Deals on Wheels #464

DEALS Resto
and a new chequer plate deck was fitted.
There were a few modifications needed to
fit the 285hp (213kW) Maxidyne engine into
the 711’s comfy position, including having
to reposition the turbo, replace the oil bath
air filter with a whole different setup and
replace the flywheel system in order for it all
to work perfectly. None of this phased George
and Mal though. George’s ability to read and
understand manufacturers’ manuals means
it just seems to make sense easily for him. He
does admit to a few nerves though when he
chose to pull apart the quad box.
“I’d never done a quad box before; it was a
big job,” he says.
It was a successful job though. Within a
year of its purchase George had the old girl
celebrating her fifth decade in style.
The big Mack got its second resurrection
when it landed with George and he’s loving
the rewards that come with it. It’s a joy to drive
and holds many fond memories. George is
the first to admit he’s not finished though.
Mechanically the truck is better than new but
there are now plans to start rejuvenating the
exterior, including a new paint job as well as a
bit of a spruce up of the 54-year-old interior.
For now though George is just looking
forward to the day when he can put a couple
of his beautifully restored tractors on the
deck, hook up to his caravan and head of to a
vintage machinery show. Aren’t we all!
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