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----------- Yes , me too - but then I considered the trailer was to obvious as the "spotted thingie" clue , there was me still searching the Rover pics, and coming to the conclusion - possibly there may be something strange..

I suppose they could be rail freighted EAST and then ship loaded, however would not rail freight to Vancouver be best , then SOUTH to Panama before going EAST . I suppose it depends on what RFA vessels are around & where they are tramping next - possibly WEST , there will be no £ accounting on a back-load if there is plenty of hold/deck space..

Photographs here :- http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/showthread.php?t=6607

Possibly a return load (ballast) for a RFA ship , but probably not..

If you observe flail verge/hedge cutters - keep off the road for weeks. Having had blackthorn needles pass through on the corner where the treadway meets the side-wall (yes, technically just in the wall of tubeless , so no legal repairs) on a almost new Michelin & today on a brand new Maxxis meaning I now need to purchase two new tyres to make up a pair of axle sets for winter. Possibly I should have just purchased four cheapo manufactured by Jinyu , when you study the comparisons form for wet braking performance , £ value for money per mile etc. etc. - thorns through the side-walls are never mentioned..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITISH-ARMY-NO2CAMOUFLAGED-LEATHER-JERKIN-RM-/270853705191?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item3f10238de7 One on ePay just now , description indicates not a fake & £150 BIN

Yes , I misquoted it all wrong , in a hurry. I was after prices to compare to Rover 11's (the last military S2A 109") From October 7th 1971 "Autocar" on the new Series 3 :- 109" 4 cy. petrol Utility £1,185 -do- 6 cyl. £1,263 -do 12 seat Stn. Wgn. petrol £1,463 (the above prices must be basic) ------- There was quite a long overun of S2A / S3 production. Last S2A about April 1972 First S3 production Nov. 1970 , well before launch & not pre-pro apparently..

To QUOTE Clive (above) regarding pricing £ :- I see it gives the capital replacement cost as £1,555. -------------- To put the above into perspective , a perusal of the Brooklands Books , on the Land-Rover giving the "Autotest" re-prints. The basic price was £1115 , with seat-belts, licence , number plates - the Total on the road price of a 6 cylinder , 12 seater S2A station wagon was £1157 (Jan. 1973). At this time the Total on the road price for a 88" utility(full soft-top) was £1157 (Extras such as heater, sun vizors. trailer socket etc. were of course extra).. The MOD would have a advantageous Contract price - seems they did pay for extra work, extras, that would be much more than FFR..

The "B" Card - has N.S.N. changes. Obviously a specialist adapted vehicle at one time. Would the RAF have a Station Wagen body fitted & then removed ?? It was built as FFR - of that I have no doubt. However CAR does IMHO always indicate Station wagen - it would be interesting to see if it was built on a Station Wagen chassis or a military FFR chassis. Rover 11's are rare to survive, RAF probably even rarer , 41 AM 30 is near to the one you are researching (39 vehicles off possibly) for your friend - so time to read all this :- http://forum.emlra.org/viewtopic.php?p=64232&highlight=#64232 ISTR GAVFOZ advised me that 41 AM 30 was built and nomenclature plated as VAN UTILITY , this would be very, very, very, rare for Army (1 only ever it seems). Possibly more photographs of all details inc. front & rear of chassis would help, probably best if your were to consult / compare notes with GAVFOZ..

The explanitary notes with the new red V5C gives the reason being due to the number of stolen older types in circulation. However as usual there is always a ulterior motive - the new log books do not have the tick box to scrap the vehicle yourself (no note of this with their explanation of reason) ...

Most of the plug makers state keep oil / grease off because the heat carbons it up, in fact they state they are factory coated with a few microns of whatever and that is all that is needed. In the case of difficult alloy heads - then I tend to use a slight smear of Moly Paul PCB. ----- Other than taper plugs , makers (who have done the tests) state the heat transfer is in the main across the gasket crush washer to the head - and you can adversly affect the heat transfer (& thus the plug heat range) by over crushing the washer. This may be the case with high performance alloy heads but with a CI head - I doubt if it is so important. Modern alloy heads with plugs well sunk - best to have a bit rake around with a small pry and air line blow out before removal. To stop cross threading , use a extension from a bit of reinforced air line about 6" long to screw the plug home whilst counting the turns. If it does not go easy then probably there is heat distortion on the thread. Rather than use a plug hole cleaning tap , this is when it is best to use a bit of PCB and use the plug as a roll form. No need for a torque-wrench , often access is bad to use correct , 1/2 turn for a new crush washer , 1/4 turn for a used one. taper seat plugs - follow the makers instructions for the angle..

http://www.claytoncc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=37 Clayton (more common on S1's) - they do a direct replacement heat exchanger , possibly a new Clayton is a better idea in practical terms but not period looks..

