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    Possibly not that much less than a mint Dinky one with the box? :n00b:
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    Not that any special reason is necessary (other than local enthusiasm) to hold a great 40's weekend in a picturesque northern town, but is there a specific connection between Ingleton and WW2, e.g. training camp or something?
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    Are you talking about leaf road springs? If they are made from the same size leaves and "set" (the amount of curvature) as the original springs - they should be the same springiness as the originals were when new. The spring characteristic is all down to the dimensions, not the heat treatment which should be to a consistent and age-old standard for traditional road springs. Try finding a local commercial vehicle spring supplier (ask your local HGV parts factor)- they will deal with one of the big manufacturers/reconditioners and can normally get them in a day or two.
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    About as far from Beltring in scale as you could get, but no doubt a delightful weekend. Wonderful scenery up there. There seems to be a bit of a hold-up in pics 7 and 9 - don't tell me, someone got a Diamond T 980 wedged between the butcher's and the ironmonger's in the narrow High Street....:cool2:
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    CW, is there any truth in the tale that the last Champs were driven off the production line straight to Ruddington - due to the 'Ministry' not cancelling the contract?
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    No mistaking the serial number on that GMC/Dodge/other(?), Willyslancs, but what make is the utility/car sat next to it? :confused:
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    And here is a link to a site describing the artist Will Eisner's involvement during and after WW2 with the forces PM (Preventive Maintenance) magazine. http://dig.library.vcu.edu/cdm4/index_psm.php?CISOROOT=/psm
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    Well done abn for those links Here's one for the Jeep owners :cool2:
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    Yes I was surprised to find a double-page-spread strip cartoon featuring "Joe Dope" in a 1945 parts book, the subject being remembering to use low range gears when appropriate. Have you come across this dodgey character before? Anyone got any similar cartoons on other driving topics? Was this an "American" thing only? I simply cannot imagine the British bespoiling an official publication with such silliness :-D
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    Welcome Richard. When it's done, there might be a culling job for you and Vanguard on the Amphibians' Pond in the Clubhouse grounds - the mallard numbers are getting up a bit and their poo is creating havoc with the deck paint on the mechanical DUKWs...... I spent many happy hours trolling up and down the K&A in Bath (and beyond) in the '70s, when the canal was derelict but still wet, and an absolute wildlife haven. Of course it had to be restored, but a little bit of the charm went with the return of the boats. Still a wonderful spot though - lucky you!!!
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    Originality

    N.O.S. replied to sirhc's topic in MV Chatter

    Good to see you making progress with your Explorer restoration, Bernard......:-D:-D:-D
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    Those pictures show just how neat a job it is, thanks. Most ground anchors totally mess up a truck's good looks but not that one! It looks to have been very carefully looked after and not abused much - lovely condition. How great to meet the people who ran the truck - you can't put a price on experiences like that. I couldn't help but notice the blue "thing" in the background - perhaps an early Muirhill? Or more likely a Chaseside with full air management/streamlining kit? :-D
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    Thanks David! Beugny, despite being an important supply depot and W.D. light railway junction, does not seem to have been photographed much during the war - or at least if it was I've been unable to track any pictures down. If anyone can offer any advice on how to go about searching for such photographs do please let me know.
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    Just realised which Ken you are! The GMC door delivery man!!! Just pm'd you re. Diamond T spares. Regards, Tony
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    Thanks. Fascinating - I'd never heard of Bata before. I've always been a Dunlop "Sitemaster" wellies man myself. So is it reasonable to assume this vehicle was a wartime "works ambulance"? Or might it have been provided by the company for public service use?
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    Can you tell us anything about that cream Bata Ambulance Service wagon, Andy? :coffee:
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    Thanks for that comprehensive reply Mike. They certainly looked o.k. (to the untrained eye) as Italian WW2 trucks in the film!!
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    Here is a photo which fell out of a recently acquired WW2 U.S. manual. I've seen trucks like this portrayed as Italian WW2 in the film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin". Can anyone I.D. the vehicle - country of origin and era -please? P.S. The fact that I posted this picture not necessarily imply that I consider it to be an attractive vehicle :-D
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    Stunning image, many thanks for posting this.
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    Teasing Jack

    N.O.S. replied to R Cubed's topic in MV Chatter

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    Teasing Jack

    N.O.S. replied to R Cubed's topic in MV Chatter

    Are you sure you're looking in the right place Jack? Here are some found on a short day trip to France today (not Normandy though) :cool2: First one is a Federal, then 7144T and 8144T.
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    Andy, this one was operated by Geoff Rhodes for some years before going to Steve Guest. You probably knew that :-D
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    Scania do a locking cap which fits a civilian Bedford tank (I fitted a larger tank to my MJ), I imagine it would fit MJ army tank too. £23 odd. Best to take the cap in to your local Scania dealer to make sure. If I remember I could check on Monday for you with the old tank (assuming I can find it!). Thinking about it, the truck is a civilian model so that would still not answer the question!
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    That really is a wonderful and emotive piece of artwork.
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    Yeah? Well my tanker has NEVER HAD MILK IN IT, O.K.?
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