bodgit0_0
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Spannering on the big and heavy stuff.
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Pland Fitter, NORJEN PLANT
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Good afternoon all. I've been around the site for a couple of years maybe more but it's only the last year that I've got my hands on some ex military vehicles. When I originally joined the group I was looking for some volunteer work to keep my hands in with any ex mil vehicles around the west Midlands but nothing came of it which was probably good as civy work which totally took over my life! Currently I'm 50% through a restoration of a 1983 Lightweight Land Rover which has burnt a lot of my project funding. I've renewed as much as I can to try and make it reliable once it's put on the road. Spec once finished should be. New chassis, bulkheads, rebuilt axles, 300tdi, original gearbox, overdrive, converted to rhd, converted to soft top. I've also got an RB44 ex fire tender which dates back to 1984, it's been modified by previous owners and I intend to do the same by making it my tow/repair vehicle for the charity tractor runs I like to support. This will have a Cummins 6BT, front and rear hydraulic winches and a hiab. The transit cab may be replaced if I find something suitable but it's not essential. Last one is a later RB44 from 1992, I'm collecting this in January and will be reassembling it to get it road registered then decide what the long term plan is for it.
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That's the old girl before it was butchered. Good to see how it used to look, looking forward to sorting it next year and having it support the charity tractor runs that I attend.
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Didn't realise that. I'll drop them a line. Cheers
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Yes cheers. I've looked at the ex mil RB44 for inspiration but the weights are different. They have a 5300gvw and 7500gtw, I'm wondering if the earlier dodge 4x4 would be a nearer example to work from?
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I'm looking to put my project on the road next year and I'm really struggling to work out what it will be allowed to tow. Its a 1984 RB44 Fire Tender with a transit Mk5 cab fitted and all fire tender equipment removed. The VIN tag tells me the axle and GVW but there's nothing stamped in the GTW area. Front axle is 2500kg, rear axle is 3600kg and GVW is 6000kg. Any ideas where I will be able to find its towing limits? The pictures show it in 2010, as released from service at a show and now😔
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Should probably add I was Reme 'A' mech from 1990 to 2013 so have a fair knowledge of the more recent Mil equipment and for the last 3 years I've been operating excavators in quarries for a contract crushing company. I'm currently building a Mk5 Transit 4x4 as a site vehicle for carrying tools etc, plus have a few other restoration projects on the go: Montego Mg Turbo,Maestro Mg Turbo, Metro Mg Turbo are my main restorations but there's a few other cars scattered about just in case I get bored!
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Was first loitering around the forum back in 2012 and until now just didn't have the time or money to indulge in an Ex Mil vehicle. Changed jobs recently from 80+ hours a week to a more normal 40 so now find I've found the time but still no funds!! This leads me to offering a spare set of hands if anyone wants help with their project or even the upkeep of a finished vehicle. Happy tinkering on anything from a Generator to a Chieftain through to a CR1, have tools and not afraid to abuse them :nut: Im based in Stourport On Severn, give me a shout if I can help...
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question Power steering addition/conversion on Ex-MOD 110
bodgit0_0 replied to Wph23's topic in British Vehicles
Forgot to ask, how are you mounting your engine. What issues have you come across with the exhaust. I am considering buying a 110 and doing the same. TIA. Lee -
question Power steering addition/conversion on Ex-MOD 110
bodgit0_0 replied to Wph23's topic in British Vehicles
Try this link, the info you need is half way down the page. http://www.thewinchesterclub.co.uk/landrover_110_engine_page.htm Hope this helps. Lee -
I remember spending many a sports afternoon in that hanger with Roger back in 1994. Day dreaming about what to own first :cool2: When ever I'm on course I cant help but drop in and have a nosey, even though I have seen most of the vehicles before I can spend hours just looking. Do you know what the plans are for the collection if/when the school moves out? Lee
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question Who has a Spartan they would like to part with
bodgit0_0 replied to corporalholmes's topic in Tracked vehicles
With reference to retiring the current CVR(T) fleet I think it will be some time away. My current fleet known as CVR(T) 2 has been upgraded a fair bit to make them more useable in theatre, it includes engine, gearbox, seats and a few more items. And I know of another 2 modifications on the way. -
question Who has a Spartan they would like to part with
bodgit0_0 replied to corporalholmes's topic in Tracked vehicles
Some very goodpoints from other members especially about the spare parts, buy what you canafford when you can afford it. Start to make a stock pile if you intend keepingit long term. As for the track bashing its all about the right angle to just tap the pin in! You will find it easier with a track clamp during track bashing but it’s notunknown to just use 2 ratchet straps to pull it together to allow a join. With regards to the price of these vehicles I’m a bit shocked how much theyare, I'm lucky enough to be still playing with them for work and as alreadymentioned they suffer from 'drive it like you stole it' or as my lot refer toany that comes in for repairs, 'Hire car syndrome'. Lee