andythesquirel

Have just done a quick google check and found the photo is off the MUSEUM OF ALLIED FORCES ROME. Web site http://WWW.WW2MUSEUMROME.EU/4/ Photo on the web site is far better quality than the one on e-bay!

Andythesquirel

I suspect that it is police issue PSU (riot) issue. Probably for a small fire extinguisher.

Petition signed!

All the previous replies are valid and to be honest expected! Recently there have been a few threads regarding shows, their locations, if people will continue to attend, etc. I think the MAIN question is "Why do you attend shows?". This is divided into exhibitors and visitors. Exhibitors - From previous replies on threads we know, some exhibit to show off their vehicles and hard restoration work, some exhibit to exchange ideas and restoration tips with other vehicle owners. Some exhibit to access the show or meet old friends, and some go for the social side to drink around a camp fire! Visitors - Some go to meet friends or shop for items at the stalls, some to peruse the vehicles or examine them closely, and some go for the living history element. ARE ANY OF THESE REASONS BETTER OR WORSE THAN EACH OTHER!! I personally used to exhibit for the social side, and as a bonus to this was to be able to live on site and enjoy it, with a financial incentive ie discount\free entry. I didn't go to the area, because as has been stated, I am shy and was worried about being approached to comment to the public. Now this could have been address at that show by the organisation, but also by me! The reality is that no matter what our reasons for attending a show, without the exhibitors and visitors, a show cannot go on, and will fold. So no matter what the reason for attending, exhibitors should be encouraged to attend, and not be upset by usually a single persons narrow view of what an exhibitor is. The organisation of a show should speak in advance to the exhibitors to establish what they wish to do, and listen to any suggestions they have. This works for the arena, such as making it more interesting to drive, or for persons maybe wanting to display only, and perhaps placing them with others to form a living history display. As for the visitors, they also must attend. The show must have all elements for them, or they won't come back! Not least they must have value for money. I visited a local display this weekend with my wife and three children, but turned around at the gate when I was asked for £45 to enter! I turned around as the show is very small, it was raining, and I was disgusted that I was being asked for that much. A family ticket to the Vale show is only £22. I will not be visiting that show again, and by the sight of others turning around, I am guessing neither will a lot of people. My main point is that we all exhibit or visit shows for one MAIN reason. We all LOVE vehicles!

I was travelling south from Harrogate towards the M18 on the A1 on Sunday and passed a military vehicle. Was this you? I tried to get a photo, but my dad was driving and traffic was not co-operating. If it was you, vehicle looked very well and was attracting a lot of interest on the road!

Hi, I am after some info on a Morris winch (model unknown). Could someone tell me the dimensions of a Morris horizontal drum PTO winch? I am specifically after the diameter and depth of the drum, but any other info would be appreciated, such as weight of pto and drum assembly, line pull rating, thickness of wire rope & max length of cable available you can fit on the drum. Thanks -Andy.

This is the first time i have seen this thread, and along with many others i am sure, have just spent over an hour reading through it, unable to skip any comments or close the computer. Without sounding too soft or emotional, i have found myself feeling immensley proud of all the members involved in this thread, from the original recoverer of the stone, the many members who have obviously committed hours of work to research, to the members supporting comments. The final act being the simple, and yet moving photo's of the final resting place of a young soldier, and his friends. In an age of high tech computers, mobiles, etc where people are rushing everywhere, a simple inscription on a piece of stone can cause us to reflect on more important matters, and of sacrifices people make for others.

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Hi, i do not know about the Bedford MJ, is this a permanant 4 wheel drive vehicle or changable? If changable surely removing the front propshaft will have no bearing on saving MPG, as it wont be turning anyway. If it is a permanant 4 wheel drive, usually the front propshaft needs to remain in place to ensure that oil lubrication remains in the front diff. If the propshaft is removed the front diff will start to seize over time. I have an old series Land Rover with dis-engageable free wheeling hubs. Same idea, in that when engaged and in 2 wheel drive (ie front propshaft not turning) the wheels don't turn the diff. This does reduce mechanical friction, and thus increases rolling speed, and MPG, but if it is not re-engaged every so often to re-lubricate the front diff, it seizes over time. With old vehicles it is very much a case of lack of use of mechanicals can cause more problems. Sometimes we have to live with poor MPG:-( Andy

