MiketheBike

I was referring to the Wikipedia entry saying 1887

Is it a hitching or coupling indicator?

Ahhh...looking closer you are right....its "RM CDO". On the record card, it has KOSB (1983-1987), and then its KOB on 13/2/1987...so that makes sense...unless like you say, they had my 101 in 1887, in which case my 101 should be MOT/Tax exempt? Either way, would that make the wkipedia entry wrong? Would have throught it would be KOB, then KOSB?

I have been looking through my vehicle record card (101 GS) and trying to find what/who out a few entries relate to: in 1988 the vehicle served with "42 AM CDO". Could that be 42 Commando? The other two are "1 KOB", and that entry is for 1987, straight after it was with KOSB. Is KOB part of Kings Own Scottish Borders? I doubt if its Kings Own Borderers. And finally, "MOD Aston Down"...is that just where it was stored before being sold off? Thanks, Mick

Had all sorts of problems with IE9, especially with Ebay (took ages to refresh screen). Downgraded to IE8 and all my problems went away....well apart from my problem of not having enough money.

so it wont even fit out through one of the escape hatches?

I think there are two problems. 1. we have all got used to the Beltring layout, good or bad. When we get used to Folkestone I think we will wonder why we bereaved the loss of Beltring 2. it was the first year. The organisation were pretty agile at this years event (with the stupid one way system being canned mid way through) so I think they did a sterling job, have learnt some things from the new venue and am sure it will be even better next year. I did not feel I needed to stay trhe entire week, and in fact had to leave early due to some work commitments. As for cost, considering the facilities were better, and they kept the cost of camping the same...seems a bargain to me. Mick

Item 4 is the cover for the ignition coil

Sell the car, use the lightweight. Save on road tax, insurance and depreciation...simples! And you can fix the lightweight when it goes wrong...I don't even recognise half the stuff in a modern car engine bay

Phil, I am with you there. I went along in the 101 thinking I would stay just the Friday night as I had my young daughter with me and knew she would be bored...we ended up staying for the duration, and she loved it! A lovely chilled event, and everyone was so nice....I did not realise there were so many public there until I looked in the car park! Like you say, the organised events were fabulous, the beer was cold and the entertainment great (well apart from some of the Karioki ). I will definately be there next year. Mick

Elvis ("Elvis, the King") or Kong?

I thought you sold it? I kept missing you..I initially thought it was taken apart as a demo

Different...and we don't "do" different I thought it was great, and the organisation on the whole was very slick and professional. There appeared to be many more officials/marshalls on hand this year...and thats a good thing. I did not like the one way system, but what I did like was the organisers then made the part between Kitcheners and the exit two way, cordoned off for each direction...I don't know if that was planned or whether that was from feedback...either way it shows they were thinking on their feet and made adjustments....good-o. I liked the format of the living history camps, laid out in cronological order, and it all had a much more "open" feel to the site. Well done guys...and considering this was first year at site, bloody amazing!!! ps...I haven't taken all the purchases out of the landrover yet....not quite sure how to break it to the missus that the kids cant eat this week!!

I missed that, but was interesting to see progress of a guy in Kitcheners doing some work on his Fox.

Lee, it looks a bit muddy, do you think it will be cancelled Will be down the the 101 club, looking forward to a dry one...better pack some extra drinks! Mick

The old Thompsons waterseal used to say for use on canvas, but the new "improved" formula does not...so not sure if thats still an option?

Had similar issue on mine, where the brake lights would come on after leaving overnight. I think it was either Clive or Richard suggested the master cylinder which indeed it was. Easy enough to swap out and problem solved. I think it was something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOCKHEED-MASTER-AUSTIN-K2-DENNIS-PAX-MORRIS-1940s-/150723034809?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Commercial_Vehicles_ET&hash=item2317cafeb9#ht_758wt_754&clk_rvr_id=487228181151#ht_779wt_948

You guys are just jealous because I found them first and got £40 each for them.

hahahaha...Pork and Apple...not my usual and probably more apt for an evening meal.

I personally don't give a monkeys if someone I know has cooked some sausages for tea, or are about to leave for work....facebook and twitter are so clogged up with noise I could not be bothered. I think they have their place for those that have family or friends at the other side of the planet....I couldn't be ***ed. There you go...just off to do some shopping, will post the list of things I buy when I get back, for all those interested.

Take her to W&P and have a paint party. There are probably many on here that would work for beer when it comes to MVs

Its not some sort of automatic braking/steering system?

Trophy, I am in the same boat...would love one, but there seem to be a few horror stories, and others gush about them. I guess like anything, its down to finding the right one. May be worth paying someone on here who has experience with them to look at one with you....its all very well saying "look for this and that", but I think it needs that experienced eye and ear to say "that doesn't feel/sound right". Mick

Unfortunately the cruises I have been on were modern flat bottomed corporate things...moored right next to Maynards in Excelsior...plenty of beer though Nice to see your trucks being put to work....I hope I can work that hard when I get to their age

Hi Jeff, welcome along. I work for Cargill, a name you may be very familiar with (love or hate it). Although I am in the UK, I have had several trips to our offices over there in Hopkins/Excelsior Crossing and Wayzata with a few boat cruises on Lake Minnetonka all of which is only around the corner from you...don't get to travel over very often now though due to cost cutting Mick