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Chassis number will be MWR44502

Contract V4714, this was for 1700 Wireless Trucks (MWR), contract was let on 29^th August 1941, first deliveries were on 24^th October 1942. Yours was the 904^th vehicle produced under that contract and was delivered in late Feb 1943

As Wally says, there is very little chance of getting its war time history

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Richard

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Just shows what a RIO M35 can do !

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Richard

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I have two of these pressure gauges, no idea what they are from

Postage cost only

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Richard

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Olive Drab paint code is BS381C 298

Olive drab from different suppliers does come out slightly different colours, there will also be slight variations in colour depending how the paint is applied brush/spray. The colour also changes with age.

I use a semi-gloss from Express Paints in Portsmouth

The only other recommendation I would make is buy sufficient paint to do the whole job

Hope this helps

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Richard

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Just out of interest, what does a Mod 654 form actually look like , a photo of one would be good

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Richard

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Haven't posted for a while, but finally took my MWC to Southwick D Day Revival Show, sill plenty to do and the engine is not running well, think it is the carb...

Had a quick photoshoot at Southwick Park  House (Allied Commanders HQ) north of Portsmouth where the Allied Commanders met in the lead up to the D-Day invasion of Europe.

with some friends

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Richard

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I no longer have a requirement for this 200 gallon bowser, Bowser used on Bedford MWC's and other vehicles. It is on a modified (post war ?) Bedford chassis. Reasonable condition, tyres are good, 50mm ball hitch, Located near Waterlooville - reduced to £120 ono

PM me if you need more details

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Richard

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Just had this e-mail..., I suspect a great number of people will also get it in due course

Fwd: WAR AND PEACE REVIVAL LIMITED T/A THE WAR AND PEACE SHOW

TO ALL KNOWN CREDITORS AND SHAREHOLDERS 

Hi

Just Signed - Hopefully it will be saved

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Richard

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These might do for shackle bolts (I did have a problem finding some for my truck but got luck in obtaining  some NOS ones)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325113918988

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Richard

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You live and learn.....

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Richard

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I see what you mean, just the light...

These are designed for a 24V DC supply only.  I didn't think there was a mains version.

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Richard

2 minutes ago, ScarboroughSeadog said:

Thanks- it’s the older style penthouse (the oblong green box), I’m aiming to connect direct to the lamp itself. Thanks though.

Don't think I have seen one of those, a photo would be good

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Richard

9 minutes ago, G8RPI said:

If you must use them NEVER plug or unplug them with the supply on. Pull the 13A plug first.  Put a label next to it saying this and if possible wire lock then in the mated position.

Totally  agree...

On the few bits of test kit that have these connectors (AVO CT160 and a Valve Voltmeter), they are permanently fitted. 

73 Richard M0YSR

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I assume it is the grey box you need a connector for,

if so, what you need is a Plessey Mk4 coarse thread 3 pin free socket like this

Can't remember which pin is which, but this is easy to check.  The earth will go to the case, live and neutral will go to the input of the 240V to 24v transformer.

PM Me as I do have a spare one

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Richard

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I am afraid it is not as simple as that

From the circuit diagram of the Power Supply, it looks like the radio needs [You will need to double check these before powering up the radio]

Pin A     0V Common Ground

Pin B     +1.4V DC

Pin C     6.3V AC

Pin D     +250V DC

Pin E      +100V DC

Pin F      19V DC

Pin G     6.3V AC

Pin H     0V Common Ground

Pin J      +19V DC

Pin K      6.3V AC

Pin L      No Connection

Pin M    No Connection

Might be easier to find a matching power supply

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Richard

Hi

This is the mating free socket

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Richard

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That is the 12 Pin Plessey Mk4 connector Fine thread

You should be able to make a power supply, I don't know what voltages are need and what pins on the 12 Pin plug they are connected to.

