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The VPK (fibreglass vehicle protection kits that even the stick set was clad with) as used in NI would be on Series based Rovers, the entry of the 'coilers' was probably the 'Snatch' - Vixen range by CAV having a composite armour (no stick set). 90"'110" stick-sets are a bit more complex than Series due to standard ROPS more incorporated. ROPS on 88" & 109" is very similar to the 101" design - but painted silver (not galvanized) , very few had them , the odd Para Recce Lightweight (that had no sticks at all) . ROPS with sticks on Series seemed to be a requirement for the Training Area in Canada.
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1 hour ago, CRSCRS said:
Hello Degsy have pm-ed you cheers
Hopefully not a Ben Fogle , wtf did he ever know about Rovers LoL
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Insurance companies can get very funny about seats with LR's , around 1980 - many would not touch a 7 seat proper Solihull built S3 Safari 88" (IIRC this followed a heavy claim on Eagle Star). There can be complications with a 109" /110" TAXI and ISTR some insurance companies would not touch proper Safari unless the very rear (inward facing) seats were removed. They don't like LR 'Vans' or rag-tops with rear seats.
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It would have happened but not often. It was all quite clever for Defender TUL/TUM , Wolf
The "Pick-N-Mix" was more decisive at Contract stage and line build up at Solihull,than with Series models and is best reflected in the Contract / Item Numbers. The best document (I am having difficulty just now) is the "Supplementary Parts book" , this shows the parts selectable to build up say a FFR from a Basic Utility. They took what was base vehicle 90" / 110" more or less a CL (Commercial regular ) CL = C--------L
Once the vehicle was issued , then they could select from the "Supplementary (Optional Equipment) book , it is a case of bolting the MOD Supplementary Parts Book to the Commercial (as civvy basic Parts Book ) Parts book.
The 'Supplementary' book is good because - up to the print date there is a MATRIX , you read off the Contract /Item Nos. look across and it tells you what the Supplementary major assemblies / kits are fitted.
The Project Tithonus (extended life) - was a more official Pick-N-Mix.
In real life - assembly of 'sticks' on tub . would be peruse the Parts Book appropriate & use your loaf. A sticks KIT + hood would be drawn from stores & I would expect a printed sheet or two of Parts check-list and assembly instructions.
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For this reason of theft , I was surprised that he had cooperated with the BEEB, also - I have not kept up to date with the exhaustive legislation on such firearms collections , proofing as unserviceable (that a repairer / restorer would perhaps clash with) ?
I almost picked up a pencil to do a guestimate on £5 million divided by a number suggested.
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There are both 'Wolf' type in TUBELESS (with bead safety hump) and also 'Wolf' type in Tube Type.
Likewise there are both TUBELESS and Tube Type in the earlier Wellbase rims. TUBELESS originated on civvy market with the PUMA Defender (Ford DuraTorq days , & Safari type rear door that was galve. frame & zinc plated cladding, LR back-doors had a bad reputation for 50+ years)
Most for sale new on "after-market" will be OEM proper , probably made in Italy or Denmark. You need to make full enquiries.
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On a RHD , it is going to be the strut support for the bulkhead and that is a structural component , I suppose after 60+ years some do rust (base of stiffener strip & joint face to chassis) but I doubt if in high demand ?
Probably to shift it - on the Land Rover Series One Club FORUM (sales/wants). They like the real genuine thingies.
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Check if his tyres have T on the sidewall , possibly during WW2 there was a T (tropicalized) rubber. With origins of growth in a Jungle it may be naturally tropicalized before the rubbish is factory added ? It may not be some new ersatz :-
https://www.carsifu.my/news/bosch-introduces-highly-durable-advance-wiper-blades
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btw
If you look at the book :-
Classic Warbirds No. 12 "The ANZACs" by Malcolm Laird & Steve Mackenzie
Page 13.
photograph
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This page . Two air to air photos of Spitfire PR.X1 PL885, flying at altitude over Italy. Note the uneven appearance of the PRU blue overall colour scheme. (R. Buchanan)
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Although the pics are black/white , it does seem correct , and wing upper surfaces do seem panel / panel delineated. I can only surmise they actually clouded by use of all four shades around "Sky".
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_Cotton
This colour , there is evidence of good veracity IMHO , as to where Sidney Cotton obtained this colour from and registered it as CAMONTINT , this was in the days of his private PRU before nationalization by the RAF. He observed that a aircraft soon dissapeared from sight soon after take-off , it was - owned by the Maharaja of Jodhpur
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1975 Lightweight , and very RARE too - one of those Solihull built (it seems) as a Petrol 109" w.b. LoL
QUOTE. 911 prefix chassis No.
