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Ladies and Gentlemen. All the time you pay the W&P fees, the cost will go up. I am happ[y to show my vehicles, my entrance fee is looking after the said vehicle all year, presenting her in good condition, paying transport fees and my free labour whilst on site. Any show that requires me to pay for the privilege of supporting them can take a long walk off a short pier. By the way do you know that a public footpath goes through the site, from just up the dual carriageway on the left, this can not be blocked and is free for walkers.

It is not green and has no wheels, but an unusual item in mint unused condition I found going through my kit today. ARP Gas Mask wipes to give clear vision with the rear Brylcreem add priced at 1/- shilling, 2" x 1.5" size looks like a box of matches from the outside. It may have been issued with my gas mask in 1943. "A.R.P Clear View" are the only names on the item, does anyone have more history on these items? Regards Mick

An interesting conversion of a Landrover to run on electric from down under. www.goingbush.com/ptev.html. I would prefer the hydrogen cell to keep it more original.

Vehicle independent parts (Hastings) Ltd, World Wide Bedford Truck Parts Sales. 01424858314 Fax 01424858316 E-mail truckpartsuk@aol.com Innovation Centre, Unit 19, Highfield Drive, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9UH boss-man Graham Eaton

British Army Landrovers do not need reversing lights. We not retreat.

Does anyone have a good use for an air field foam extinguisher, needing some TLC. It would be a shame for the scrap-man to be the new owner. Items are at TN6 Sussex area. As you can see my location is shown as the Isle of Man and I am in and out of the uk whilst I clear my barns of kit. Any interest contact me on tumbledown.farm@yahoo.com and we can arrange collection when I am in the uk. Regards Mick

Eddy thank you for the information. May I return the favour with a few part numbers. Damiel Dingo wheel station outter bearing and seal + fluid flywheel seal Timken bearing 6211-2RS-C3 Outer hub seal 354 250 50 R23 Oil seal flywheel 200 125 37 R21 Supplied by Orbic Engineering Solutions 0208 684 8262 (Croydon Surrey) www.orbic.co.uk. I have a few spare seals if anyone gets stuck. I have fitted the wheel bearing and seals just the flywheel to go.

Hi Folks My defence standards disc has stopped working, anyone got the current specifcation for the following oils please. M160 in 1942 operators manual as engine, gearbox, fluid flywheel and air filter, M220 (special) transfer box Regards Mick

Further to the MOT debate on Bedford MK MJ vehicles. Let take my MJ for an example, which is still as issued by MOD after 34years and went to a new home yesterday, purchased by the first viewer at asking price. Vehicle data. Bedford MJP, 29 KA 26 with tail lift ex RAF, date into service 14.9.1983, date cast 1.9.1995 registered with DVLA on a "Y" plate no modifcations to vehicle and tax as a Private HGV. RoadTaxed application was made last week with the DVLA who stated it DID NOT NEED AN MOT and acepted the application. If you can get the index number and eleven digit V5c code, go on line, the system will state if a vehicle requires an MOT. Hope this helps. Mick

We found when the Daf was introduced into our MT units fleet it was not as good as the MJ. The MJ is better than the MK as the turbo makes quite a difference to performance. As far as off road driving with bar grip tyre it is very good, on road the steering is lets say a more manly type of driving as opposed to the later road tyres introduced by the MOD, which makes a considerable difference, like having power steering but not so good off road. Mine is up for sale due to injury which is a sad day as she is great to drive. I see you are a single man again, hope the dust has settled without to many permanent injuries. When asked if I am married my normal reply is "No my vehicles shut up when I turn them off" Enjoy you freedom. Regards Mick

