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Thanks Chris and Mogmaner, I don't think it is an MA675 as its not 9m tall however your suggestions have pointed me in the right dirrection as I see Racal list an MA1381, 7.3m, fiberglass mast which would equate to the 24' of this one. Now to find out what it was used for.... PT

Thanks Ian, the outside of mine are not fluted but otherwise they sound similar, one thing that puzzles me is that both mast kits have the same stay sets but there are a strange mix of lengths so you only have two pairs of stays the same length in each mast. As promised, pictures

Someone very kindly gave me two radio masts at the weekend, I assumed at first that they were 5.4 mt type but further inspection shows they very definitely aren't. Each mast consists of 8 fiberglass sections, 36 ins long (not including spigots), 3 pegs, a round metal base, a selection of stay lines, a halyard, 2 stay plates and a cleat all contained in a very neat canvas carrying case . Ring any bells with anyone? Ive googled various NSNs on components and got nothing more useful back than "mast section" and "stay" so frustrated in that direction. The fact that the sections are apparently an imperial length and the carrying case is canvas as opposed to plastic may mean it predates the clansman era. Pictures to follow when I have the opportunity. PT

I downloaded the original article if that's any help. If anyone wants a copy PM me with an email address and I can email it to you. PT

Oh hello, Nether Heyford

Something to do with a television camera in a guided rocket?

Simple question, by the mid 50's what was the standard OR's "soft" head gear in the Royal Signals? Were they still using the Cap GS or had things moved on to the beret? Thanks PT

Do you mean the mesh panel that was fitted after the spare wheel attachment was cut out? If so here's a picture of mine when it was still at Withams. If you do facebook join the WMIK Snatch landrover owners group, lots of useful info and I think the details of the spare tyre mount is in the documents section somewhere.

"Back up to Sible this morning for a bit more work on the Militant. Checked the cab - and yes - the bloody spiders are back!! Got to find a way of banishing them - at least from the cab!!" I've had my lightweight for over ten years, its my daily driver, and every morning I get in and remove the same cobweb from between the steering column and the windscreen:mad:. Not sure if its me or the spider that owns that truck, mind you the spider doesn't pay the tax.....

Talk to Gordon, he's on here somewhere, he's very good with tires. got my K9 off him and it came with 4 new tires.

Google earth imagery for 1940s shows a large number of what look like long Nissan huts on the site, so it looks like it was used for something other than flying.

Ive been going for 4 years now, Ive always thoroughly enjoyed myself every one is very friendly and there is a fun atmosphere. It started out quite small but has been getting bigger and better every year, with all eras and types of MVs represented.

oils; Engine, engine oil filter, engine oil cleaner - OMD 110 - equiv SAE30 Main gear box, Transfer box, Diffs and Tractor joint housings - OEP 220 - equiv EP90 Steering box OC 600 - equiv SAE140 (not EP) if you need the capacities let me know PT

hello Points gap - Type DM6 .014 in -.016 in - type DBC H6A .010 in - .012 in Tyre presures depend on body type, all front tyre pressures are 35 psi the rears go up with load from 35psi to 70 psi. typically 314670.21.235 - Radio Station, Truck-mounted, 1 ton, 4x4 Austin K9, Mk.2 314115.01.235 - Truck, G.S., 1 ton, 4x4, Austin K9 are 35psi 314294.01.235 - Truck, tanker, Water, 1 ton, 200 gal, Austin K9 is 45 314679.01.235 - Radio Station, Truck-mounted, SRD/11/R230 or 234, 1 ton, 4x4 Austin K9 is 50 (curiously the same vehicle un fitted is one higher at 55) 314692.51.235 - Radio Station, Truck-mounted, S35/R107, 1 ton, 4x4 Austin K9 is 70 Hope this is of help PT

Sorry picture is probably called for

I need 3 'Carrier, Battery, 171/2 " x 16" ' for the back of my K9, does know the whereabouts of any, or can anyone supply detailed dimensions so I can get some made. Thanks PT

A/57/Technical/549 Servicing schedule for Truck, 1Ton, Austin gives Cylinder head nuts 55lb.ft. it also lists 29 different variations of K9, which i think is a suprisingly high number. PT

Hi I have the torque settings somewhere, but it may take a bit of time to find them again. They aren't in the hand book and the workshop manual but appear in the servicing schedule of all places.

On the subject of cupola balls, does anyone know exactly what was designed to fit to them as they seem to be fairly universal for softskins of this period?

Thanks, I'm in Northants so Somerset is a bit of a trek for me, if you have pictures that would be great, I'll pm you.

Hello folks I need some help with my K9 wireless body. the body last had a D11 R230 installation which has been completely stripped out at some point, I now have a completely empty body which I am in the process of re-lining with new hardboard. First question, can anybody let me have details of the hardboard panel configuration, I can see that there was a hrizontal join at the level of the bottom of the windows from paint residue on the frame., but the rest is not clear. Second does anyone have pictures or construction details of the battery/stowage locker in the nearside rear corner. Third, I am going to make up a repro radio table but although the general layout can be worked out from the various radio instalation manuals I have seen the details of its construction are not clear would anyone be able to supply pics or a scketch please? Finally, anyone got any pics or drawings of the hatch/canvas tube between the body and the cab? I know its a bit of a list but any help gratefully recived...... Thanks PT

Would certainly be correct for a K9 C42/19 installation, I have a scanned copy of the manual for this if you are interested as I am trying to get this installation together for my K9.

Hello, anyone know of a good source for plain old fashioned brown Lino? I need enough to do the wireless body of my K9 so about 4sq m. Thanks PT

I have been approached by a representative of the WMRAC (http://www.wmrac.com/) for help in locating a series 1 Landrover. The WMRAC in association with Mission Motorsport are sponsoring a scheme to re-train injured ex-servicemen and women as vehicle mechanics. As part of this the WMRAC are hoping to provide a suitable Series 1 Landrover to be fully restored by a group of these ex-servicemen, and which will then be sold at a charity auction to provide funds for further training. If anyone knows of a suitable vehicle can they please let me know, condition is not a huge factor but clearly it has to be a feasible restoration project. Thanks PT