winchman

1940 Francis Barnett Plover 150cc, in good condition as an older restoration that has now worn in. Runs and rides like an 80 year old bike, starts after a couple of kicks, road registered, the bike has been restored as a home front bike but this could be reverted if wanted. These were only produced for a short period due to the war effort, they are a lovely lightweight bike with hand gear change, twin port exhaust, girder forks and large Miller headlight. v5c is present alongside a good history file with the bike.

£3695  
Could possibly deliver

Well this has been a pen holder for far too long so if you need a large socket its 1" drive I think  £300 new!

£50 or £60 posted

Mine detector I have two spare £100 each I can possibly post, look to be complete and in good condition with hand / inspection books

Thanks

Thanks

We have a Francis Barnett Plover registered in June 1941. The thing we wondered is would Joe Public be able to buy one then?

I would have assumed with rationing etc it would have been almost impossible?

Any thought as it would be great to find some historic info

1 minute ago, Scammell4199 said:

i think ours is with coversure. I think they struggled to comprehend the concept of an industrial premises being used solely for a hobby, so we just said its for restoration of army vehicles so they put that down as the business.

But thats a business then when ours isnt? I will give them a go

Today problem is insuring a business building for private use!

Cant find anyone as yet

Thanks

What do you tell the council and how do you describe it to the insurance?

Just wondering been looking at a  building, its currently with planning as industrial use we are looking at using it as a private workshop for repairs / storage of the fleet, so any issues? How do you insure it? Just need the building and tools, vehicles will be insured separately

On 7/21/2020 at 12:03 PM, Highland_laddie said:

is it not one of these - Jupiter Invader Pump?

 

http://www.jupiterinvaderpump.com

Yes it is I contacted Jupiter Pumps, who where very helpful, an Ex Navy lad in work has used them when all systems are down they can be used for all sorts, bilges fuel basic hydraulics etc. Very clever how they work with a crank and two pistons

I think it will go in the sales section when I get time to give it a polish and take some better photos, I am told they are £3000 new! I did se one ex MOD one at a surplus place for £400, still expensive though

Fantastic job you have done, you should be very proud of it

I picked this up with some junk I bought, never seen one before and very little info on line?

I did find mention of military use?

It looks very well made too, so any one seen one ?

Could you not use a water proof Albrite solenoid? I feel these are one of the best quality around

https://www.albrightinternational.com

I have messed around with a few winches but not seen one of these in the flesh. Do you have an image? I suspect it would be cheaper to buy an imported one that looks the same and stick the correct badge on it as some winches are worth more than the vehicle. Unless you are going to use it?

A few years ago I missed out out on a scrap Unimog the guy bought it for the winches and crawler box

So its off to Ebay should I ask £20? £1000?

It put up a fight but its off, the inside of the wing is RAF blue but other parts are red on the inside?

44 minutes ago, 64EK26 said:

Thanks for posting that info Clive

As for price I have no idea, but make sure you put Ravan Ex Military Radio in your description as there are a few people who collect that kit in the UK.

here is the radio it would have been attached to (courtesy of VMARS member M1CFW)

Cheers

Richard

 

Thanks could you give me some sort of price clue? £20 £100 ?

Thanks very much for all your help. I will get some oil on the bolts ready for removal as I think its off to Ebay what should we ask?

Hello Ruxy Here is another photo of the base we haven't a clue about it.

The vehicle it was attached to was a 60s Land Rover not sure if it was series 2 or 2A as we think the wings are the same.

My Son is open to offers for the Bob restoration fund. Bob has the wrong front end amongst other ailments and is well and truly emptying his pockets!.

I am sure some one will be along in a moment and tell us exactly what it is Google wont tell me?

Just got this info from the name plate

PV1415 Plessey Avionics & Communications

50W Wideband C.F. Antenna matching unit 30-100MHz

My son is restoring a Series 2A Land rover. He had to buy a pair of wings to get a good one!

One has this what we think is an aerial base?

Now is it any use?

What is it?

What should we ask /  swap it for?

Should we just bin it?

Thanks in advance

The issue he had is he is a 2nd year apprentice, so limited budget running it as a second car for shows and camping type activities, so needed to be economical, so had to be one with a more modern engine or an old economical thumper, this was all he could afford. It needs a lot of work but all looks to be stuff we can do our selves.

Thanks Ruxy.

It is indeed an 88" but it has a 3L Mercedes Diesel engine, currently you don't need 1st gear!

My son wants 750s as he feels it will look better, we are some what committed as we have half a set of 750 so for the moment have stick with them

5 hours ago, Surveyor said:

Beartown Tyres are in Congleton, Cheshire they seem reasonable prices and attend the Land Rover shows

ph 07973 271 706

Thanks the problem is he is on a very limited budget so it would have to be used