Markheliops

I know what you mean Mike - I only saw two wreckers in the picture - Not that I ignored everything else you understand :-D

Hi all - Emptying my hard-drive and found these two pics. Ward owners will be pleased. :-D http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/s10-012.jpg[/img] http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/largerwreckerphoto.jpg[/img] I located these two pics on a site for the 328th Engineer Battalion, Photo Album (103rd Infantry Division). Pictures taken somewhere in Germany 1945. Once I down-loaded the pics, closer inspection of the rear unit markings of the Ward showed the vehicle as belonging to the 132nd Ordnance Battalion of the 10th Armoured Division. That would tally with unit records. My Ward is being marked up as 11th Armoured Division, 133 Ordnance Battalion. As far as I know, this unit played an important part in the Battle of the Bulge - but I stand to be corrected. Anyway, enjoy. Mark

If anyone wants me to mail this picture to them, let me know. One you have it you can scan for detail - or am I being sad. :-D I used it to seek differences on the Ward's which I couldn't see at first. Mark

Hi chaps. Just discovered the trip to SP. I am off that weekend and subject to it being back in one piece, I shall bring the Ward la France M1A1. :-D Will give an update as soon as I can. Mark

Hi all - I have the bug for downloading pics and thought this would be of interest to you. I came across this picture whilst doing some research for the Ward la France. http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/SC206438.jpg[/img] As a Ward owner, I have found it really difficult to find any information and pictures on the vehicle of my choice, so I was well happy to come across this. Regards Mark

Right - lets see if this works - thanks to Jack and Paul for pointing me in the right direction. This is my beast - 1943/44 Ward la France M1A1 http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/DSC_0100_Mark640.jpg[/img] http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/00000051.jpg[/img] Purchased from a chap in Holland last year. Released from the French reserves in 1984. Found to be in pretty good condition and according to Mike - who knows about these things - one of the better ones he has driven. In the process of painting and tinkering - as you do. http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/Markheliops/DSC_0340.jpg[/img] Hope this works. Markheliops

Hi Paul - tell me about it - I flew 88 hours - could have brought a Sherman for that!!! Wish I had!!!

Hi Vince - good to hear from you. Cheers for the info. I will have a look and see if I can post pics of the Ward on here. Never really found out about the whine as it stopped since you and Mike kindly took the front prop off at W&P last year. I suspect driving from Dover to Northfleet with the front drive engaged didn't really help matters. In my defence - for those who will roll over laughing - it is a fact that the connecting rod from the front axle declutching lever to the front axle was missing. Not having driven a vehicle of this age before - I didn't know any different. I thought it was supposed to sound that bad. Doh! :whistle: I have sorted the head gasket and electrical charging fault now. The Ward drives really well and doesn't sound to bad. I am painting it at the moment and getting ready to apply stencils. Should look pretty good when it's done. Cheers Vince. Mark

Ok - dumbfounded - :dunno: Would any of you geen machine owners be able to state - "in simple terms" How to post pics on to the site!!! Or should this question be in the "I know it's a stupid question" topic. Ha ha Many thanks Markheliops :computerterror:

Yeah - I wish. :-D I was taking my PPL(H) - so I got to fly around in this Bell 206 - Opted for turbine rather than a piston engine - cause I know how opten piston engines stop for no reason. Ha, ha. Anyways - as soon as I work out how to download pics - I will put the Ward on here. :? cheers Markheliops

Cheers Mike - just been reading through some of the posts - hope your new toys are getting the treatment. I am looking for a new parking space for the Ward - can ya keep your eyes and ears open. Cheers Mark

Hi all greenie owners. Thought I would say hi. I was introduced to this site by a friend of mine - Mike - "hi Mike." Like Mike, I own a Ward la France M1A1 and like all other MV owners - sometimes I wish I didn't!!! :cry: I have started to paint the beast in the correct WW11 colours - I think it's the correct shade anyway. Anyway - any chance of a Historic Military Vehicles Forum area at The War and Peace show - would be a good intro to the forum for newbies - Just a thought. Haven't had time to explore site yet but looks good. Speak to you all soon. Regards Mark Hart :-D