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Hi Karoly, welcome to the forum. Mal

Hi John, Great, look forward to seeing you. Here's my no 07802 583040. Regards Mal

Hi John. Welcome, i live not far from you, i also have a Dodge (wc 51). Wouldn't mind coming for a look if you're up to it. Regards Mal

Hi JC, Just come off the phone with my friend and he has scrap t the conversion and the engine. Sorry mat. Mal

Fantastic job you and your crew have done on your M20. I hop my 969 looks that good when she's finished. Keep up the good work. Regards Mal

Hi JC A friend of mine restored an M201 last year which had a Peugeot diesel. Not shore what he did with the conversion, he might still have it some were. I can find out for you if it helps. Regards Mal

Hi Michaelo1 I am also in the middle of restoring 969A open cab, my engine has a slight knock when she is cold but runs fine. Not too concerned, i don't intend to do big mileage ( Not at 3 mpg ) I live in north Wales its all hills if you know what i mean. Parts, i struggle to sauces bits when i need things, Mr Rietfald seems to have the largest stock of DT parts in Europe as far as i know, LWD parts Holland ( Dirk Leegwater ) has some stuff if you look on his web site and Army Cars Holland have one or two things. Jim Clark Allied Forces did have some proper silencers for 969 Martin his partner is also restoring a 969A. Hope that's some help let me know if you are stuck for bits i might be able to help. Would be nice to see some pic's. Regards Mal

Hi Clive. Can i have 2 L 1 XL 1 XXL please Clive. This is for the North Wales boy's, see you next week. Regards Mal

Hi Gary Everyone is spot on with the down shift, the shimmy problem get rid of the OMAHA tyres. I had the same problem with my 51, I did every thing to try and overcome the shimmy. Changed to a set of good years tyres perfect!. Keep the OMAHA things for the back. Regards Mal

Cheers Nick, I have ID'ed the brakes, they are CJ5 , you can get parts from Light House Jeep parts in Norfolk, the parts are cheaper than WW2 jeep parts. The cost of putting the jeep back to the original way is around £500. I think i will keep the 11" system. Cheers, Mal

Hi all, Has anyone come across this before, was there a kit you could get for the jeep in the 60's-70's and where can you get the parts for them now. I must admit they are significantly better than original 9" brakes, if you don't mind going down that road. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Mal

Hi Adrian (sorry for not including my full name). These are the details of my 969a. built 1943 Chassis No 969A4203 Eng No 126992 RXC 0pen cab Reg LSU 208 I bought this vehicle 12 months ago from Reliance Garage in Glossop they had owned it since 1988, before that she was in the Swiss Army from 1949 till 1987. I am now restoring her, she runs and drives great (I LOVE IT) Many thanks Adrian, keep up the good work Malcolm Myers

Hi Chris, I put OMAHA tyres on my WC51, i could only do 30 MPH before steering started to shake, tried balancing the wheels no good. I put two old good years on, perfect OMAHA not worth bothering with. mal , tried balancing the wheels

Hi guys, I'm trying to get in contact with Maurice Hammond to set something up. Does anyone have a contact number or email i could use please? Much appreciated

Hi. Your doing a great job there John,`Just started restoration on my 969a BIG job on your own, talk about a labour of love. Em

Ken Thank you for the offer of spares and advice. N.O.S Thanks for diaphragm size and part numbers, most helpful. 42 Chevy Thank you for information on silencer and you are right they are the best looking truck. That's a nice looking Ward La France you have there. How is the DT restoration going? Steve Greenberg Cheers Steve i know they are slow but mine just dies on hills and i have to change down to second gear. That's a smart DT you own, i hope to get mine to look that good one day. Thanks again to everyone, it's great to be in the DT Owners Club (all i need now is a tshirt ) Cheers, C

Hi Guys, I have just purchased my dream vehicle DT969A Open cab. I've been trying to locate other DT969A owners in the UK, no luck so far. I'm trying to find out a few things about this beast i.e what are they normally like on inclines? As i find i have to always have to change down to 2nd gear on mine (NOT talking steep inclines) Also where is the best place to locate spares? I really need a speedometer cable, plus i need brake chamber diaphragms. I have put a new exhaust silencer on, it is supposed to be a DT silencer but it seems really small to me (a big bore going in and small bore going out) the whole thing is around 14inch long, i was wondering if this would restrict the engine like an exhaust brake? I would be grateful for any help/comments/advice. Thanks, C