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    Spartan

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    Hi Paul

     

    I often go into pics for a) reference b) inspiration ! Please make sure you dont delete them..!

     

    Are you going to make it to the AFVS show this year ?

     

    Cheers

    Timbo

     

    Timbo...

     

    I really hope so ! I Have found a local guy, military enthusiast, who has a Foden 8x4 flatbed truck (16t) who I think will be keen to visit a few shows with my Striker on-board... if i just cover the fuel cost.

     

    Cheers Paul

    Videos.. Cheiftain Tank crushes Jag plus FV432 racing, T54 and Abbot !!

    in The Tank Museum: News & Events

    Posted

    Great Videos!

     

    Yes, that abbot is flying!! Sounds nice at full chat :-)

     

    Matt...

     

    I had two Ferrets.... My MK2/3 YFO822 (civilian Reg) was sold to a guy called Jack Lee who lives in Chico, north of San Francisco. It is now in the Sacramento Motor Museum.

     

     

     

    I registered it July 1996... still have copy of reg doc... shows chassis number as 2845 date into Service 1961.

     

    Here is a video of it in action around Bromsgrove... great vehicle.

     

    http://www.youtube.com/user/PaulNDonovan?feature=mhee#p/c/B89A8C827A63BB3D/1/2yGVP4uKXbg

     

    Hope this is of use to you.

     

    I'll try and find out more about my MK1

     

    Cheers

    Paul

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    Thornycroft ANTAR Commander Scammell Explorer Dyson Trailer Chieftain Tank

    in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)

    Posted

    Short video from TV Documentary...

     

    http://www.youtube.com/user/PaulNDonovan?feature=mhee#p/c/B89A8C827A63BB3D/11/pyswKWBQiyU

     

    Overview and some detail on the Scammell Explorer, Thornycroft ANTAR & Dyson Trailer ,Chieftain Tank and Scammell Commander.

    From TV... interviews with...Captain Stuart Langridge (19th Tank Transporter Squadron), Roger Jones (Ex REME Staff Sergeant) and Kevin Gibson (19th TTS Staff Sergeant)

    Videos.. Cheiftain Tank crushes Jag plus FV432 racing, T54 and Abbot !!

    in The Tank Museum: News & Events

    Striker Restoration very nearly finished !! Photos

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    Tim...

     

    The interior of the bays was surprisingly easy to do.... the original paint was mostly removed with a paint scrapper (stanley blade in a plastic handle).. then the welds and tricky bits were done with a wire brush (copper type) and Nitromors.

     

    I then coated the surface with a "special metals primer" made by international paints (from local DIY store) Hammerite do a similar product. Followed by two top coats.

     

    The heatshield was purchased of ebay 2m x 1m cost £49

     

    there is some listed now... even cheaper...

     

    follow this link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heat-Shield-Large-2m-x-1m-Aluminised-Mat-New-/220666539009?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3360c02c01#ht_2517wt_1135

     

    I glued it on with Evostick... looks good and works well.

     

    All but two of the captive nuts were still OK !! I used nuts and bolts for these two... luckily they were in easy to get at positions.

     

    Hope this helps

    Paul

    Striker Restoration very nearly finished !! Photos

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    Paul,

     

    what a grand job you have done. A few questions and observations if I may be so bold, in no particular order:-

     

    1 you were very lucky to have your vehicle at home to do the work, as most people have to pack up the car or truck and womble over to where their beast is stored to do work. You on the other hand, could bimble the few strides from the supper table to the garage or outside and work away on small chunks at a time, as that is how you seem to work. That is every hobbyist's dream, no wasted travel time.

     

    2 a high standard of work achieved, very creditable

     

    3 what is the provenance for the blue / grey floor colour in the engine bay and drivers area?

     

    4 Nice GPMG, we cant have them here

     

    5 what did you do about the drivers hatch assembly that broke its welds off?

     

    6 I'm impressed that you were able to rob such a clean J60 take out engine from that mid engined Chrysler van, must be a rare Euro spec vehicle, most of those vans over here are front engined.

     

    7 why does the flat surface behind the front side and turn lights have a light colour to it and not the same hull colour?

     

    8 why did you deac the smoke dischargers, was it for less hassle or did someone pressure you?

     

    9 deac missile is a nice touch, will you make a full set to display?

     

    10 what are the caps used on the deac smoke dischargers, are they a later version?

     

    11 what era did the Striker come out of service? Is the fire extinguisher a later one?

     

    12 was this one of the vehicles that came from the scrap yard in Gloucestershire Wiltshire between Cricklade and Swindon, if so I saw it many many years ago when it was becoming the goping minging mess you so wonderfully resurected.

     

    13 as per Sirhc's comment, where are the proper headlights, you had them on at one point!

    Regards

     

    In awe

     

    Robin

     

    Ok Robin... answers at last !!

     

    1) Yes... Most of my previous restorations have been up to 25miles from home. If a CVRT would not fit in my garage.. then I wouldn't have purchased one.

    2) Thank you

    3) Hmmm.... the blue/grey bilge paint !! had a weekend to get the floors painted... left it late to buy some...and could only find that colour locally.

