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Hi Howard. i do have a book which I think is called the B series engine in national service which shows on the front cover a stolly lifting a engine out of a Saladin. Not sure if this answers your question but keep up the great work with these iconic vehicles . Reards Tony

Well still waiting for my new log book 9 weeks on . Called DVLA and was told that my application is with the policy markers even though that the application was made before the 18 of November goal post seams to come to mined . As I said seams to easy.

Hi all That's me with the pit board moving the the Saracen back to Preston , it only just fits on the flat rack . Regards Tony

Never say never.

Hi Andy thanks for the advice just toying with some ideas at the moment,like the thought of just turning up at a show and having instant accommodation. Regards Tony

Hi again if you turn it in to a camper do you need under run bars (RB with ops box on the back)? Regards Tony

How easy it it to register a RB 44 ? regards Tony

Hi Hi I am looking at marking my Austin champ as a TA unit RASC . Can you get the markings from dealers ? Any advice on this matter would be appreciated . My vehicle has no unit history just dates it to and out of service. It was a late release from the Army so it would have seen service with the TA . I have picked RASC due to the fact that I I'm still serving with the RLC. Any help would be great. Regards Tony.

Hi Rob just like you I have a Ferret Mk 2/3 1959 and have bought a Champ this year and the most important thing that I have learnt was to make sure all the parts come with the vehicle if you are thinking buying one that is in bits. (Took the seller at face value). The Austin champ owners club are a great source of friendly advice. Ps great choice love my champ nearly complete with the help of Dave Lock and the fitters in my Reme section. Regards Tony

Hi. Has anybody had any dealings with DVLA. Chester office sent my paper work away over 5 weeks ago to age relate my vehicle and still no v5 . My question is how long does it take ? Regards Tony

Hi This sounds like a stupid question but I am kitting out my austin champ and would like to know if 58 patten webbing and sleeping bag will go in as equipment for when the the champ was in services. Regards Tony

Top idea with you on that one.

are you still serving ?

why do you ask ?

you would need a very big spade

yes at Driffield:red:

any one seen the wrecker crew !!! the Drops section got over it ok.

Thanks for that . regards tony

That not for me then Andy Regards Tony

Just a update on my application for age related registration . Went to DVLA Chester today with my v5 log book and letter of verification from the MTV. After a lot of questions in the office by the person dealing with my application . She came back to me with new registration from 1954 (form number v948 number plate authorisation cert) a new V112 dated 10/12 (categories a to o ) o is the new cat pre 1960. And a v10 application for a tax disc. She gave me my v5c/3 back to me and sent the rest of to Swansea with my letter of verification . She has told me that my new v5 will be back in about 6 weeks and to come back to sort out a tax disc and sort the tax class out (from restricted Hgv farmer to histrionic . Will require insurance if I won't to tax. Very helpful at Chester , seams to easy.

Thanks for that,a pre 1960 exemption is new on the 18th on this month.

Hi all. Anyone have the show dates for Evesham next year ? Regards Tony

Hi yes i know that you do not have to MOT a ferret as i have completed the process as i was the first to road reg my ferret. i also got in contact with DVLA who informed me that i had 2 options on exemption of MOT. one motor tactor. Two, due to its age 1959 i could use exemption 30 pre 1960, pick one so i did. Regards Tony

Hi Yes you can use motor tractors but you can use pre 1960 which is number 30 on DVLA form v112g which is for veh over 3500 kg. my ferret is 1959 mk2 which is 3800kg dry weight . Some ferrets where made after 1st Jan 60 so you have to use motor tractor. they are looking at removing most of the exemptions on the v112g, pre 1960 is not one of them. Regards Tony

Hi will do, I will be going to Chester used it before and had no ploblems just need to take as much info on the champs as poss and be polite, Regards Tony