Davey089

2 hours ago, graffiti said:

This 1941 Willys Jeep has just gone on Matthewsons:-

https://mathewsons.co.uk/auctions/auction-dates/vehicles/12665-new-entry-1941-willys-jeep

Still currently listed on Ebay at £23,750 and has been for a while...

 

at that price for what it is  it'll probably stay on Ebay 

17 hours ago, wdbikemad said:

It is indeed Nigel Silver making them..........the one at Malvern last year was £1,200 and the seller (near the door) told me it was a copy...........

A friend of mine has acquired around 2-3 original drop containers for the Welbike. They are originals in poor condition as they were dug out of the ground but still have their internal crash pads fitted.....ideal for getting a replica made..........

Post-WW2 the 1,500 or so Flea's retained by the Army until the early 1950's (that sat unused in storage) were largely intended for use on glider operations, therefore the drop cage was considered obsolete. Doubtless the vast majority went to scrap unused.....

£ 1,200 that's cheap to what I was quoted  earlier this year, £2000.00 was the quote I had 

I know there is a guy making these called Nigel who takes these to shows , he makes them to order. I spoke with him 3/4 years ago at Malvern he actually got measuements off the one at the Glider Museum at Wolfheze .

On 01/04/2018 at 10:56 AM, 2e0prp said:

hi , looking to obtain bren and tripod, around 1943ish manufacturer, please contact direct at;   2e0prp@gmail.com ,   .thank you  

I'll be listing an unmolested tripod on e bay in the next couple of day's, and have 2 of the other items that goes with it  .Thinning out a bit of the accumulated kit 

4 hours ago, sirhc said:

There is, you can click the heart icon on the bottom right corner of the post.

Back to the original post.. I don’t think we need to continue this thread anymore.

I've requested that my thread to be closed .

18 minutes ago, oats and barley said:

i contacted the vendor of the MW in ipswich £8000 would happily bought it over the phone the guy was a gentleman said he had somebody coming that morning if it did not sell he would let me know obviously it sold simples     nice matador on milweb shame about the price it aint got one

Hey up your back unfortunately you are now getting a tad boring. "a gentleman"  , well there you go you obviously  it made your day.You  have in total made 10 posts on the forum,  THREE !!!! on this redundant post .Oh dear you went for the MW and missed it,  obviously too slow off the mark , and yes obviously it sold SIMPLES , be something wrong if it hadn't at that price . I feel ever so sorry for you that someone beat you to the bargain of the year, the Matador , well give him a  shout and you never know you might just get yourself the deal of the century .

I think it comes down to, you don't really know what you want, anything will do if its cheap. I think your hoping somebody is going to virtually  give away a vehicle just to satisfy your pocket , maybe worth thinking about model collecting instead .

Also a suggestion ,try  find something more rewarding and interesting to occupy your mind with, rather than wasting yours and others times trolling posts making  un interesting  comments , THEN you might just come across a cheap vehicle to suit your budget . 

Good luck in your quest on finding a cheap renovated vehicle , somebody out there might just take sympathy on your predicament and furnish you with said item .

Many thanks  for your non constructive comments  they have been  entertaining to say the least , you've given I and a couple of others a good laugh over them , so thanks for that.

Anyway must run I do have other things far more interesting to occupy and stimulate my mind with. You will immediately  as I finish the last sentence be blocked , ignored and placed in the black hole in cyberspace. The following will be the last comment made by me on this post .

Good Luck in your quest.

On 25/01/2018 at 6:27 PM, doudledoug said:

Reply no I am not a tyre kicker !.  Now I can understand why some ex military vehicle have got so expensive, value for money.  On the other foot I am not prepared to waste my time travelling to visit a vehicle for sale to then offer a price that does not meet the seller's price or accepable, price,  where as if a price was stated one knows whether to visit or not.

 

Anyway I wasn't even responding to you 

Read again it was a general remark  relating to tyre kickers or what ever you want to call them , not directed at anyone in particular . Haven't a clue what your on about with this sentence "  Now I can understand why some ex military vehicle have got so expensive, value for money. ". Obviously if you really WANT a particular vehicle you'll go anyway and try do a deal ................ I went to France and bought a vehicle no mention of price before hand , BUT I wanted it , I travelled down to the South of London to again purchase a vehicle I Wanted , again no mention of price , if your keen and enthusiastic you make the effort ,its called striking a deal thats acceptable to both parties .

Anyway can't get my head around why you feel the need to keep commenting on a post that is now redundant , the vehicle is now sold the buyer was very happy with it , he paid what HE WANTED to pay , just a note the buyer who bought it also has other WWII trucks and has been in the game around 40 yrs , so obviously knew what he was doing and also where the marketplace is for this type of truck .

2 hours ago, oats and barley said:

i bought this morning a wc51 weapons carrier off milweb the guy wanted 7k i gave him 7k no mucking about he dont know what its worth ? i am too busy to get in long conversations trying to find out how much somebody wants for something there is an old saying in the traveller community  CANT BE BUYER AND SELLER

That's why it was open to offers , there are no long conversations in trying to find out what somebody wants for an item when it's open to offers ! , an offer is put forward ...... its either accepted or refused , no long conversations , its yes or no! Both in the same boat I'm too busy to waste my time with tyre kickers.............. I have a saying too..................YOU EITHER WANT OR YOU DONT .

