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It is a "none genuine LR" conversion for full shifting on the fly , ISTR there were two or three versions marketed, but one was much more popular. Need a bit think for makers name etc. that your probably is - may be able to find some info with a search in old files .

Strong sunlight just now, under certain conditions you don't see all. Yesterday I was following a white van at speed down a steep hill , noticed the van brake-lights BUT did not see the transporter trailer lights until he entered a shaded part of the road under some trees. There was me preparing to get close behind to overtake on the next straight stretch !

Abt. 18 years ago , McGregor's first asking price for a good runner T-34/85 delivered was £10,000 , I suppose the UK was awash with tanks.

Well done ! That is the sort of reply I like to read , answered with the evidence to back up.

The Norse had their ship burials , I had in mind one of my lesser loved Land Rover Lightweights , or possibly a minta I don't feel like bequeathing to one of my sons - bit undecided still on the grave goods ,,

======================== Yes, you are correct RM was not used , seems strange not to use it - I thought I had seen a RM in Bob Morrisons picture book "British Land Rovers in the Gulf" Op. Granby, it is CHOSC (Commando Helicopter Operations and Support Cell) - in "sand and pink tigerstripe" - but it is in fact RN.. The RAF did have some winterized Lightweights , they seemed all hard-tops , some had the heat exchanger in the rear tub - probably the RAF way of avoiding putting FFR starting batteries into fabricated spl. boxes in rear corner of tub. The RAF winterized L'wt were probably also helicopter support (but not seen one with the external reeler hardtop) . I don't think the RAF had winterized on the last of line KD L'wt that was 24 volt but not FFR. ISTR the Army had some winterized L'wts - possibly they were Tri-service that had been re-alocated ??

1981 , will NOT have a tri-service VRM , what is the registration mark ? probably ??HH?? ??RM?? ??RN?? Apparently the RM Museum has a limited number of photographs & you can make arrangements with the Curator to Search , somewhere I have a note of the box filing No. - as yet to pay a visit - self. All you can do is watch out for RM L'wt photographs for your registration. You may find one of it wading ashore at Arbroath or somewhere in Norway.

I have seen it at Elvington,York - did not know the owner had engine(s). Must have been fun - flying deck-chair at tree top level with the Germans taking pot-shots LoL Can't be many around in the U.K. Static or Flying ?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2349473/World-War-Two-plane-used-defeat-Hitler-sale-eBay.html ============= amd. Just noticed - the DM have got the price a bit wrong LoL

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-22915771 So - if it is still to be deactivated , that means it was a Direct MOD release sale , I wonder where it has been these last few years ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-23035872

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-23009846

http://lightweightlandroverclub.org/phpbb/ http://www.emlra.org/ http://www.series2club.co.uk/forum/forum/ ( & stick to the S2A Rover 1's - so as not to upset) This Forum , in a small way. + the odd dedicated Forum that you should soon Google up

When it arrives - you will have to post up a few photographs !

btw , containerization , shipping dimensions rather than the physical dims. are only important on such as a car (some cars). That is - if you wish to apply the hand-brake without having to first remove the rear screen.

I was aware of the query regarding "Shipping dimensions" , that is for the Forum Member to discuss with his agent regarding containerization (that I think the query relates to - obviously , although not stated such) , I doubt if it is going to be crated & that would be a different matter but still based around the physical dimensions - that can be stated with accuracy. The User Handbook etc. gives all dimensions accurate , with bumper & rear bumperetted fitted or removed, over hood or flat packed over tub / bulkhead with screen / vent panel removed . All info. for stripped air-freight or MSP etc. but of little use to a civvy in 2013..

