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Other than the rims , not all features are clear - it could be a Tithonus type (BUT not to the full spec.) where the odometer was returned to zero ??

Time for Dan Snow to pack his suitcase again.. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3824737/Treasure-hunters-say-close-finding-50-BILLION-Nazi-treasure-left-Adolf-Hitler-s-German-forces-fled-Czech-town-1945-end-World-War-Two.html

Well - it just came to a back-filled end , as far as I am aware - the instigators never gave a press / TV interview to explain how they were so wrong. Never mind - the tourist trade improved..

BBC News 1 hour ago :- The four new Successor submarines, which will carry Trident missiles, are to be built at BAE Systems' shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness.

From my experience - not so ,, At the time of first appearance of 'Q' plates . Providing you had the MOD "Release Notes" then at first registration you received the appropriate Reg. under the original system or a age related (IIRC the 'Q' started at the transition in system). However - when 'Q' first appeared , to many it was quite trendy , had a bit of cache about it , it was new - different. So lots of people , having the correct documentation actually requested a 'Q' plate , sometimes the person behind the counter at the DVLA office would ask you what your preference was !

The in-service photographs of 40GT06 , the vehicle was still in DBG (Deep Bronze Green) a standard Solihull factory finish. You may just be lucky with the decals , you should be able to find a accurate small one , even on a mug but best flat. Now with computers there are firms doing vehicle graphics , AFAIK they can scan, then scale up and print off in vinyl. Find a firm that does police patrol cars. MOD blue lamps , IIRC there were two or three in common use , in later years - Iknow people were buying a obsolete industrial model readily available £ cheap for fork trucks etc. - then obtaining a blue lens for it. There may be some in period NOS around still but probably scarce , To get the pukka lamp several years ago , it was quite expensive IIRC £30 or £40 ,,

This is the photograph , S2A 88" Rover 10 (early) , unfortunately on the front of this book it is heavily cropped - so beacon mount on roof missing. I have a good copy somewhere in full on this computer - can't find it just now. No - I would not cut a hole in a good hood roof either !! http://www.rafpa.com/ops..htm Because it is a RAF Contract - it does not have the Army type air-lift bumperettes of a S2A , just std. bumperettes with front 'D' loops

With a 88" CL resto. probably not much you can do , I like to keep authentic rather than glam-job (mine is on back-burner - decided to try std. rear springs because I had some NOS original by Bramber Eng. removed the HD's to fit to a L'wt and not got the new ones fitted). I have decided it will remain RMP - so obtained the front + rear MILITARY POLICE alloy plates (IIRC difference is black & white background with red letters). I should be able to tell you the correct Lucas Blue lamp (I re-protective wrapped & put somewhere safe LoL ), several years ago the RMP plates were readily available & Craddocks were selling the lamps. What I did obtain (slightly Waltish unless it was a NI theme I suppose) , fabricated lamp guard , still unisued in red oxide primer with MOD stores label - so not a replica fab. I was reliably informed these were often fitted to other vehicles inc. Bedford 4T when not in NI ? Rather than drill your screen for a RSA lamp bracket , the other alternative is a rear tub antenna mount & extension pole. The other glam job - I have is a Pye Westminster.

Yours has red painted 'D' rings , I will have to hunt out a photograph of 07GN11 still on trailer from auction - I don't think it had them fitted at that stage. The roof bracket mount for blue lamp , it does seem a daft idea when you wish a hood canvas to be water-tight , however you will find a RAF Police 88" photograph on the internet (I should have it saved) but a Rover 10 early type (that is a S2A with deep sills and headlamps in radiator panel with inverted T grille mesh , flat apron. Later Rover 10 had S3 wing mtd style headlamps and galv. X type grille mesh + shallow sills , curved apron -same as S3, so it was a bit of a S2A / S3 hybrid). As such - there were no S2A 88" CL's (commercial logistics).

You are very,very lucky there - hardly ever known anybody get a photograph of their Ex-MOD Landie when in service ,,

Hi Mine came with a canvas hood, ISTR some of the RAF ones were supplied with a factory fitted hard-top (according to contract) , I don't recall seeing many ARMY 88" CL's in NE England with hard-top - not a long job to convert with a kit , it would be done local as required. Fire Brigade / police - tended to have a short mast for blue lamp - normally a simple strut with a pair of bolts through galv. screen frame at nearside - check yours for bolt holes.

