Markheliops

No harm in looking Phil - but I wouldn't part with any readies until I had seen it and definately take someone who knows about 432's or you could buy a real stinker!!! If you are not planning on doing a lot of mileage - a petrol wouldn't be so bad. Question techno buffs - would it be so hard to convert to a multi-fuel? Not sure - anyone want to assist. Also a point worth making is there are no pictures of the inside - odd - if I was selling it I would show pictures of the inside - wouldn't you? Markheliops

Thanks Andy - top pictures mate. Any chance you can whizz them down to me when you get a spare minute. Markheliops

I wouldn't - it's petrol. Is it the same one that says he is selling it for a friend - But in the description it is " since I have had it and I have done this, and I brought it, etc. Doesn't seem right to me. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=200243236386 Make up your own mind. Markheliops

Hi Phil. Listen to the great sound of an FV432 - my video when I took it for a road test after doing some routine spanner work. http://www.HMVFTV.com/watch/6d44dd73c7041e0aa0f1/FV432-road-test Lee shot some video of the FV432 at this years War and Peace - for those who think the 432 is slow. http://www.HMVFTV.com/watch/64bfb90db9e32851ebf9/Mark-goes-for-a-spin-FV432-W&P-2008 Enjoy. Markheliops

Hi Phil FV432 - I co-own one. First of all - don't touch a petrol version (Mk1) with a barge pole. Good Points - Multi fuel so you can run it on contaminated fuel - so it doesn't cost you a penny to fuel it. Garages give it away as they have to pay to have it taken away. Maintanence isn't really a huge deal. Just keep the oil levels up and change oil on a regular basis. Road legal - not over width. Easy to drive - auto gear box, foot throttle and 2 x levers to stop and go. Spares - not too expensive and easy to get hold off. Noise - makes a lovely noise - actually sounds like a tank - whoppee. Reliable - Power pack is pretty bomb proof. Once its going, not a lot to break. Even if it does, a replacement power pack can be brought for £1500. Cost - Cheaper than any CVRT - a decent one can be yours for about £7-8000. Brought ours for £6000 - will full CES and a complete new set of road wheels. Bad Points I can only think of the weight - 15 tonnes so if you are going any real distance - its a low loader or a 20Ton plant trailer. Then again, I have covered 150 miles to and from a show in the 432. Track pads cost from £500 - £700 for a complete set. Not difficult to fit. One bolt and the pad is off. As too how long they last will depend on the surfaces you drive on and how you drive. I would guess 1500 - 2000 miles before they are shot. It is a guess though. Regards Markheliops

Crikey Dave - Far enough away mate - Can't help with this one - unless they come down this end. There are a few chaps and chapettes down Dorset way etc. Markheliops

Hi all. Noticed this on E-bay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300248325768&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123 Its a picture of TTM's truck - for sale on E-bay - Seller is claiming copywrite of the picture being sold - Does he not need TTM permission to be selling pictures of a his truck - or is it a free market? Seems a little odd to me - not even an award winning Ward La France. Maybe I should see how much it fetches - then put mine up for double the amount. LOL. Markheliops

Welcome to military madness - Nothing unfashionable here - just look at Jack and the mods!!! Does that mean as a Ward La France and a FV432 owner - I have to mix my drinks. Will not be responsible for my actions afterwards. Markheliops

Me too Jack x 2 Thankie

NEVER, not in my bl--dy day.

I know mate - some of US already have one.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I have looked at these Chris - they seem to be good value for money. Let me know how you get on with yours. Ta Markheliops

As I understand it - keeping the valve stems 180 degrees opposite each other maintains wheel balance - as previously stated. I am one of the "few" who have done it correctly. Its a pain to do as the Ward tyres are not the easiest things to fit. Markheliops

Sunday morning arrived - and it was raining and muggy. A few more vehicle owners braved the weather - bless there souls. TTM showed up with Caroline - eventually and without my oil - and then expected tea - can you believe the cheek of some people. The day was pretty much the same as Saturday. All in all it was a good weekend - more of a meet and greet both old and new friends rather than a public show. The weather didn't really bother Mark and I - cos Ash was making all the tea. Ah, ya got love her - she worked her little socks off whilst me and Mark - er, er, done other things. Markheliops

Saturday afternoonwas a criminal act of kiddnap and blackmail. Mark and I managed to get hold of Churchill - and hide him. He was paraded in the arena by three shady looking kidnappers. Eventually released after the ransom had been paid - beer! Saturday night was fun. Had an invite to Graham and Tina's BBQ - where both Mark and I ate and drank very well. Infact Mark, Jackie and Graham had been drinking all afternoon in the cider tent - and it showed on there return. Only Tina, Ash and I stayed sensible. Best make that Ash and I. Saturday night turned into a riot and we headed off to the funfair. The Dodgems took a beating and so did I.

