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Hi, Can anyone Id this starter motor for me, It came with some flathead V8 bits so I think it is a for a ford, it looks like it is a manual start maybe a floor switch similar to a Dodge WC or GMC? Numbers on it are ps1229 and C31A11280, any help appreciated, gareth.

Hi Chris the jib is still in the yard, if you are interested give paul a ring on 01492 660500, Does anybody have a windscreen and doors for sale? Regards, Gareth

Wow, thank's guys for your messages, the tickover problem may just be poor adjustment of throttle linkage or something else, won't know till we get round to it, you've pointed us in the right direction though. Think we have the compressor working now, the valves were a little bunged up, but the bores were spot on, pulled the aux gearbox apart and its in good condition. Two problems have emerged at present, the rear pinion has suffered a little damage and will need to be replaced, does anyone know if these are still available and are they common to other AEC vehicles?. The next is the chassis has cracked both sides just behind the cab, it has been repaired at sometime but they have only welded the outer surfaces and poorly at that, must have been done out in the field. Good news, all the brake cylinders work and hold air, we were a little unsure if they would. Will post a few more pics when time allows and things get done, cheers for now, Gareth.

Hello again thank's for your replys, we are in North Wales.

ok here are some pics, you can see the results of a day with the gas axe!! Everything works except the compressor, repaired one of the alloy plates on the block and she now holds water, starts fine but will not idle well, long way to go but have started. Please, if anyone has cab drawings we would be very gratefull, will post more as we go along, Regards, Gareth.

Hello, we have just started restoration of ex RAF matador, it had been converted to a timber lorry and we wish to return it to original spec, the problem is we cannot seem to find any parts suppliers. Also the cab will have to be totally rebuilt, does anybody know if plans are available to help us do it correctly?. If you have any information, parts, however small, please add it to this post so I can build a list, thanking you in advance, Gareth.

Many thanks Ben, do you have any photos showing the original markings? Are they still on the vehicle or did you remove them?. If you don't mind me asking, where did you aquire this vehicle and what do you know of it's previous history prior to your aquisition?, Regards, Gareth.

Hi Ben, yes you are correct, tell me more

Not to far from you by betws-y-coed, Gareth.

Hi Matt, I am in North wales, we have a very good tester down the road, he used to do my jeep, very sympathetic man, I know he will sort me out, Gareth.

Hi Matt, can i have it MOT'd at a normal center like the jeep or do I have to take it to a goods testing station?, Gareth.

Thank you safariswing, Gareth.

Hello, sorry to sound like a complete idiot, but my vehicle weighs 3750 KG according to the log book, is that not more than 3.5 tons? Does this mean I should have an MOT?. Am I making a false declaration by signing the V112G form? :police: This was so much easier with the jeep :-)

WHAT DO YOU MEAN JACK? WILL NEED TO BE MOT'ED, GARETH.

THANK YOU BOTH, WILL MY LOCAL POST OFFICE HAVE FORM V112G OR WILL I HAVE TO GET ONE FROM DVLA? GARETH.

SORRY IF THIS IS IN THE WRONG PLACE, I HAVE DONE A SEARCH AND CANNOT FIND THE ANSWER TO MY PROBLEM SO HOPE YOU GUYS CAN HELP I HAVE A WC 51 1942, I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS, TODAY I RECIEVED APPLICATION FORM V11W, VEHICLE LICENSE APPLICATION FORM TO RENEW MY VEHICLE TAX. IT STATES ON IT THAT I HAVE TO PRODUCE AN APPROPRIATE MOT CERTIFICATE. I WAS UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE DODGE WC WAS MOT EXEMPT, INDEED WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IT CAME WITH NO MOT CERTIFICATE WHICH I ASSUMED WAS CORRECT. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN ROAD REGISTERED SINCE 1947. COULD SOMEBODY PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME IF THIS IS CORRECT, HOW DO I GO ABOUT TAXING MY VEHICLE IF IT IS MOT EXEMPT? PLAIN ENGLISH PLEASE GUYS, I HAVE BEEN IN WORK SINCE 6 AM AND THE BRAIN CELLS ARE STARTING TO SLOW DOWN, gARETH.