Simon Daymond Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aec-militant-recovery-truck-/271026645466?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f1a7269da looks like another one is going suffer the fate of clean scrap x 10 ton. Thought the saga of this one was over for a bit, but looks like it might become the militant version of that bloody ferret that's always up for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aec-militant-recovery-truck-/271026645466?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f1a7269da looks like another one is going suffer the fate of clean scrap x 10 ton. Thought the saga of this one was over for a bit, but looks like it might become the militant version of that bloody ferret that's always up for sale I'd keep watching it, it seems to get cheaper each time it changes hands. Eventually a proper keeper will get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomboom Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I thought i should post this for any of you Militant owners who may want it . I have found a really nice looking Militant Wrecker . Chassis is is absulutly stunning . looks like its been sandblasted and then sprayed in red, The cab is half decent as well. The Bloke wants £4000 for it . PM me if any one is interested boomboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julezee001 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 It's the wrong time of year again, and I've just tested my Militant and it's failed on a front wheel bearing. Not a major drama getting the bearings, £198 for the two wheel bearings, £120 for the top swivel one (ouch!), but does anyone have spare shims or know if anyone can still supply them for the wheel bearings and the swivels? It's a 6 x 6 version. There used to be adverts in CMV, but the 01200 numbers don't work any more, are they still contactable? Thanks, Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Just noticed this on Milweb , no connection to seller ! :-D http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/large_image.php?ad=70532&cat=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 AEC rally 25.05.14 Newark SSU 746 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Right then - having finally scanned a few grainy 1970s piccies I give you knockers for the masses!!! 1977-79, B Troop 6 Artillery Support Squadron RCT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Bit of a hair raiser for the driver of that white car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks for taking the time to share the great photos Paul ! Always nice to see :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Nice pictures Paul. Did you leave that one in the field! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Nope. It had 14 tons of live ammo on board so it was shovel time. Seriously - it was dug out to a track then pulled out on a straight bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Bit of a hair raiser for the driver of that white car! Yep! The tanker was being towed on a straight bar a short distance after breaking down on the autobahn. Thinking it would just be a short distance the drivers didn't bother with any air lines. The slip road off the autobahn was a whole lot steeper than they expected, the front truck overbraked and the tanker flew straight past, snapping the towing eye off as it went. It careered off down the road picking up a passing merc as it went. Only the merc upholstery would tell the full story. No-one was hurt. Note the H&S conscious driver has put out a single dry powder extinguisher just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 lovely pictures, thought only mine got stuck on grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Selection of photos from the AEC show at Newark 2014 This is us just setting off at 3 in the morning. Leave Sittingbourne at 3AM arrive Newark (180 miles away) just after 9.30 but we did have a long stop at Peterborough Services on the A1. They do a nice breakfast there. Parked up and bar-B-Que going, what it's all about Dark clouds came on so quick, one minute we were standing around having a beer and a burger, next everyone hiding in tents etc as it chucked it down all night! A guy called John Hanna has just acquired this one. he complains it seems to be lacking power up hills and he only gets 5 or 6 to the gallon. Needless to say he was planning a major inspection of the fuel system. Didn't seem to happy when I said I can get 10 to the gallon from mine. He has raised the roof and extended the canopy so that he can fit the caravan in the back. Everyone was looking at this in disbelief! It's creators should have been done for cruelty to Militants. Used as a wrecker, the whole thing looks like it was invented out of some bits they found in the shed In fact the roof looks like it was made from the shed. I'm sure that is roofing felt they've got on top there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Militant before collection by low loader for trip to 214 Battery 150th Anniversary in Worcester Untitled by busandcoachpainters, on Flickr On the low loader (obviously) Untitled by busandcoachpainters, on Flickr Perhaps someones future vehicle? Untitled by busandcoachpainters, on Flickr At First Bus Worcester, assembly point before the parade Untitled by busandcoachpainters, on Flickr End of the parade, back at the R.A. garages Militant Worcester by busandcoachpainters, on Flickr Edited August 19, 2014 by Simon Daymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Beautifull Simon , a credit to you , thanks for sharing the photos :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]94125[/ATTACH] Everyone was looking at this in disbelief! It's creators should have been done for cruelty to Militants. Used as a wrecker, the whole thing looks like it was invented out of some bits they found in the shed Pretty typical of a lot of Mat and Mil recovery trucks though, particularly bus company service vehicles. Some of them end up looking really nice and some - well, like the back end of a bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 You Tube video of the parade, gets interesting about 3.23, you can't hear the Militant for the Sexton in front If the link doesn't work, search Worcester Parade on You Tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Does look good, take it you were driving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 yes, almost invisible to the camera, didn't get out of 2nd gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Very smart combination, had you driven across a field at some point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julezee001 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Self help. Using the Atlas crane to bust the tyres off the split rims that they have been on for all their time until now. Rusted rims = very stuck tyres when they have 2" beads. Joy! A good half day to remove and refit on the correct wheel. All worth it in the end as it passed it's M.O.T. 2 days later. Phew! Jules Apologies for the picture orientation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Regrettably my militants now up for sale, anyone of interest please pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Found this nice Timber Tractor at the weekend. Top pictures were taken in 1999, and she has been parked in this barn since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 looks nice, did you get chassis number? Looks like a 4x4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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