robin craig

Looks like the Giraffe wagons from Chipperfields Circus

Pull the pack out and be done with it, you wont regret doing it.

You folks really seem to have learned the lesson that most newbies don't want to learn and that is most often pulling the pack out allows you so much latitude to do so much more than can ever be achieved by leaving it in. You wont regret doing it one bit.

Coated with invisibilium and stored in plain sight

Welcome to the forum

Rob, getting a comment like that on this subject completely voluntarily without telling you why I am so keen is brilliant and makes all of this so worth while. Thank you, I will dig deeper.

Patience as always seems to pay off. There is currently on ebay in the uk an advert which shows 4 leg helicopter lifting chain. The imges below show a close likeness to what I am told would have been used to lift a Land Rover in NI in the 1970s, specifically the Land Rover wheelbarrow EOD portee and the fish fryer jamming trailer. The cost of sending these over from the UK will be hideous, who knows what friends I my have left or people who might owe me something. Anyway, here are the images and I will see what I may be able to source, if I could get the hooks locally and the funny pairs of plates that transition from chain to cable I may have a winner. I think a visit to my local Air Force airborne transport school is in order now I have these pictures.

As some has suspected it is not round the corner from me at all. I live in the Eastern end of Ontario below Ottawa and the vehicle is in Alberta near Edmonton, check out the map below, a few thousand clicks. I am awaiting the owner sending me a picture of the data plate from the seat box, if he does that and it is a 12 volt I will consider saving it if it is a 24 volt toastie is it unlikely. If I can get it loaded by others (paid for) and trucked back as part of another project then I I guess I might go for it. We will see what the piggy bank has left for this one.

Looking much neglected, in need of axles and wheels and tyres and engine and gearbox and shed loads of TLC. I have a donor 88 civilian that could provide most of the missing bits. Tell me I am crazy and this is a shed and I am barking mad.

Terry Brooks is breaking a Scorpion, he never said how much of it was there, he is on this forum as terryb

Those of us on the other side of the pond are watching with great interest. I wish John Carroll all the best with the magazine and look forward to his spin. I have read and enjoyed his pieces for many years from his times with the Land Rover magazine days.

Have you thought about Andrew Baker as a source for that?

Dear Bashall family, Your father was a person who brought the world of Military Vehicles and odd Land Rovers alive and was a pivotal person in the concept of saving heritage vehicles. Growing up in the UK, many of us absorbed that and emigrated with that concept. Condolences from Canada

Yes, exactly like the man said, vent is open or missing. stupidly simple reliable bit of kit that is often painted closed and knackers the bevel box as a result. Here is a picture of it.

I think you mean a DAF! I see you have the cab roof machine gun mount, nice. How is the box attached to the bed of the lorry? Welcome

Every CVR(T) owner should buy this book from Abe books or elsewhere. It was never sold by Alcan but given out at lectures. As technical people you FESMNDT and TELETECH would love the info contained inside, lots of welding information. The question that needs answering is, what caused the corrosion in the first place? Is it a lack of isolation between dissimilar metals? Best regards Robin

Frankly I would say that the electrics on them situated on the passenger dash side are a far change from simple Beford stuff I am accustomed to. The truck has a mixed 12 volt and 24 volt set of systems and there are noriceable clicks as relays open and close to make things happen. It will take a while to draw some long term conclusions. I suspect that the electrics will be an issue just because. The Central Tire Inflation System is interesting but overly complex and in 90% of the time not needed with better driver skills but who am I to argue. I just think as things progress the more complex vehicles become and this is a sign of that. The FMTV family of trucks has undergone some upgrades and improvements as any wagon does in service, user comfort and safety trigger that. This one isn't being kept stock, the paint is the first sign of that, I think cab insulation and sound proofing may follow if upper echelons have to drive it far. I have driven and operated vehicles both wheeled and tracked from a number of countries and a number of suppliers and it pays to check things carefully, my life isnt worth loosing over loose wheel nuts from lack of torque or something stupid like that. There is a winch variant which would be nice but the 6 X 6 wagons are long. Each to their own, I would day worth a punt in Europe if the price is right. For us it is a left hooker so that makes life easier. One of these in the UK would be a bit of a pain.