Hi I have 88" 'CL' , 07GN11 DIS. Jan. '78 Yours will be more or less as mine, the major (probably) only change was dual brakes , 11" front brakes and high level seat belt frame for inertia reelers , this would be mid. 1980 or a bit later. Civvy - the change point was July 1980 , depends on Contract date with MOD CL's. So , the extras over a basic civvy Utility :- 1. Ammeter 2. NATO towing pack 3. De-luxe bonnet (rolled front edge) , civvy basic was a razor edge , dished bonnet because of the 6.50 tyres - civvy basic would be 6.00x16. Civvy Basic spare stowage was centre spine of tub transom 4. Bonnet lock hasp 5. Petrol lock hasp (ISTR 4. + 5. - they were CL std. extras , not included on civvy basic) 6. Pedal rubbers 7. HD rear springs 8. HD shocks (all corners) 9. Rear seats for 4 persons 10. Chamois leather gaiters to chrome swivel balls 11. You may have had front 'D' tow-rings at front bumper bolts, ISTR mine-did not (came a bit later - can't recall exactly when) 12. ISTR mine came with sun-visors (s) 13. Front bumperettes - ISTR that no S3 88" CL's had them fitted at Solihull , but some were blinged in service.. btw - mine was Ex-TA Military Police , from what I noticed around Catterick - they always had a 88" CL parked outside the cop shop , never a Lightweight - so probably common practice , also S3 88" CL's were used at Catterick for driver training - always had a few bumps , seemed regular run of abt. 20 miles to a village cafe where they were parked up for quite a spell - probably the theory instruction LoL

Well - this last week I received sample swatches from the two mentioned suppliers of "Rexine" , from first blush - the Ratchford fabric is not suitable IMHO for automotive seating - they are after all more in to book coverings. The material from Martrim - seems a bit thicker with less stretch , the same basic stretch test as used with the Ratchford samples , seems no permanent deformation. Martrim - they use the words 'vinide leather cloth' (AKA Rexine) , in a way it may be the nearest you are going to get 2016 to original Rexine , the smell is not present , the thickness is not present - however the recipe for the original Rexine product will not have been used for may years , so I accept we are looking for a ersatz. The Martrim - I would guess it is in thickness very similar to the genuine Wardle Storey 'Vynide' , it does have less stretch than many substitute cotton backed type materials I have requested samples of in the last 25 years. When I have time , I need to study better with a glass and micrometer and report back , along with the odd comment by supplier regarding the supply situation from manufacturers..

Reply from Martrim Dear Mr Xxxxx, I will arrange for the requested samples to be sent to your address and look forward to your feedback. Our Vinide/leather cloth is made to imitate the original Wardle Story rexine. We have had some of this material however it is in limited quantity and colours, I can check our stocks and send you samples of anything we have from this range if this of interest? Kind Regards, Ben -------- Let you know my IMHO when samples arrives ,,

I understand Robin is wishing to re-create actual lifting tackle for Helo-Lift (that is a practicable proposition) - not delivery by MSP , I suppose with MSP - if it survived and drove off - it would then be cleared of all tackle etc. With Helo-Lift - actually some of the better photographs of tackle installed on L'wt - they are coming ashore from Landing craft , I suppose the tackle was in-situ for the return trip ?

This firm is selling Vinide (Rexine) , they seem to claim it is a successor http://www.martrim.co.uk/catalogue/vinide-leather-cloths.html Not seen a sample , I think I will request ,, most of the alternatives I have seen are stretch-type -------- Vinide - seems a word play on Vynide Vynide was defo. manufactured last by Wardle Storey - I know that for certain, Vynide is the very hard wearing non-stretch fabric used on MOD contract to end of Series 3 Land Rovers. Rexine was similar non-stretch but thicker with a softer feel. Champ / Austin K9 Vynide and Rexine were both at one time trade names owned by ICI

The only performance additive that I would add to a straight SAE gear oil would be MoS2 , after that I would advise consult the formulators / study their Tech. Spec. Sheet(s) - why tread on their remit ?

