ashley

Looks nice...........but being Panzer grey it is obvious a pre 1943 model (be for the colors changed to ordnance tan)..........but the commander appears to be wearing a patt `44 grey panzer wrap over tunic, just an observation:-D:whistle::whistle::readbook:

Ashley

 

As I am beetle orientated, I might have a look at a 181 Trekker, - or maybe build myself a Kubel replica. It's just about using the right parts and getting the proportions right, - even though it would be frowned on by purists.

A little downhearted, but not giving up.

Try a company called "Kooble car" (US based) as they sell the bodies as well as other part. The body should fit on a more recent chassis.

Ashley

If you`ve the monies,

.......... go for a german schwimmvagen and tell her it saves buying a boat as well :-D

Ashley

From what i remember this was not a very large base but kept at least 6 rockets fully armed and ready to fire in minutes.

At the time 1971-72 i thought it was strange to have US troops in the British zone, but by then we probaly had no rockets.

Ashley

I seem to remember a thread once asking if Jeeps were built sand coloured or re-sprayed when they got to the desert.

I have just found a photo of a Ford WOT2 truck, and noticed that it was painted Kharki Brown and then re-sprayed sand colour. The rear view mirror has been damaged and the bracket removed, and the patch under the bracket shows a darker kharki colour to the Sand colour of the vehicle. The WOT2 must have been new and not previously used as it is the current model for the date of the photo. Check out IWM photos E22567 and E23186 for details.

Therefore from this detail, I can only guess that Jeeps were supplied Green and re-sprayed Sand when they got to North Africa.

Hi woa2,

can a precise or approx date for this photo be ascertained ??

cheers

Ashley

Hi all,

long shot here... in the early seventies i remember visiting an American rocket base near Osnabruck in Germany it could not have been more than 1-1 1/2 hrs by the old Bedford bus (utility). Hoping ex serving members of the forces may know of location the old base as i doubt if it exist now, probably a housing estate.

cheers

Ashley

I'm guessing at w&p,...............well after seeing the apparition that climbed out of the HMVF VAN

one morning...........:cool2:

Aye enough to make yer custard creams go soggy at 20 paces

Ashley

I can remember when the Karrier was first restored must have been 25 + years ago it was a superb truck.

I did drive up one day in the jeep and as he was by the fence line i stopped and said hello but he just turned and walked away :rolleyes: must of been something i said

This is the second militant that has been on site in the last ten years the last one sat in the field for 6 yrs then suddenly was replaced with the one in the picture.

Neil i don't think any thing is for sale pity.

Ashley

Hi all,

i keep meaning to take these pictures and have finally done so....

the militant (red one )has been here for at least a couple of years and along with the jeeps next to it has not moved.

The shots of the (Karrier) truck, now this vehicle to my knowledge has not left the field but has been moved around it.It was once complete with canvas but this has since been removed befor finally rotting away.

Enjoy

What went wrong? :-D:-D

luckily i havn`t changed a bit

Any negative waves and i have one of me in my knitted mankini you have been warned !!

Ashley

sorry last picture wouldn`t upload... got the "too good looking" message so here`s another with me on the right no `cowboy` jokes now.

Ashley

As you can see i have managed to keep my good looks.......slightly lacking in the blond hair dept. though on the left of the photo.

Ashley

my truck won't staaaaaaaaaaaart maaaaaaaa, maaaaaaa

Very funny :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Ashley

Hi when will the range of Beckett sunglasses and afro Combs be available ??? just wondered

Ashley

I must admitt..M27....M3.... not too bad but the M25 was horrible mainly due to the fact that i traveled alone.For the last 3 years i have trailed it down, far safer.

Ashley

Yes well done Ashley.

 

I'm afraid I fiddled with the image, just to see if anyone was observant enough to spot it!

 

OOhhh you wicked person you.

Ashley

I hope not :shocked:..................anyone who would be crazy enough to drive a jeep on the M25 has no place here. Was he wearing shorts and a 'T' shirt too........ Spect the Jeep Joes will lynch me for this comment.......... nothing against Jeeps........it's the other loonies that dice with death on there......fine if they want to kill themselves, but you don't stand much chance against them in a Jeep. :shake:

Have done this journey on several occaisions on my way to Beltring flowery shirt, shorts and all, and i belive i am pretty sane ?? :nut::nut::nut::trustme::cool:

Ashley

Anyone brave enough to have a go at a date for

this?

 

 

 

 

 

 

That is an unusual way to spell squadron

:coffee: :whistle:Do you need someone to come over and give you a hand?

JACK....... I THINK HE WOULD PREFER SOMEONE WITH SOME KNOWLEDGE #Anon

All the best to you on this day :wave:

Ashley and Family

Well we must have spoken then at the Bovington show as i was chatting with some of the guys in 6th Fallschirmjager at the time when i came over.

The one at Beltring (ambulance) was with the 2nd Battle group the owner (i presume) said he had just retired and was going to restore it properly.

Ashley

something like this then ? have seen the ambulance version that attends Beltring but a first for a GS version

Ashley

Might see if I can persuade the Can-Am to fit in the back of the Stalwart!!

Eddie Kid managed to jump a few buses with the aid of a ramp..........:idea:

:iloveyou:

Ashley

Looks a bit muddy for the recent dryish spell :whistle::whistle::coffee:

Ashley

At one of the Dallas digouts,

i paid £5.00 for the large pack and £3.00 for the small pack and i am sure that at Beltring you may still get them for this price with a bit of searching :-D

Ashley