Markheliops

Hi Mark - What kit are you after - I have my old - but new Combat 95 kit - sort of lost it when de-mobbed after Bosnia. I have various bits and pieces including modern chest rig, no 2 uniform, etc. My clothing will fit 32 waist, 31 leg. I also have a set of reproduction M43 uniform - never been worn. Got it off e-bay but way to big for me. Sizes are JACKET 42 INCH CHEST TROUSERS 34 INCH WAIST - 32 INCH LEG. There is a prior thread in the sales and classifieds. Markheliops

Only cos knobbly knees is away - you behave yourself Vince. :-D

Hi George You are a star Sir - :angel: Could you scan the Ward la France M1A1 for me, if it's there. Beer for you at W+P. :whistle: Thanks Markheliops

Hi all I've had an interesting day. Ever started something and wished you hadn't................ :dunno: I started on the Ward's wiring a few days ago. Have tried to trace cables etc but unfortunately the French - God bless em - have had a bash themselves. :argh: After getting no where fast with me tinkering I thought - in for a penny - and ripped the whole loom out. Only when I stood back to admire my handywork did I realise exactly how much cable I was surrounded by. :schocked: Well - large gulp and I have started the rewire. Electrics is definitely not my thing so I am keeping my fingers crossed and will see what happens. The Ward is a positive earth system - even more confusing. Will let you know how it progresses. Markheliops

Nice going Vince. Mike told me he was going away - he said to work - for a whole week as well!!! So, while the cats away.................... VINCE WILL PLAY. :-D Markheliops

Hi David - If you get any problems and your head starts spinning - drop me a mail. I live in Sevenoaks but the girlie-friend lives in Bearsted. Have fun. Markheliops

Hi Richard Sorry - will be at Redhill Steam Fair that weekend. Have fun though. Markheliops

I finished night duty last night - so I took the Ward out for a spin today - Done about 20 miles - enough in a 8.2 litre petrol engine giving 1.5 MPG. Had my poster on the Windscreen so couldn't put the windscreen down - small price to pay. Parked up at a local greasy-spoon for a bacon-buttie and cuppa - chatted to some truckers about the truck and why I had it out midweek. All in all - glad I did something - however small. :angel: Markheliops

Hi Jack. Must admit not really sure on your question - after all - there's only one American WWII wrecker to own - and me an knobbly knees own one each!!! :-D Seriously though, I would be interested if any members have thoughts on this - or Mikes knees for that matter. And as for Mike's signature. :banana: Markheliops

Looking good - Wish I could weld - Tried it a couple of times and was absolutely pants. Top marks. Markheliops

Hi Chaps. I think I know where Scrapheap Challenge is filmed. I used to be part of a TA Regiment whose headquarters were in London. I was based with a Squadron located in Bramley, Basingstoke. ;-) We were located in a large training area and as far as I am aware - Scrapheap Challenge was filmed in the very same training area - well it was last year. The MOD tried to sell the training area a few years ago but the EOD guys found all sorts of - stuff - under the ground and it was considered unsafe for general sale. I may give the old squadron a ring to see if I am correct. Markheliops

Don't want to get people to suck eggs - Before condemning the gearbox, check the linkage. Worked on these in my REME days and they often had problems. I personally like the TM's. Much more sexy than the MK/MJ's and be-jesus - did they move compared to the MJ,s. Hope you get some joy. Markheliops

If you' re tree winching Mike - I'll be watching from a distance - like Gatwick. :-D See ya there ya nut. Markheliops

Hi all- Thanks for your comments and condolences - Looking forward to hooking up with everyone at War and Peace - We can all sit round the beer BBQ and talk about green machines and Mike's knees! :-D See you all there Markheliops

I'm all for the going green thing - I wouldn't have my Ward any other colour - just wouldn't look right would it. :-D Seriously though - I think it's a matter of people not really understanding how the earth works. The earth will get hotter over a period of time and then cool down. I also think the Government has made this a massive issue and oh my - just look at the extra money it brings in for this tax and that tax - all in the name of saving the earth - cobblers!

