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Your project , you could in fact do a Walt project because there were 88" and 109" "Car Utility" (Station Wagens) and this is where it all gets a bit complex. Rover 10 & 11 use a military chassis , there were RHD & LHD chassis (handed by only one steering relay hole) BUT also there were RHD / LHD "Unisex" chassis , there were used on the "Car Utility" - in fact a standard civilian chassis like yours , such station wagens did not have rear mil. bumperettes. Perusal of parts lists are quite interesting - plenty of authentic possibilities for your truck , AFAIK nomenclature plate for period but obviously branded as contract CAR UTILITY - so keep your eyes open for one with a plate , I would be interested to see a phgotograph.
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Yes , that is a Maltese Cross grille mesh , head-lamps moved to wings, the 109" is the Rover 11 and there is just a few around (again early & late) . I think all the Rover 10 (late) went to the RAF , I don't know if any exist. Over the years the mil. types often lost their rear bumperettes as a civilian type tow-member replacements were used.
There were few contracts placed for the Rover 10 because the Lightweight 12 volt took over the role. Generally speaking Rover 10 is 12 volt because there were so few made in 24 volt and again for the RAF.
Over the years of production of Rover 10 & 11 there were many , many contracts , probably in small numbers for many specialist roles.
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There is no bench-marking of prices , people with vision will pay a premium according to the possibilities. There is a steady demand for the Rover "Marks" , the better examples will always make good money. Often the person who sells understands what he is disposing of, likewise more so the buyer understands all (probably more than the seller) and will often pay more for a unrestored example than one which has been "restored". Valuations on vehicles deteriorated / specialist bits missing can still make good money if they are marketed in the right way. If a person has no interest & just wants shot quick without breaking for eBay then they could be sold for scrap price , but there never seems many bargains turning up.. eBay has made it a National / International market.
In my case - I drifted towards newer S3 in particualr Lightweights when they were being disposed of, now I am retired with more time - I consider the S2A military marks a better project BUT as yet with too many projects uncompleted.. So the younger ones with a interest will still have a fight to obtain the limited supply.
Regarding "Toast-Racks" , somebody had 2 qty. new on eBay about 2 years ago, BIN £30 + P&P , I decided not to risk & did the BIN deal (on account of if I had to fabricate and have galv.) - the other only had one bid & made £15 + P&P..
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Talking military 88" (excluding Lightweights).
Rover 6 = S2
Rover 8 = S2A
Rover 10 (early) = S2A is more or less like a Rover 8 , except individual wiper motors go and are replaced with a single wiper motor (best clue for non-rivet counter). It retains the inverted "T" grille mesh and deep sills.
Rover 10 (late) = S2A a very rare vehicle, this has the Maltese Cross grille mesh and shallow sills . Let me know with photographs when you find one..
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I once read that the German 2 qty. nuclear reactor were in fact being considered for a "Dirty bomb" on the V2 (that being what British Intelligence were frightened of). There were in fact expert considerations that the speed of impact could have triggered a nuclear explosion - but I suppose it needed the practical test..
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Advantages of early engineering experience of war , armistice - to the Nazi German mind they did not loose WW1 & they knew where they were heading :-
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That is correct - I am certain FV101 Scorpions etc. have been using amber beacons around Catterick public highway training runs & down towards Bedale and similar twisting country roads to the ranges for donkeys years.
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Dunno - getting a bit out of my field, possibly if you have one of those "convoy exceptional" boards - then you do as you like if you consider correct under the circumstances , regardless of Regulations , Dept. of Transport bodies or the Police ?
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I think you will find that in the case of the FV2361 (narrow-track) the chassis & all other gear (other than wheel rims from Sankey) were in fact manufactured by Rubery Owen, they were then depending on Contract bodied & electrics finished in the main by Sankey Ltd (GKN) , others by Pressed Steel Co and Roots Pressings (Scotland) Ltd.
These were all like peas out of a pod (other than the nomenclature plates). The main difference being the last of line by Sankey (abt. 1975) - these have a slightly different tub (lay on spot welded plates) , no brass drainers as the construction is not so watertight BUT with a transom flap above the rear NATO pintle..
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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/regulation/11/made
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It is all in the SI , like always , takes a bit of reading to decide how a reasonably sensible person can come to a conclusion on any issue.