    4) Not a GPMG... a stripped down BREN... will have to do for now.

    5) Andrew Baker (Alvis Fighting Vehicles Club) did me a great deal on a complete cover... with hatch etc attached.

    6) ... yes ... surprisingly we found another engine up front !! so the vehicle is still useable. The one in the front is a Mercedes engine... the Euro Spec Chrysler Voyagers are built in Graz.. Austria

    7) Just painted the front side lamp support the correct colour (there were so many things to do during the restoration that only now am i getting chance to attend to the fine detail)

    8) Just trying to avoid any hassle.

    9) Yes... full set eventually ... and one that will pop out of the launch bin... just a few feet.. on some sort of hidden track !!

    10) Rather not say !!!

    11) Released in 1996. later F/ext

    12) Not sure.... but a farm near Swindon was mentioned when I purchased it from Milbiz

    13) Proper Headlamps being fitted this week.

     

    Sorry its taken so long to respond... Take care

    Paul

    link to latest video and photos www.fullchat.co.uk

    What?! No Saracen Gallery?

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    He sure is... that video was taken early 1993. I eventually purchased the Abbot. More video, Abbot actually moving at Jacksons, here.. http://www.youtube.com/user/PaulNDonovan?feature=mhee

     

     

    Some interesting videos on my youtube channel.. CVRT Striker & Abbot have their own playlists... look and the "Military Vehicle" playlist for a brief video of my Saracen mis-firing plus Ferret etc. The Wright Whirlwind Radial engine videos are worth a look also.

     

    My Saracen came from R & R Services was restored by me and then sold back to them.

     

    Cheers

    PD

     

    also... static video of a Saracen and Ferrets at Withams in 1993

    What?! No Saracen Gallery?

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    The guy who took this video is on the forum :)

     

    He sure is... that video was taken early 1993. I eventually purchased the Abbot. More video, Abbot actually moving at Jacksons, here.. http://www.youtube.com/user/PaulNDonovan?feature=mhee

     

    Some interesting videos on my youtube channel.. CVRT Striker & Abbot have their own playlists... look and the "Military Vehicle" playlist for a brief video of my Saracen mis-firing plus Ferret etc. The Wright Whirlwind Radial engine videos are worth a look also.

     

    My Saracen came from R & R Services was restored by me and then sold back to them.

     

    Cheers

    PD

    Cvrt - ups and downs

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    Hi...

     

    I have restored a Striker over the last two years. Having owned an Abbot before I find the CVRT to be very easy to work on.

     

    I have fitted a ex-witham take out engine... which is running fine (£400). Check out video taken yesterday

    http://www.youtube.com/user/PaulNDonovan?feature=mhee

    I purchased two engines... the first one had a stuck exhaust valve.

     

    I had no problems getting hold of parts and found them reasonably priced.

     

    A complete photo diary of the rebuild can be found here...

     

     

     

    Regards

    Paul

    Striker Restoration very nearly finished !! Photos

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    At £30 per unit I think I will keep hold of the odd one I have! Have to agree though, top class job, though the blue on the floor I suspect may not be the original finish - nice colour though. Now that you have moved it out of the garage did you find the canvas cover for the BSA 300W genset I bought from you?!

     

    Regards

    David

     

    David....

     

    No sign of it in the garage ! Not given up hope yet as the shed down the garden is in need of a good clearout. Can't believe It would have got thrown away. Paul

    Striker Restoration very nearly finished !! Photos

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    Paul,

     

    what a grand job you have done. A few questions and observations if I may be so bold, in no particular order:-

     

    1 you were very lucky to have your vehicle at home to do the work, as most people have to pack up the car or truck and womble over to where their beast is stored to do work. You on the other hand, could bimble the few strides from the supper table to the garage or outside and work away on small chunks at a time, as that is how you seem to work. That is every hobbyist's dream, no wasted travel time.

     

    2 a high standard of work achieved, very creditable

     

    3 what is the provenance for the blue / grey floor colour in the engine bay and drivers area?

     

    4 Nice GPMG, we cant have them here

     

    5 what did you do about the drivers hatch assembly that broke its welds off?

     

    6 I'm impressed that you were able to rob such a clean J60 take out engine from that mid engined Chrysler van, must be a rare Euro spec vehicle, most of those vans over here are front engined.

     

    7 why does the flat surface behind the front side and turn lights have a light colour to it and not the same hull colour?

     

    8 why did you deac the smoke dischargers, was it for less hassle or did someone pressure you?

     

    9 deac missile is a nice touch, will you make a full set to display?

     

    10 what are the caps used on the deac smoke dischargers, are they a later version?

     

    11 what era did the Striker come out of service? Is the fire extinguisher a later one?

     

    12 was this one of the vehicles that came from the scrap yard in Gloucestershire Wiltshire between Cricklade and Swindon, if so I saw it many many years ago when it was becoming the goping minging mess you so wonderfully resurected.

     

    13 as per Sirhc's comment, where are the proper headlights, you had them on at one point!

    Regards

     

    In awe

     

    Robin

     

    Robin... Thanks for taking the time to write... I will answer your questions soon... just been a bit busy over the last few days.

     

    Regards Paul

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