have just started stripping the wheels off. My question is this, what wheels do I need for the truck? Are there a common swap?

Looking at the front rims they are held on with 6 nuts and lugs, they look like rims with a locking ring?

Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.

cheers mate. it is not easy taking one step at a time. With a project the size of mine it's hard to find a place to start.

welcome to the happy place. I have a lfsw. do you have any photos?

I am learning a lot from you guys. I am going to make sure I get the lines from a professional and reputable diesel shop. no point cutting corners and ending up crying in a ditch. I am just away to remove the old ones and start trying to find a good local shop to manufacture them.

cool. won't throw the old ones quite yet.

I don't know what I would do without you guys. so in theory if I took one off and had 6 made the same length I would be ok?

thats great. Thanks. I have a flaring tool at home so will try to source some pipe. any ideas on what pressure the pipes are under?

thanks again guys.

my engine is a END672. Can't wait to get into her and hopefully get it running for the first time in 30 years ! Wish me luck. ...

my engine is a END672. Can't wait to get into her and hopefully get it running for the first time in 30 years ! Wish m

welcome Sir. I spent some time in West Australia and it's a beautiful place. I am new here also and all the guys here are fantastic.

Thank you.

I need your help again. Can anyone tell me the diameter of my fuel lines? I have a END672 diesel engine and the pipes from the rail to the injectors are corroded beyond repair and need replacing. I have lots of experience with 3/16 brake pipe and flaring tools but I would like conformation before I start removing the pipes. And does the length of the pipes matter? Any help would be much appreciated.

Oh and the original fire extinguisher : PYRENE

You are a star. Can you tell me if I have the correct engine number? END672? There is something about Lanovo on the exhaust manifold but mine is just cast with MACK on it?

you are a gentleman. Thank you very much.

according to the paperwork it is a END672

is this number stamped on the block? just so I can confirm

I am looking for parts for my lfsw diesel. I am looking for rocker covers as mine have rusted through. I hope someone can help. Thanks

Vlad I hope you mean branch and not brunch ! I wouldn't fancy having a rabbit and rat for my midmorning snack ! you do make me smile.