jenkinov

Such a small world . I went onto the HMVF web site.and used your photos as a reference point after it arrived.

I then went to see a friend with a 5sw to check his rack 

Yes ..a The rack had the string but interestingly my rack has a few holes drilled in it . Presumably to help secure items onto the rack..that confirms it's a used item and there is some evidence the bolts securing it to its original bike were cut ...

A wire brush and kurust next...

I have 2 more items on my wish list ..an original sump guard ..and Horn 

Jenkinov

In June 2011 shortly after acquiring my Triumph 3sw I posted that I wanted an original rear rack ... I was  advised it was a rare item ...but had no idea how rare after a 11 year hunt .  I am now the owner of an original rack after spotting one on eBay .
Always a risk but it’s condition has exceeded my expectation .. it needs a clean up . Kurust and paint but I thought I would share the photos of it in new condition 

Jenkinov

Lincoln will send the battery and acid to a garage ..so just go see a local gara g and agree a small fee to receive and fill the battery..then lincon will send the battery to them 

Jenkinov

The should have said my lincon  battery is over 10 years old

My Lancaster 6v battery is over 10 years old ...

The suppliers will send it to a garage ..so just approach a local garage and agree a fee to get the battery delivered to them and charged ...ideally you want a old family garage or classic car garage who have experience of handling acid 

Regards

Chris

The challenge. You have is you need to show correct title to register a vehicle in the UK and that's all linked to ID numbers ...

Wrongful conversion is selling a vehicle without correct title and you a may have  right of recovery against the.importer or at least require him to secure the title evidence required for the uk.

Most importers sort out the NOVA and V5 as it increases the vehicles value .

Jenkinov

The USA title number would normally include the vin number and engine number p?us a description of the vehicle ... With a WW2 jeep it may use the chassis number but should include a description ...

This varies by state but demonstrates legal ownership ..The   DMV . Should be able to confirm you have correct title

Curious have co successfully completed your nova ? The import and tax forms

with the Confirmed DMV forms. Completed NOVA you should be able to register the vehicle 

I believe it could take the cookie ...or with adaptations grand slam or tall boy ...first one I have seen .. A real find 

Jenkinov

I was at Newby hall tractor fest ... But had seen a trailer on the Newby estate farm which I did not recognise at the time and thought it might be this one ...

You seem to have a very good eye for finding old military trailers 

Jenkinov

Great find ... Curious did you find it at N---y hall ? . 

Jenkinov

Impressive rebuild ...

There's a 3sw wheel for.sale on eBay .. From a regular seller in Greece...

Jenkinov

Hi Bart

I am not aware of any photos but can supply photos and measurements if that helps ...if you have the hubs I would suggest getting the wheels rebuilt is the best route

Jenkinov .

Hi .It's first beneficial to understand why the engine seized ...has it seized due to a component failure or has it been stood a log time and the piston rings have corroded and attached themselves to The cylinder wall.

Let's assume  there's no evidential damage and it's just seized with age and corrosion

I would start by dumping it all  in a bucket of paraffin or Diesel .whilst it may sound expensive  servicing garages often have lots of spoilt fuel from miss fuelling .. They often have 20litre containers for oil and cleaning fluids.these will importantly be fuel proof.

I would pop around a few garages with a box of quality street and you should get sorted.. Get the engine into this and give it a long soak ......after a week remove it and clean anything you can get to with brushes/wire wool . Then apply penetrating oil as required...

This process repeated should allow you to identify the extent of the corrosion and whether the items are salvageable or just scrap .please share some photos ...

Jenkinov

The is for the update..enjoyed reading the restoration work to date ..keep up theologians persistence

Jenkinov

When I got my jeep I was not happy with starting it on 6v . I considered changing it but then was. Advised to consider a high output 6v battery . I approached a specialists Lincon  batteries who builds a high output 6v battery.

The jeep was transformed and I have continued with this throughout my 19 years of ownership ..during that time I have only had  2 batteries...

I would recommend sticking with  6 volt

Jenkinov

Interesting looking bike . As always best to start with photos of the frame and engine stampings.. 

Jenkinov 

I have continued to run. A 6 volt regulator and system on it jeep . I bought i high output 6volt battery from a specialist and it's been fine for 19 years ..the battery whi!st expensive has shown its value by lasting c10 years And still going 

Jrnkinov

Great restoration project . Looks unoriginal ...curios what do you anticipate replacing ....can't see the horn..seat springs? 

Jenkinov

Hi lovely looking bike . curios is it possible to get photos of the frame stamps\seat post stamps and engine stamps 

Jenkinov

Curious i was reading an old thread and examined the image of the eastern command Triumph 3sw .is it fitted with a sump guard ? I would value.other opinions ? 

Your jeep may have served in multiple units in its lifetime ..I believe my own jeep was in the Pacific theatre .ended up in Japan .was rebuilt for the Korean war ( rebuild plate on its engine ) then given to the Greek army under the Marshall programme and fitted out to carry a recoilless gun  .about 35 years of military service and lots of modifications 

As such you may have multiple  wartime and post war markings on your vehicle. .....

Jenkinov 

For info on the unit look at

ra39-45.co.uk/units/heavy-anti-aircraft-regiments/88-heavy-anti-aircraft-regiment-rata/

Jenkinov

The Markings are British markings . With as previously commented the arm of service indicator of red over blue being Royal Artillery . The white Li e at the top is called an arm of service flash and  were used to indicate units allocated to higher level formations ... 

The white bar above indicates corps troops 

So I believe the 88 May denote the 88th heavy anti aircraft regiment ..royal artillery ....

There's a lot of information on the unit online but I would suggest contacting the royal artillery museum about your find .... 

Jenkinov