I also stripped the fuel tap, still remains of chrome but the fuel was eating the paint away, when the engine fails to start (spark problems) fuel comes out of the carb from the air filter and lands directly on the fuel tap. Also really want to get a brass air filter as the originals as the fuel strips the paint off that also. Any ideas where to get one? Hi, there is a company now looking at reproducing the welbike. (www.welbikeuk.com). I believe that they also reproduce the brass air filter as per the original. Might be worth a check out! - Andy

Howard, Sorry but having checked, the sectional instructional posters i have are for the 7.62 SLR. - Andy

Hi, I will have to check, but i think amongst some old posters etc i may have a sectional bren instructional poster. If i have i would not want to get rid of it, but i don't see why it couldn't be copied. I would not know how much it would cost, as it is a large colour poster if i remember right. I'll try and look it out if you want.

Hello, i have been visiting the site for some time and have decided now that i should take the plunge and join. Firstly a bit about myself. My name is ANDY WESTON. I am 39yrs old and live in Chesterfield, Derbyshire (Uk). I am happily married with three young lads (1,3,& 5yrs), my wife works part time, and i work changing shifts all the time. (I have withheld my occupation, not because it is secret or exciting, but the organization who i work for can "over-react" in a big brother way to any publicity/ attention of its employees, and so by withholding my job, i reduce the likelyhood of comments/complaints/allegations being brought to their attention and causing me problems. I appologise for this but feel it is necessary and don't wish to have to repeatedly skirt round the issue.) For over a decade i have been rebuilding my 3 bed semi-detached house and compounded with the factors above (mainly the kids) i have had little time to pursue any hobbies etc :-(, and struggle to join any clubs, or participate in set meetings, or even get to set events. I have had an interest in old machinery since i was a small boy, and was taking things apart from a young age. (not always put back together:-D). I have admired the simplicity of the older machines, which can be fixed, or restored, with standard tools, and remade if required. As machines became more modern 1960/1970's/ etc they became more complicated and electronics started to get involved. I am afraid that was where my interest ended. I believe that something made should last for years, and be able to be repaired when broken, and do not believe in the modern throw away society!!! I am afraid that this has caused me to be wary of new technology, so i don't have a mobile phone, and i am not very good with my computer. So please bear with me, and accept that i won't be on the computer every day like some youngsters i work with. :-D This has also led to me using a 1966 Series 2A Land Rover, and a 1938 "German" Triumph motorcycle as commuter vehicles. On the plus side this has led to me being interested in various machines, and having the attitude that i should have a go at everything myself. So i can turn my hand to most things and have collected tools for many skills, though i have not the skills to use them fully yet!!! Due to my circumstances i have been planning a garage/ workshop for over 10 yrs, and this is only now starting to be completed. Again i have been collecting tools/machines for years and my goal has always been to have a garage to restore things with a machine shop to repair, restore and make the required items. Next couple of years are critical. My current situation is "LOTS OF PROJECTS, NOT ENOUGH SPACE, NOT ENOUGH TIME, AND NOT ENOUGH MONEY" I am guessing this is the same as most people at this time. I have been collecting "projects" for years and am now starting to sort some for selling to fund my workshop, etc. Basically i hate to see anything go to scrap so end up saving it and rebuilding it, even if i'd rather be working on something else. Last year i sold my VW Splitcreen camper, and a motorbike, and the current project in line is finishing my 1975 Ex-NATO Mercedes Benz UNIMOG 406 by the end of July to sell for funds. Future projects are AKTIV FISCHER SNOWTRAC, 1990 Mini Cooper S prototype, Ferguson T20 TVO tractor, various pre 65 motorbikes, etc, etc. I have been interested in military vehicles since i was a kid, after watching the weekend war films and visiting shows. Long term goal was/is to own a Willys jeep, but this keeps being put back as prices keep going up. I have had a military lightweight Land Rover, and the Unimog, but my best military vehicle is an unrestored 1940's ex-RAF MATCHLESS G3 motorbike, still with canvas bags etc. This does not currently run, but is in good condition. I am saving it till i have space to sort it properly. (This will not be restored, only fixed to run!!) As i am now starting to get to work on projects i thought i would join HMVF and utillise the help and knowledge of the members. I have seen from visiting how helpful people are, and know that i am with like minded people. Finally after seeing the restoration section, and the skills and work of some of the members, it is an inspiration to get on with some projects, such as one i am considering for my mid life crisis next year !! - BUT THATS ANOTHER STORY YET TO COME