Chappers Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Anyone going????? I'm going with a few friends, Hoping to find 12 new tyres for my GMC and order the new canvas's. Maybe pick up a few other bits and bobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripp Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I'll be there. Hope it's warmer than last year. The warmest it got was -4 inside :-o. I was bleeding snatched, and my hands stopped working Long way to go but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 it is official that it is colder inside than outside. i actually go outside to warm up a bit. that is why i wear my pink shoes. they have 3 inches of thick rubber between my feet & the concrete floor that acts as insulation. thermal socks,gloves,hat & scarf along with a thermal vest, t shirt, jumper & coat help as well. we will be there as usual, come & say hi if you see my shoes berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 So did anyone go? How was it and what did you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 I brought the US M1937 field kitchen, 1940 dated for £110. A real Bargain in my eyes .Ordered a full set of Canvas for the GMC352 I've just rebuilt from J&M Worthings, Was tempted by Commanders .50cal though. Maybe after Christmas we may have to have a chat if you still have it then. http://www.seabeecook.com/equipment/images/Jarvela-06_T.JPG[/img] Nice day's shopping regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 apart from some christmas cards i didn't get to look at a single stall but spent from 9am - 4pm chatting to friends & drinking tea :-o i can honestly say i had a great time :yay!: Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian001 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I got almost all the cables to wire this little lot in. http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/6982/katyinstallfm9.jpg[/img] Just need one more armoured harness from TUAAM to ARFAT & the short antenna lead from antenna base to TUAAM. I know the legal implications & will be getting my licence. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Yep..i was there too.....chatting/shopping...getting a few bits and bobs....and being amazed at the SILLY prices...... of things Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Yep..i was there too.....chatting/shopping...getting a few bits and bobs....and being amazed at the SILLY prices...... of things Regards Lloyd Silly as expensive??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I didn't go. I had bigger fish to fry. Here are a couple of the things that i was looking at with Steve. I must add that this was in total darkness with only a tiny torch and my camera flash for illumination. And before you say "what a load of old rubbish" say to yourself "He who is without something rusty in your shed, cast the first stone". By the way, these photos were not taken in my shed. Tim too. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c309/Greatwartruck/DSCN3815.jpg[/img] http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c309/Greatwartruck/DSCN3822.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripp Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I went, and didn't get anything I was looking for :cry: Just bought a couple of bits from Tony Sudds who lives 1/2 hour from me so it was well worth 6 hours driving :roll: Didn't seem as many traders there as last year, still at least it was warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 SILLY as in FOOKING wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too dear. Bordering on nearly breaking into a smile when the dealer told you the price and how RARE it was..:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 I had to laugh at the price of some of the M1 helmetsI saw, £1650 for one and £1250 another.A little over priced in my opinion :schocked: :schocked:,I got some right good deals on other stuff, Hydraulic prime mover towing eye on mounting bracket for £1, winch block and tackle for £3, the guy just wanted to get rid of all his stuff ,I spent £15 in total including the above. regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Steve you are one jammy sod :-D I'd have snapped up the field kitchen too!. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian001 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 These M1 helmets, are they worth a lot then? I'm interested as I have one with the first pattern lugs. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 These M1 helmets, are they worth a lot then? I'm interested as I have one with the first pattern lugs. Cheers Ian Not a great deal Ian, can pick them up for next to nothing - depends if they have a liner with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Hmmm, they tend to get very expensive if the corkpaint is ok as well as the straps. Check E-Bay. Those Fixed Bale are vulnerable to breakage. Or you order a repro from me marked as almost anything you want. Not WW2 but great for re-enactment....still pricy though. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 What I did this year is start at the top and work my way down, less crowds. I bought my union jack stikers for my car and a really nice bomber jacket off a dutch guy. I wished they would put a tea stall outside, a bit to crowded for my liking, and the cost of a coffee/tea was a disgrace!. I'm not tight, but I hate it when food vendors take the p*ss. We drove up from london and the scenery was fantastic, the autum colours were lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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