Friends of Blaxland Blitz

Friends of Blaxland Blitz We are a small group from the Township of Blaxland in the Blue Mountains NSW who are interested in p The vehicle was purchased in 1959 for £800.

Blaxland Bushfire Brigade's first fire tanker was a 1943 4x4 ex-RAAF CMP Blitz. This vehicle was transferred to a neighbouring brigade in 1968, eventually making it to southern rural NSW to serve as a farm vehicle. In the 1990's it was purchased at auction by a historic vehicle enthusiast who coincidentally lived in the mid mountains and also had a connection with the Bushfire service. When the si

gnificance of the vehicle became apparent it was restored to its original bushfire fighting appearance. In December 2016 it became available, and it was secured with the idea in mind of returning it to roadworthy condition and using it to promote the work of the Rural Fire Service in the lower mountains.

29/10/2020

4 years ago we purchased this old girl; life, horrendous fire seasons, and COVID delayed our plans. But we are back on track now.

This Sunday we have the inaugural meeting of the Blaxland Blitz Historic Vehicle Association Inc, where we hope to gain enough support to transfer "Roly" into association ownership, and begin the next phase of her life.

Stay tuned!

Today the friends of Blaxland Blitz got together at the shed to start on some much needed maintenance. Fuel system clean...
07/05/2017

Today the friends of Blaxland Blitz got together at the shed to start on some much needed maintenance. Fuel system cleaned, fuel tanks flushed and carburettor was serviced. Many years of gunk has been removed from the fuel system.

And the result? Our 74 year old Ford V8 engine starts first time, and idles smoothly. And now we can move on to an overhaul of the brake system and new tyres.

Thanks friends - we're on our way.

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