AMgeneral

Hi Clive,Have some FV 1600 photos for you,my old ones from thr 70`s and 80`s,sorry it has taken so long had to go routing round the loft ! How is the best way to send them ?

Regards Ian.( AMgeneral )

Hi I'm Mike, I work at BAE Systems Warton site in Lancashire developing avionics software for the Eurofighter Typhoon.

 

For the last few years there has been a rusty T-34 sat on the south side of the airfield. This disappeared last year. So I did some digging on Google and found it had been up for auction with Peaker Pattinson (Auctioneers) Ltd in October 2009.

 

I was always curious about this tank, where did it come from, what was it used for (it never moved in the last 5 years), etc.

 

Does anyone know ANYTHING about this tank? What variant of T-34 & it's era (I know nothing of T-34s), it's history, who's bought it / what's become of it, etc.?

 

The photo of it on the Peaker Pattinson auction brochure (PDF) is quite low quality, but would still probably be of use to a T-34 expert (ignore the main page photo, bigger photo further into the brochure): http://www.ppbid.com/online/579Flysheet.pdf

 

MANY THANKS

Hi I went to veiw this tank with Bob Grundy,from British Military Vehicles,Ashton in Makerfield,a good few years ago now,we were asked to get it running,which we did and drove it round a short distance.They were unsure what was happening to it ! Bob may know the whereabouts ?

Regards AMgeneral.

Nice looking truck, nearly as big as the bear!!!:shocked:

 

That wrecker didn't hang about long. Did David use it for his recovery business or has he just sold it on?

Hi Again AMgeneral here,Just thought,the chap who did the turbo on the engine was a plant fitter who ran a vehicle repair business in Stalybridge,he bought the truck off me mid 2004,and keep it for a couple off years.His name was Geoff Moody and he retired a few years ago,I have a phone number for him if he is still there 0161-338 2262,its worth a try ! Will dig a few photos out . I won quite a few shows with it.

Ian.

Some pics of my Milly, it`s the one thats got a turbo. Recently bought from David Crouch.

Hi,Used to be mine,1990 - 2004,I looked round for 12 months or more to find a clean one,it was the cleanest around when I had it,it had just had an overhaul,new brakes and drums,front springs and shocks,tyres and more,if you need more info please let me know.

Regards Ian.

Hi 50 cal,Yeh I got it to,will watch the site to see what developes ?

Ian.

Hi,I have run three of these trucks,I found them an excellent mid size vehicle,not to slow on the road ( 50 + MPH ) power steering etc.I have had 2 manual gearbox and 1 auto, (Chrysler Torqueflight ) LHD lovely to drive,Perkins Phaser 4 litre engine 20/24 MPG on the motorway.The auto one I fitted a coms body (Withams £750 +vat ).I have spent many an hour trying to sort out brake imbalance,especially when cold but other than that I can recommend these vehicles.

Ian.

Hi,Give me a day or two,I had an RB44 a couple of years ago and I fitted a coms pod which I bought from Withams,I will find them soon.They look very well,just a bit low inside,abouit 5 ft 6 inches.

Ian.

Hi Clive,I have quite a few photo`s,I will have a look through and forward some on to you,I will see if I can locate any ladder photo`s.

Merry Christmas .

Ian.

Hi Clive,Yes I had several at one time,starting 1976 when I bought a very clean radio truck complete with penthouse from Ruddington,and it just went on from there.I still have all the books that max produced.

Regards Ian.

Hi,My name is Ian Burman,I have been playing with Military Vehicles since the early 70`s.Since moving house a few years ago I have scaled thing down a little and only own 4 military vehicles at present,mainly due to room,the same problem quite a few members will have.I am a motor engineer by trade and live in Manchester.

Vehicles at present are :-

PRAGA 6x6 Mobile Crane.

American DROTT Mobile Crane.

Renolds Boughton 4x4

Chevrolet K304x4 Medical Unit.

Hi there 50 cal,I have a few good pictures of you!:tup::

Should have done it years ago!:coffee: