Tony B

Ah, a fellow sufferer! I think I will have to make one up. A mate of mine to one look behind the dashboard andd said 'Do you put Bolanase sauce on that lot?'. :-(

Pity, should be one hell of an event. Last year was stunning can't wait.

Dodd's engine, which he claimed was a Merlin, was a Meteor. I was working for Avation Jersey at the time, yeah , the place that supplied engines to Rodesia :roll: Mind you it took the MPs at westminster 2 years to find out :-D. Dodd tried to scrounge a lot of spares. Also got Rolls totally wound up. Also he claimed 200 mph for the vehicle, what most starry eyed journalist know all' motoring Correspondents' didn't notice was that it a Kilometere graduated speedo. as you may gather I wasn't impressed by him.

Apply logic mark One- borrow an garage, steal an engine , and get someone else to fit it. :tongue:

Hey Mick, tell her that it will you spend less time playing with your toys and more helping her :angel: Just try to keep a straight face when you do it :evil:

You want pictures start at http://thisisjersey.com/hmd/ http://www.ciosjersey.org.uk You can also go the Gurnersey site but take a carrot and say 'Hello E Aw' they will know what you mean. Crapuad's rule :angel:

Hi Rick, not really, ask your local office anout it and come up with a reason. Mine stands casualty transport at Military , off road and Equine events, she can get in where the average St John's or county vehicle can't. The important bit is the vehicle must be kitted with stretchers and first aid medical kit. Most of the time I work with two paramedic friends who supply the skill.

At the moment I feel like fixing it with a flame thrower :evil: anyone know where I could get a front half loom? I'd like to simplifiy matters by leaving out the military lights and infra red etc. The bests have enough wire with the backend. Fortunatley that's all OK.

The other card to play is 'Commercial vehicle registered before 1960 and not used commercially' Or stick a tow rope in and call it a 'Recovery Vehicle'. the MOT will consist off ' Are any bits falling off' 'Does it smoke like a ****?' and 'Do the lights work?' thats about all that can be checked. The list of what they don't need is longer. If the winscreen hinges open, not down, to 90' you don't need wipers. If wipers or indicators are fitted they must work. Golden rule has to be 'Keep it roadworthy at all times'

I've fitted one of Jolley enginnerings electronic kits. Very easy to fit and Oh Boy does it make a difference. http://www.classicheads.com/ About twenty minutes to fit to a dodge, 10 minutes spent 'cause I lost the screwdriver. Just started straight away after wards.

I've got the simple plastic single shot airsoft SA80, cost about £40 when in the vehicle who knows? :-D

The German's used any equipment they could get, by fair means or foul . I have many photos taken in jersey during the Occupation and after of British vehicles and French tanks in german service. Most of the Artillery on the western Wall was French, chezh, and even Russian battleships guns. My old doctor had a 1938 Packard before the Occupation. It ended up he belived in France as General's staff car.

Hi Rick, some advice? Get her fully kitted 'for the treatment or transport of casualties' then DVLA would acept her as an ambulance. No tax Class 4 MOT no dartford tolls, no congetion charge. And blue and twos.

Hi Joris, I will be out at Ieper at the end of the Month.We are doing a Rememberance march for the 90th Anniversary of Paschendale. My dodge WC51 will be in support. We will be based at the emd of the N19. I can let you know exataly if you wish.

The magic words, or lack of them are on the tax renewal form. If it DON'T say MOT it don't need one. The Post Office can get their knickers twisted because the computer says ' No MOT history' show the form and point out it dosen't need one. The MOT laws are a nightmare anyway. Bear in mind the MOT is At the time of examination- 2 minutes later you can still be done for an unroadworthy vehicle. Just keep the vehicle serviced up to scratch. For instance an ambulance- if it fits the DVLA requirments needs on ly a Class 4 MOT, car, regardless of weight. Any 101 ambulance not rated as such should have a Plate as it is rated over 3 tonns.

I for my sins haul a bus round London at the moment. BUT in real life when at 'Home' in Jersey spend more time under the ground than above it. :angel:

I use standard Green flag for the Dodge, she's at the 2.5 ton limit. The 101 Ambulance at 3 tons uses Roadsure, so far one gone wheel and no spare. Recovery was quick and drama free. Worth the money when you see commercial costs. Roadsure are also very kind to me when the ladies go abroad. Green flag love the Dodge, she's one of thier oldest customers.

Its not the Archer only two of those were built obviously one at Duxford, other is at Firepower. Probably a Bofor, notice how the neutrals make the best guns? Any data playes at all?

WEEEit worked it worked it lives... (Sorry pills are in the post) :-D Taken at 'home' in Jersey. Anyone over there in 2005?

My 2 favourite Ladies.

Jorris, the Dodge keeps me sane its the 101 that has me climbimg the walls :shake:

Being awkward. A1944 Dodge WC51, American in British Colours, a Land Rover 101 ambulance, still functional, and DVLA accepted as an ambulance. No tax, Class 4 MOT and no Dartford Toll charges or Congestion charge. :-D Helps make up for about 8 to the gallon :oops:

Look in Therouex's books 'Wireless for the Warriors' that will give you a full layout. 19 base boards are wooden, helps with various earth and faradic problems. There is a good illustration in the book so you could make one. I have mounted mine in a made to measure cage to make it 'portable'.

I am humbly grateful and thank you all. It sounds like I will be quite at home. I probably know some you from the mud anyway. If someone could be kind enough to explain the 'idiot' level and I mean idiot, way to post photos avatars etc. I'm happy to oblige. I'm often seen scuttling behind the bushes at shows with a camera.

I am Tony and have Military Vehicle Syndrome. My symptoms are a dodge WC51 and a Land Rover 101 ambulance. Side effects include fascination with anything that goes bang, and a house full of kit ' that may come in handy'. Not to mention a modified Range Rover and a modified 109 Safari. Can anyone help? :dunno: