Rootes75

They look very good.

58 minutes ago, Noel7 said:

Legally speaking there is a big difference between a loan and a gift. The latter becomes the property of the recipient [the museum in this case] and they can dispose of it when and how they choose to do so, for any reason or none, and without reference to the donor. A loaned item, in theory, cannot be disposed of at all, as it is not the property of the museum, and any buyer will get no legal title to it [whether they realise it or not] as the museum did not hold legal title. In practice, if the person that loaned it, or their heirs, cannot be found, then disposal may become possible after reasonable attempts have been made to find them, but the situation is not straightforward. Of course, if there is no evidence it was a loan, rather than a donation, then making a legal case for the return of the property may well be somewhere between very difficult and impossible.

I'm not a lawyer, but have family medals on loan to a regimental museum; under their procedures the loan has to be renewed every three years, so lots of paperwork for evidence...

That does make very much sense. I note that our county museum in Taunton has the Somerset Light Infantry museum incorporated and they have an awful lot of Medals.

I presume that most of them are on loan.

Kevin

Also, over time the original loanee may have moved or passed on etc? I wonder if the museum cant trace a loanee do they then make the decision to hold it ir sell it?

So what would have happened to all the smaller artefacts then?

Into other collections? Surely they couldn't have been sold off without the loanee consent etc?

1 hour ago, Gsydingo said:

Hi Kevin, as with everything that's very subjective depending on your point of view. The military vehicle celebrations in my opinion have always been bigger in Guernsey and well organised having been run as a cavalcade every year from 1983 by the local club. However, every five years we try and put on a bigger show and a large number of vehicles visit Guernsey from Jersey, the UK and Europe. Unfortunately in Guernsey it is restricted to Pre-1946 vehicles only for the big parades to fit in with the ear being celebrated, Jersey allow any vintage. This year did not go ahead due to Covid-19, but to answer you question Jersey had 35 vehicles planned for it's cavalcade, Guernsey had 150 military vehicles, 100 classic cars and a number of vintage tractors, vintage pedal cycles and decorated floats estimated to be a 3.5 mile long procession. The whole town is normally pedestrianised and the three main piers and the linking roads filled with entertainment, food stalls and other attractions. There is a large and spectacular fireworks display at the end of the night normally lasting 45 to 60 minutes. I would imagine if you look on Youtube there will be videos a plenty for you to review and make your own mind up. People who have been to Jersey and then come to Guernsey always comment to me on how much bigger and better it is in Guernsey, but then I suppose they are bound to say that. Why don't you come and find out? There will be an announcement soon regarding 2021.

We visit Jersey as a family most summers and have done for the last 20 odd years, we very much like it.

The last few years we have been thinking more about splitting the visit to Jersey and Guernsey so I think we will plan to do that in 2021.

Liberation Day in Guernsey sounds very good, I have watched some videos before but they dont really capture how big it is.

Kevin

So does Jersey have as large a Military vehicle parade? We know from our visits to Jersey in the past that Liberation Day is a huge celebration there.

Kevin

On 5/24/2020 at 3:27 PM, MatchFuzee said:

Winston Churchill became Prime Minister on 10th May 1940.  The War Cabinet ordered six Austin 20 cars.

More information:-

https://www.google.com/amp/s/yummyclassiccars.wordpress.com/2014/06/11/winston-churchill-was-the-first-british-prime-minister-to-have-an-official-car/amp/

 

Churchill arriving at Number 10 Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting during the Second World War.

Photo source:-

https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/nostalgia/gallery/winston-churchill-50-years-after-8551305

Interesting websites, I do recall reading before that Chamberlain used a Hillman 80 as his transport with Churchill prefering the Humber.

1 hour ago, Doc said:

My brother spotted a couple of WW1 post cards on eBay. After a few seconds of furious bidding they were mine. (Sorry if the under bidder was a forum regular). Anyway, they just arrived in the post so I have taken some time out from work to share them.

The seller disclosed that they had belonged to a distant aunt who lived in Birmingham. A spinster, she died in the 1980s.

From my perspective they show lots of interesting detail, especially the front mudguard brackets and, unusually, the inside of the cab. 

The seller was wondering about the identity of the gentleman in the first picture. So, here's the challenge: what can be discerned from the uniforms, the fleet number on the bonnet, the inscription on the inside of the cab door?

