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Richard, do you mean that there would have been another history card that went missing or destroyed by 1970, so they just started from that date with a new card??
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Do you have a restoration thread?
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How is it that the in service date is 1956, but first entry on the card is 1971. Did it just sit unused for 15 years after being manufactured??
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question Ferret Engines, how many were there?
datadawg replied to robin craig's topic in British Vehicles
What would make armor a special target for engine changes? Is it that armor had a lot of engine failures? So if I am a "purist", I should never expect a "numbers matching" Saracen or Fox? In case that doesn't make sense, here in US, car collectors want numbers to match for a classic vehicle, so they know engine, transmission, etc. are all original. I presume this is not viable for armor? -
Clive, I read your report now several times, must admit most of it is way over my head, but I am convinced the electronic ignition module upgrade you discuss at the end is a no brainer. I contacted Jolly, but they are on vacation until July 13. I will order the module from them and have it installed. Thanks again for your link to your report.
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Thanks! I haven't read the report yet, just managed to scroll through it and it looks impressive! I especially like the photos and diagrams, useful for mechanically challenged (me):laugh:
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restoration CVR(T) 65247 invades the USA
datadawg replied to teletech's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Pavl, amazing work you are doing. What are you planning to do with the engine, farm out to engine shop or do tear down yourself? One idea, and it may be totally off the wall. But a bunch of shows now chronicle restorations using big budget teams. What about contacting the producers and seeing if they want to sponsor your gig? I don't know much about the nitty gritty, but seems like they do a restoration in a week that should take a year. The car restoration theme is pretty worn out, but they might be interested in a "tank"! There are different shows (owner participates, owner doesn't, but they -
restoration CVR(T) 65247 invades the USA
datadawg replied to teletech's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
I read he died of colon cancer, but point well taken. -
restoration CVR(T) 65247 invades the USA
datadawg replied to teletech's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
I was all excited to read about your strippers, until I realized you were only talking about paint and not dancing girls, :laugh:. Very informative post, nevertheless. Have you considered media blasting? I don't know if you own the equipment, but Harbor Freight sells several units, cheap, and right now there is a 25% coupon on their website. http://www.harborfreight.com/110-lb-pressurized-abrasive-blaster-60696-10377.html I am sure there is a downside to using media blasting, but that's how my Saracen hull was done (I did not do it myself). -
Matt, I know this is from ages ago, but are you still having starting issues? I am going to fit electronic ignition to mine, there is apparently someone in UK (Jolly Engineering or something like that) that sells direct install kits for B80 RR engine. This is supposed to make them start easier, or so I hope. They quoted cost of kit at 205 GBP. What do you think about that -- worthwhile expense?
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introduction Hello from Santa Cruz, California
datadawg replied to solipsistnation's topic in Introductions & Welcomes
So is there a secret stash of stuff laying around somewhere or is it all gone via the auction?? -
important 3 churchills to be scrapped if not sold
datadawg replied to eddy8men's topic in Tracked vehicles
I dunno if this ship has sailed, but may be worth reaching out to German embassy in UK and work the political angle. If a museum and preservation are in play (rather than just profits), it's likely they would support some intervention. Just a thought, I know this is a steep hill to climb. The other thought is to contact the bosses at the scrap yard through an attorney and offer them an indemnity against claims. Sure, you are taking a risk, but chances of something coming back at you are 1 in a million. -
important 3 churchills to be scrapped if not sold
datadawg replied to eddy8men's topic in Tracked vehicles
LOL, there are a bunch of these around -- and not just in scrap business!! -
restoration The restoration of Dailmer Ferret 01DA04
datadawg replied to CaptMax's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
+1 on this sentiment. How in the world did you manage to accomplish this? I can't believe just throwing parts into a vinegar solution would do that. If you have some additional step by step detail, it would be great! -
Not sure about UK market, as I am in USA. But I am relatively new to this hobby and decided to buy in UK and import to US, rather than go after something already here. There is a vast difference in price and quality between Stateside postwar British Armor and UK prices. Simply put, I can buy something in England, get it overhauled, import it here and be all in for the same price I would pay for someone's fault ridden machine. So this would provide some life support to UK market -- except that this is such a thinly populated hobby... Which brings me to the other side of the coin - after 9/1
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That's weird, I thought British armor was double in US of what it costs in UK.
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introduction Hello From New Hampshire, USA
datadawg replied to CMP-Phil's topic in Introductions & Welcomes
Welcome, Phil. Are these used regularly or just parade queens? Try to get more of your club members to join the forum, we need more Yanks here, especially from the Northeast USA! -
important 3 churchills to be scrapped if not sold
datadawg replied to eddy8men's topic in Tracked vehicles
I don't know much about restoring tanks, but judging from these photos, it looks like it would take more money in labor and fabrication than the value of the final product, unless someone is doing it themselves for pure enjoyment and places no opportunity cost on their time. I do hope someone can buy these and restore them or at least inventory them for future restoration. -
show report Aquino Tank Day 2015, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
datadawg replied to 61Ferret's topic in The meetings log and photobook
Thanks for posting. Is there a website for the event? How many vehicles were in attendance? I am seriously considering going next year. -
Where is this diagram from?
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Terry, maybe a dumb question, but I hope you can educate me. Was the MK6 applied as a new designation for an existing vehicle (so they took MK3, uparmored it and it became MK6) or was it new construction - a new vehicle built from scratch? If it was uparmoring an existing vehicle, do you know whether the donor MK3 would have also been overhauled at the time? In other words, would they take the MK3, tear it apart to renew everything and then uparmor the hull? My MK6 (which I still haven't laid eyes on) is missing its data plate, so I am trying to figure out whether it saw a full REME overhaul i
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Here I was enjoying this thread and it just suddenly died. Is there any more news on this Sarrie? What happened to the restoration?
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restoration M3A1 Stuart in Uruguay
datadawg replied to the_shadock's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
What happened to the thread? Why did it die out??? -
restoration CVR(T) Scimitar - 07 FD 04
datadawg replied to sirhc's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Chris, I see you have also a Fox. Is that restored? Do you have a thread on that vehicle? -
restoration The restoration of Dailmer Ferret 01DA04
datadawg replied to CaptMax's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Nice work! Judging by your workshop, you have some other projects going on? Do tell! Oh, and I'm curious, on the smaller parts, are you cleaning and painting or are you also removing old paint? If removing old paint, how do you do it?