A few vehicles I didn't snap were Lord Burley's Jeep and other vehicles which arrived on Sunday - sorry - couldn't walk around the site again.

A funny sticker on one jeep - well I thought I was funny!!!

Hi all. Returned from the Lingfield Show today (Monday) as we couldn't be bothered to pack up in the rain yeasterday. Many thanks to Mark and his daughter, Ash, for looking after me - as I do need looking after. Mark and I travelled in convoy on Friday morning - the only problem encountered was my throttle linkage fell to pieces due to a faulty nut - faulty because it hadn't been tightened properly during engine install. Oh well, live and learn. A temp repair was fabricated with to plasti-cuffs - thanks Mark. Arrived at the site without getting wet - well sort off. We parked next to Graham and Tina (lovely couple) who own a top Scammell Explorer. Most people who attend any type of show with military vehicles will be familiar with them. Many thanks to them for feeding and watering Mark, Ash and I for most of the weekend. Through out the rest of the day, various vehicles rolled in but by then Mark and I had started on the beer. Enough said. Saturday, it rained, then rained some more, and then rained again. The sun didn't show it's face untill about 1400hrs. By then the military areas were filling up. Not as many as expected, but then again, it was raining. Took some pictures, in no particular order as I tried to clear my headache.

Hi all. I have been lucky enough to find and purchase a WWII Ben Hur trailer. I have been looking for one as owning a wrecker leaves me with little room to carry all but the bare essentials for a weekend or longer in the field. I was also lucky enough to find a rather reasonably priced generator at the Lingfield show so I am off the starting blocks. I have the new tent which I brought from Lee and his crew, generator and now I am looking for other mod cons to make my life easier when away. First on the shopping list is a fridge (fed up with throwing milk away). Needs to be 3 source powered (gas, electric or 12V). I have been scouring the internet but the selection is vast so do any members have personal experience of a fridge they can suggest. Next will be a microwave - cos I'm pants at cooking and it will be a cheaper option than getting hitched. Lastly, I really can't be a--ed to get up at 0500 to grab a shower at Beltring any more. I want to have my own shower. After talking with various people, I have been hearing some excellent suggestions on how to rig up a shower unit without much cost and hassle. Any ideas on any of the above or other ideas greatfully received. Ta Markheliops

Can you send me her number Mark - nothing planned for Saturday night. Horny-ops

Hi Jon. At War and Peace this year I and TTM assisted a lady called Jackie whose 42 Ford Jeep engine went bang. Looked around the stalls for an engine and spoke to Jeep UK - prices for a Jeep engine were about £2500. I kid you not. Anyway, went round the stalls and got talking to Nick from Jeffrey Engineering- http://www.jeffreyeng.com/ To rebuild the engine with new pistons. bearings, valves, gaskets, etc and then paint the thing all nice and detailed - £1200 + VAT. Very good price I thought and they are well respected for their work I have been informed. Then for another £200 they will fit it back into the Jeep, road test and make sure everything is okay. Can't go wrong with that - and Nick's a nice chap to deal with. Markheliops

I drink Stella Mark - make sure you pitch next to my Ward - that way I won't have to walk too far to get a tinni - If you can't find me - look for the tottie. LOL Markheliops aka hornyops

Quite right Mr Tootallmike. Took the Ward by the wings and went up today for a last ditch attempted to get it repaired fior Lingfield. Found the problem. The quick release valve (which I haven't got Vince) LOL - diaphram was holed. This is the offending diaphram. Took the diaphram out of the spare quick release valve on the other truck. Everything is A okay now. Probably going to be a winter project to renew all brake diaphrams and overhaul the complete system. Never been estatic about the Wards brakes. Anyway - see you at Lingfield. Mark - see you at the farm. Markheliops