There is a name penciled on the back of the first picture, but I'll not share that in open forum. If anyone thinks they can do some research, I'll make that name available by private message.

In my possession I have a pack of WW1 original Kodak negatives that were found in a case many years ago by my Grandfather.

Most pictures are of soldiers carrying out daily routines but there are some that show vehicles. 

I will find them out this afternoon and start scanning them and post them here.

Kevin

40 minutes ago, 67burwood said:

Thank you for the pointers, it’s all a learning curve and much appreciated. 

 

The great thing about this forum is the wealth of information available from other members, I would have never thought about the difference styles of pick axes, thank you. 
 

Seamus

I wonder why that is then?

I like a bit of window shopping😉

Looking to expand the collection?

Did you sign the petition? There are a lot of people showing an interest in doing it. I signed it.

It should get the 'Dunkirk 1940' brass plaque, I wonder if they get it presented upon completion of the restoration.

I recall there is a nice group for the Little Ships and the website is quite informative.

22 minutes ago, Runflat said:

Neither, it's a WOT3.

Thank you for the clarification.

I did wonder about lead loading due to the heat involved. Never tried it myself but have watched some good tutorials on Youtube.

Kevin.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-52883299

I have just read this on the BBC news, its a lovely story to see something like this saved.

Strangely enough, I actually passed the lorry carrying it down to Devon whilst on my commute to work the other day!

Kevin.

Thanks very much Richard.

I have come across the other two before but never heard of Gardner Enthusiast, he will be a good person to contact as I need piston rings!

My engine is fully dismantled (by a previous owner many, many years ago), I do have a complete spare engine and the original manuals to work from though.

Yes, not far from you and I work in Ilminster too which is even closer!

Kevin.

On ‎3‎/‎28‎/‎2015 at 10:43 AM, Scammell4199 said:

I haven't done an update here for a long time so here goes.

 

The water cavity side cover on the air compressor was cracked so dad and I made a new one.

 

 

Tried removing the core plugs, but only two would come peacefully the rest had to be cut out. I tried finding replacements, but after turning up a blank had a pattern made, got some cast and machined them at home.

 

 

White metal bearings are finally done, crank, camshaft, pistons and rods are all in. One of the discs that comprises the torsional damper was cracked so I had a new one made, as my lathe isn't big enough to do it myself.

 

 

 

The large plate that bolts onto the back of the block and incorporates the rear engine mounts is held in place by 6 studs, four bolts and four fitted bolts. When I installed the fitted bolts it dragged the plate over to one side to the point that the crank rear flange was snug against one side of the hole in the plate. The manual states an even clearance should be sought right round the flange. So after much deliberation I decided to ream out the holes and make new bolts. Ended up with a clearance of 4 to 6 thou round the flange so I'm happy.

 

I'm just reassembling the last of the brake assemblies. I have fitted new leather seals, shown below with an original.

 

 

The timing chain adjuster bearing nut is very thin and had been done up so tight it had dished, so I've made a new one of those.

 

 

Engine is now back upright, and we're cracking on with fitting all the other bits.

 

 

We have also moved into a new workshop over Christmas. Dry, concrete floor, "facilities" - brilliant.

 

I'm a bit concerned about our trackrod. The threads in one end are stretched and not really wanting it to strip all together and loose the steering on the road I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has a spare in good condition.

 

Richard

Gardner 6LW I presume? I have a 1946 ERF with the Gardner 5LW, can I ask if you recommend anyone who can supply Gardner spares?

Kevin.

Out of interest, how would you intend to fill the pitting on the radiator top?

Is this a WOT1 or 2?

Just had a look and mine is a Sealey gun. For the price it has done really well. I recall a lot of my friends advised going for expensive guns but as a novice I wanted to dip my toe in before taking the plunge as they say!

Yes, can view them now thanks.

Firstly, it looks very good.

Secondly, I have only used a gravity fed guns and I was very pleased with how they operated, I would use one everytime. To be honest the gun I use these days isnt particularly expensive either. Its a gun that is a good weight and feel.

10 hours ago, Morris C8 said:

More photos from my collection, 1st photo car and truck has Aos number 62 on the back. 2nd photo might have 38 on the Bedford MW.

Keith

 

For some reason I can't view the photos?

Looking very good to me. That's such a hefty piece of kit.

Kevin.