sharky

 

That was the original type body.

 

2006, on the way to a rally!

Cheers for those she looked great then didnt she. Sadly no trace of the body.

Unknown on the mechanicals I've not had chance to even try crqnking engine over.

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My girlfriend Sophie purchased this at the weekend a 1956 ex army fire service pipe carrier bedford rl. It was destined for the scrapman.

We will be looking for a body if anyone can help.

Cheers

Iain aka sharky

Hi, From Nottingham/Leicester

I’m a new member living near theNottinghamshire/Leicestershire border. I’m yet to purchase my first militaryvehicle but I am actively looking for the right Willys MB Jeep.

The reasons for this new urge, is verysentimental, my dad passed away last week. In the 1970’s he was a jeepenthusiast and I have many happy memories of family trips and also watching himwork and tinker on these vehicles. He also served in WW2, where he worked onand drove many vehicles, including jeeps. He served in the 2^ndLothian and Borders, during the Italian campaign. Although I can’t find theoriginal, I know a photo of one of his jeeps featured in a early book aboutthese vehicles.

So that’s me, weaned on Jeeps as a child and looking to jointhose ranks again. In the meantime, I’m also looking for someone willing orable to hire a WW2 jeep to lead my dad’s funeral cortege, this takes place inLeicester on the 4^th of Feb, so I’ve not got much time to arrangeit. I know it’s a longshot!

Sorry to hear about your father.

There are a few people near to you maybe try armourgeddon at Lutterworth nice chaps or try mike at AMD four wheel drive at merrylees both on milweb list or via Google and may help you out with a jeep for the funeral.

Welcome to the forum

My condolences again

Iain

Evening all.

Looking for a rear body for a bedford rl if anyone can point me in the right direction I would be most grateful. Not fussed what kind or condition at present.

Many thanks

Iain aka sharky

Your always welcome to come and gain some work experience with me.

I run a restoration business in leeds.

Pm me for a chat

Your very limited on what engine will fit in a sherman engine bay. The original radial is tight enough.

I noticed that andy we can hang our kagools together in the hmvf clubhouse cloakroom

Tony Corbin may be interested to see photos as would I

If you go to my Facebook page there are some photos there. The link is in my signature bar

They are plentiful here, Down-under, as well.

It seems every air braked WW2 US truck had dozens of them, and the larger sizes, and they can be found on almost every wreck here.

I would happily swap a big handful for a pair of bonnet (hood) stays for my 969.

 

Have a nice day.

Sam.

Sam I have some diamond T parts lurking in the man cave but no bonnet stays i'm afraid but I will ask a man who might know of some for you.

Hopefully Hoseman (Paul) is locating some fittings for me so Liverpool to leeds is a bit easier on the postage.

If these are the 5/8" hex size I have a fair number of used ones in stock. How many do you need?

 

PM me if interested.

 

- MG

Might have it sorted but if not Mike I will be in touch cheers.

Iain

Unf prob,coned seat. I could tell you and prob get them if had sample. I own my own hydraulics company so wouldn't be a problem. What vehicle??

 

Paul

Cheers Paul,

much appreciated. Pm me your address i'll send you one that would be great.

There are off my marmon herrington M426 tractor unit.

Can anyone help source WW2 us army air brake brass unions? Also used on some fuel pipes.

Many thanks

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Thats correct Richard between house and the pub

3 tank transporters at A5/A43 roundabout Towcester today, very impressive sight, even though they were unladen.

Saw 4 of them on the M1 on Fri around Nottingham laden with 3 AS90's and an avre type vehicle awesome sight

You have to pay for quality Stu, look what happend with the other company......I rest my case (lol).

Could nt agree with you more Craig sorry I wasnt about this weekend but family commitments prevented it. Must admit got soaked to the skin Friday sorting thru that curtain sided trailer and my boots are still on the radiator. Hat off to you guys having seen it all in the flesh so to speak you had a massive task in front of you and you got it done.

Iain

If you need any advice feel free to give me a shout. Worked on fv432 for a long time encountered most of their challenges.

Iain

Keep you posted.might even supply some pictures with permission from its custodian.

Hello Craig. you'll fit in on here chap, stuarts on here somewhere under the handle of happydaze.

Iain

Cheers degsy for that very sound advice,l learnt that the hard way many yrs ago.

Thru the power of social media I have acquired a starting procedure. So thumbd outta the way and fingers crossed i'll start the old girl up tomorrow.

Evening all. Does anyone know the proceedure to start a 1942 petrol fordson standard.

An idiots quide would be appreciated

Cheers in advance

Iain

I used Ferguson grey on the half ton I did looks right to original paint found under brackets etc.most agricultural merchants will stock it

Evening all can anyone help?

I need to get a jeep from leeds to the victory show and back again our low loader is full can anyone help

many thanks

Iain aka sharky

Hi, Hagerty couldnt be better, good prices interested in the vehicles including those under restoration. Also, recovered my Ford f30 from france after normandy with no hassles at all !

 

Andy

I use hagerty and they have been brilliant so far worth ringing before you try the bigger names. Must add mine is still on chassis number and they are happy for it to remain until l change it no time limits

All

Thanks for the replies, will try the other nozzles.

Let us know how you get on.