Some manuals are on line, but I don't have a circuit diagram for the radio to hand

see http://www.vmarsmanuals.co.uk/archive/2045_R216_Illustrated_Parts_List.pdf

and http://www.vmarsmanuals.co.uk/archive/2019_R216_User_Manual.pdf

I will check to see if I have a suitable mating connector

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Richard

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Have you just got the radio, the power supply is a separate unit, I recall that it can be used with a DC supply or Mains supply, the connectors use are Plessey Mk4 connectors, I am pretty sure that these are the fine thread ones and not the course thread ones used on Larkspur Equipment

For DC supply you need a 2 Pin Plessey Mk4 Fine thread free socket

For AC supply you need a 3 Pin Plessey Mk4 Fine thread free socket

The for the radio you need a 12 Pin Plessey Mk4 Fine thread free socket, the mating half that connects to the Power Supply is a 12 Pin Plessey Mk4 Fine thread free plug

I have probably got all the sockets/plugs you need, feel free to PM me

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Richard

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W&P has had it's day, It was great fun (even when it was muddy)

.....  but time to move on. There are plenty of other shows on 

As for advertising a 2023 event.... there is no mention of it on the Hop Farm events page see https://thehopfarm.co.uk/events

See you at Solent Overlord, Southwick D Day, Capel, Military Odyssey and some other smaller local shows 

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Richard

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Manual for those who are interested

ElevAerial_23to38Mc_12341.pdf

and for the 27ft mast

Mast_27Ft_12059.pdf

There is another version, same base, but for higher frequencies

Cheers Richard

1 hour ago, MatchFuzee said:

Is one of these the right one? 

https://mullard.org/products/plessey-3-pin-mains-plug-terminated-2m-lead-for-avo-ct160-racal-ra17

http://store.cbeagle.co.uk/army-military-radio-3-pin-power-cable-plessey-fine-uk

Hi 

It is an amphenol type (probably PT series see  https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/mil-spec-circular-connectors/8721525), not a Plessey Mk4, so the ones above are not that right ones.

Amphenol make thousands of different pugs and sockets and getting the correct one with the right key ways is a pain.

I will have a look at the weekend to see if I have one of those.

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Richard

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There are two sets of numbering system used on these cards, I don’t know why that is

1)      Day/Month

2)      Day number in year

The number recorded is the number of “items” received on that day, note there may be multiple entries for one day as “items” weren’t received at a single location. The received “items” were then transcribed onto the contract record card. I suspect that these cards were the “master” index and more detailed records were kept by the contracts department.

The front of the contract card normally gives an outline delivery schedule and sometimes when the first “item” was delivered. The front of the contract card also gives details of quantity, type and what Census numbers have been allocated.

In general chassis numbers and census numbers are in ascending order thought the duration of the contract. There is normally a reasonable correlation between chassis number and census number, but a one to one correlation cannot be assumed. Chasses were often taken off a heap/storage and also if any had to be re-worked this also put things out of sequence. Another point to make is that there may be other contracts for the same “item” running at the same time. I don’t know if census numbers were allocated at the start of or end of build.

This is an example of chassis number vs. Census number from contract V3733 for Bedford MWD’s. The data points cone from the key cards that are held by the RLC. With this information and the corresponding contract card, you can obtain a reasonable estimate of the date of delivery and census number. I do have a reasonable amount if information on Bedford MW’s, and any MW key cards would be useful to gain a more accurate picture.

Sadly I think that all the individual records of chassis number, census number and delivery date have been lost.

Hope this helps

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Richard

14 minutes ago, Mark Ellis said:

Would you happen to have the B set harness one, and the equivalent manuals for the Clansman at all please?

Sorry - no but most of them are freely available on the internet just search for "clansman vehicle installation manual". Many of the manuals have been made available due to Freedom of Information requests

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Richard

5 hours ago, mtskull said:

Spotted the Matador bowser and is that a Bedford MW in the foreground?

Yes - Bedford MWC water bowser - late war type (I missed that when I watched it on the tele)

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Richard