MiketheBike

Worth getting there at least am hour early to get a bacon Sarnie and mug of coffee from the excellent cafe!

I will be there in the Ferret. Missed it last year due to lack of vehicle, but great little gathering. mick

I dealt with Paul quite some time ago to get a ferret transported and can vouch he is a top guy that is passionate about MVs. I think the rate he charged me was extreme value for money, probably because it gave him a chance to play...although I may be wrong there paul...are you suggesting the recover service is run by MV enthusiasts, for MV enthusiasts? That may be your USP in that case? mick

Hi stick, welcome aboard and congratulations on your acquisition. your best bet is probably Banister's or Marcus Glenn. whereabouts are you? Mick

Has your friend tested it, or are the brake lights just coming on overnight. i was fooled into thinking mine was bad until some guys on here put me right, and required new master cylinder. mick

Out of interest, why are you replacing it? What is the issue? mick

Antony, I suspect that Chris is trying to guide you in the direction of getting your vehicle road registered legally by ensuring the width is below the max permitted whilst on the road (whilst replacing any offending bins or whatever makes it over width whilst at a show or off-road). I don't think I have seen a single piece of duff advice from him on the forum. Like sidewinder says, at the end of the day the decision is yours, but the onus is on you if you do drive it on the road (ignorance is no defence in an accident). the same could be said for those vehicles that require no MOT, the onus is on the owner to ensure it's maintained and in a fit state to be driven on the road.

I have to agree, my recent ferret acquisition had been on SORN for several years. I insured it, and the next day, before going to work on it with view to driving it home I went online to see how far I would get. entered reg and v5 number, said it would check for valid MOT, hit "next" thinking it would fail...kaboom..." Thank you for taxing your vehicle, tax will run until Xx June 2016"

Andy's site every time http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk go to the "manuals" page and check out electrical equipment, V622 mick

Just got back from the show, what a great friendly event this has turned into over just a few seasons. a fly past, landing and static display of an RAF Chinook with the crew on hand to provide a tour of this great bit of kit was something not to miss if you have never been in or near one before (there is a small bit of footage on YouTube). The team really know how to keep the exhibitors happy!!!! Clive, was that you with the shorland today? Came past a few times but you must have been wandering around if it was you. well worth a visit next year if you missed it this year

Have a look around Andy's site at http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk, it's my first port of call whenever I want info or pictures on anything ferret related

I struggle to believe the before and after pics are of the same parts!!! 1st class job on all of it so far.

What is the reason Rex and the team are quitting? Maybe there is something we can do as a movement to convince him otherwise?

I will be setting off early tomorrow morning in the Ferret...if you see me by the side of the M40/A40/A46 please stop and help Not sure its entirely wise doing 100 miles each way, but what the heck! Mick

Hi terry I found a 16L one online like the one you described. I think that will do the trick cheers mick

Can I just check for my peace of mind....EP80/90, GL5 is an OK replacement for Ferret where OEP220 is specified...ie bevel boxes, tracta joints, steering bevel boxes and tranfer box? Is it OK top up existing fluids with that replacement? Cheers Mick

Hi Bob, yes, thats what I did last time but managed to get it up my sleeves, on the drive , in my hair etc...dont ask! Maybe I just need to panic less this time ] Mick

I am about to do an engine oil change on the Ferret, and I seem to remember last time I got in a right mess due to the amount of oil, getting on for 14 litres. I was thinking of buying a cheap manual oil transfer pump from machine mart, the kind of thing you can use on an oil drum...and draw the majority of the oil through the filler. Am I right to assume there are no restrictions or bends in the filler tube, and I can get into the bottom of the oil tank? Cheers Mick

I hope its yummy...in fact it better be yummy as you will be head chef Yes, will be driving the ferret all the way from Surrey, about 100 miles each way...need to replace all the fluids over the next few weeks to make sure I know where I am starting from as it has stood for 8 years. I think its in remarkable condition considering that, and it has a heap of CES including a Larkspur setup...so will be picking brains at W&P for what is correct, how things should look and connect up etc.

Thanks Ian...coffee, white, one sugar Looking forward to the curry night and the kebabs!!! Mick

Hopefully be there with my newly acquired ferret, will be hanging out with the 101 club as they are the only ones that will tolerate me.

Not 100% sure but isn't there a vent between the two rear hatches...can have a look at the manuals tomorrow. I think it has a ball bearing in it for if the ferret overturns.....I may be wrong though and open to be corrected

Hahaha, very funny...even funnier if it is!!!!! yes, another fsc, couldn't stay away.

Thanks Clive...I hope so...seems the easiest fix

I have just done a deal on a ferret with similar, but different issue. Ferret was let parked for a few years with handbrake on. Release handbrake, but ferret will not move. Brake pedal pretty much solid. I have not had a chance to get it up off the wheels yet. Do you think this will be: 1. Cables from hanbrake seized? 2. Brake pads stuck to drums? 3. Something else? Will be going back next week to investigate further and try to get it moving. Cheers