If truly a 1975 manuf. L'wt - the chassis No. prefix should be more like 951
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A friend went on some internet site to check up on a used Ifor Williams transporter prior to purchase. I suppose a site supported by Ifor Williams , he mentioned that Ifor Williams trailers were now manufactured in China ! - I suppose he was reliably informed that this was fact ? I suppose they would be imported in fully knocked down - true/false ?
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10FG54 "Pink Panther" , I suppose it safe to assume went to Ruddington disposals as BER , I doubt if it was enthusiast rebuilt ?
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9 hours ago, andym said:
As I understand it, a major issue is exposure to sunlight, which bakes the plasticiser out of the tyres and causes them to become less flexible.
Andy
I knew of some WW2 Bedford axles still with tyres fitted - vehicle scrapped 1950's , in undergrowth but still in sun - never moved in all the years. I used to comment to the owner that the tyres still showed no visible cracking. I used to run my finger over the treads to leave carbon black, the last time I did this was in early 1980's. Possibly more natural rubber than butyl ? I would have expected any natural or early ersatz blend to crack out early ?
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I propose LarryH57 for next moderator
Seconder ?
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Seems to me that European countries having languages other than English have had to invent new words for what we have always used PLAGIARISM..
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28mm socket is only 2 thou. bigger across the hex. than 5/8" Whit / 11/16 BS , it could be metric but 28 is not a preferred size like 22 , 24 & 27mm . However - I would not expect a preferred hex. size on a wheel lug nut as often the nut hex. is larger than a normal nut hex. for the stud dia.
In metric wheel studs , you can expect a finer thread pitch than the nominal accepted common fine pitch used on bolting / studding . I suppose the same is a possibility with UNF but less so with BSF.
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https://reglasgow.com/rundown-glasgow-docks-will-double-for-war-time-france-in-major-movie/
Seems there may be auditions for a "convoy" ? + driver / mechanics LoL
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2 hours ago, LarryH57 said:
According to what I have read of the rules, it would seem that .303fan (in his post at the top of page 24) cannot claim MOT exempt if he has changed his 2.25l petrol enging for a diesel engine, in his 1975 Land Rover
Arguable possible , however IMHO - not a "Substantial Change"
RULES.
Providing his - 2.25 diesel is a 2286 cc Solihull lump , not out of something like a Daihatsu. Probably such as a slightly later 2.5na is also acceptable. Of course RULES should be in plain English (they are) and easily understandable (not) ,,
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The original cyclones were steel & a bit of a 'collectors piece' , when adopted by Solihull - I think all theirs were plastic. Do you have one fitted ? Although my 2.5na is LR Spec. the inlet side I have fitted is Sherpa with drum style filter housing - so the filtration is adequate for public highway only , not inc. desert. I don't therefore have a cyclone fitted.
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2 hours ago, Surveyor said:
Just noticed the serial number on this plate is the same as on my plate
It probably denotes the precise build stage / upgrade of the engine, there was a few differences to civilian spec. of same circa. Such as fitted with oil recovery cyclone (as invented by a REME Major) this was to prevent self-destruct when the inlet air paper filter became clogged with lub. oil. , also IIRC the injection pumps were slightly different (to accept such as aviation kerosene).
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Project Tithonus started 2007 , so it is probably not a refurbished engine by Hobson Industries.
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28 minutes ago, Richard Farrant said:
Ruxy
a correction, it was Rowcroft Barracks, which was 44 District Workshop REME at that time.
Not Ruxy
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Actually ISTR it was you that sorted for me the fact that EC prefix on repair plates was "Eastern Counties" group of Army Workshops. I used to have to visit RAF & Army sites = Yorkshire up to Carlisle for many years inc. Catterick workshops but was never aware.
I have the odd crated cartridge - I hope sound , & several 2286cc non-runners purchased from Misc. Auctions .
British Railways Engineering - I have at least two & their plates were bonded on with something like Araldite, IIRC their reputation not so good but I have one in the Rover 10 and it is perfect.
regards Tony
Ruxy was chosen as handle on this forum as it was the family name for the Rover 10 - where the civvy Registration started RUX LoL
WW1 Peerless lorry restoration
in Pre WW2 vehicles
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Don't have time to go into the Nth
This could be British BRASS
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Standard_Brass