Degsy

Hi Richard Very useful info on the sales,thanks. Cheers Degsy

Hi Richard Very useful info on the sales,thanks. Cheers Degsy

Know how he feels Berni I had it 2 weeks before chrimble and am still not completely right. Cheers Degsy

Hi Saracenstump Welcome to the madhouse,great crowd on here,sure you'll enjoy it. Cheers Degsy

Sorry Steve,can't help you with pic's.As I have mentioned before on the forum there are pic's and all info in Vanderveen's Fighting Vehicles Directory WW11 if you can find a copy at a reasonable price. It seems to be accepted as "the bible" on all WW2 stuff. Regards Degsy

Hi Berni Long time ,no posts, how's the Jimmy :?: Regards Degsy

If you will have 2 vehicles by the end of the year Jack, is the original Jimmy on Milweb :?: I know it's a long time ago since I went to school but 1+2 made 3 in those days. :? Regards Degsy

Hi Tim If you can roll a Jeep what would you have done to a bike :?: :lol:

Hi Steve There were 3 different Harley's fitted with sidecars used by US forces and also Indian made one model, some supplied to Britain. They were largely phased out when the Jeep became available. As well the 3x2 Nortons there were also some 3x1 Nortons built for the RAF. I've got model no's, engine details etc if you need them. Regards Degsy

James Taylor, the Land Rover historian would probably to help you, I can't remember whether he is with LR Enthusiast or LR Monthly magazine, someone on here will, no doubt tell us. Cheers Degsy

Hi Neil It's usually cost and availability of parts. Cheers Degsy

Go for it Jack, sounds good to me. Cheers Degsy

I knew it, more s--t. :shock: :evil: Cheers Degsy

Hi Rob Sounds good, wish I could be there. It's not the deer you should worry about, the Adams Family have got nothing on this mob. :!: Regards Degsy

Just noticed the third stripe Jack,anything to do with the above and does this promotion bring more responsibilities? If so I resign with immediate effect. :shock: Cheers Degsy

Hi Rob Welcome,take a pew,sorry there's no beer, tea or biscuits 'cos Berni's too busy to go shopping. :roll:

Hi Shopnut You are correct, according to the info I have it would have been built in mid 1944. Cheers Degsy

With a 12v system we have found that starting is instantaneous, whereas when we used 6v the engine would sometimes have to be turned over for a long period even though it was tuned correctly. I know some people who have used a 12v system for years with no problems, after all a Jimmy is not likely to be used on a daily basis. I realise that a Jeep may be used for daily transport and the 6v system is adequate for starting but the downside is the lighting, glow- worms come to mind.

Hi Jack In order, You've got to be joking. :lol: F*** all. :? Everywhere. As little as possible. :shock: Women. :wink:

Hi Mark There are 4 bolts attaching the brake drum to a flange, you should have undone these then the seal would have been left in place. The seal is complete as you describe it and should go back OK if it wasn't leaking before,however since you have dismantled it you might as well fit anew one when you reassemble it to give you peace of mind. Hope this is of some help. Regards Degsy

A Very Happy Prosperous and Peaceful New Year to all on HMVF and may it go on to even bigger and better things. Many thanks to Jack and all the moderators.

Hi Mark I'm not an expert on Jeep transmissions but I am sure there should be a seal there. Ring Tony Sudds at T S Autos in Gravesend tel 01474 564038, expert advice comes for free, parts at very good prices. Cheers Degsy

I have just translated an attestation which a mate of mine got when he recently bought a GMC CCKW. It is dated 14th August 2001 and headed Facts and Figures,c/o Utah Beach Museum,Ste. Marie du Mont. It reads-: This heavy truck licence number MVS 724 is under contract to the Facts and Figures Society (company)? and only carries materials to be used during the making of the film at Utah Beach from 16th to 20th August 2001 It is signed by Colonel Johnston (christian name unreadable) on behalf of Jeremy Johns,Head of Production. Any info on this film or history of the truck would be gratefully received.

Lack of organisation and planning methinks. :lol: :lol: Cheers (Hic) Degsy

Hi John How you ever contemplated restoring the remains of the Valentine is beyond me but you managed it and it is a huge credit to you. Regards Degsy