Well - I have consulted with Mark (MJC) , it seems that all editions inc. the very latest have the error, yes - he has already been made aware of this . It seems a 6 became a 8 when a data sheet enlarged by publisher. This explains all :- http://lightweightlandroverclub.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3267&start=15

There is a error on Page 176 Top half of page states the width (correct) at 60" / 1.52m However down below on the dimension sketch - it states DD (but does not have arrowed line for DD) Overall width 1.52m / 80" I will mention this to Mark , I don't have the latest revised edition - possibly it was corrected ?? As you know - the Lightweight body was reduced to 60" , as were the original Lightweight axles. From abt. 1979 "rationalized" axles were fitted with the civilian style grease cups , that project abt. 1.1/2" - giving a additional 3" overall width on this later model, so the query should to be safe list the width at least 5'-4" to be safe (this should also cover for any door mounted mirrors that are folded flat to the glass). -------- Both places - stated - Overall height with hood 67" , I know this is correct as you have just 1" clearnance with a 6'-6" height Up-N-Over door ,, BUT not if the drive has a incline LoL -------- Overall length is 144" at both places - correct. regards

I am aware MJC corrected a few thingies in his latest re-print. To save me time - could you please give me the page number ? ---- The dimensions - I have given , I added a extra inch for 7.50's (just in case not on std. 6.50 x 16) , + another 1" for the early hard-top with external ribbing to roof. The dims. are more or less in my head - and will fall into line with what is stated in the User Manual (that only gives dims for sticks & hood Utility. regards

Some errors above :- LENGTH = 12 ft HEIGHT 6'-6" max. with 7.50 tyres on WIDTH 5 feet. (over-body width, add 6" more for door mirrors folded)

================ What you state is essentially correct. However a "engine laquer" is heat and oil resistant. Remember the old school cast-iron radiators - they certainly did not slap any engine paint / machinery enamel on them. Dulux at best Lol , the problem being that Dulux , B&Q etc. are a cheap alkyd - that colour changes depending on ambient sunlight , more likely to fade out - loose its gloss and then chalk. At that stage - it will not stand up well to heat or oil contamination. A Litre of Tractor Enamel / Machinery enamel or Engine Enamel will cost you twice the ££ , will not have the gloss af a traditional Coach Paint (there is less varnish content) - also you would never need the possibility of a final clear over-varnish. The additional £££ cost is because you are buying the equiv. of a automotive alkyd such as a Transport PU (more or less the same but reinforced with PU) , a transport PU would normally be used for just the cab livery because it costs so much, the rest a cheaper grade would be used. I have some wheel-sets done with both Berger & Parsons (Dagenham) Transport PU - still with a shine & no chalking - 30 yers + since painted. The other additional feature for your money £££ , longer life, longer gloss retention , ability to withstand wash-down chemicals and abrasion, it will stand up to oil & fuel spills as well as a chassis paint (when dry through). So - yes , depends on if it is your own vehicle or for a quick re-sale , possibly your own - you don't wish to re-paint your engine so often.

The simple fact is that being the only DO 17 , the RAF Museum had to do it regardless of the cost . The money came in and the major part of being physically saved is complete, conservation / condition monitoring will always be ongoing - more so because it is the only DO 17. Again , to harp on - it is the only DO 17 and that will make it a major museum attraction , a national attraction for foreign tourists. The fact that UK is now a nation of greater museum attractions and at the same time a lesser manufacturing nation is a moot point. A price was placed on this historical artifact and it will never be too great now or in the future. Would the Germans have carried out a similar project in the Baltic - most probably.

The 109" Land Rover - is a bit suspect. Deep Sill to end of S2A Rover 11 (early version) - yes, but with front external fuel fill !! + the pick-up truck cab. I know the Royal Marines had some 109" with truck cab, but ISTR these were in fact S3 basic civilian models that were intended for training purposes, however I may be wrong - possibly they were S2A.

Yes, it is in fact 55AM68 1972/73 You need to contact the Curator at the RAF Museum. RAF trucks , history from my experience does not reveal a lot , just a list of bases.

Know nothing about pigs , will await expert opinion - or was it Clive's LoL