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Not Yet - To be honest I have been way too busy and I dont have a big enought garage to work on the Pinz when its been raining, snowing and minus degrees which seems to coincide with when I do have any time.

Dale did the engine etc but I just need to do the finessing and check all the lights/horn work etc.

As far as I know theres only a very few that are road registered at the moment and from my perspective having done a bit a research I am tempted to appy for the "special vehicle" category as a number of Mowag Bucher Duros have been registered as Specials.

D

Thanks to everybody that replied

The things I am really trying to figure out is (as per the OP of the thread MatchFuzee)

• What is the vehicle type on the V55 (which also relates to the type of test) so is it PHGV or is it "Special Vehicle" or something else (like Motorhome but it wont be that)
• What MoT do I need
• What do I do to get it to/from the test centre (no plates / trade plates/recovery)

Its easily over 3.5T (something like 5T unladen) so its not going to "sneak in"

D

Still trying to find out how to register a Pinzgauer Vector - someone must have got one registered by now

As per Motleyholt

YES it is >3.5T and I assume a HGV test will be required but its the actual filling in the DVLA form I'm looking for

D

Hi

has anyone registered a Pinzgauer Vector yet

If so what did you use on the V55 for things like vehicle type etc?

Also anything unusual about the MoT?

thanks

Downforce

Forgot to say - plan is supposed to be driving through Africa so no rush - given the current state of North Africa !!

Hi Tony

I have an RB44 Im building into a overland truck (but really not making much progress).

I looked at the comms body but it seemed too small - particularly with the wheelarches etc.

I'd be interested in hearing how you get on

DF

Still looking for the actual fire-fighting back for the RB44 - Any ideas?

That's interesting Paul. It's definitely N2 - the 3000kg figure is the empty weight. Mine has a radio body which is probably the best part of 1000kg.

To my untrained eye, there goes not appear to be that much clearance under the sides. The lower bodywork ( fuel tank, lockers, spare wheel etc.) ends in a line roughly level with the hubs. The side height above the road is therefore about 8 inches plus a tyre. I missed a trick in not measuring the height last weekend when I saw it, but again it does not look that high compared with N3 types. Driving up the motorway today there didn't seem to be much difference between the RB44 and a chassis transit apart from the weight.

I'm between camps here, I have an email from VOSA which says bars, and the chap who will take it for its first test says bars, but experience on the site is that bars are not being insisted upon by other centres.

Any ideas what will persuade VOSA that bars are not necessary - it seems to me that only an argument on the construction will win - weight and wheelbase are non starters.

 

Richard

I read the regs and there are several exceptions - one is where the "bodywork effectively performs the same function" or something similar wording - and also (see yellow one) tippers and tankers are exempt or only required as far as practical.

The wheelbase is about 3.25m centre to centre so a bit to big to scrape by that avenue.

Also someone else said PHGVs don't require Tacho and/or underrun protection.

I wanted to propose a cattle prod to hasten the cyclist or pedestrian away from the side of the vehicle but apparently this is only permitted in RSA and movies!

I actually considered mounting sand-ladders/waffleboards where the side bars would be - seemed like a good idea but needs to be done carefully to leave a flat surface (no sticky out wing nuts allowed). Useful to me going overlanding but i appreciate you don't always need them in Chelsea ! - Well actually today maybe you do!

In the meantime can anyone tell me what the small circular electrical connector on the wiring loom that runs down the chassis leg behind the cab (LHS) sort of above the spare wheel goes to?

DF

Try AAC museum Middle Wallop

 

Mark

Thanks for the pics !

So I bought me an RB44 and am in the process of making it roadworthy (?)

But mine is a RB44 FIRST STRIKE and I found after the auction Witham had sold the corresponding demountable fire fighting part at the same auction.

I would love to have the ability treturn the RB to it's original spec but don't know where to find the demountable back

Any ideas where they ended up ?

"Demountable Fire Fighting Unit c/w 678 Litre Bowser Etc Manufactured by PSP Safety Products Ex Reserve"

Many thanks mate. Still a few Mk7s about thank god. Starting to see more of the Wildcat out on the ranges now. I think they will be replacing all the MK7s very soon......

I can't wait for the Witham advert with 130 Lynx for sale - I'd buy that for a dollar !

DF

I assume you have already tried backing the brake adjusters off?

Hi Richard

You assumed wrong - it's been a ling time since I worked on anything with seized drum brakes, but I have wound back the adjusters now and that helped and got them off - thanks.

Once I got the drum off I could see there are 2x threaded hole on the drum, which I assume can be used to either pull the drum or screw into to push against the back plate (acting like a press).

