N.O.S.

I would say though that it would be more benficial to try to get this gloss piant/matt finish thing cracked

Simon - Are you suggesting there might be a better way to go than gloss paint matted with agent to a completely matt finish?

I don't think it seems as durable as gloss, but have only recently applied it so cannot offer any long-term experience.

 

Same here................. :-(

 

And here............ :computerterror2:

Well it looks like England, but I thought it was not possible to "have a ride" unless you were part of the crew or the Sally B organisation :dunno:

In which case would it be USA? or France?

I've never used any, but my paint supplier told me that the proper army paint they used to supply (Masons, Derby) was gloss matted down with a special laquer. So it was gloss paint as far as sealed finish went, but matt in appearance. This guy sold paint his entire life, so I'm inclined to believe him, it's just I've never seen it anywhere, everyone I see paints matt paint to achieve a matt finish, but as we all know, the matt finish is a pain to keep clean, and does little to keep corrosion at bay, unlike gloss which repels water and dirt etc so much more effectively.

 

Simon -

Could it have been simply clear lacquer finish with your normal matting agent :dunno: I've never thought to ask about that. Just re-reading this it sounds like they were using standard matting agent (see below?)

Since auto paint suppliers will mix in a matting agent to whatever degree of flatness you like, I go for not quite full matt which is a lot tougher than full matt, and makes it look as if you've just spent hours lavishing care on it with a WD40 soaked rag.... :whistle:

Another way told to me by a pro restorer is to base-coat paint with gloss or semi gloss for durability and finish coat with full matt for effect - if it fails or scrathes or a tank backs into you (or you back into a tank :shake:), you still have full green protection underneath.

Great pics.

Always a sobering experience looking at snaps from wartime, we can but sit there and imagine...........

You are of course quite correct - I have zero Ferret experience.

Does the engine installation have any resilient / flexible mounts?

Is it mounted remote or direct to transmission?

Point taken! :died:

Welcome Davie and all you folk from the north!

Scotland seems to have some remarkable mechanical survivors, especially so the farther north you go. It appears the scrapman never made it that far judging by some of the farmyard relics I've come across.

Your motor looks in great shape, presumably a recovery truck at some stage?

It appears she was with the Wales University OTC but I haven't yet had the chance to delve any deeper into her history.

 

Welcome Dave, enjoy the mayhem. (rest self-censored 20.49)

See your problem......... :shake: Only on British PW kit ...:banghead:

Quite a job to re-engineer with flexi, but as Simon suggests, go for the stainless stuff EVERY TIME.

If ever there was a case for product upgrade to something like a Cummins 4B..... :naughty:

Welcome Rik.

Know what you mean about firing up old engines - got hold of an old Gardner 5LW with Brsitol bus radiator on skid unit, managed to get it running and found that whenever I walked past it in the workshop, I just had to press the button and hear it idle away. Worked out I was wasting about 15 mins per day, so had to put it out of reach for my own good!

And please don't park that ARV outside the HMVF Clubhouse as N.O.S. has just weeded the Pansy flowerbed - he ain't gonna be happy if you drive 50 tons of armour over it!

 

Oh ess aitch one tea, I thought they were weeds. Hi Kevin, would you mind rolling the thick layer of mulch which I've just applied to where the pansies are no longer? It'll help keep the moisture in. If Jack asks what you are up to, it's not road planings, it's black bark from the asphalt tree...

:whistle:

With service like that, who needs HMVFTV? :-D

A great production, thanks very much for sharing your adventure. I will be pleased to do the local RBL proud in return for such good entertainment!

Your'e all completely barking :banana: :banana: :banana:

Think I'd best steer clear of the M42 from now on, just to be safe.... :shake: :shake:

I've just googled 'metal stitching ' and casting crack repair'.

It seems there are now several systems out there, and a good few companies offering the service. Also some DIY kits available.

So good news if ever needed!

