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On 5/23/2020 at 5:29 PM, Rootes75 said:

Whilst on lockdown like many others I have taken to doing some sorting and tidying. Over the years I have been a keen collector of Commer, Hillman and Ford literature and I am trying to catalogue it all now we can't go out too much.

I found these Commer Superpoise Handbooks, what I would give to have the real thing to go with them!!

I will keep looking and see what other handbooks of interest come up, I do know I have WD Minx and Tilly literature.

Are these for the Q15 and Q2 as well?

pictures not coming through mate

is it still for sale?

anything dingo or lynx?

On 3/21/2021 at 12:07 PM, Alan MacDonald said:

I took some shots today.

 

That looks like a nice restoration project

I havnt seen the picture of the Dutch WSC as being labbeled Phantom (so far) and as indicated; I've seen pictures of Belgian WSC's with the same canvas top configuration (CPO vehicles). The emphasis for me was on the canvas top; but meanwhile I bought a Dingo

would you have a pic of the fuel tank?

The shape looks right for Dingo as well. If per chance you'd sell it, I might be interested.

Best regards

getting it road registered in the EU is going to be a major headache

On 12/29/2019 at 9:30 PM, malcolm barlow said:

HELLO  i bought a bsa j12 500cc (vee twin engine ) from begium it had been left there when the lads had to come home in a hurry.  normally all bsa have a bsa engine and frame number which are all recorded but those bought ona air ministry contract had special numbers . Mine for example has frame number H15.26.26 engine number H15.2696  bsa club comfirm that it was despatched from the factory as a 500cc special war office twin ,part of a 200 machine supplied to the air ministry under contract 559903/36c10(b)and 632331/37 between january 1936 and july 1937. if you find out where this was stationed in begium please let me know i am in doncaster 07714 229201   regards malcolm barlow

wouldn't mind seeing pictures of that motorcycle

On 1/21/2011 at 1:14 AM, lssah2025 said:

Still looking for contact info for this owner to find out his chassis number, anyone?

Could you tell me where one can find the chassis number on a Humber and a Dingo Scout car, by any chance? (PM?)

Well, the TNA is a bit too far off with me and COVID only makes it more difficult. However,  I am in touch with someone that could pay them a visit but its waiting for time and lifting some more restrictions. I'll ask him to look into archives related to Belgian forces instead of the vehicle ones. Maybe something can be found in there which can provide us with a further lead. 

I've been looking at possible tents that may have been re-used but I dont see a link there. 

Yes, I've read the thread, thats why I'm following up here instead of starting another thread.

I've seen you posted exerts from the Jan 1945 fitting instructions and the 'Para' version. Given they've made a manual in Jan 1945 seems to me to be indicative either there was no structured way previously; or a different way.  

The Belgian wartime WSC's for instance had antenna in front; not in the rear. Unlike British and Dutch vehicles. . I seem to remember having seen some with the radio's placed on the long side.

So, still have questions as to internal configuration of the WSC radio vehicles prior to the Jan 1945 manual.

I'll post here if I find more. 

Unfortunately the TNA is off limits due to COVID and Brexit is going to make it a bit more difficult.  I've already gone through the search engine and WSC does bring up very few hits. But I'll keep giving it a try. I wondered if Bovington might have something but I doubt it. 

I'm not sure yet but there seem to be 2 configurations possible. Either a single canvas with a triangular cut centrally that is folded back; with on the sides round cut outs with flaps. Or its a canvas with a triangular cut out and side cut outs on top of the standard WSC canvas top. 

As to the internal configuration of the vehicle I dont know, nor the actual radio configuration (solely wireless n°19 or other(s)). What I do know is that this top is noticed amongst the WSC used by the Belgian first field artillery - CPO (command Post) vehicles. The Dutch only used the WSC as Signals vehicles.  Would you have any more information on the actual internal configuration of these vehicles (as the radio was usually on the right hand side, I thought)

10 hours ago, Old Git said:

In all likelihood a unit level modification rather than a mandated alteration at a higher level, especially as it doesn't seem to be part of the standard mods as shown in the earlier pics.

 

I beg to differ though. I've seen the same on a Prinses Irene Brigade vehicle and on a XXX corps(?) WSC but with the rack addition. They do have 1 thing in common: they're all radio vehicles.

I wonder if a specific canvas was made for the racked versions and these were used for all radio vehicles. Would explain it. 

If you look at the second picture in my previous post you could notice that there's something on top of the canvas tilt. The third picture in the previous post has an opening in the middle at the windshield frame in the canvas.

Looking at different British scout cars, including Belgian ones used; I've notived the canvas opens up in the middle front section of the vehicle. So far I'vnt come across a M3 scout car with a canvas tilt that opens up in the middle front section. Here again it looks like 2 canvas tilts.

Adding some more pictures from White Scout cars from the Belgian Brigade. These have the standard British modifications. Anyone aware of the usage of two types of covers?

Now I notice the angle of the frame tube (front of engine, next to exhaust pipe) to the stem of the steering pintle(?). Its more at a 45° angle like on an Ariel W/NG; whilst a BSA WM20 is steeper. 

Right, so that would end that discussion on whether its an ariel or a bsa. Bummer, kinda wished it had been a BSA

Nice!  

Upon closer inspection I think the picture I mentioned isnt an ariel but a BSA WM20

Fabulous Ron!  I wonder if the motorcycle is still in existance somewhere.... At least now i can build a replica. I've also asked our BE armed forces archives to dig up information on another ariel my grandfather was pictured in between 1945-1948 (more likely 1945-1946). No frame numbers; just the Belgian military license plate

On 2/11/2012 at 11:43 AM, wdbikemad said:

 

Harley's were also popular with the 2nd TAF........

 

The Ariel MoS contract books of which I have a copy go into massive detail about many contracts, including spare engines, forks, frames, etc......and they give serial numbers for Royal Navy Ariel's......but frustratingly, NOT the RAF ones !!!!

 

Just a tip for anyone restoring RAF bikes dating from between 1940 and 1945......they came from the factory in standard Army camouflage colours (eg- khaki green No.3, SCC No.2 brown or the later olive drab (from April 44 onwards).....RAF serial numbers were applied plus, in many cases, a RAF roundel too......

 

Evidence suggests that many RAF bikes lacked pannier equipment for some reason......

Hi,

Would you be able (and willing) to look up a Ariel WNG 350cc frame number for me? I found a frame number on a document from 1952 of a Ariel WNG purchased by my grandfather. I'm lucky to have recorded it somewhere digitally because someone misplaced that piece. XG46363. Thanks in advance

On 1/11/2016 at 9:44 PM, Niels v said:

Here is some pictures of what I think is a Bedford MW body I found for a friend here in Denmark

What happened to that body? 

Scout

Anyone aware of any Humber FWD/Utility spare parts? Axles, engine, chassis?

Hi, did she sell?