Hi all. I am happy to report my Ward la France M1A1 has all but nearly been completed to the stage I wanted to get to. :-D I still have to. A. Renew top and rear cover - if I feel the need. B. Fit some updated lights to the rear. C. Fit my oxygen and acetylene cylinders to the rack behind the cap. I have just completed the markings and if I say so myself - they really do finish the truck off. 8-) http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/01010004.jpg[/img] http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/00000014.jpg[/img] http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/00000002-1.jpg[/img] My father passed away a few weeks ago so everything stopped whilst more important matters where attended to. My father had a LARGE hand in my acquisition of the Ward so I felt the need to get on with it so he could see it before he passed away. Unfortunately he only saw it in photographs but no matter, he was most impressed. The Ward has now become more than a hobby, more like a tribute to my father. I may have thought about selling it at one time but not now. It means more to me for obvious reasons. I'm pretty happy with the results. As you all know, restoring a vehicle is all about - A. The facilities you have available. B. The amount of money you have spare. C. The amount of mechanical knowledge you have. D. The amount of knowledge and time your friends have - Unfortunately, A, B, C left me struggling but D helped me out - (Thanks Mike and Vince). ;-) The important thing for me was to finish the Ward to a certain point before War and Peace. It is by no means finished to the standard I want and there are still bits to do. The electrics want ripping out and starting again and next year I would like to strip the vehicle to its chassis and do a better job - i.e. take my time. When I get time, I shall write a bit for the forum detailing what I have done and the trials and tribulations of the project - and there were a few. See you all at War and Peace or Bromley Pageant of Motoring - 24th June at Norman Park, Bromley. Markheliops

Phew - thought you were going to say something else then Vince - :whistle:

Oy Jack - As a fellow Ward owner I must leap to Mikes defence on this topic. :police: He can't help what he was born with - can ya mate. :-D

I think it's all down to that hat Mike wears Vince!!! :-D Shades - very cool 8-) Hat - Kind of like Compo in Last of the Summer Wine. :-o The fashion Police will have to have a word!!! Mark

Hi Andy. Hope you are well. Long time no speak. Didn't realise you were on here as well. It's about time the Munga profile was raised. Are you going to War and Peace? If so, be good to finally meet up with you. If not, will hook up at one on the HMVF runs. Cheers Mark

Hi Kyle I had a Munga 4 and a Munga 8 before I purchased the Ward. I am not about for a week or so but have a think about what you want to know and drop me line. I have loads of Munga contacts and can get spares, etc. Quickly - Mungas are great fun - rare at shows - 3 stroke / 2 cylinder engine so not much to go wrong with them - cost effective roofless toys - spares are cheap and easily obtainable - Costs - Good Munga 4 about 1500 - 2000 Good Munga 8 (rare) 2000 + Try to stay away from non-original engine models - lowers the value. If looking - listen for noisy engine bearings and watch for dodgy electrics. All in all - a great introduction to MV's and quite an interesting vehicle to have. Sorry all Jeep owners - A Munga will beat you off road - no contest. Official!! Munga 8 http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/09020005.jpg[/img]

Hi Jack. Thanks for that. Will print and plant on the old Ward windscreen. :-D Markheliops

Thanks Mike. In for a penny and all that!!! Do you do home loans and saver acounts as well. :whistle: Mark

Hi all. Have spotted this siren on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260116226167&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:uk Item number is 260116226167, if the link doesn't work. Bidding at £102 and buy it now for £258.37. It's located in France. Looks okay. Had my name on it but the bank manager doesn't agree. Markheliops

Hi chaps. In relation to the helicopters at War and Peace- I use to work for them and what the guys normally do is fly one chopper and park it up at Old Hay airfield, then fly back in the other chopper to Biggin Hill. As these things are worth nearly half a million - I can't see them leaving them in the field for the night. FUN IF THEY DO - up and away!!! :-D Markheliops