In the early days the EP additive would be lead , then copper , then other stuff. Actually , I did mention the words 'multi-grade' gear oils , technically this is wrong - a true gear oil can't be a multigrade , they don't have polymer chains like engine oils. It is just the range around a median I suppose is the simple description ,, Pick the right modern gear oil and it will be far superior to any SAE type spec. that would be around during WW2 , you could get the original stuff - BUT why wear your gears etc. ?

I don't get it , a modern automotive straight gear oil is a EP (extreme pressure) oil , a hypoid oil is a extreme pressure oil , but with extra anti-friction & other higher load additives than a std. EP ,, Both can be mono or multigrade Both could be GL4 or GL5 , GL5 could be iffy with yellow metals unless the manufacturers issue a statement stating otherwise ,,

Best to ID the dizzy , there are alternatives , IIRC the screened / waterproofed was ' all centifugal advance ' , a PO could have fitted a alternative with vacuum and rigged up a vacuum pipe - then part stripped to disconnect ,if it performed better on just the centrifugal advance ,,

Paint colour used by manufacturer is not always a good guide on new tackle , however much of the yellow painted stuff of this type that is specifically for fishing boat gear. Going by the chandlers prices I have seen - can't be the higher grade steel lifting tackle component ,,

The orange paint = livery of Kuplex , it is a older style 'Grab Hook' that would be used on a lashing / winching chain - not on a lifting chain. A lifting chain for shortening would use a similar component but designed for the application of shortening - a 'Clutch' normally fitted at the master ring/ loop. The silver one looks like a similar Pewag manuf. component. I first heard mention of a JATE on a Land Rover when the U shackle loops were first fitted on the Defender chassis , the name originating from the later named JATEU - and it stuck. (IIRC = Joint Air Test and Evaluation Unit) Regarding the original query - you seem to be asking for specifics , but don't describe the specifics of the actual vehicle . ----------------- With Lightweight photographs - you will see a timber often 2" x 2" or 2" x 1" batten bolted to the rad. grille mesh , Kuplex chains 4-leg shortening clutches & position fixed with tie-wraps , wrapped with hessian - even undated pics. of early L'wt. Many early Lightweights had rope 'burns' on the bonnet front edge , my understanding is that the original helo-lift was using spreader beams with ropes (no chains) , the four attachment ropes had QR (quick-release) shackles , I don't think I have ever seen a in-service photograph of this arrangement. However several years ago , somebody on eBay sold several of these lifting kits , asking £40 - I wish now I had purchased..

IIRC , without getting out measuring gear - the 27 relates to 27mm throat dia. just above the choke-plate , so yes always check for 27. ISTR the Zenith 36IV used during 1960's on Bedford CA van and Vauxhall Victor - aslo used a '27' .. However 36IV also used on Vauxhall VIVA 1599cc HB 1968-70 , with lots fewer cc - ISTR it was a version of the 36IV BUT with a smaller choke dia. than 27mm . So - don't go picking up just any 36IV on a auto-jumble stall ,, same goes for a 25D or 45D Licas dizzy - there were dozons and you can only confirm curve suitability from the small Ser. No. branded in numbers 2mm high - probably best suited to a BMC Mini than a 2.1/4 pet Land Rover. ------------ This gives a bit of info. clues to cross ref. 36IV and Weber 34 ICH conversion . http://www.webcon.co.uk/Downloads/2008%20Webcon%20replacement%20carburettor%20kits.pdf NB. the Webcon Part numbers for different fitments - from this you should be able to determine how originally jetted. The carb. may be tagged or vehicle c/with original replacement carb. box and fitting instructions.

The Weber 34 ICH conversion kit , you need to be certain of the origins or check the jetting , IIRC it was the 34 ICH that was the biggest seller for Ford Escort 1100cc ++ to sort the dreaded VV carburettor problem - even the Ford franchise dealerships had to fit the kit for customer satisfaction reasons ,, but then you are a Dagenham man LoL

The orange screw in oil filler on rocker cover started long before 5mb engines , standard civvy. spec. from abt. 1978 ,, the only certain way is the reinforced block casting or check the engine Ser. No.