diesel1

Any pointers on what to look for on the abbot?

ive had a 432 before and got a sabre at the moment so i not new at what to look for?

viewing is on saturday

Dont think they can be road registered now because of the width, im ringing round a few dealers today to get a idea of what i should be paying, im thinking mid £20s would be a good deal.

Im looking to keep it for a long term investment, will be getting full restoration from me, the pack is low houred which is good.

Saw 2 sell at auction last year, they both  looked rough, the engines didnt sound very healthy, they made £20000

Buying, looking at one this week, not sure whats a good or bad price, good working order and road registered.

How much are abbotts worth at the moment?

Can anyone tell me if malvern militatia fair is a good one? im travelling 200 miles, but only if it can be recommended.

Went to stoneleigh last month, now that was good!

14 hours ago, FourFox said:

Oh...I also just found a box of fire extinguisher brackets (the narrow type). Second-hand take offs but many in good condition. Any use?

The sabre is fully kitted out thanks,

Are you at stoneleigh on a trade stand?

5 hours ago, anics2002 said:

hi diesel1

keep an eye on gunstar.co.uk. I have used a chap called Kev on there for a Bren and he was very good.

If you struggle to find a deactivated sten then a Model Gun replica might work for you. MG-Props.co.uk have a good selection and they field strip unlike some deacts.

 

 

Thanks for that,  got sorted with a deactivated bren and sten, been talking to crosefire today about a 30 and 50 cal replica as there dont seem to be any deactivated ones about, picked up a M1 carbine at newark militaria show on sunday for the jeep.

Next on the list is GPMG for the sabre ! 

9 hours ago, ferretfixer said:

All I have seen of thier stocks. is that they are more expensive than other dealers......

Not seen anyone cheaper, can you recommend anyone?

im wanting a bren and sten gun to start with, then 30 and 50 cal browning

Anyone had dealing with realguns.com? i after some deactivated ww2 weapons

Bantam T3 trailer wanted

I fitted a digital temp gauge to my sabre, its 2x1 inch in size (£3.50 on ebay), has its own batteries, very thin temp lead was inserted down the side of the hose that goes back to the radiator, new batteries twice a year, been fitted for 2 years now, runs at a constant 80 c

Malton, north yorkshire, not sure which day yet

Regards Andrew

I have a CET fv180 coming on low loader in the next week, never driven or even started one!

How do you start and move it, hope some one can help!

CVRT track, new, full set    £4000

Any one know anything about the abbots for sale in lancashire? thought the engines seemed a bit rough in the video clips

Think i will stay clear of children, NFU were very helpfull, they said they have some customers for me out of the office when im up and running, they put me in touch with other companys but to no success.

Im wanting to make money at this as i have my own very large tank track!

Im looking into giving tank rides with my sabra and abbott, ive read all the threads on the subject about liability insurance but no companys have been mentioned about this.

Ive rung many up but none are intrested or can point me in the right direction, i know it will be expensive but need some insurance company details that may do this, any help will be gratefully recieved.

Andrew

Any one road registered a tank or wide vehicle over 2.6 m wide in the last 2 years? im looking at buying a abbott but only if there is a chance i will be able to road register it.

Andrew

Wanted, generator junction box for a cvrt sabre petrol j60 engine, the box infront of the driver, must be in working order!

Regards Andrew 07818817577

Can anyone tell me if the scorpion and sabre turret hatches are the same dimmensions, im wanting a sabre turret hatch seal, can only seem to find a scorpion one, not sure if this will fit. i know the turrets are different.

Regards Andrew

Abbot 433 wanted any condition, must be road registered

07818817577

diesel3095@aol.com

Wanted, cvrt tn15 gearbox, must be in good working order as its going in my sabre

Regards Andrew 07818817577

Andrew you are correct.

 

We have prepped our Sabre but have not lifted it yet.

 

Remove the left seat in the turret first, frees up quite a bit of space.

 

The traverse mechanism needs to come off, carefully

 

You need to undo any wiring that goes to the radios at the back, I think we undid the connection at the turret master switch in the back right corner, batteries removed first etc.

 

Also you will want to separate the basket from the turret by undoing the bolts that hold the Y bracket in the rear right.

 

The turret lock which is front left is the last thing to remove.

 

We were given this valuable information by a gent from this forum, Sirhc, who we thank for that.

 

As yet we have not had time to lift the turret but will in a week or so.

The turret is now off, was a easy task apart from 1 bolt which could not be found for some time, front right corner, with the turret in the down position the bolt cannot be seen, it is only found with the turret fully raised and then not seen but you can feel it!

Andrew you are correct.

 

We have prepped our Sabre but have not lifted it yet.

 

Remove the left seat in the turret first, frees up quite a bit of space.

 

The traverse mechanism needs to come off, carefully

 

You need to undo any wiring that goes to the radios at the back, I think we undid the connection at the turret master switch in the back right corner, batteries removed first etc.

 

Also you will want to separate the basket from the turret by undoing the bolts that hold the Y bracket in the rear right.

 

The turret lock which is front left is the last thing to remove.

 

We were given this valuable information by a gent from this forum, Sirhc, who we thank for that.

 

As yet we have not had time to lift the turret but will in a week or so.

Thanks Robin, both seats are removed as i recently cleaned the fuel tank out, that was a easier job that i thought it would be, will be attempting to remove the turret tomorrow, will let you know how i get on!

Andrew