joeferret

I bought my Ferret on the 25th March 1994. As at June 2012 I've done 18588 miles. So far it’s had two full strips down restorations. The last around 10 years ago. Apart from maintainace I have done nothing to the engine or gearbox/transferee box. I have rebuilt all the wheel stations twice and bevel boxes once. All the bushes in the suspension were change at the last strip down. To make life easier, I've replaced the useless tubes in the exhaust with some flexi stainless, fitted electronic ignition and electric fuel pump.

 

Andy

I would like to know who on the forum has had their Ferret the longest? Have you had it over 20 years of ownership with the one Ferret?

Also Who has the most mileage on without a rebuild? Do you have more than 20,000 miles on and never did a total engine rebuild?

Thanks......

I have been studying the past few months all i can about the Damlier Ferret....I am actively looking to buy a MK 2/3....I have not driven one yet.....I was wondering about the GSP and IF anyone developed left knee problems because of it? I see that upon startup one should depress it in each gear about 10-20 times plus all the other depressing during driving.....I have driven cars & trucks all my life on & off with clutches and know the GSP should not be used as like a clutch...Thank you for any comments....

Hello to everyone:

My name is Joe i live in the Black Hills of South Dakota USA.....I enlisted in the US Army and did two tours in Vietnam 70,71,72....I was a huey helicopter mechanic and gunner with 34 Group & 1st Aviation Brigade all in I corps north of Danang.....Over the years i did a little work on Ford model T's & A's.......I am retired now and very much interested in my life long dream of tanks....I have settled on the British Damlier Ferret.......Thank you all for the advice you give to us that want to learn about the hobby...........