-
Posts
57 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Gallery
Blogs
Events
Articles
Store
Downloads
Posts posted by Philliphastings
-
-
If nobody else needs it I would be interested - but I’m in Australia ?
cheers
Phill
-
I’d love it Bob but shipping to Australia would be horrendous...
cheers
Phill
-
-
I can’t access it either, but then again I’m not computer savvy and thought it was just me...
Cheers
Phill
-
Believe it or not there were at least two versions of this part with slight differences between them. I’m guessing early issue and late style.
I have one of each in my collection somewhere.
good to see a few more turn up
cheers
Phill
-
Hello John,
I struggle to find the apropriate words to describe your dedication, patience and amazing skills, but the most impressive ability you have shown during this thread us that you ALSO cook !!!
keep up the great work,
Cheers
Phill
- 1
-
Hi mate,
sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner, have been offline.
yeah being in the UK means I couldn’t afford them, I’m in Australia
cheers
phill
-
Where are you located ?
those rims look the same as mine and the tyres would be useful
regards
Phill
-
So glad to hear that one of the most outstanding builds and the man behind it are still ongoing !
cheers
phill
-
I wish I had the rest if the Jeep the engine came from.
It would be nice to have something a little different
cheers
Phill
- 1
-
Hello Friend,
although I can offer no further information on the topic of Esslingen rebuilt Jeeps, I do have in my collection a rebuilt Willys MB engine with the Esslingen rebuild data plate on the block.
It is here in Australia in dry storage, having been acquired when a local military museum went out of business and no details came with it.
cheers
Phill
- 1
-
Hello Doc and thanks for the research info.
whilst I greatly appreciate a difinative identification, I must admit to a fair degree of dissapointment !
I will continue to recover the rest of the loose parts to save them but the urgency and excitement has waned a bit.
still a very interesting find and a great way to get myself back into shape
cheers
Phill
-
Here’s a few pics of most of the small parts recovered so far including fragments of transmission casing which are like a giant 3D jigsaw puzzle.
I’ve managed to save all the bolts and washers I’ve undone as well. Very good quality material.
I do have a sinking feeling this might turn out to be a later than WW1 model based on the high chassis number and some traces of electric lighting I just picked up.
With that in mind I’m going to take a week or two off the ardous recovery operation while I wait to find out if it’s really worth all the effort.
Cheers for now
Phill
- 1
-
Yes, pinpoint metal detector found the brass torque tube tag, next visit will be to grid search with the full size metal detector.
I'm close to Sydney
Cheers
Phill
-
Unfortunately the only parts available are those I manage to uncover each trip.
I'd love to find the engine cylinders, front & rear axles, steering box and wheels but unless/until that happens I'm just collecting interesting bits for the sake of it.
More discoveries are sure to be found in coming weeks
Cheers
Phill
- 1
-
-
Hi Doc, thanks for the offer of info.
looking at the serial number of this compared with yours, as well as the rounded profile of the radiator top tank, I fear it may be a post war model but we'll wait and see.
Cheers
Phill
-
No, I wish I knew more about it. I'm hopeful it is a WW1 model.
There was military green traces on the grease cap I picked up a few days ago so that could be an indication.
Perhaps someone more knowledgeable can make sense of it all.
Cheers
Phill
-
2 hours ago, Great War truck said:
That is an amazing find. Everything all looks scorched so i guess there has been a fire in the area?
Yes, there have been numerous fires pass through over the years. Hasn't helped preserve what's left but I'm not complaining.
on my next expedition I will take the full size metal detector and really scour the area, mind you, it's all scattered down a treacherous 45-50 degree talus slope over an area of about 50m x 100m so it's no small undertaking.
Cheers
Phill
-
-
-
-
-
Then I found a lot more of the transmission case including a corner of the top cover with the other part of the Karrier name cast into it.
I then loaded up my backpack with lots of small parts as well as the other fuel tank saddle bracket, floorboard to dash bracket with accelerator pedal assembly attached, the brake pedal assembly and both side lamp mounting brackets.
I ran out of daylight to get that all photographed but will catch up all in good time.
Two speed generator
in HMVF Classifieds
Posted
Sent you a pm Bob 👍