Mike H

3 hours ago, wally dugan said:

This MATADOR chassis number 08536648 had a wartime number of H5469906 had post war numbers of  18 YZ 93 and was renumbered as 12 RB  23  YEAR OF BUILD was  October 1943 the contract number was S3039 AND WAS IN A ORDER FOR 500 vehicle you can get a copy  from the RLC MUSEUM DEEPCUT by asking for a copy of the no2 key card and paying a fee

That's great Wally

thanks for the information

mike h

Wow is that some kind of record ?

Ok thanks fo that JC

7 minutes ago, TooTallMike said:

In that case you should be fine. There ought to be enough supporting documentation for a Mat that the inspection would be unnecessary anyway. Try to get hold of build cards etc. to use as supporting evidence. I don't know what is available for these particular vehicles but others on here will be able to guide you.

Regards - MG

Thanks MG

don't know if anyone is interested in it's number but here it is 08536648

mike h

3 hours ago, Brooky said:

Suggest you speak to the verification officer of the MVT or IMPS before you do anything

They will give you all the advice and help you need to deregister.

 

wI'll do thanks

Mike

agree with what not mentioning been registered , engine and gearbox never got removed hence my interest in saving the matador, so vehicle is still complete apart from the cab which has fallen apart having been crushed by the jib so hopefully chassis with all the running gear would be good enough for ID if required

mike h

Ok

spoke with DVLA they have no record of vehicle now need a dating letter fill in a v65 I think it was and the nova number then she said 4. To 6 weeks and should get it registered in my name, also asked if it could be registered as historic vehicle.

any tips or advice greatly appreciated

Ok understood

not to bothered about the original number as long as it can be registered would be 100%

Thanks for the reply's guys

bit more light at the end of the tunnel than I thought there would be, I will call in the morning and post what the outcome is good or bad

mind you if it's good.......... I'll be on the scrounge for cab parts and engine cover

thanks again

mike h

Hi all

Got a chance of a very sick Matador it's almost flat packed and grown into the ground a fair bit and has worked in a sawmill as a wood tractor before being abandoned to the corner about 30 years ago, Jib has been folded forward on to the cab and all has now collapsed hence the flat pack comment, My problem is the owner was offered a price for the engine and gearbox in 2013 so he went ahead and sent the log book back and told them it was scrapped, roll ahead 5 years and the Matador is still in one piece hence my interest but my concern is ? Will I be able to re register with the same number ( paperwork and receipt from DVLA saying they acknowledge vehicle being scrapped ) or will they not re register old or new number due to vehicle being scrapped on paper back in 2013 .

Sorry it's long winded but I don't want to purchase the Matador if it cannot go back on the road.

mike h

Mike h

Pm sent for a set of seals

Regards

Mike H

PM sent

Regards

Mike H

Only got the one photo as back at work at mo, will post more when I return, this is how she looks army reg 83 BA 71

Cheers

Mike H

Well..... Bought the Saracen and now looking for a distributor, rotor arm and leads.

Thanks again for all the replies

Thanks again for all the reply's, did not realise that the up-armour was a negative feature to have, I'll have a re-think.... But still tempted

Cheers

Mike H

Great thanks for the replies, Bovington are fantastic with the service that they do ! here's what I have so far ... built Nov 1955 and returned to Alvis with a fault, DIS jan 1956 started life as an Armoured Ambulance seems to have spent most of its time as a reserve vehicle was BAOR for a time then up-armoured and converted to APC and sent to Ireland again as reserve.

Saracen is in a bit of state at moment but very very tempting....... any idea what the going price is for a neglected dead Saracen ???

and cheap fuel .......

thanks again for the reply's

mike H

OK Thanks

Can anyone help please ? Trying to find out year of saracen 83ba71 if at all possible, also what would be a reasonable price to pay for a dead one ? As I am very very tempted after looking at it, but don't tell the better half.

Thanks

Mike H

Hi

Tried them put an order in paid with paypal and never heard from them since ?

Mike H

Hi

Thanks for the reply but I have been looking and not really found anything suitable as yet

Mike H

Hi

Can anyone help please, I am needing the 4 x brackets 2 long and 2 short that are welded to the rear tub of the Jeep and bolt to the rear cross member as mine have seen better days, anyone making them in the UK ?

Thanks in advance

Mike H

Thanks for the info guys will have a look out for the books

might see you at the glasgow event Gary I will look out for you.

Regards

Mike H

Have you tried Willie Bone WHB in Dumfrieshire he has lots of jeep parts? What do you need to know re renovating etc re books- am not too far away in Glasgow, there are also a few near you in Alexandria/Balloch way

 

Gary

Hi Gary

Thanks for the info as I never tried this before so not sure where the suppliers are, would'nt mind a look at another Jeep if there was a chance of that and as for the book part would just like to know what people recommend as a good reference.

Thanks again

Mike H

Hi Gents

Need a little help in sourcing a part for the rear axle breather on a 1945 willys MB as it is just open to the elements at the moment also any tips on the best reading before restoring ?

Thanks

Mike H