Unless it was a Car Utility (Station Wagen) - it would not have had a heater , so just remain a cold rivet counter..

Daft question .. Would each size of white Plimsoll (pair of) have a different NSN ? I suppose a QM Storeman shelves & computerization would demand ?

ISTR the original "lubrication nipples" were of oil or grease type (not serving both applications) ,arguably I suppose first manufactured by ZERK - the rest being a copy of various quality. Most of the OIL guns I have come across are the Rom-Pom type that has a fitting that can not be locked on , at least you don't have to de-pressurize with a valve. Grease guns - tried a few , most are useless , Tecalemit & Wanner for me have been the best, but I would not try oil inside..

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/east-central/276670-bridge-made-of-recycled-plastic-bottles-opens/

Ref. "Quarter Ton" book by Pat Ware, Warehouse Publications. Carter ambulance conversion page 105 , good photograph with tilt off , same kit as used on Champ page 132 anothe photograph from rear with tilt fitted (hood extension) ---- text In 1956, FVRDE experimented with fitting the Carter gear intended for the Champ onto either the 86" or 88" Land Rovers. Here a FV18001 Land-Rover is seen from the rear with the frame, hood and stretchers in position. The experiment was not a success (IWM)

NiteMare S2C member Location: Birmingham Help.. i need to get in touch with Matt Rimmer « on: Today at 10:44:47 AM » Reply with quoteQuote does anyone have his phone number please as he's only showing up as a guest on this forum i have some information for him that i believe he'll kick himself till doomsday if he misses it any help appreciated ============================ The above request has been posted on the Series 2 Club. Forum.. Pete

I see ,, are they very rare in the UK ? would it be a great loss to the M.V. preservation fraternity if it were incinerated ? What about £ valuations for those runners in sound condition ? Availability of spares ? I suppose they are very cheap in the eastern block , just the cost of importation etc. Looks like it could be put to a few practical uses !

ps HERE http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-15357932 amd. and HERE http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15368327

I watched both BBS & Sky news & can't remember , it is painted a matt green all over & located to the right of the scaffolding keep. The commentry stated there were a couple of activists with their arms in a concrete filled washing machine that was attached to the truck or something to that effect..

Has anybody managed to identify the truck the "activists" are chained to - seems Russian or Eastern Block origins to me ?

http://www.buchanobserver.co.uk/news/local-headlines/german_field_gun_discovered_at_bottom_of_crichie_quarry_1_1878889 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-15003303

Black PVC coated or rubber / neoprene with a cotton main/trace braid was used well into early 1960's (Buna / Neoprene synthetics from 1930's) , this was normally to BS-AU7 for colour/trace. The problem with cotton braid after 50 years is that there is often no colour left , often braid is cream crackered & you are left with just black rubber or PVC ! Probably PVC with line trace colour started about 1960 ? British Standards Institution was around well before WW2 , a bit of research would probably prove BS-AU7 originated well prior to WW2 . If this is the case then I would presume a firm such as Morris would be working to this standard..

Still a VeeDub legit , somebody (he needs to notify DVLA of colour change to sand) junked the spine chassis for a "new replacement" space frame , the photographer should have fully de-plated LoL DVLA Search on Registration number & manufacturer as VW.. ------- Services provided by DVLA: Vehicle enquiry The enquiry is complete.The vehicle details for KHM 367K are: Date of Liability 01 08 2012 Date of First Registration 01 12 1971 Year of Manufacture 1971 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1285cc CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type PETROL Export Marker N Vehicle Status Licence Not Due Vehicle Colour GREEN Vehicle Type Approval Not Available Please be aware that if the vehicle has recently been relicensed or a SORN declared, these details may not yet be updated on the vehicle record. If you think that the details on the vehicle record are incorrect please write to:VCSDVLASwanseaSA99 1BAPlease include the incorrect V5C Registration Certificate for amendment. To make another enquiry go to Vehicle Enquiry Finish