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Hi Folks I know it is not spring yet, but I need to clear out my kit and find good homes for the following.Manuals from SEME, REME, Royal School of Military Engiieers, Chatterden Ect. Plant Roads and Airfields School, MG11, Scrapper 4/6, D6C, Chalmers Alis-Chalmers, B100 The Army School of Mechanical Transport, ASMT, Advanced Training Wing, The Problem with Death. General Mechanical Principles Sep 1990 SEME, Engine Technology, Vehicle machanic upgrade 11-1, Transmission, Manual of Field Engineering, Volume 11 all arms, Detection and Clearance of Mines, 2x Part2 Field Defences (1970) amendment No1, Part4 Demolishion 1967, Pamphlet No5 Minelaying 1971 Oils 3x seal 25lts drums OMD330, 10 x 1lt cans OMD45 and some part 25lt drums AL14 I am out of the UK in 10 days till next year, can monitor the forum, no get rush as my barns are still semi full. Wish you all a happy Christmas, it is just around the corner. Regards Mick

Thank you Gents a great help.

On E-Bay is listed a "B"(84-85) Reg MJ shown as MOT exempt. My MJ "Y" (82-83) plate, full canvass and TCV seats + tail lift was subject to a full HGV test under the old regulations before I barn stored her some years ago. Before the new regulations came out I under stood that the rear springs needed down grading to come under the 7.5 ton limit. Advice please folks, can I run my MJ (PLG) as MOT exempt without down grading the springs? Cheers Mick

Has Withams lost the MOD contract, any one know the current situation.

Do you mean an MT350?. For both the MT500 and 350 I had Barbour jacket and trousers over 95 pattern kit with standard infantry boots. I returned the trousers to Barbour to have brasses fitted to stop them skidding down whilst riding.

Good Morning Florian. Please find attached details of a good engine man in 2221 Booischot. I have received permission to pass on his details. Marc Wouters, marc@pm-enginerepair.be. Good luck with the project, tell him mad Mick from the Isle of Man gave you his details. Cheers Mick

Neil. Try Vehicle Independent Parts (Hastings) Ltd 01424858314 Bedford Truck Parts Sales. Graham Eaton He took all my Bedford parts and sheets as I have had to clear kit due to injury. I know it included two roof sheets one used with slight edge damage and one new with a hole which can be repaired. Good luck Mick

good advise, thanks very much. michael

cheers.and thank you

Thank you Richard. When brakes are done she will move to the Isle of Man, being the only Dingo out here. If you visit the island for any of the racing let me know as I can help with arrangements. Regards Mick

I am looking for a company who can re-sleeve my Daimler Dingo brake cylinders. Any one know of a good firm. Thanks Mick

Being forced to down size due to injury. Going on the market NOW at scrap value 7.3.2020 some kit, trailer and workshop kit. I did try and do this several years ago under "all must go" but ended up in hospital and unable to contact the replies, sorry . Some of the kit: 1 ton Rapier trailer from the Falklands, new boxed immersion field water heater, 110 soft top new canvas and odds and ends of vehicle new parts, . Other workshop items: Shelving, work benches, manual vehicle recovery winch, wood working bench, large former REME armoury cabinet. Type 716 MAST (new) telescopic 8m and ancillaries, several vehicle radios, cam nets, hay box, Al;l items are situated in East Sussex TN6 Crowborough area. If anyone is interested send me your details to tumbledown.farm@yahoo.com and if not re-homed before April 2020 most will go to scrap.. Mick PS 26.7.20 items sold, gun cabinet,trailer.. the new 716 mast still waiting a new owner

Looks good, but remember that any vehicle can get bogged down, even tanks, take care and enjoy the vehicle. Mick

aHi Doug I passed my driving test on a 1953 Commer with a crash gearbox and love two types of vehicle, big and slow or small and fast (P6 Rover manual V8). When the Daf came into service we were told not to use it as a tow/recovery truck off road as we used the MK/MJ, as the chassic can bend. For mud plucking and off road work the MJ beat the Daf hands down. The Daf I considered to be a road vehicle and gave a better ride than the MJ, going into location off road give me an MJ any time. The other factor is the MJ had bar grip tyres and not road type tyres as the Daf. Have Fun and if you are new to trucks, remember the steer you back wheels. Mick