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Welcome from Glastonbury, snow here but raining now. Andy

I fitted the Jolley Engineering system to my 6v Jeep. It starts better and is better on tick over. Its quick and easy to fit and I keep the old points, etc. in the vehicle in case of a problem on the road and need to get myself home. About 20 minutes to fit. Andy.

Along the lines of restoring Diamond T's I thought I would put a picture on of my DT 969. I don't think its been on the show circuit before and i've certainly never seen it previously. I got it about three weeks ago from near me in Somerset, the previous owner had it for about 27 years and did it up from a wreck, he took it right back to a chassis and did a great job. It only needs a few small jobs to finish and a new coat of paint but its all working and road legal. Its running a ford 6cyl turbo diesel and the back body seems to be a REME made british one but if anybody knows I would love to know more.

Andy

Hi I'm Andy and live near the M5 in Somerset. I've been a Military Vehicle collector for many years but have just joined this forum. I have just taken the step of buying a Diamond T 969B. I'm used to Jeeps and Land Rovers which I have and I even had a WC63 Dodge a few years back but this is the first time I've owned anything this big.

I'd welcome any advice on Diamond T's and get in contact with any other owners. The vehicle is mostly complete, its undergone a long term restoration and is road legal and running well. Its fitted with a 6 cyl ford turbo diesel engine (not orginal I know but very well fitted and suits the vehicle great, plus gets away from 3 mile per gallon).

I'm looking for the lifting/towing A frame for the rear so if anybody has one for sale or one I could have photos of and dimensions, etc. so I could make one that would be great.

I'd also looking for any info on low loader trailers that were used with wreckers as longer term I would like to find one (as soon as my partner has calmed down becuase I think the shock of a Diamond T pulling into the drive has been too much for her at the moment !!!!) :-)

Nick, The link has gone as the ad has been removed but was that the Diamond T near Bristol Airport with the high sided body. If it was I bought it and its now sat in my shed !! Regards Andy