gordonb

Some years ago I bought an MG Midget which had sat for 12 years with a full tank of 4 star. Said Midget would only do 45 mph on it, rather unhappily. Tipped it all into my 86" S1 and it ran just as well as always. So, just run it through your S1 it won't mind. Gordon

With those rear hubs and disc brakes I'd say someone's fitted a RR classic rear axle, common enough mod to improve the brakes and also an easy way of sorting out a rusted through rear diff housing. Gordon

571xxx.... is an 86" chassis number. Gordon 86 & 80 but not ex-mil.

Ah yes, the capstan. I have one on my 86". Make up a phrase involving the words skin, rice pudding, pull and won't to get an idea of how good they are. If you do get one read up about them and where the shear pins are, both of them. These winches can bite you very hard. GMB

As has been noted, the Lightweight wasn't particulary light but was lighter than the normal S2/S3 SWBs, especially with all the removeable bits taken off: doors, rear top cappings etc. More importantly it was narrower as it was designed to fit into the Beverly, hence the slab sided body and unique to type axle ends. As for a winch, you might like to consider a hydraulic one, some years ago these were popular when driven off a power steering pump which you would have to fit of course. You need to consider when you will use your winch, hydraulic and PTO need a running engine, electric needs a BIG battery. Also worth think about where you will use it, a front winch pulls you further into trouble, a rear one pulls you out. GMB

Andy, I can't help with your specifc query except to say, as I'm sure you already know, 2m was the default for mobile work. I am though very interested in the radio, I must have seen the same ad as I was sorely tempted, but have too many big green radios already, and that aerial base looked difficult to mount on a Ferret. I'd be interested to hear how you get on with it, by pm maybe? Gordon G7KNS

I've been offered the radio kit from a 110 FFR. I have no need of the Dexion and other mounting frames, is this of value or is there loads of it around, making it so much scrap? The radios themselves are a different matter but there will be a 351 and a 321 surplus to my requirements. gmb

"Highly Inflammable" implies British, the US used/uses "flammable". gmb

Correct. The aerial bases are the same for HF or VHF. it is just that for VHF they have the matching section (an auto-transformer) underneath which is fed by 50 ohm co-ax cable. For HF it is fed by ordinary single strand wire. gmb

I was an apprentice at ROF(N) in the early 70s and can remember the Light Guns being around along with the then new 101 Landrovers to tow them. Being also a wannabe TA gunner (O. Cdt.) I can recall being surprised at having to take a wheel off to bring the gun into action, much easier with our 25 Pdrs. Was there also something about not scratching the trail tubes? Seemed unlikely for a field weapon. Maybe they just didn't want us oiks damaging the paint. I also remember Eager Beavers being load tested: big concrete blocks on the forks and a chap with a stopwatch saying "GO" to the driver. And the odd directions they went in if the steering valves were wrong. gmb

Hi, if you should buy it I'd be interested in a couple of lengths, if the price is right, to go on the front of the Ferret. I know PSP isn't the correct thing but there are plenty of photos of Ferrets with PSP clamped on the front of them. I'm also in Kent so easy to collect. Gordon

18 Sets, 19 Sets, 38 Sets, 1154s.......... Gordon

G7KNS in Kent. Can do anything up to 70cms but most likely to be on the local 2m chat channel or 60m both amateur and NRN. In the process of getting a Ferret so I guess 4m mobile might happen via a 352. Gordon

G7KNS in Kent. Interested in WW2 kit onwards. Also active on the NRN for those who know what it is. Following earlier remarks I hate to announce that my FT290 Mk1 is still in regular use in the shack and has the mutek front end fitted. 73, Gordon

Joined as I have a growing interest in Ferrets, something which happens t me every five years or so. Also a radio amateur, G7KNS, with interests in mil kit, WW2 to present. Have assorted Clansman and 19 Sets all working. Gordon