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OK great, much appreciated, Tobin will also get with you (think already did), about doing some other bits and bobs and some additional work like some cutting, welding etc.

I figured Adrian, but we haven't got to go over a buyers list yet...so I will take much of what you got as you say...

I have a few projects coming up and I am looking for some bits. Cromwell/Centaur 75mm muzzle brake, barrel and bits, Merrit Brown gearbox, final drives, final drive sprockets, auxillary charging set (Delco Remy), turret spot lamp, starter motor, turret hand traverse gear and brake, telescope mounting for main gun, and for hull gunners Besa, Cromwell/Meteor fuel tanks, oil tanks, header tanks, radiators and fans, drain pump, C02 storage (fire bottles), all round vision cupola (MK I ) and No 4 episcopes, or a MK II with No 5 episcopes and No 6 episcope, base junction, books, maintenance manuals (Centaur and Cromwell). If you have stuff not listed above shoot me a PM anyway, we may take it! A24 Cavalier: looking for manuals or books.

Little bit of an update, more work done, aerial wings mounted, door catches and visors completed, rear stowage and fuel tank cover done, hinges fabricated, almost externally complete. (everything still attached with bolts, so can be taken apart for the final restoration). or maybe will stay like this with an external paint job for a static display for a while, until all the mechanical bits gets worked out.

PM sent.

Welcome aboard Tadeo, are you located in the UK, EU, or other location? Rick has some meteor engines available, do you have a Cromwell/Centaur project? There are a few experts on here and we know most of the ones around. I never found a turret for my previous Charioteer, I have a Centaur dozer and a Centaur MK III with turret, we might be making some turrets up for a few Centaur dozer conversions around, which will be as close to original standards as feasible, you can even have a correct turret ring made, I am getting ready to start a big restoration process and will be casting and fabricating some bits, please let us know if you might be looking for some stuff besides the turret and engine, since it is easier to be multiple instead of one, I will have two projects going, if you are looking for Cromwell/Centaur bits there are only a few people around that can probably help, so add some pics or more info so we can see the project too.

Looking back at the pics, the LRC in Goodwood does have 3rd infantry div. markings, and the AOS of 51, this would be 553rd Field Company REME

Luigi's Fox http://s141.photobucket.com/user/lssah2025/slideshow/1943 GMC Fox MK I Luigi?sort=6

Will try and find the ground spike too, saw 1 recently Screw type for D set https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-Army-Military-Radio-Wireless-Set-19-22-Mast-Ground-Spike/352373592278?hash=item520b1a50d6:g:1ngAAOSwgQ9VmttR Insulator for 34 foot https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-CANADIAN-VEHICLES-RADIO-WIRELESS-MK19-ECC-CHEVROLET-C8A-ECC/232773217806?hash=item36325d6e0e:g:oa8AAOSwovNaDGfh Ground spike for 34 foot aerial https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-MK19-Wireless-Set-No-19-CHEVROLET-C8A-RADIO-Part/222992311018?hash=item33eb60a2ea:g:VSwAAOSwdIBa4GM~ If you can't find one and want a stop gap, you may be able to get a clansman and modify it to use until you find one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clansman-aerial-base-spike-and-clamp-nut-New/292449274748?hash=item441755cb7c:g:HGwAAOSwBahU9hcq I also know of a few people that have made repro ground spikes, here is an example http://www.wwiireenacting.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=74433&start=0

Otter update: fitted the bonnet, fitted door hinges (reproduced from originals), wing mirror arms, side door locks and brackets, repaired the hole in the roof and need to finish the side impact. The bonnet catches are nearly ready to fit. You will notice that bolts are being used, this is so everything can be taken off to complete the final restoration, media blasting etc., then will have proper rivets and bolts put back in during the final process.

Gratzi Luigi..

Looking good Luigi, I need to get copies of the handles/triggers for mine..

I am looking for a restored/motor pool/running Stuart/Stuart Recce, or Staghound or a Sherman (project). I have several vehicles to possibly trade, or can sell outright for the right project.

She will stay as a Centaur, was just talking about the possible other projects that will need engines and ancillaries..

If you had a liberty engine and spares I would buy them...or if you had the all the goodies for the meteor (radiators/tanks etc), I'm there...

You are correct a STVR M/41,,, it appears he may have sold the turret..

Contact Bob Graebe in Illinois, just outside STL, he has a 38T, which was recently converted into a Marder 38T, he might still have the turret and spares available. I was in it when it was a 38T http://tank-photographs.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/marder-III-ausf-H-german-ww2-self-propelled-gun-spg-usa.html http://www.bnd.com/living/magazine/article146849844.html

I am looking to purchase or to borrow (to reproduce) if feasible a 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars/Queens Royal Irish Hussars/Queens Royal Hussars tent cap, same tent cap worn throughout the years.

Very nice looking...might have to do a refurb on our 10 sets one day for the vehicles..

Off to see the welding wizard and have some work done. More work done, visors cut and welded, doors cut and welded with rain strips, wings finished, roof armour being replaced, side step fixed. The top armour is being replaced, the side impact will get a field repair, welded plate with bolts. http://s141.photobucket.com/user/lssah2025/slideshow/1942 GM Otter MKI?sort=6

Some more pics of her sitting in the UK, before heading out.

Well I picked up the Falaise Otter MK I from James Gosling, due to him being so busy with all his other projects....so will try and start a thread here on some of the restoration work. The vehicle is still in the UK and will have most of the work done there.Currently she is in the shop and having the necessary welding done. She is getting a new nose cone, engine covers, all new wings (fenders), and all of the missing doors and visors, the hinges are being cast from the originals still left.The top impact on the armour will be 100% replaced, the side impact on the near side drivers compartment will get a field repair (weld and bolts).Will need a new engine, possible drive train, the brakes are off and will be rebuilt, the fuel tank is still with the vehicle but was blown out due to the fire, so have a template, I have a repro turret, that I will try to install with the proper seat, some of the interior bits have been made already, have a restored dash with gauges, will need to fabricate the engine cover and do a new floor, due to the previous one is rusted out, and also had some impact marks.Need to source a steering wheel to help it move in the shop, so if anyone has one... First set of pics is what she looked like at auction (she took a AT round into the offside drivers area, and also a arty round in the roof. The history of the vehicle is that this is actual wartime damage, and not from a firing range, hence it was written off and was in a farmers field for many years (Monsieur Leloup l allowed me (James) into the compound to view the Otters. Both are missing engines and gearboxes and the interiors have been stripped out. The far one has sustained some very serious battle damage, the whole roof is blown in and along the armour by the driver a large strip of armour has been pealed back where it was hit.

OK, if no one knows/has a Centaur/Cromwell RJB/slip ring, could a centurion or sherman one work to replace one in a charioteer that does not have one?

Looking for a No. 21 Mount for a Besa MG, complete unit or bits and bobs, also a late war cupola (all-round vision cupola) MKI or MKII, Cromwell or Centaur rotary junction box.