The Garrison

Welcome Dave.

Have to agree with Pete. Way to many projects and the money printing press is still broken. And way down here its just turning winter time, so days are short, painting is impossible and the fire place takes seniority to the unheated shed. :shake:

Welcome to the site. We are also into our LRDG and SAS, being kiwis we have a special interest. Can't wait to see pics of your jeep.

It was one of my fears with any waterproofing putting it on the Bell and destroying it totally. There was no glaze and i have had no condensation issues on the inside. I would have thought it wouldnt breath also, but i guess there are so many gaps under the tent it doesnt really matter. I guess you have to take the pros and cons from all available sources. I have seen a Bell go up in flames due to the fabric and waterproofing agent. I have seen a canvas tent fall apart, it was perfectly water resistant but the product ate the stitching. The PVA remains flexible enough for folding without cracking also. It was the best product without being flammable and solvent based.

The cheapest waterproofing for canvas by far. ... is actually very simple. Most people overlook its simplicity. It is sold here in New Zealand under a brand name but is simply a 40%mix of PVA (White) Glue and water. It is an excellent waterproofing agent for all types of canvas, it will not leave marks or change the colour and best of all it is NOT flammable. I have done my WWII Original Bell tent and the canvas on our Mortar Trailer amongst other things. It is easy to apply and really works in a downpour... Our 'dry' ten p worth

We know how that works. I have had the Power Plus on the bench for about 10 years now and it keeps getting the back seat to everything else. Even the Staff car got pushed back for the trailer and the jeep got moved to another part of the drive and put under cover. I guess every step is usually in the right direction.

Bring on the Navy vehicles. You do not see enough of them and they all have just as much history and anything else. One of our own preservation group members is ex RNZN (Royal New Zealand Navy) and has just purchased an old 15ft ply boat that we have turned into a replica ships tender. He is lucky enough to live next to a river so the boat gets a lot of use. We also trailer it to events and have it on show. Best wishes with the restoration, cant wait to see pictures.

We can see it now.. Swarms of military vehicles parked outside. Jeeps and trailers loaded with shovels and spades, olive drab as far as the eye can see. Rotary hoes, ditch diggers, post hole borers and all the help you can feed. Digging commences, down and dirty. The bog hole increases in size until....... clunk.. Its a tank, yes a tank... a concrete tank of the Septic variety... All in good fun. Really. However from the point of someone who has dug up a few bits in my time. I would go for the easiest option first. A large probe rod that can be pushed into the ground and mark any solid contacts. Post hole borer should be the cheapest option for a bore hole to see if the 'target' is made of metal. I dont know if you can hire metal detactors over there but the cheap DIY ones may not have the penetration you require to find anything burried over a few feet. Good luck if you do decide to grab the shovel.. No doubt we all await the outcome of this endeavour.

Nice looking truck Pete. Will be good to see her finished. What back are you putting on?

Welcome Jono. I think a lot of us here could tell you the twelve steps to an Olive Drab addiction.. Yes it is approximately twelve steps from my lounge to my shed... :cool2: Looking forward to pics of your toys.

Ice cold in Alex, Sea of Sand. Both great movies without all the hollywood overdramaticised BS. Eagerly awaiting the new release of Dam Busters as we have seen the planes (shhh) and know who is really behind it all. The Trench and Beneath Hill 60 are also favourites. SPR and, even though it is not a movie, Band of Brothers has to be given due credit. Would be great to see a modern realistic LRDG film.

Does anyone have any details, pictures or info for the wrecker back? If we do go ahead and take on this project i am thinking a wrecker would be a nice addition. Will also fabricate up a GS back so they can be swapped if necessary.

For someone who is really NOT into Harleys, the workmanship in this build definately deserves credit. It takes us a lot of hours to get our bikes rideable in modern conditions, but this bike is ready to go. Would look a bit more authentic with a 'fake' kick start. Well done and great effort.

After a day and a half over the weekend the trailer was stripped, repainted and mostly re-assembled. It is quite amazing how much the colour had faded over 20 years in the sun. It is back to the original NZ Army Deep Bronze Green. The new decals will be applied tomorrow and TAC sign painted on. It was good to get one project finished finally before the winter really sets in.

Welcome James. Wow your wife and mine would be great together. Would be a rare pair that go shopping for military vehicles, instead of shoes.

Welcome Simon. No greater feeling than telling the bank manager where he can put that mortgage. One day.. Landy's are a great start to any collection.

Has to be one of the prettier aircraft produced by Bristol. We had argonauts (Argosy) flying here for many years and still have one on display near our airport. Along with a Bristol Freighter at our local aeroclub. Have very fond memories of thundering Bristol Hercules Engines.

:angel: No never... pop..pop...pop. Way to many 'mad' armourer's over here..

Not exactly 'legal' and i'm sure in some 'countries' they would sue.... but we used to have a similar issue on a rural property.. It stopped very quickly after certain parts of the vehicle suddenly developed strange, anti earthing properties during peak times of darkness. Also had tampering issues that was solved with the use of 'blue dye'. Same stuff as used in cash transport bags. The dye doesnt come out for weeks. It is always very disheartening when idiots mess with your property.

In 1991 the NZ Army produced a number of trailers to better support their mortar platoons. Recently they have been sold off. The front canvas was oversprayed when it came out of service and is being replaced. Entire trailer will be repainted with Deep Bronze Green this coming weekend. The trailer was produced with standard nato coupling and brakes, but were removed by Defence before they were sold.

Welcome. To the left you will see.... Olive drab and if you look to the right you will see.. Olive Drab.... Isn't it great? Look forward to seeing some of your uniforms.

Oh you would be in totaly heaven if you ever got down to this part of the world then. All these retrievers seem to be of a similar yellow colour.

Haha now i feel some serious cruizing coming on. Our bikes would be great on convoy together.

Thanks for the info. Looks like it might become a project. Only major issue is a shed big enough now. Richard, it could be. I understand the place where the truck is located has one of the largest farm machinery collections in the southern hemisphere. There is a lot of machinery outside at the moment as they are improving the grounds and making way for more covered areas.

Thanks Pete. Guess i better find some pictures of the finished product and try and secure the find.