My father did them a long time ago - he bought GMCs with zero miles on the clock, but with frosted blocks, for £150 a go after the war (but that was a lot of money then!). He used copper studs, never any trouble.

I've seen the lacing / stitching method Kewelde mentioned - brilliant solution for all manner of casting repairs, but the local company in Norwich which did it has packed up, like most other engineering concerns......... :dunno:

Hi Mark

Jeeparts now do an excellent 12v repro gauge.

You can use this with the original sender unit (this is just a variable resistor).

If you want to use a 6v gauge, the voltage reducers are under a quid from Maplins or similar.

I wondered if we could continue this thread asking each member what the nickname of their vehicle was , if it was on the vehicle or their pick?

 

 

I was just about to start a thread something along these lines , but it might be appropriate to expand this one now?

I wondered what everyones view was on Names / Vehicle Art?

Does it spoil a MV?

I'd be particularly interested in the views of folks outside the UK, as I get the feeling we major on it over here. Is it widespread in other parts of Europe for example?

My jimmy is Lindy Lou with a pin-up, that's how she came home and that's how she stays! I am currently looking for appropriate artwork/names for the others.

Art or No Art is a personal thing I know, but do give us your view.

I happen to think that art can look great so long as it's not overdone. OK there is no evidence that it was widespread practice but it does give MV and owner that extra bond. But not on all vehicles - having a problem with the M6 bomb truck, anything just seems to be too much for some reason......

Interesting that there is less post war mv art - is this because a lot of owners had a connection with the forces, so keep things a bit more "as they were"?

I enjoy coming across names / art with a hint of humour!

Here's a sample of WW2 art - unusual, but well executed and my favourite from Beltring this year

Has anyone noticed a tell-tale sign that Jack's condition has moved on a stage ? Namely a desire to acquire a Ben Hur trailer :nut:

It always starts with just one vehicle doesn't it, then perhaps a trailer to go with it, the next thing a fleet is born..... ;-)

There is no cure, we know. It is possible for the condition to be held at bay or even temporarily eased by lack of space, poverty, a disapproving partner, or a combination of these, however the side effects are not pleasant :shake:

In order to prepare Jack for the worst, would it be helpful to suggest how the condition might possibly develop, for example what will be the most obvious next acquisition, given the initial symptoms of GMC followed by stage 2 Ben Hur? :whistle:

Looks like I might need to convert my closed cab to an open cab.

Can anyone advise exactly where to cut the door posts and rear panel? (I don't want to go to the expense of buying a complete open cab assy) :whistle:

Hang on - 20 miles in 10 minutes is..........

120 mph! :schocked:

That is one piece of film worth watching!!!

That Dodge is not going down the bog... it's coming out of it... (they'll go anywhere y'know).... just look at the colour of its wheels :whistle:

 

What other brand of WW2 truck could command such a dedicated display of confidence by its proud owner, heh? :whistle:

Never seen these before, but looks to me as if:

the central vane is the gas/air mixing valve,

the little screw at 2 o'clock is the locking device for the vane,

the outer black knobs regulate the air/gas mixture to the burners,

no idea about the others (central burner control??), but it must be a fearsome beast!

Does it really mix air and gas before the burners? That would usually result in a big bang and some stunning pyrotechnics :evil:

You must really cook in the closed cabs as I have always driven with the doors off

 

Well, I've NEVER had to take the doors off mine :whistle:

The dog stands on the lap of whoever is in the middle and has his front paws on the bonnet through the open window - you've just got to grab the right gear stick!!!

Alternatively a mobile kennel conversion is available for the Ben Hur....

Closed

You don't get wet

Lovely shape, the truck needs curves to balance utility look

Great acoustics (if you like drivetrain music)

When it's hot outside, great cooling breeze with screen up and windows down

You can rest your elbow on door when window down

Real cosy with 3 in cab (girlies always sit in middle....)

Am I the only one?........

Oh come on! You can't go off on holiday without telling us about the blonde with the re-charged accumulators?.............. :dunno: