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Having just driven a 432 in rush hour traffic 2 1/2 hours ago, I would love to say that with good mirrors, competence and tolerance, it is perfectly ok.

Unfortunately, it is the awful standard of driving by other road users who are impatient, arrogant, and have absolutely no awareness of what is going on outside their little tin box, that will test your concentration.

A nicely set up 432 with a good driver is perfectly adequate, but having to wear ear protection, a second person in voice contact is welcome

still on topic-was it Guy Martin who did his H test on telly in a 432?

been following this thread for a while, as my dear old dad once showed me some bumpy ground up on Etchinghill and told me me it was a grenade/piat range, and there were 3 tanks buried there.... the resulting dig proved him 100% right. Other gentlemen on here may have come across the larger than life W&P frequenter, who claimed to have found a holy grail of tanks, and produced photos of the glacis plate to prove, and know how that story panned out. but I cant for the life of me fiqure out why at huge expense, this dramatic operation took place at a time when resources were in short supply. Gas axe it and weigh it in. 

14 minutes ago, Richard Farrant said:

I thought this was a research vehicle from somewhere like FVRDE, MVEE, etc. Recollect some discussion on this in the past.

remember looking over this when it was at (I think) chertsey-has a nice RR engine!

fired or unfired-condition not too important. thanks.

no H test availability down here for about 14 months, as the backlog of car & bike tests takes priority

5 hours ago, Diana and Jackie said:

Having seen the "rebuilds of J60's", the "rebuilds of CVRT gearboxes" and after speaking to an ex army Helicopter mechanic in my street an ABRO rebuild is dodgy.

Having witnessed the work carried out by ABRO Donnington on J60 and TN15, I found their quality of workmanship very impressive. I see from other threads here that some rebuilds were farmed out, and that's where profit rules over quality

no doubt the vultures will be circling......

23 hours ago, John Reeves said:

We`ve been having an  intense discussion on the Ash, Ash Vale, Tongham and Pirbright Historical FB page about the old tanks formerly stored opposite the old Range Wardens` hut beside the Basingstoke Canal in Ash Vale - part of Ash Ranges.  Latest opinion is that they were Crusader`s but I`m not convinced.  John Reeves

Hi John, they were three shermans without turrets,parked on the concrete hardstanding by the pine trees, on the opposite side of the road from the warden's hut, there was also a turreted sherman in the woods by the RAMC at Mytchett, and a superb complete tank that had the big studs on the turret (I pinched one bank of smokes off it!) outside mytchett place

I've still got one of those immaculate 3" mortars that were on the mantlepiece in the warden's hut....

as for the tanks on pirbright and chobham ridges........

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2 hours ago, wally dugan said:

When the time comes l would be inclined to go to the HYDROGEN  route saw this over forty years ago and l know great amount of research is going on  into it's use not only as a fuel for motor vehicles and use in the home a friend works for a company that has invested a huge amount into this

a few years back, a government site experimented with the safety implications of a combined, petrol/hydrogen roadside filling station, specifically a 'what if' scenario

the results were apparently so devastating that research was halted 

Am I correct in hearing there will be no more red diesel, or should I say diesel with a lower rate tax available?

Converting a 'conventional' power train to electric is quite simple-ditch the engine, fit an electric motor to a bell housing adapter plate and bolt it to the existing gearbox. There's a series on tv called vintage voltage, and that's exactly what they do

BUT, it completely destroys the soul of the vehicle

To Start-

turn batt isolator on

turn ign on (little knurled knob in centre of black round lighting switch)

make sure gear indicator is showing 'N' (click gear selector toe down all the way)

pull out protective hood on toggle switch and hold down to start position

starter are notorious for sticking, so may want a ' tap'while holding switch in start pos.

good luck

let us know how you get on

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5 hours ago, Rodney Maynard said:

Yeah have tried this route with plant companys but is finding equipment that is road legal. I can rent equipment but none of  it road legal and they won't help you to make it legal  not interested but haven't given up just yet. 

it is exempt from being road legal for the test, as the H licence is legally required in certain instances, ie unloading and loading tracked plant where it involves crossing or travelling roadways

I would begrudge paying such a huge amount for a H test that lasts about 45 minutes! May I suggest you read 'the official DVSA guide to tractor and specialist vehicle driving tests' (HMSO publication) this shows exactly what the H test entails, book your test ( I think its still £62) the examiner will come to you or a place of your choosing. Preferably use your own vehicle if it is road legal, or at worst, rent a mini digger.

inexpensive, easy, and you don't have to put up with all the BS! 

yes, no problem

I have just over one complete set left. They are new, and unused.

Have a complete set of brand new track pads if anyone's interested.

First come first served

Fantastic transformation from what it was to what it is now

Do you know the origins of the other 2 scorps in the pic?

(and well done for keeping the Belgian identity!)

best wishes

Terry

yes 6" with mesh reinforcement, slight runoff so no stagnant water pooling, and if your driveway is level, smooth finish to save on trackpad wear!

seconded-just leave it in high range for normal road use.Essential you check your steering box oil-make sure it up to level and oil is clear and does not smell burnt. Tillers need to be even when pulled back together, and set up correctly. Poor little steering box does a lot of work!

terry 

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