Bob Grundy

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I have a chap in South Dakota who purchased an Abbot from me who asked for a set a month or so ago. So.......

Bob

I know where there is one in the North West, please PM me.

I have a V5C for a 'Alvis Scorpion Tank'. The vehicle has long been gone to the Americas some 25 years ago. Worth a thought.....

Thank you both. It is bit grim and I note that it has been around for 37 years, it could be 'done up' though.

I have a what I think is a comms body. there is an alloy plate on the side; 23 TC 06.

Can anyone tell me more please ?

Here is my .30 cal tripod that I wish to sell. It appears that our wonderful friends at Ebay do not wish to avail themselves of my business, perhaps they have too much money....

It is in good order with the pintle mount and the elevation/traversing apparatus.  £280 will purchase it.

This shows the starting apparatus that is used to spin the B61 Ferret (ish) engine over,

Today I have had one briskly turning over by two 12v battery's. I have yet to have a go with the others, however I am not attempting to start them.

Richard

I had heard that they were used for starting jet engines. I have no idea how that was accomplished. There seemed to be a few around as I saw about half a dozen at a farm near Chester a few years ago.

This is the best B61 out of the four that I have. It was reconditioned in 1974, you see it as it done then ready for service.

Thank you for that, I will e-mail now....

You are correct in your observation....

1 hour ago, johann morris said:

I personally don't have a problem with replicas as long as they are not portrayed as originals. I think that anyone who puts the effort into restoring anything is worthy of praise, the only exception, in my mind, are those who pay to have the work done and the then tell everyone that they restored the item themselves, why not just be honest.

 

As for not using the correct thickness of steel, sometimes there seems to be little point, unless it can be seen and the in a lot of cases it can be packed out to look correct if you are using thinner material or ground back, if it is slightly too thick. If you take my Panzer 2 for example, what would be the point of using the correct thickness steel, apart to help rigidity, it only adds weight, increases cost and adds stress to the the running gear, apart from which even if I were to use the correct thickness steel, it still isn't armoured. I could of course spend a fortune on original fittings but why bother, it is after all a replica and everything that I produce is copied or built to scale. Apart from which, the whole project was purly an engineering exercise, for my own pleasure, to see if I could produce the components at home.

 

If you have the ability, motivation and the imagination, build what you like but like what you build and when you have finished, take satisfaction in what you have achieved and don't worry about the rivet counters, most of them have neither the ability, motivation or imagination to start, let alone finish, a project.

 

Jon

I agree with everything you have stated.

9 hours ago, Bob Grundy said:

I and some friends made two vehicles: German A7V and a Carden Loyd MG Carrier. Nothing wrong with that at all. Just don't pass them off as real ones.....

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It was three vehicles, the other was a Hillman Gnat, now in the USA

A friend is restoring T16 Carrier and wishes to know>>>> What is the correct new type alloy radiator he should obtain ?

I and some friends made two vehicles: German A7V and a Carden Loyd MG Carrier. Nothing wrong with that at all. Just don't pass them off as real ones.....

44 minutes ago, Richard Farrant said:

Hi Bob,

I rebuilt a B61 a few years ago for a Dennis fire engine. Goes well, twin SU carbs! Would be good to convert one for a Ferret..... or a Humber

Richard

Yes they have the twin SU's fitted, one engine is painted yellow.

cheers

Bob

The Rolls Royce B61 is more powerful than the B60 used in Ferrets and Pigs. B60 4.2lt & 120bhp and the B61 is 4.8lt & 140bhp. Would any one be interested in the B61, I will be getting some take-outs shortly.

On Sunday I went to visit a woman I have known since the 1960's. In her paddock she has this GMC that was a runner before it was sheeted up. I recall tat she said that it was used on the film Saving Private Ryan. It is located near St Helens, Lancashire. She may sell it. PM me if of interest.

Thank you both.

Is it any use to someone, its no use to me.

I have discovered this gun part wrapped up and in grease. There is a label with it but I cannot make out what it reads. There is number '5002428',  Possibly a Bofors part, but I am unsure....

I missed the very short word 'to'..........

This is a 1959 'water wagen' made by DAF. Located near M6 Junction 24. Any use at £750

I am looking for a complete set of 432/Abbot track pads (180), can anyone help please ?

I went to view yesterday, all items pretty grim. I worked if you spent £1000 then there would be an additional £380.

I will not bother at all,