From Sections of the above :-
2) No vehicle shall be fitted with a lamp which is capable of showing any light to the rear, other than a red light, except–(a)amber light from a direction indicator or side marker lamp;
(l)amber light from a warning beacon fitted to–
(iv)a vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph or any trailer drawn by such a vehicle;
(ix)a vehicle used for escort purposes when travelling at a speed not exceeding 25 mph;
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Unfortunately with all these Regulations , there are few definitions in the Schedule
The regulations don't define what "escort purposes" are , likewise there seems to be no legal definition of a "convoy"..
A sensible precaution would be when hovering at about 30 mph to use a beacon , are the police interested in following slow moving MV's with a speed camera to gather evidence of speeding misuse ? - also I presume more than one vehicle in a line where the drivers route directions (under acknowleged leadership) are common intentions - then we have a convoy ?
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Tyre size = S2A Pink Panther , ply rating 6PR probably also correct , uncertain if Dunlop were used ,you should be able to find a date code on the tyre casing - they did not last for ever so possibly differing makes used according to availability..
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You don't have to have a annoying rotary flashing amber beacon. I have a low level Xenon beacon but there are the airport types.
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Just launched - but how accurate , I have my doubts regarding some red area ??
http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/2011/07/first-interactive-uk-fixed-line-broadband-map-launched/
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In the early 1980's I noticed service drivers of Land Rovers driving on side-lights during the day (Volvo owners had no choice). Thinking about it , NATO green/black dp & driving amongst hedge-backs - I then decided to always drive on side-lights during the day too , that is with a green or green / black Land Rover..
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Worth a thread ?
It seems this actual airframe was built in 1949 , still over 60 years age and flying - a long time for what were prototype jet flight days
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-14031264
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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/regulation/27/made
In particular - SECTION. 7 (11)
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Warning beacon emitting amber lightUsed so as to be lit except–(i)at the scene of an emergency;(ii)when it is necessary or desirable to warn persons of the presence of the vehicle; and(iii)in the case of a breakdown vehicle, while it is being used in connection with, and in the immediate vicinity of, an accident or breakdown, or while it is being used to draw a broken-down vehicle.
NB.. when it is necessary or desirable to warn persons of the presence of the vehicle;
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Antique dealers burry things for a period of time "distressing" to enhance the valuation ..
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This is all old ground (pressure) , one of the best basic references is from page 138 of OFF ROAD HANDBOOK with back country travel tips. by Bob Waar 1975. ISBN 0-912656-15-8 . Obviously an American publication but they are more into tyres (or should I say tires).
Has all the theoretical , how to arrive at your "net-to-gross contact ratios" etc. Basically you ink the tire and lay a sheet of paper over a sheet of alloy or steel or ply or whatever and drive over it, no need for string at all..
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I would expect on modern pumps with all the gubbins that it would have a volumetric flow rate meter (turbine in fuel line) BUT interlocked with something like a mass flow rate meter that would detect the presence of air at any point in the delivery and go to automatic lock-out..
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Really?I don't see that's physically possible!
If you are taking a delivery of central heating oil , often it is on a long hose. The metered amount on the meter print off includes that which is in the hose. If you are not present to witness the content in the hose being blow into your tank - then a unscrupulous delivery driver can blow it into another tank compartment..
A bit like a lad I knew who worked in a garage , he used to brag he never put petrol in his own motorbike tank because he drained the U bend in the hoses after drivers left the forecourt.
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Unless a pre-determined amount is selected prior to delivery - then they can't use a metering pump as such (like with a central heating oil delivery tanker that blows the pipe clear (but I understand that can be frigged) , however they have a fair bit of kit inside the cabinet and with Trading Standard spot checks - if it was possible then I think it would have been highlighted years ago and pumps have not stood still , the £ advances at a fair rate but I mean the designs
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The washers at the rear of the switch for Lucar terminal blade staking - they seem to be tin coated steel , believe me this is the main problem (much more so than burnt out internals) , test across for high resistance , give the washer a light tap with a terminal driver & toffee hammer to shatter the dissimilar metal corrosion. This gets most of them away again for several years..
IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE: Driving vintage Military Vehicles on High Speed Roads
in MV Chatter
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This thread has been switched off for a few days, to further the interests of safety this may activate it again - don't think this website has been highlighted yet , clear & concise ?
http://www.ukemergency.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=61