Crippy

Thanks for that Super Moderator I don't know what us mere mortals would do without you, Beware the Kryptonite

Hi I am afraid I do not have my 6 year old grandaughter here and I need to adjust my profile as I have moved not only house but country as well and cannot see how to do it. Also is there anywhere on these forums where people can put a contact detail on a master sheet incase anyone has a problem when away from home as I would like to include my details. The LAA (Light Aircraft Association) has this in case anyone has a problem when away from home they can contact a local person for help or contacts to get help. Regards Crippy

In complete agreement Steve

Hi and welcome, I live just outside Market Harborough and rebuilt an MB over 7 years so if you need any help or information just give me a shout Steve

Welcome on board Pino You do know that there is no cure for the HMVS or Hysterical Military Vehicle Syndrome. Were just north west from you near Corby. Regards Steve

Taking the jeep out to France for the official first flight of the replica Mosquito that was built by a few old guys in a place called LUCON in France. I am hoping to get a shot of the jeep next to the plane at an airfield at Fontenay le Comte in area 85 in France on the 14th April. Best piece of news. I have found my first piece of the Dodge. It is the fan blades or helice ventilateur. He has a few other bits so I will make up a list and put it on here hopefully if I can get it translated and I can collect any bits people want at the same time. Steve

Hi Everybody I know that really I should start with getting a Dodge and getting photos of it as I found it, then the shipping then the restoration etc etc etc. Well I am starting it a little differently. I decided first of all that I need something a little more accomodating for my stature than my 1942 MB. I also needed something that I could drive long into the future as my disability increased. The one that came to mind so that I coud adapt, and use the back for sleeping so I did not have to put the tents up was the Dodge WC54. As everyone knows finding one in good shape and at a good price is not easy so I thought I would begin at a different angle. I needed an auto box and wanted to keep the engine a petrol one. After many different visits to scrappers and people selling motors I decided to get a Mercedes W114 2.5ltr straight 6 which is on points and carbs. I found a beauty which had done just 75,000 miles and had service history to back it up. It may not look much like a Dodge engine and box but watch this space.

Welcome to the forum, when you get your MV that is when your troubles start. Steve

I am not sure yet as I got the info when I collected my jeep from Stephen at Dallas and it was only the engine and a box that I was looking at. I hope that the 4 x 4 system can be kept.The way I struggled to get in and out of the jeep today means that either the good lady will have to take over the driving or we may sell it and buy a WC that doesn't need any repair/restoration. Then again I have had the jeep for 9 years now and I thought I was doing well for costs on repairs but this year with new battery new steering box and everything else left no change out of £1000 so perhaps we will have to keep it.

Hi Just got back from measuring a dodge engine and box so if anyone else needs to know here they are. A. Fan to back of engine 82cm B. Fan to and of gearbox 142cm C. Width between chassis rails 73cm D. Sump to top of head 60cm E. Sump to top of aircleaner 82cm These match pretty much with a 6cyl 250 mercedes engine and auto box so it looks like I may get this before I get the Dodge so will try and paint it in similar colours to the WC colours. Steve

Thanks anyway Regards Steve

Hi If it can wait until this evening I will set one up for you. PM me with your email address or look at my details and contact me through mine. Regards Steve

Thanks for that and I have made contact with a John Denny from South Midlands so we can see where that gets me.Again thanks for taking the time and effort.Steve

Hi Vulture Well it is something he could do for me without me having to go over but if he was unable to do it I could try and get sometime to suit him. I need just a few measurements and approximate ones at that. A. Fan to the back to end of block B. Fan to the back end of the gearbox C. Width of the engine block. D. Height from base of sump to top of engine E. Height from base of sump to top of air filter. If he could get me those it would be great as I have my eyes on a 72 6cyl Mercedes engine and box with less than 75k and I wouldn't want to buy it if it would be too big. Thanks in advance Regards Steve

Hi and Welcome from Canada You got a name or are you just known as fireman? Steve

Hi Just wondering if there is somewhere on the forum where a person could find out contact details for the person/group nearest to them based on vehicle types. For example I am looking for someone who has a Dodge WC or an engine from one near to my postcode LE16 so I can make contact to try and get some measurements. I tried a thread but have not had much joy and I do not know how to navigate this forum too well just yet. there may be some group listed within the forum its just I don't know how to find it. Your thoughts Gents Steve

Hello Chris and welcome, yes these guys on here are great Steve

Hi Don't know if this is any use but one of our members in France took ownership of this last year direct from the French Forestry department. Everything works only problem he says is the MPG figures it actually is GPM. Steve http://s1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff501/89sbr/Sammy%20Jeep/Cat%20MVCG%2086/

Crippy...... Well it was that or Spongly or Hopalong all fits I have a genetic disorder called HSP which affects the nervous system from the feet up, lets hope I am too old or dead by the time it gets to the nether region. But it will not beat me, whatever it throws up me and the boss, her indoors, she who must be obeyed etc will beat it or infact work round it.

I have to look at an automatic as I am disabled hence the nickname, I am hoping that by getting the measurements and comparing this to modern engine and boxes and by modern I mean 1970's with carburation I will be able to manufacture mountings without any cutting and shutting. I have upper body strength so the steering may not be an issue. In France we drive from La Rochelle area up to Normandy then do the defiles/parades over the week and the drive back and we have at least one meeting that we drive to each month so I will be doing enough mileage to warrant the work. This may well be my last "project" so I want to get it right and will retro fit the steering and powerbrakes as time goes on and with the room in the back I can stop struggling with the tent. Watch this space as I will keep everyone up to date with my investigations.

Hi thanks for all the good wishes, I should be on line more as my problems keep coming. When I get the Dodge it shouldn't be too bad as the jeep only took 7 years from buying.

Thanks for all the info. Reason for a more modern 6cyl is to retain the petrol/noise exhaust etc but get a more economical vehicle without the diesel knocks. Will post details of measurements etc as I find them in case anyone else is interested and if I find the ideal engine/box set up I will detail the work. I am interested in the power steering I wonder if anyone has done the conversion I will look on the internet and see what I can find. Thanks again Steve steveroundhill at tiscali.co.uk

Hi I have just joined HMVF and my first question concerns the engine and box which is fitted to the WC vehicles of WW11 and later. I intend to buy a WC54 and as I am disabled I want to change the engine and box and fit a 6 cyl engine and auto box. I already have an engine in mind but before I make the man an offer I would like to know some dimensions of the original side valve motor and box. If there is anyone in Leics or Northants or surrounding areas who has a vehicle with one of these units in I would love to be able to visit with my tape measure to just get an idea of the feasibility of fitting a later unit. Failing that is there anyone who would be willing to get me some rough measurements of the engine from fan to end of box, distance between engine mounts i.e. width of engine and the depth from sump to highest point. At the moment I am looking at a couple which Stephen Rivers has told me about and there is a complete runner on fleabay but I do not rush into parting with my brass so would like to have things in place before I start spending. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

Hi, name is Steve Roundhill, based near Market Harborough but born in God's County. Just gone 58 and an official crip, thinking of painting my latest aquisition a spaz chariot, either mat green or desert sand or even camo. Not sure which yet, your thoughts welcome. I have a 1942 MB and trailer and I won the Readers Restoration in Practical Classics in 2010 with it. Desert Sanded a VW Doka and am now looking for a Dodge WC54 so I can adapt and still use. I am a member of MVCG 86 a French military vehicle association based near La Rochelle. We visit Normandy every June with the whole of the MVCG Group.