Recently I was involved in the hand over and delivery of an M1079 FMTV and a matched M1082 trailer from the USA to Canada. The vehicle was sourced from Eastern Surplus in Philadelphia and prepared by them to the owners specs and wishes. It was my task to drive down and drive it back. I have dealt with Eastern Surplus over the support of some M series trucks over the years. Always good dealings. It was strange to arrive in the US of A on voting day, a very surreal experience that was amazing to watch unfold, but I digress. The paperwork was well prepared and the next morning I went to the local franchise DOT office and secured 30 day "tags" ie plates for the truck and trailer for the return trip. A very easy process and all nice and legal. I then spent a few hours going over the truck receiving instruction and explanation and advice from the staff at Eastern Surplus, after all, I am getting into a truck that I don't know and is supposed to be in a mechanically fit state for me to hurtle down the road in, something I don't take lightly. By the time I got going it was mid afternoon and pouring rain, a great way to start a journey in a big humpity bumpy army truck in a major urban area on fast moving Interstate roads. The truck bimbles along quite nicely and has quite a surge of power and speed. The fact that the lighting had been upgraded to LED units filled me with comfort that I could be seen well. As with any new vehicle, I stopped often and made checks and the frequency of them diminished as I got more confident and understood what the fuel gauge reading meant as far as real levels in the tank, always a learning curve. After a long haul up through Pennsylvania on the turnpike with the joys of the tolls I reached Clarkes Summit which is at the start of I 81 by 7pm that night and called it a night. The next morning saw a cooler day, but dry and sunny. I did an extensive pre-drive check of fluids and drips and wheels and tires and pins and lanyards and such. I fueled up and headed out on the road by 8 am and joined I 81 heading north. At one point I could have been mistaken that I was heading the wrong way by looking at the road sign but I knew better. At the US border post I went through the Export Control process and then headed the few metres over to the Canadian side. The importation took minutes as we had engaged a broker to handle the import for our own reasons. I took longer walking from the truck to the Customs building and back than I spent inside, worth every penny IMHO on this one. A few more road miles and I was back in town and parked the truck and trailer up where it will undergo a safety next week to conform to Ontario standards. A delightfully undramatic trip, just the way I like it, monotonous and no hiccups. My impression is that it is a relatively pleasant ride compared to the older legacy M series 2 1/2 ton or 5 tons and the push button Allison transmission is so common these days and seems to work happily. The trailer was not a burden, and it was almost as if it wasn't there. I look forward to becoming familiar with yet another vehicle that I have been privileged to drive and operate. As yet the most modern British truck of this size I have driven is the Bedford MJ series and have not driven the DAF trucks. Thought I would share the experience. Disclaimer:- "I am in no way related to Eastern Surplus nor paid by them"

As always, this summer has been way more busy than any of us have wanted. The Ferret has progressed and is back together but there is a lot to share and I will do so in the coming weeks. I am somewhat amused that no one made any comments on this picture at all, really thought it would start some interest.

Good suggestion but the door behind gives you a sense of scale, it is nearly two feet square. It came to us along with some parts and a vehicle.

This basket is made to a high standard with a woven style mesh and angle iron, there are a few minor bumps n the bottom that could be lugs or some sort. Does anyone recognise it or perhaps it was a local workshops made item rather than issue, oh the possibilities. Look forward to hearing conjecture.

The mount is worth good money, you will decrease the value by cutting it. Welcome aboard

Congratulations on your work. So, a winterised Land Rover 90, is that possible ex Royal Marines then? The SA80 mounts are different, first time I have seen that style, the passenger sde one looks like it would be a great pain in the you know what, in front of your knees the whole time. Very interesting, thank you.

Dear Colin, I received your private message, yes I can help you/ Please post a picture of your truck, there are two types of crane (possibly more) for the truck. Being on the coast and in BC your truck will return to the ground very quickly if it is not not stored under cover and away from salt air and moisture. I guess your might be ex BATUS?

Welcome Adam Best, you must have deep pockets and own land and have big equipment around to consider a Chieftain. I admire your aspirations. If i win the lottery I might be tempted for something big, if I can hide it!