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Chris,

 

The tyre treads should run the same way, Attached pic of one of my old 76's, the tyre's were the same on both guns.

 

Rob........................rnixartillery.

Hi Rob thanks for the info . I do not fancy taking one of the tyres off and changing it around

in case I bugger it up. Do you have a clear picture of the sight bracket and sight because the

one I have is missing these parts thanks chris

Sorry to hijack your thread but I see that the tyres are going in opposite directions is this right ?.

The reason I ask on my 76mm Cannon they are fitted like that also and I was wondering if this is correct ?.

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They look very nice are they live firers or deactivated

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Well I thought it was a pretty good show all of the 72 mince pies went as did the calva/coffee

nice to see so many friends

C

We are in our usual space Hall 2 Stalls 83/84/85 so if anyone is down at Malvern this Sunday

call in for a home made mince pie and a shot of Cavados/Coffee

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If anyone knows of any traders who might be interested in coming along to our shindig over the weekend this

is "FREE" even to traders who attend and trade all we ask is if you have a good show is to make a small donation

to Foxfield Steam Railway without who we could not put this on

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It's only 2 weeks till the show at Malvern so who is going ?

C

If anyone is going along in a military vehicle to this event you will get

free admission to the show

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It also clashes with a Military show being held at Uttoxeter Racecourse this Sunday

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As I understand it "IMPS" members get in for free, if you are a member of the MVT as I am you have to pay to exhibit at W&P

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Hi guys all are welcome to attend and we will be there beforehand for anybody wanting to come early and

also a Monday departure for those who do not have a tight deadline to keep but a word of warning about the

scrumpy cider and the special strong draught beers they have on sale in the bar gives me a terrible headache

in the morning so you have been warned we also have some of the free commemorative china mugs we had

done for 2015 left so if anyone did not pick theirs up drop me a line and I will put one to aside for you

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Well, when I take the time and trouble to attend a weekend event, I expect to see the organiser staying on site to ensure that the event is run properly, from a safety perspective, as he is the responsible person if things go belly up.

Well seeing as I am only one of the organisers of this event and the Foxfield Railway Committee are the ones supplying the safety officers and overnight security and when we are on sight from the Wednesday till the Tuesday sorting things out so it does not go belly up and I am sure that the organisers of the war and peace show and other shows camp out over night to be on hand or do they delegate others in their absence to keep an eye on things

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Well seeing that I only live 400 metres away where would you rather sleep in a nice comfortable bed or in a tent

and as I have said before

" I might be old, I might be fat, But I aren't STUPID "

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There will be no public parking in the exhibition field in 2016, all civilian vehicles will have to park in the field

on the other side of the bridge and all exhibitors can park there civilian cars and vans further down the track

out of sight so there is no hiding your vehicle behind your tent " this was another gripe " also we will be having

escorted tours home to their tents for the old and infirm and incapable I will let you figure which you fall into

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If you are a good boy and bring some .303 blank rounds you can have the 2" blank firing British mortar to play with again

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Updated

We have just finalised the dates for this weekend ( WAR WHEELS) they are the weekend 20th/21st/22nd May 2016 on the Friday night (20th) we will be holding a free BBQ inc tea/coffee/pop to all military vehicle exhibitors and reenactors only no public . It will be bring your own booze or get it at the real ale bar with 20% discount all weekend, we have also got a discount in the buffet, free camping from Wednesday till Monday plus free rides on the steam trains. We are hoping to do a battle scenario this year involving some of the vehicles etcc.. if any promenarders want to come along in uniform they are quite welcome to do so and yes Allied and German groups are welcome please contact myself or one of the organising members of the NSMVT to get your identity card Chris Bond organiser

We called in today (Saturday) and it was very well supported with vehicles and the public coming through the gate

I heard someone saying that over 500 people had come through today hope the weather is as good Sunday as today

as been loaded up a few blank shells for the 76mm Howitzer so hopefully we should be popping a few off

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Sorry my fault about the dates . I will have to save up and buy a current calendar

instead of using the free one I got 4 years ago

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Wheels of War - Past & Present this is a small show being held over the weekend all are welcome to attend so if your free call in

to support of Help 4 Heros Wheels of War returns to Crewe, Cheshire in September 2015 for its 3rd annual event. Saturday will showcase an array of military vehicles and a Militaria Fair / collectors sales. In the evening you will be invited back in time to join us for a 40''s themed evening with an authentic big band playing out all the classics. Sunday is family day showcasing further military vehicles and military modelling. To book your space or enquire as an exhibitor please contact Phil Podmore. Local accommodation and parking info available on request.

Phil Podmore 01270 256880

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I'm going with the Dodge WC57 towing a 76m Howitzer with the rest of the crew

of the NSMVT

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If it is as mint and original as you say it is then it has to sit somewhere between £5000 and £10000...

 

If it has a particular and peculiar history it could top the latter number, stranger things have happened at sea.

If it is mint unrestored I would say you would be looking at more like £15,000 or more these were

only made 1950 to 1952 a good running one would be in the region of £8,000 to £10,000

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Thanks Ron for clearing that confusion up

Chris

I picked up this Royal Enfield and have had a couple of guys have a look at it but

some say it is the 350cc and some say it is a 250cc anybody on here clued up on

Royal Enfields

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The war time recommendations are for cross ply tyres with thicker side walls I was told so

personally I run mine at 38 PSI

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Yes I am, and if your really lucky I will give you a personal demonstration of it in live firing mode lol

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