Topdog

Be very careful if you do manage to get hold of ether. It is nasty stuff and very very volatile, you can easily cause an explosive mixture if used / stored in an enclosed area. Normally it is only sold under licence.

Use easy start every time.

Most people I speak to, don't bother. Must admit that I intended to but haven't. Are there any opinions or horror stories on here

One for me please......

Dave

Its not the moving of the vehicle that is the problem, maybe a couple of flat tyres and seized brakes, but the lady has a mound that she needs flattening! Mark was going to try the 432 but it needs something with more push.

Well, neither of us had a camera when we went to see it - looks a bit sad, had been standing in a field for at least 4 years. Mark is going to pick it up sometime soon but he did run off smiling and clutching a folder full of paperwork :-D

Mark,

The Landy doesn't seem too bad, hope it is of some use to you. How much stuff was there in the paperwork??

dave

Chaps,

There is a lady at work who has an old Landrover in her field which last ran about 4 years ago. I believe ex military, it is a V8 and I think tax exempt from the age. Papers included. I can get more details.

She wants to get rid of it and has told me that there is a mound of earth in her field that she would like flattening if anyone has something to do it with?????

It is near Maidstone, Kent. Drop me a line if you are interested in it.

Dave

Thanks guys, that was easy. They are German, my dad picked them up during the landings but I couldn't figure out the wood tips.

To make it more difficult there is no photo :schocked: This is because I am having trouble putting a picture up.......I know, I know....I have read the idiots guide that was posted.

Anyway. I have rifle rounds which are case length 57mm with a flush rim at the base ie not proud like a .303

the bullet head is wood and stained purple and machined to exactly profile a round nose head.

Case markings are: P370 IX W1 2 37

I know the country of origin and the era is 1940's but what they are for I do not know, It is not a one-off as I have several of them.

Dave

Was it to lift a line that could be picked up by an aircraft? To retrieve items when an aircraft couldn't land?

Calcium carbide + water = Acetalene gas (for lighting or heating)?

Its a good job I aint holding my breath Dave !! :-D :-D ;-)

Ok Ok Ok, first of all, my computer skills are :computerterror: Then I tried to take a decent photo but need good daylight. Artificial and flash are just not getting the resolution as the round is a rifle round. Wait until the weekend 'cos its too dark when I get home.

'Rig for economy 7? '

Nah, just have it permanently rigged when parked up and on a timer for 1 hour a day just to keep things ticking over. I try to run it up every 7-10 days for a couple of minutes and work the brakes etc. :angel:

I'm tryin' but don't hold yer breath :shake:

What a great thread. If only I can work out how to post pictures, I have some wartime rounds that someone may be able to identify. Dave

 

 

failing that, the washing machine. :whistle: (just make doubly sure SWMBO is out. :sweat:)

 

OUT? If the lid comes off she will need to be more than just out. :angry: :angry: :angry:

Just imagine trying to clean that lot up while knowing she is on the way home soon :shake:

Fred we need to talk. I can help with your starting problems and you can help me with radio set up as i have now got some more Larkspur stuff.

Dave @ Maidstone

Fred which battery is it? Under the charging point or under the air filter. I have a spare you can borrow and it is a lot easier to change with two. Give me a bell and I will come over.

Dave

Peter, I hope you are able to buy the Ferret. I have had mine for 8 months now and it is such fun. There will be problems but there will always be an answer or help from someone on here. Dont look back and think that you had the chance but never did it.

Good luck

David

If you mean John DEWS who has an operation near Yalding then I have his number.

Drop me a PM. Dave

My wife and I were married in Denmark and have always been treated magnificently. When my brothers wife wanted to speak german to a waiter - she was told politely but firmly 'You will get much further in Denmark if you speak English'

Just close the rear hatches when it is really cold and wear goggles. :goodidea: A scarf to keep the bugs out of your teeth when you are grinning is also essential. Give my regards to Copenhagen - I got married there. The resistance museum and the weapons collection in the war museum are superb.

At long last I have buried an armoured cable to supply mains power to where the Ferret is parked on the front grass. A 24 volt electric buggy charger from ebay with an interstart socket on the end and we are in business!!!

No more flat batteries

I have had my Ferret 2/4 for several months now and derived much pleasure from it. Changing a fluid flywheel oil seal when it started leaking soon after I bought it, was the cause of a great couple of days in the workshop (Thanks John). Everyone I spoke to warned me about a mysterious disease called 'Ferret Finger'.

Who would be daft enough to catch their fingers ina hatch???? :whistle:

I wasn't even in it at the time but a friend was looking at it from inside and going faster than my instructions. He dropped the hatch and I stuck my hand out as a reflex. Wrong thing to do :cry:

Note to self, let them break their fingers. I have got off lightly with a bit of blood and two sausages, fortunately no breaks. F*** me, did it hurt though.

Fred, I would start (snigger) by looking at the batteries as it is the easiest job to do. Where are you? as I have a spare heavy duty 12v you can use to isolate yours. I'm in Maidstone and can pop over one evening if you are not too far away.

Dave