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Hi oily, Yes pigdog is english for the German word swinehunde. Sounds a bit funny. I've only driven my Ferret once so far for about 8 miles. I'm in the process of lubing and changing all the fluids for it. I can see it will take a little getting used to driving. I did seem to wander around a bit. Any downshifting tips? I did ok shifting up, but wasnt sure the proper way of using the gas on the downshift. And the manual says to hold the gear change pedal down for a moment then let it out. Is it a no-no to use the gas when the gear change pedal is down? It says not to treat it like a clutch but it seems one would use the gas pedal similar to a manual drive. ? The Saracen must take quite a while to lube. Its taken me 2 days on the Ferret. Chris MK 2/3 Ferret 00 EC 55

Thanks Colonel for the detailed info. I'll try contacting the QRH about the uniform. My Ferret is a MK 2/3 (VHF). Based on the documents that came with the vehicle it only served between 1967-1972? Would a perfectly good Ferret been taken out of service that early? It came to the US in 1997. That seems like an awful long time of sitting around. I'd love to hear any tips you would have about Ferret ownership/operation. I have uploaded photos of 00 EC 55, so feel free to take a look and see if it looks right. Its been painted inside a grey/white and it dosent have the runflats, but other than that its stock. Thanks again-Chris MK 2/3 Ferret 00 EC 55

Great. Thanks for the help. -chris 00EC55

I belive they would just bolt on. Try Khaki corps http://www.khakicorpsimports.com/ otherwise it will be a bit of money to import from the UK. -Chris 00EC55

This site has some pics and stories: http://britains-smallwars.com/Aden/index.html http://britains-smallwars.com/AVA/gallery.htm Also if your dad has any Ferret driving tips I could use them. I just bought my Ferret last month. Thanks-Chris Ferret 2/3 00 EC 55

Attemping to change the oil in the inner tracta housing. The manual says to remove the drain plug, but there are 2 plugs down there. An allen key brass plug and a hex head bolt. I'm thinking its the big brass allen key one. Also to change the outer tracta housing it talks about jacking the Ferret and rotating the wheel so the hub plug is at 6 o'clock. Where does one locate the jack under the hull?? Sorry but first time servicing the new Ferret. :??? Thanks-Chris Ferret 2/3 00 EC 55

Matt, the Ferret also has a fold up chair on the spare wheel side (at least on mine). You would have to remove the big ammo can bins on yours that are mounted there. I also copied the MOD certificate that was in the tube in the engine compartment. Not sure if that helps with trying to fill in the gap from before it was sold.

I got the hairy mary for the cool So cal days. Which there arent many. And I just got my " genuine" UK black beret. I think the postage cost more than the beret did! Well the Ferret has the RTR emblem on it now, so its not a total loss. I would have also thought the officers would get the metal badge. Still learning here. I uploaded more pics in my album too. -Chris Ferret 00 EC 55

Yes Matt Its me. I just got the Ferret a few weeks ago. I'm going today to pick up the vast quantities of special oil for it. I drove it last w/e for the first time. It sure got alot of looks and waves. I dont have a tralier for it, so I quess I will be staying close to home with it for now. I'll post some more pics. Thanks Peter for the detailed history. As far as I know that was the only card that came with the previous ownerns doc's. It would seem like theres way too big of a gap there. It was imported to the US from a surplus dealer in Belgium in the late 90's to the first owner on the east coast. Maybe I should try the Tank Museum again. The clansman was added to it so I dont think it came here with it. It has a very nice c13 radio in it. So none of the Regiments wore the black beret? I got the "hairy mary" wooly cuz it looks very British. I just ordered a 1966 pattern DPM jacket from the UK. Still trying to find pants that are long enough. I will look for the metal beret badges then. Somehow I would have thought they would have been a cloth patch. Thanks for the useful info and I'll try and get some more pics uploaded. -Chris Ferret 00 EC 55

Just wanted to introduce myself. Been comming to this site for a loooong time, and have finally joined being a new owner of Ferret 00 EC 55. This has been the most helpful site, and I hope to find even more info about Ferret ownership. I can say with total confidence that the Ferret is the "Ultimate" GI joe accessory. -Chris

I can finally say I am a new owner of a Ferret here in the US. I have acquired the 1965 Ferret 00 EC 55. The previous owner has done an excellent job of restoring it and fitting it out with the CES kit. I would like find out as much of its history as possible. I'll attach its service record. From what I can gather it spent all its time in the BAOR. I would like to outfit it for the Queens Royal Irish Hussars which it spent time in 1970 in Paderborn Germany. If anybody can translate some of the other code on its sevice record it would be great. Where does one find a vehicle decal of the QRIH to put on the turret? Do people have them custom made? Here in the states the only decals I can find are of the UK flag. Would it have any other emblem types on it? Also are there any types of regimental flags available that can be mounted on the Ferrets aerial? Also I would love to find some pictures or hear from anybody who might have knowledge of 00 EC 55 during its lifetime with the BAOR and the QRIH. One more thing is what type of outfit would the crew wear in the 70's BAOR. I have been able to get a surrplus BAOR sweater. I also bought a black berret. Would the crew have a metal cap badge on the Beret? I would love to hear any Ferret info. Thanks-Chris