Redherring

Surely a significant point from this debate is... how do we maintain a readily-available supply of NOS parts into the future? Possibly not by spreading them to the four winds today.

The ‘boutique’ market for 'old' vehicle spares – military or otherwise – has contracted in this country. Several players have disappeared in recent years. Falling demand is a problem. Matching price with demand is a significant issue. And, as you point out, there is a continual loss of supply to the scrappy, or supply becomes so scattered as to be ‘unfindable’. This is my problem with 1911 Leyland spares! I know there are parts out there but can I find them? My feeling is that enthusiast-cooperatives may be the answer. Aim – to acquire, store, and on-sell parts to cover costs, including the cost of warehousing. I ran a sporting club on this basis for years; and it survived! Robert

Fascinating... Please send photo of glamorous assistant...(NO! only joking)

For some time I have been wondering how to cut bonnet louvres. Can you tell us a few details. How thick was the bonnet material you used? Did you cut a slot first, if so, how was it done? Did you use oil? What are the traps for the novice? Great job... Robert

See also http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?30279-What-make-model-age-6x6

I like the dowel idea. Quick question about tolerance. How critical is the position of the fulcrum pin hole? Alternatively can any small error be taken up by brake-pad wear without compromising braking? Robert

How intriguing. I imagine the tanks on both sides were cumbersome and tricky to manoeuvre on the battle field. Perhaps the mock-up was used for the tactical training of German tank crews? Perhaps this is the 'before' shot ... there are no holes in it!

Thanks for putting these up. I have enjoyed studying them... Robert

Well, I sort of get it. Any chance you can whip up a diagram? Robert

For Queen (Victoria) and Country...

Shall check my requirements.

Ben, I'd be interested in any size/cost/quantity intelligence. All the grovers that I have removed from the leyland S2.30T have turned to dust! Thank you for alerting me to the possibility of replacing them. Robert

Grover washers... http://www.crossmanufacturing.com/pdf/spring-washers1.pdf Robert

Now how were we going to work that out!? There is a pic of one at...https://www.google.com.au/search?q=saurer+trucks&espv=2&biw=1266&bih=1202&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIlu3AyNyOxwIVAiKmCh0WEg4K&dpr=2.2#imgrc=l4dVxzHBzG0-7M%3A

I was wondering whether it might be a 4WD. A Duplex? Holes in the chassis sort of match. OshKosh? I'm really sticking my neck out.... Robert

I suspect that we have all dreamt of uncovering something like this. I'm amazed that a progression of owners understood the value of the pile of bits and stored them for such a long period of time. The photo of the bits is impressive. I like the idea of preserving it as-is; under the circumstances it looks in such great condition. And look forward to word/pic of progress... R

I really enjoyed watching your videos re the Thorny engine and chassis. The commentary is a big change from the odd word attached to the odd photo... as is the norm here. You have inspired me to have a go at this form of communication. Robert

Do you have photos of the rest of the vehicle? Thanks for posting such a fascinating conundrum. Paint colour? Robert

Yes is the short answer. Unfortunately the seller says he can't post it to Australia. Robert

Fabulous

Interesting analogy. I wonder ifff, in days-gone-by, engineers had the same feeling about technology... knowing less and less about more and more...

I took a good look at he collection 36 years ago!!! Maybe next year I shall go again...

Ha. The same thought occurred to me. Could the shed be one of those American barns? Not the type of timber frame you'd find anywhere around here.