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    Diamond T 969A

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    Lovely project Jack. Please keep us updated on the progress.

     

    The hooks under the body could be original , if it has been in Canadian service , but then there would be as well fitments on top of the booms for wooden poles , and a structure on the frame for a canvas ,

     

    The D-rings on the rear panel close to the tail lights also look like Ford CMP, although these could have been fitted postwar.

     

    Alex

    Guy vix-ants - queens messengers

    in British Vehicles

    Posted · Edited by Alex van de Wetering

    I know there are more pics, but haven't been able to retrace them yet. Anyway, here's a start. The first two of the Bedford were taken in Rotterdam, early May 1945. (Rotterdam city archives) The other two pictures were taken in Breda may 2nd 1945 ....I absolutely love these pics as it also show some other lovely trucks like the Fordson WOT3. If you look closely you can see a number of Bedford Cantine trucks, but also the WOA2 and Guy water bowser.

     

    source: http://gemeentearchief.rotterdam.nl/nl

     

    source: http://www.beeldbankwo2.nl/

     

    Alex

     

    Pijnackerplein Rotterdam may1945-2.jpg

     

    Pijnackerplein Rotterdam may1945.jpg

     

    Bedford OYs Fordson WOT3s Ayustin K2s Breda 2 may 1945.jpg

     

    Bedford OYs Fordson WOT3s Ayustin K2s Breda 2 may 1945-2.jpg

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    Guy vix-ants - queens messengers

    in British Vehicles

    Posted · Edited by Alex van de Wetering

    This is the first picture I have seen of one of these convoy vehicles in use in the Netherlands during WW2.

     

     

    Hanno, I am sure I have seen a number of pictures of these in one of the Dutch city archives.....Rotterdam area (?). I will dig them up.

     

    Alex

    Horsas into plowshares

    in Aviation

    Posted

    Afterwards, I was told that it had gone to Holland. Does anyone know if it definitely ended up as part of the Pegusas Bridge replica?

     

    One of these former "sheds" is displayed at the Wolfheze campsite, part of a collection/exhibition about gliders (well worth a visit!). It was only recently brought to the Arnhem area from the UK....maybe the one Dave mentions (?).

    It's displayed as a Horsa section again, without the shed mods. Also displayed are several Horsa, Hamilcar and Waco parts recovered from the area and also a repro Horsa cockpit.

     

     

    Alex

    A mean and roofless Dodge Ambulance !(bad pun i know!)

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    You have to ask why?.......couldnt a transit van have been molested rather than a classic ww2 Vehicle ?

     

    I agree. Maybe the reason they chose a ww2 vehicle is that it matches their WW2 warbird collection?

     

    It's a matter of taste I guess....there are quite a few Carryalls driving around in the US with modified raised suspension, big boots and turbo-engines. Not my cup of tea.

    Tanks in Town 2013, Mons Belgium

    in Future events and meetings

    Posted

    The Cromwell belongs to the Belgium military museum and if I'm informed correctly it will move to the new museum at Bastenaken / Bastogne

     

    Actually, it's been in Bastogne for more than two years now. It actually broke down during the Bastogne remembrance in december, two years ago. Was than rebuilt over a period of two years and was finished shortly before the Bastogne remembrance last year.

    The Stalin was also in the process of being rebuilt in Bastogne.....as was a Renault UE, although I am not sure it's the same one as showed up in Mons.

     

    Alex

    Dodge WC 51 + Trailer in France

    in Stolen

    Posted · Edited by Marmite!!

    The MVCG france website mentions a stolen WC51, 1 ton trailer and equipment. I have no relation to the owner or mvcg, but I think it's worth mentioning here. Here is the link to more info:

     

    http://mvcgfrance.org/menu4/2013-07-07-VOLDODGE.html

     

    Alex

     

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    Owner: Patrick Baillet, collector of military vehicles war 45

     

    Contact:

    - Portable Patrick BAILLET: 06.15.39.86.15

    - Email: sylvie.bigaroli @ neuf.fr

     

    Flight date: Weekend July 7, 2013

     

    Location of theft: CORMEILLES EN PARISIS - 95420 Val d'Oise

    Secure Technical Center City Cormeilles with entry badge.

     

    M aterial c oncerné:

    - Dodge WC 51

    - The trailer 1 Ton

    - Exhibition materials (military uniforms, block surgery campaign showcases, etc..).

     

    Notes: Set ment completely restored, the Dodge WC51 has a new paint + new + cover new tires: Chassis No. Dodge is 81,708,829.

     

     

    Dodge1.jpg

    Staghound A/C reserection

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted · Edited by Alex van de Wetering

    Certainly a project worth following! The pillbox (the one which is still dipped in concrete) in your blog seems to be the one displayed in the Overloon War museum. They have a costemtically restored Staghound as well (ex Belgium) and a separate Stag pillbox-hull like yours (the same one???)

     

    If I remember correctly these were originally positioned around Eindhoven. There were quite a few RAMs and Shermans used as pillboxes in the Eastern parts of Holland, some of which survive.

     

    Good luck and please keep us updated. There is a very nice restored Staghound here in Holland as well!

     

    Alex

    mk6 cromwell

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    hi tom that's a nice F type hull like mine but did you say that you had to scrap the vehicle

     

    Or did it end up in Kraliky? I remember seeing a similar condition Cromwell hull there a few years ago. From what I have heard they were originally CZ armoured brigade and ended up working in the mines after ww2....some fitted with T34 rims and rubber!

     

    Alex

    Spotted today....

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    Not spotted first hand, but just spotted some interesting vehicles in a report on today's "Tour de France" stage. The location should be Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan if I am correct. Forum member "Supertrack" with his Ward maybe????? Alex

    Tour de France-2013.jpg

    Loyd Carrier

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    Good work Alastair.....engine looking nice and fresh....good to see theframe is slowly turning into "Loyd".

     

    I was informed this week on the Loyd Carrier social network:-D that a freshly restored Loyd is going up forsale soon, if anyone is interested I can forward your details to the owner.

     

    I have a feeling it might be a Dutchie(?)

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