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That's great Wally thanks for the information mike h

Wow is that some kind of record ?

Ok thanks fo that JC

Thanks MG don't know if anyone is interested in it's number but here it is 08536648 mike h

wI'll do thanks

Mike agree with what not mentioning been registered , engine and gearbox never got removed hence my interest in saving the matador, so vehicle is still complete apart from the cab which has fallen apart having been crushed by the jib so hopefully chassis with all the running gear would be good enough for ID if required mike h

Ok spoke with DVLA they have no record of vehicle now need a dating letter fill in a v65 I think it was and the nova number then she said 4. To 6 weeks and should get it registered in my name, also asked if it could be registered as historic vehicle. any tips or advice greatly appreciated

Ok understood not to bothered about the original number as long as it can be registered would be 100%

Thanks for the reply's guys bit more light at the end of the tunnel than I thought there would be, I will call in the morning and post what the outcome is good or bad mind you if it's good.......... I'll be on the scrounge for cab parts and engine cover thanks again mike h

Hi all Got a chance of a very sick Matador it's almost flat packed and grown into the ground a fair bit and has worked in a sawmill as a wood tractor before being abandoned to the corner about 30 years ago, Jib has been folded forward on to the cab and all has now collapsed hence the flat pack comment, My problem is the owner was offered a price for the engine and gearbox in 2013 so he went ahead and sent the log book back and told them it was scrapped, roll ahead 5 years and the Matador is still in one piece hence my interest but my concern is ? Will I be able to re register with the same number ( paperwork and receipt from DVLA saying they acknowledge vehicle being scrapped ) or will they not re register old or new number due to vehicle being scrapped on paper back in 2013 . Sorry it's long winded but I don't want to purchase the Matador if it cannot go back on the road. mike h

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Pm sent for a set of seals Regards Mike H

PM sent Regards Mike H

Only got the one photo as back at work at mo, will post more when I return, this is how she looks army reg 83 BA 71 Cheers Mike H

Well..... Bought the Saracen and now looking for a distributor, rotor arm and leads. Thanks again for all the replies

Thanks again for all the reply's, did not realise that the up-armour was a negative feature to have, I'll have a re-think.... But still tempted Cheers Mike H

Great thanks for the replies, Bovington are fantastic with the service that they do ! here's what I have so far ... built Nov 1955 and returned to Alvis with a fault, DIS jan 1956 started life as an Armoured Ambulance seems to have spent most of its time as a reserve vehicle was BAOR for a time then up-armoured and converted to APC and sent to Ireland again as reserve. Saracen is in a bit of state at moment but very very tempting....... any idea what the going price is for a neglected dead Saracen ??? and cheap fuel ....... thanks again for the reply's mike H

OK Thanks

Can anyone help please ? Trying to find out year of saracen 83ba71 if at all possible, also what would be a reasonable price to pay for a dead one ? As I am very very tempted after looking at it, but don't tell the better half. Thanks Mike H

Hi Tried them put an order in paid with paypal and never heard from them since ? Mike H

Hi Thanks for the reply but I have been looking and not really found anything suitable as yet Mike H

Hi Can anyone help please, I am needing the 4 x brackets 2 long and 2 short that are welded to the rear tub of the Jeep and bolt to the rear cross member as mine have seen better days, anyone making them in the UK ? Thanks in advance Mike H

Thanks for the info guys will have a look out for the books might see you at the glasgow event Gary I will look out for you. Regards Mike H

Hi Gary Thanks for the info as I never tried this before so not sure where the suppliers are, would'nt mind a look at another Jeep if there was a chance of that and as for the book part would just like to know what people recommend as a good reference. Thanks again Mike H

Hi Gents Need a little help in sourcing a part for the rear axle breather on a 1945 willys MB as it is just open to the elements at the moment also any tips on the best reading before restoring ? Thanks Mike H