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I posted my new truck last year and I have been busy since then planning this years "upgrades", compared to most of the work around here I'm not sure I would call this restoration... I am limited by the fact the truck is stored in lewes and I live in London, and I dont have any under cover work space. So a bit weather constrained I have also just added an M35A1 "Reo" as well that needs a repaint, new canvas (again scored on this forum) etc. When I purchased the truck it was configured as a USMC truck so I am turning it into a US Army truck to match our Living History group. I also purchased an M101A1 trailer (via this forum) so wanted to add the missing tow hitch. So the tow hitch; This was found on the M37 forum and donated to the team if we covered postage, the issue being the main thread was destroyed! But was soem advice from the HMVF forum we purchased a die and rethreaded the main shaft. Some paint and its just waiting to be installed. Rear Shackles & mounts: When the M37 was purchased it was configured as a USMC vehicle with the rear shackle mounts specific to this branch. The issue here is they foul the trailer cable plug and also put the shackle mounts to far out to tow a trailer. So some new mounts (1961 dated) were secured, painted and are waiting to be mounted. M101A1 Trailer: My new trailer, see below, needs a good refurb and is missing all the frame and side bows. These were secured in the US and a huge pile of boxes like a big Lego kit arrived. These are now being prepped for painting. It also needs a wiring loom so found some NOS items in the US. Right Hand Mirror: The M37 didnt come with a right hand mirror and with being left hand drive this proves a problem driving, aside from not being very safe. The Canadian issue M37s came with a right hand mirror.We have modded this so we can mount for travel and remove at shows.

My 6 year old Daughter loves that film. Great fun on a rainy cold sunday with a fire going :-D

thats just the top right corner of the site, I guess about a 1/6...

I was there in 2011 and there was a Cat Dozer, Sexton, towed quad, PAK40, towed generator (in a Ben Hur I think), 25 pounder, GMC and Sherman. This is what I have photos of and sure there was a lot more

Great idea. I assume the Time Team is on 4OD? Will check it out tonite

I stand corrected

well if you can find out who owns the Reo and if they want to sell... would be handy Im sure the Land Rover owners can chip in but Im sire thats not a standard steering column

That Reo wouldn't be for sale would it...looking all sorry and unloved! Also that Landie steering column looks wrong, could it have an engine replacement. A mate of mine has one with an Isuzu diesel and the plastic shroud round the column looks the same

all we need now is a group purchase of a 3D printer and w can make our own parts and vehicles!!! welcome on board and nice work.

Just my 10 pence worth...yes but Goodwood does cost punters £125 for the weekend per person with camping £155 on top (and £54 for a grandstand per person) and has massive corporate sponsorship so they can afford to look after exhibitors.

welcome on board. This site has most data plates http://www.mvdataplates.com/ and these guys do great canvas for MVs, I have a set on my Dodge M37, it does seem to flag the site as having malware but Ive never had any issues http://www.odcloth.com/

I was living in hope but seems reality is kicking in http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21074699

Cheers. Did a quick Google image search and couldn't find anything. Will post it if aI do

Now that sounds interesting!

I own and manage and design and development agency called Splendid, my favourite project being designing the in-car system for the Aston Martin One-77 :-D:-D:-D:-D:-D:-D http://www.howsplendid.com

So did the Silver Antar get made in the end? Any pictures?

I have used RR Motors to match the paint on my truck http://www.rrservices.co.uk/ They matched the colour and finish perfectly and do great spray cans for touch ups

Queens Silver Jubilee in 1977 maybe?

just watched the second episode, I thought it was well presented, good effort to match the footage to the right period (not perfect of course but no early shots when they are talking about Germany in 1945) So a decent "snapshot" history of the Filthy 5th I think

Lovely!

It was a touch moist wasn't it! Lets hope the new site has some amazing drainage going on...

Impressive as always! You should post some pictures of the whole lot hooked up to your truck, equally impressive

hello there. Some very helpful folks around here, I am sure you will enjoy the forum

Great news. Vol 3 was under the tree this year, a great book!

Merry Christmas to all. Just reading an early Christmas present, the Frituur Zorro vol 3 book... oh for a time machine to go back to those yards... Have a great one and lots of green stuff for the new year :-D