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  1. We had this problem also on a genny and the solution was to plug a lamp into one of the extension outlets turn it on then plug what ever into the other outlet and hey presto it worked don't know why but it does on ours C
  2. I have been offered a complete 37mm anti tank Bofors gun does anyone have an idea what's a price for one of these fetching ? Commander
  3. Have you checked the rest of the steering system first 3" seems a lot to me to be on the steering box just my 2 pennyworth Commander
  4. A Dodge is Small enough to be useable Big enough to look mean Commander
  5. The deed has been done and Marks friends who could made the trip to Crewe to say there final farewells to him. It had been raining earlier but thanfully it stopped around lunch time the large cogregation of people waiting outside said something of Marks character, there was a fair representation from local MVT groups showing his standing not just in one group but quite a few who turned up I counted over 100 people at the chapel of rest so farewell Mark Chris
  6. A group of his friends from the Stoke on Trent area wiil be making the trip to Crewe and meeting up with his many friends to see Mark make his final journey Chris
  7. Marks funeral will be at Crewe Crematorium next Tuesday 25th Jan at 2.00p.m. Crematorium is located in Market Close CW1 2NA
  8. Thats true john Mark certainly livened our trips to Normandy and Arnhem up when he came with us over there Commander
  9. It is with deep regrets that I have to announce the sudden passing away of "50 CAL" or "Mark Galley" known to many on here I am sure he was a larger than life figure in many ways and will be sorely missed by all his many friends and associates Commander
  10. Hi Glyn, I think the Hispano Suiza you have is the one I owned a few years ago mine had a brass end machined for the barrel but it had the small towing eye when owned by myself I did have the tool box complete with kit for this gun if you drop me a PM Commander
  11. My first introduction to MV's was a Champ I bought from a garage in Weston nr Stafford in 1967 with the clutch burnt out for £100 it had been used to tow vehicles in myself and a mate Steve stripped it down on some waste ground near to were I lived couldn't get a clutch plate but someone said that a clutch from an old tractor was the same can't remember what marque but finally found an old tractor on a farm near to the JCB factory went over stripped it down paid £3 for the plate and Bobs your uncle we painted it black and yellow and used it whenever we could afford the petrol it cost me fortune to run even then it never broke down but we could never get the charging system sorted I sold it to a local guy and never saw it again thank god Commander
  12. Our group the N Staffs MVT are running a small show the same weekend as the Ex Mil Show at Stafford at the same venue April 29th/30th/May 1st check out the events section for further details Commander
  13. Well just spent nearly all of Saturday getting the Snow Cat out because they said we are going to get a deluge over the weekend and yes you have guessed it not a single snow flake Grrrrrrrrrrrrr Commander
  14. Towed one to/from Normandy behind the Command Car it was different to say the least Commander
  15. Any group wishing to set up a static diorama contact me for details sorry no digging in allowed there will also be a free barbecuee on the Staurday night courtesy of the organisers Commander
  16. This is being held in conjunction with the "Ex Military Fair" being held there indoors in the exhibition halls at the County Show ground on the 1st May ExMil, Stafford Stafford Showground - exciting new venue with easy access fromM6 J14. Organised by the succesful GA Promotions team (Malvern Military Conventions). Admission £5, open 9am-4pm. Tel: 01743 762266 Fax: 01743 762277 Amanda Lycett Website Commander
  17. Before anyone says anything no I have not paid or induced Andy in any way shape or form the site speaks for it self Commander
  18. Preliminary announcement of a new Military show being held at the County Show Ground Stafford all are welcome but limited to space so early aplication is advised this is being held on the same weekend as the "Ex Mil Fair" at the same venue it has got good flat grassed ground with tarmac roads in between also hard standing areas as well toilets and washing facilities also camping from the Friday 29th Saturday 30th Sunday 1st May this is organised through the NSMVT courtesy of the Ex Mil Fair show organisers contact me for further details Commander
  19. I must admit I go to this show as a dealer but I do like to wander around the show and see all the stuff for sale it just gives you a boost to counter the withdrawl of not being able to go to shows if you know what I mean call in for a chat Hall 2 Stalls 83/84 you wo'nt be able to miss us it will be stall with all the mixed up gear on Commander
  20. Thank for explaining that it was getting to the stage I was going to have to ask the grandkids what I was doing wrong Commander
  21. Best deal I should say not was some bits for the Snow Trac that were given to me for "free" beat that a Sky dish for a tenner which worked perfectly when we got over to Normandy and a few other bits and bobs biggest regret not buying the jeep axle but the car was full as it was oh well thers always next time Commander
  22. Been on Milweb and I cannot find the 25 pounder for £6,000 C
  23. All right am I thick or what I tried to make a donation earlier and all it did was take me to a sight in the Netherlands with all the wring in Dutch after 3 attempts I gave up so what am I doing wrong please explain Commander
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