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thanks guys very helpful gary

yoo hoo....can anyone on here answer this?

About to refit my big ends onto the GPW crankshaft and as well as usual nuts there are now PAL nuts (old set never had these) what is the best way to fit these so they won't shake off etc? I take it after torquing up bolts/nuts you run the PALs up against them hand tight then further 1/3 to 1/2 turn by spanner or should these have a torque setting too (guess very light torque if at all) Cheers Gary

wouldn't send airborne helmet as they have no ballistic or shrapnel ptotection whatever, only good for head to ground strike protection

and the tartan is the hunting stuart

can I ask what size the premises are, sometimes local councils etc have a threshold on rate relief for not for profit companies etc upto %100 depending where you are in country but worth checking out locally

Saw this on fleabay and wonder why they say it is WW2 - Truck LRDG jeep etc from Normandy and american etc. These sellers should carry out a bit of research and not claim something that it is not. There are millions of these about and some still in service since way back. Price £150 to buy it now, for that I would be looking for a whole pallet of them http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-Sand-Channels-Bought-Back-From-Normady-Truck-LRDG-Jeep-/141396692645?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item20ebe64ea5

In 15 Para, We started getting our DPM smocks in 79, first time i wore it was at Brize on a month long APJI course. I remember reluctantly swapping over to the 'hat' cabbage camouflage but managed to hang onto my Denison for a few years then stupidly gave it away.

Great footage. Yes it was designed to be built by hand using a Squadron (or Regiment depending on Size/ length etc) but built panel by panel on rollers and boomed out across the gap, which is totally impractical for this task as no clearance behind gap to build and push from Also to build and boom you also need a fair length behind the roller to enable bridge to be cantilevered over gap with enough height etc not to dip and dig into far bank, or worse still end up in the gap. It was the most versatile bridge ranging from a simply supported single span to multi span, arched, double stories and widths etc. The new version (Mabey Johnson) is lighter and stronger but maybe not as Squaddie proof as originals. Gary

If you are a member of (or join) the FBHVC they have the insurance you are looking for through Zurich via Aston Scott, we have had it for past 5 years and they will tailor a package for you http://www.fbhvc.co.uk/ contact them and ask about their insurance scheme Download PDF - Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs www.fbhvc.co.uk/_file/72/fbhvcnews12013-pdf/ Gary

Richard Thanks, yes still have original points and baseplate etc so will swap them and see how it goes. Starter and battery pretty strong and no discernable change in noise or power when turning over hot or cold until it gets to point of draining due to repeated tries etc but that is me draining it and not a voltage leak/drop elsewhere. Charges up and keeps charge pretty quickly after short run etc Gary

Only developed earlier this year, starter and solenoid kicking over with no problems, even to point of nearly flattening battery. engine refurbished last year (about 15 months ago) and all leads cleaned and fitted etc

Thanks pete was leaning towards the electronic unit breaking down. The starter is good and new battery and leads as well as the multitude of earth straps over engine etc Might see if my budget will run to another electronic unit but expensive swap out to find out if it is something else

Yes starts with handle, Now put a new Lucas coil of same spec as last one, it has been converted to 12v and has alternator and Jolley Electronic Ignition in it (5yrs old) but still same. Wonder if Elec Ign needs replaced. Sparks look ok at plugs and plugs fairly new as well as plug leads, Dist cap, rotor arm etc gary

Hi Any knowledgeable people on here know of any PA system (pref military looking) that would allow me to run music etc from IPODs or similar to help some of our WW2 events have background music etc. 4 speakers or more ideal but not essential Pref 12 volt or can run from a generator if need be Thanks in anticipation Gary

Not to hijack this thread but reading with interest, I am now experiencing hard starting from hot on my GPW (Solex carb) and everything checked out re spark and fuel etc. It starts no problem and runs from cold but if I switch it off after a short run it won't start (does with a tow/bump start). First thought of vapourising fuel and checked fuel lines etc, any other ideas or anyone experienced similar - does anyone know of any previous threads re same i can look for, have tried searching but nothing of similar has come up yet. Nothing changed or replaced recently so at a loss where to look next Chaps. Regards Gary

Re pocket white patches, we used to use them to put our ZAP No and Blood group on for easy recognition in case of becoming a casualty and everyone had them in same place as part of our SOPs. This was days before Body Armour and velcro badges with same on etc as nowadays Gary

some buy it now price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/World-War-II-photo-of-Tires-in-British-Warehouse-/180909857322?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1f115a2a

Dear AllI am attending an update meeting for the Dunblane 6th of June Event next week and have been asked to identify anyone/ groups who could put a wee static display (vehicle or otherwise) around the museum on Friday 6th June. if any D Day related (Commando, Airborne, Ranger, Axis forces, SOE, Resistance or otherwise) individual or group, who will not be in Normandy that day, who could form a display etc that I can add to our small list.This is part of the digital remapping of the Atlantic Wall site north of Dunblane and in and around the museum and Cathedral and more details will be updated after 17th April meeting next week.GaryWDRG.ORG

ditto RLC TA in scotland up until middle of last year

are they issue or private purchase as not seen an NSN No?

Yep remember it well, neighbouring RE Sqn starring in film 10 and we were jumping in near end of same film gary

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yep definitely puttees were the best for ankle support but horrible in wet/freezing conditions

when we cammed them at unit level with a spray gun we never wasted time masking up we applied hand cleaner liberally all over glass bits and lenses etc then sprayed away, once finished and dry - power wash glass etc and it all came away nicely