Markheliops

Can't remember the name of the film, but Donald Sutherland played a German spy trying to escape England in the Second World War.

He tries to escape by boat but gets caught in a storm and ends up washed ashore on some far flung place in the UK.

Funnily enough - the locals form a transport is a modified DKW Munga - which I thought started production in the early 50's.

Nice to see a Munga on the TV though.

Markheliops

Hi Neil.

Hope you are fully repaired by time the OT arrives.

You need to be fully flexible just to get in it.

If you're not - I'll repay the favour I owe you for towing me at Beltring, by lifting you with the WLF. :-D

Markheliops

I would like to think there will be a UKWLF team in there somewhere. :whistle:

Markheliops

First battle scenes in Saving Private Ryan - rest of the film not bad either.

Band of Brothers -

Battle of the Bulge, Bridge Too Far, Kelly's Hero's, Thin Red Line.

List goes on and on and on.

Just to be safe - I've most of the films mentioned and many more.

Markheliops

Tootallmikes wallet. :whistle:

I thank you Neil. :clap:

If you are still looking for a low loader price Neil - I know someone who runs a recovery company and has a 30T low loader.

PM me if you want the number.

Markheliops

Maybe he'll get Neil to tow the WLF round with the Stollie :whistle:

 

Actually my tall friend -

Hans my mate and co-owner of the 432 will be attending the Plains trip - all the way from Germany. As he does not have an H licence, it is an excellent opportunity for him to drive the 432 over some excellent ground.

I shall be giving a display of "How to drive a Ward La France correctly" - without banging your knees and crunching the gearbox.!!! :pfrt:

Markheliops

Here you go Mark.

 

The Bustard Inn

Shrewton

Salisbury

Wiltshire

SP3 4DU

 

The post code is for your sat-nav.

 

Many thanks.

Markheliops

Hi all.

First thread for the 2008 Plains trip. :banana:

I have ordered the low loader for the FV432 and the Ward La France M1A1. Thought I would get in there early and suggest other owners do the same as low loaders may be in short supply and large demand for this weekend.

I've gone with Wayne Meadows. He is collecting me on Friday 2nd May and returning me on Monday 5th back to the Hop Farm.

Looking forward to this event already. :-D

Can someone give me a final address for delivery and collection so I can pass this information on to Wayne.

Thankie

Markheliops

I'm going to have a stab in the dark here and other members feel free to agree or disagree.

I am assuming that when items became known as NATO, pretty much everything was standardised.

As Holland were a NATO contingent, it is not unreasonable to suggest the cam nets they would be using would be the same as UK forces.

I know other countries used various paint schemes etc but I don't think you would be wrong using a standard NATO cam net as per the UK forces.

I do stand to be corrected - and probably will. :-D

Markheliops

Hi all.

I have to order some bulk oil for my vehicles and I am wondering what other owners are using in their prides and joys.

The Ward La France M1A1 states in the manual:

Engine Oil

above +32 F = SAE30

+32 to 0 F = SAE10

Gear Oil

above +32F = SAE90

+32 to 0 F = SAE 80

The FV432 is pretty clear and I will be using a classic SAE30 monograde oil in the engine and gearbox. Why? Because it is the exact spec for OMD80 oil and that is the oil the Army have been using with no problems for years.

The Series 3 Land Rover is causing me some confusion. Can I get away with using SAE30 (OMD80) as per the 432 or should I be using a 20W 50 oil in the engine. Same question with the gearbox. Should I use an 80 / 90 W gear oil (EOP220). :dunno:

My real concern is with the older WWII vehicles. I know modern oils can play havoc with the bronze bits and eat away the older type cork gaskets, etc.

Can other owners please give me their thoughts and some advice on the above. :tup:

Thankie in advance.

Markheliops

HI Tony

I will be bringing the Ward La France M1A1 and the FV432.

Not sure if the Low loader will stay or come back to pick me up.

Will have a 9x9, and three small civi tents.

Arrive Friday mid day-ish and leave either Monday of Tuesday - depending on how the low loader wants to play it.

Markheliops

I travelled to Holland to buy the Ward La France. Saw it advertised in Milweb and went the next weekend. Collected it a month later.

Purchased the 432 from War and Peace - as you are all aware.

Series 3 FFR Land Rover from auto trader.

A lot of stuff isn't actually for sale, until someone offers silly money for it. Exceptions are my Ward La France - never sell it.

If someone offered the right money for the 432 or series 3, probably seriously think about letting it go.

Hence I guess you can say a lot of selling is down to word of mouth.

Markheliops

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS.

:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

:dancinggirls:

Markheliops

Hi Steve.

Welcome to the mad house.

Those who are sane are not encouraged to participate, only stand back and snigger.

Nice collection of vehicles - god knows how you manage to keep them all going. I have trouble with three.

When I next see God - I'll ask him how you manage. :-D

Markheliops

It's great to see a wrecker doing what god intended them to to.

Top pictures and top marks for effort.

Rather you than me also springs to mind. :shake:

Markheliops

It has the name PIG for a reason ya know. :-D

At least you got it home.

It's better to get all the problems out in the open so you can see what you've got coming.

I'm a great believer in driving a new purchase home so you find out all the pros and cons. Otherwise, you wouldn't have found out about the problems until you were making your way to your first show.

Hope all goes well Adam and give us a picture.

Markheliops

A cast iron guarantee that my Ward La France won't break down again - ever.

Set of new pads for the 432.

Land Rover Series 3 bulk head.

A Centurion ARV

A 6ft blonde babe, who has shares in a pub and commercial garage repairers and who knows what a man wants!!! :thankyou:

And oh yeah -

PEACE ON EARTH

Happy Chrimbo

Markheliops

Would love to Mark but I should be going on a low loader with the 432 unless I can't get both on in which case I will be driving the Ward.

Let ya know nearer the date.

Tootallmike will be driving his Ward to the event so you can probably meet up on the M25.

Would be fun driving up there but low loader is my best option at the mo.

Markheliops

Best fit my CB radio in the Ward la France then. :whistle:

Markheliops

happy birthday Kyle.

:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

Move ya butt with the Munga will ya. :-D

Markheliops

Haven't got my copy yet but I believe my ugly mug is in there somewhere.

Markheliops

I like the logo as it is. :tongue:

Markheliops

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL

:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

Markheliops

Some very, very nice kit Mike.

Love the pics of the trailer and Cent ARV - still get a buzz when I see a Cent ARV. :-D

In relation to towing something of that length -

It's a case of watching what everyone else is doing on the road. I used to recover artics on suspended tow and you would not believe how stupid and oblivious to danger some other road users can be.

Respect Mike - I was always told when towing something that long-

YOU NEED EYES LIKE A GREYHOUNDS DANGLIES.

Markheliops