Anyway this post is redundant now so no need to comment any further , re my last response to your last message "Why is the price a secret" !! 

Ridiculous ......... I see he will ,Quote: I will consider adventurous offers.

mmm wonder if 5k is adventurous enough 

On 08/01/2018 at 8:35 PM, 64EK26 said:

Hi

These are the 'guides' that locate a door in position, what are they actually called and where can you get them from (4 pairs needed)

 

Hi

I got complete new sets for my MW from Chris Mortar

Dave

On 30/12/2017 at 8:56 PM, Bigjohn said:

Are you sure you want "plough bolts"? I have an MW and can't recall seeing a plough bolt on it. There are loads of coach bolts though.

Mine had them around the steel work at the rear end of the body to stop the tailgate snagging on the standard coach bolt heads .

53 minutes ago, doudledoug said:

Hi is the truck still available? .

Hi

It sold  and went today 

10 hours ago, doudledoug said:

Is it still available, where in the country do you live.

10 hours ago, doudledoug said:

Is it still available, where in the country do you live.

It could be sold , I have someone coming on the 30th Dec who is very interested in the truck. I live in North Yorkshire .

Well what can I say , this is opening a can of worms in how to sell something on ! people sell items in different ways and as stated I don’t really know the value so I’m open to offers . People that really want an MW will know what it’s worth and stop the time wasters and wannabes 

The reason for sale is in the initial post , not for profit ! I’m not a dealer looking to take peoples eyes out with an extortionate price , I have my vehicles to use and enjoy . I’m not really bothered if it doesn’t sell , I don’t need the money it’s a space problem , if it means buying a wagon container so be it , I’ ll stick it one of those till when ever . 

Thanks for all the interest anyway 

Dave 

NB Could one of the moderators delete the listing please or lock it out ? 

Thanks

Dave 

44 minutes ago, andy1960 said:

Well said Davey .I have seen it in the flesh and it looks A1...its your truck anyways.

Thanks Andy .I can  never understand why people who have probably no intentions nor interest in the subject feel they need to make comments of that nature .

54 minutes ago, oats and barley said:

why is the price such a secret

Secret ?................... thats a good one ! like I said open to offers .Its very hard putting a price on something that's taken 4 years to do and had a substantial amount of money put into it .

Those in the know appreciate what goes into this type of renovation , the costs of the initial vehicle  the research and parts costs  , so by leaving it open to offers it attracts those serious in purchasing these types of vehicles and weeds out the timewasters . 

I'm not desperate to sell ,I don't need the money, if it doesn't go no problem, .I'll probably buy a wagon container and store it in there till when ever .

1 hour ago, andy mccarthy said:

Hi Andy

I'm open to offers via pm or e mail 

Regards

Dave

1 hour ago, andy mccarthy said:

 

Hi is the MW still for sale and  if so how much do you want.

kind regards

Z

Andy

 

2 minutes ago, Flying_flea said:

Evening, thank you very much Dave  

sam

Hi Sam

Glad to have been able to help 

Dave 

Hi Sam

Posted your bits this afternoon 1st class, so I would imagine you should receive them Wednesday latest .

Cheers

Dave

2 hours ago, Flying_flea said:

Hi Dave,

Any luck on postage prices etc? my email is samsungsam1944@gmail.com

 

cheers sam 

Hi Sam

E mailed you 

Dave

3 hours ago, DaveRat said:

Hi Davey089

Further to my previous post, I have been trying to find your email or message address.

as I said I have cash waiting for an MW

Dave

Hi

I’m afraid that won’t buy it , I’ve already been offered quite a bit more for the MW . Thanks for your interest , hope you manage to find one suitable 

cheers

Dave 

10 hours ago, john1950 said:

I was on my way to Nottingham to a Volvo ec300 long reach that is behaving like a teenager. Your Bedford will find a new home no problem. You will always have the satisfaction of knowing you saved a wonderfull little vehicle.

I would have had the cruise set and my costa on the dash cruising along  ,Yes its unfortunate space is lacking , if someone does buy it at least they are getting a vehicle that's been gone through from ground up

10 hours ago, john1950 said:

I was on my way to Nottingham to a Volvo ec300 long reach that is behaving like a teenager. Your Bedford will find a new home no problem. You will always have the satisfaction of knowing you saved a wonderfull little vehicle.

8 hours ago, 64EK26 said:

Nice looking vehicle, sad that you have to let it go.

By the way the one on Milweb was very cheap and whoever got that got a bargain

 

 I keep looking through Milweb but missed that one .

13 hours ago, Flying_flea said:

Yes please, and it’s okay I’ll see if I can make one aswell. How much are you looking at for the set and other bits?

 

Also thank you for the link Ron it’s much appreciated

 

cheers sam

Hi Sam

I'll see what I paid for them and you can have them for the same price .I'll get them into a Jiffy bag and get along to the PO and get a postage cost .

Cheers

Dave