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These Generator Trailers are very common in the UK and were the longest serving of the family hence the updated lighting.      Quite if all of these of trailer's were manufactured during the war I will leave to others.

The Coventry Climax Generators were a post-war fit and examples in original configuration are very rare.

May be worth someone dropping them a line.

What make of Generator is it.   These were manufactured by 5 or 6 manufacturers.

Silvermans aquired CWC in 1996 so indirectly would have supplied the MOD.

The same company which supplies the MOD with clothing seems to now also to supply the surplus market with new items so even harder to tell if it is ex-mod.   I thought the MOD had a patent on the British MTP pattern to stop this.

If indeed they have any left and you have very deep pockets, Wallace Wade in the states manufactured a batch of new Track-Grip 10.50-16 some years ago.  The other choice is the Mitas product also manufactured under other names.

Quite if regulation's are less stringent in the states I do not know  but perhaps help may come from that direction.

The problem is the tread pattern not if they are radial or otherwise.

Vehicles will never look 100% accurate with non standard tread patterns fitted but we don't currently have much choice.

Interesting article on the types of Anti Freeze for those who do not know the difference.  OAT Anti-Freeze can damage some non ferrous metals but does not need to be changed every two years which is the recommendation for IAT types.

https://www.holtsauto.com/prestone/news/why-is-coolant-different-colours/

I only got one response when I made the same request last year and without guaranteeing the number I wished to buy without knowing the price, I got no further.  I gave the seller two options but he refused to proceed on that basis. 

The tyres on some Green Goddess from memory are branded as Avon but many were also fitted with Bar Grips.   All are now extremely rare and all British 15 cwts, 3 tonners and Ferrets etc will eventually  end up on Bar Grips at some stage.   Quite if anyone will ever be able to persuade Simex to use the Dunlop Moulds they have seems unlikely.   Lots of people have tried.   We need a millionaire to make them an offer they cannot refuse.

Like on this thread unless this is you under a different name?   Years ago I saw what I thought was a Bofors Gun Tractor Body on an RL but may have been one of these.   The late Don Wilmot had it in his garden.

If I am reading it correctly two of those regiments merged in 1961 so you are down to two.    The book you need to continued your research is this one.     https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Territorial-Artillery-1908-1988-Norman-E-H-Litchfield-SIGNED-COPY-/192306330894

Unfortunately my copy is in storage and I may not have access to it for a few weeks.   If no one else on this forum has a copy order it from your local library.

You are talking about a TA which was less than 10% of its previous strength after the 1967 cuts.   The successor Brigades administered the units within their geograghical areas but were in most cases not deployable as formations.

Don't get confused by the 'Lowland Brigade' name which was a post war Regular Army grouping of Infantry Regiments in geograhical areas for training and adminstration purposes.   This is different to what the Division became after 67.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowland_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)#Administrative_Brigade_1948–1968

Surely the Brigades only came into existance post 1967 when the old TA was disbanded.   Up until 67 on paper at least most of the 1st line Territorial Army Infantry Divisions created in 1908 still existed.   The magazine you picture spot lights the 42nd and 48th TA Divisions in that issue.  I have the one that cover's the 43rd Division.

On 20/12/2017 at 11:54 PM, 2e0prp said:

thank you for your info , i tryed them but closed due the ill heath , Peter

The site says closed until 1st January unless Roy has updated you further?

You could also try Champ Spares.

http://www.historic-military-vehicle-brake-carburettor-fuelpump-spares-kit.com/bedford.htm

I assume it is the one which came from the Bristol area originally restored about 30 years ago.  Knew the owner and his wife well at the time.

No original equipment left in the back.

I would notspend too much money restoring it as you can buy complete examples of the Generator and Panel for about £100 each.   You also need the specific lead  for the generator to connect the panel.   I may have a spare Dynamo but your engine looks like it has been modified to do something else.  They normally drive through a fabric coupling.

Is there any ways of restoring new old stock Cork Seals which have dried out and become brittle.  

Can they be soaked in anything?

Its an Air Ministry Villiers Battery Charging Unit.  They charged through a seperate Generator Panel allowing adjustment in the charging rate and a number of batteries to be charged at the same time. 

The army versions were the second most common Generator to be found in the army after the Canadian Chorehorse models.

I have Petter and Onan engined version for sale if anyone is interested.

They were up until recently a very common truck to turn up in Timber Yards etc. with very little interest shown.

Must be a few preserved out there.

Just tried reading your Post fully so ignore.

Off the top of my head is it a type T Fuel Pump?   Very common pump with the components shared between different pumps.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-T-Type-U-Type-UE-Type-Fuel-Pump-Kit/202105512216?hash=item2f0e6d6118:g:Pg4AAOSwXshWqz3n

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Daimler-Dingo-Fuel-Pump-Kit/201734804015?hash=item2ef854d22f:g:quwAAOSwWTRWu2dE

This site built a batch some years ago which were sold on e-bay.   I was not aware that they were still selling them.

There are a number of different patterns but that type would be acceptable if available.

Wanted a source for 28" Bicycle Tyres for my BSA Infantry Bicycle.

Also looking for a source for reproduction Rifle Clips.

Try asking on this Forum.  Looks like an Onan as here.

http://www.stationary-engine.net/forum/showthread.php?t=44892