The problem with mine was that the curved hand-brake cable guide/swivel was seized in the hand-brake "on" position.

After the event, it was (maybe) possible to remove the rubber hand-brake cable grommet and loose off the swivel from behind, but if hindsight was foresight I would have been out spending my £80mil from the lottery!

Took me 3+ hours to get them off and a couple of hours to strip and clean and about 20 minutes to put back together!

Thanks for the post though

DF

I have just bought an RB44 and the rear (LHS/NS) brakes are solid. So I am trying to remove the brake drum and have looked in the manual and removed the rear wheel (didn't see the bit about reversed threads but figured it out) but it's not clear to me if the drum should just pull off now or if I need to remove the hub (I hope not).

Obviously with the brakes stuck on it's a bit tricky to tell the difference between the drum not coming off because it comes with the hub vs. not coming off because the brake shoes are binding (the wheel wont turn at all - which is contrary to what I heard about RB44 brakes !).

Any tips on loosing off the brakes and/or if I should be able to just take the wheel off and pull the hub off appreciated - thanks.

DF

redneck

thanks that is helpful there is an empty socket under the steering column so I guess that's it

the problem is that mine is an (AAC) ex-fire engine so there's loads of extra cabling that is just dangling, I assume this went to the blue lights etc.

what part did you use for the flasher unit(s) ? any particular part or a common or garden generic flasher unit?

BTW - does anyone know how to do the top left bolt that holds the brake servo in (above and behind the brake pedal) - I can hardly get my fingers on the nut, let alone get a socket in there !

I read somewhere else that RB44s are B@&$!@&*$ to work on and I'm starting to get that feeling.

DF

The carden unit failed on the front prop i was working on, the cover for the cardens centre grease nipple had never been taken off or greased and as a result the total joint failed, the vehicle had only done 17,000 miles! there was a general lack of grease and oil in all the joints etc. it took a full grease cartridge to fill the props, joints etc.

 

 

j

Hi

Where did you need to grease specifically - I'll make sure mine is all done.

PS still looking for a wiring diagram - indicators don't work :cry:

DF

Any recommendations as where to get RB 44 parts? i'm doing some work on one for a mate and will need a front propshaft.

 

ta

 

:cry:

 

j

There was a new one on ebay recently (search completed listings to see if it sold)

Otherwise xmod might have one - they had some bits like that

I might have I'll have to look through the manuals I'll let you know

Hi ferrettkitt - did you find a wiring diagram?

I also am looking for one if you have it

DF

Hi

I have just bought an RB44 chassis cab and discovered that formerly it was a "First Strike" fire fighting appliance with 9 AAC. Having never heard of the "First Strike" before I went looking on the web and found - nothing !

No pictures, no data, no manufacturer's spec, nothing except one post from a guy who saw one once.

As I only have the chassis cab - does anyone know what thecomplete vehicle looked like?

Thanks

DF

I joined the membership scheme of our local theatre about six months ago just in time for there to be nothing on that was worth seeing for six months - so imagine my excitement when I found out that Prometheus was on in 3D (I have never seen a 3D at our local before).

Pushing the boat out, we even had dinner out before the film...

It was Ridley, in 3D and my first outing to the flicks for six months....

I was a bit let down to be honest.

If it had have been anyone else directing I probably would have thought it was "OK" but I think I am justified in expecting more from the master! It just lacked that special "je ne sais quoi" - but I don't know what was missing

Plot and character development quite poor AND (check for spoilers).....

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Charleze Theron wears a slinky number but there were so many opportunities to do better...

Anyway it has it's place but I wasn't impressed I agree with everything Vulture said - 100%

What a waste of a cinema membership that was !

DF

Hi

My name is Dave and I have been reading HMVF for a few years on and off

As I have just gone out and bought an RB44 chassis cab I thought I'd probably need some advice so I'd best register!

Since leaving the mob (1991) I have had a Harley MT350 and a Land Rover Lightweight but they just went and didn't need much taking care of - the '44 is probably more likely to need a bit of work.

To say the least my Mrs. isn't that impressed with it's current condition I don't have much in the way of pictures, so I will post as soon as I get it.

I am particularly interested to get any tips and hints about where I am going to fall foul of the authorities to get my lump taxed and tested, any tips about construction and use regs that will help to get it MoT'd first time.

Anyone that can help with Phaser power improvement information as well.

I am looking for some bits as well (wheels and tyres and particularly the rear light clusters as they are missing even just the spec of the connectors for the rear lights and where to buy them would be handy).

P.S. Are there any ex-REME or MT fitters that want to play in south central UK (Berks/Bucks/Oxon) ? ?

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