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    Ferret steering linkage(s)

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    Well.......Just came in from the shop after installing the aformentioned linkage pins. No way a washer(s) would have fit on there along with the cotter keys. So it's just the cotter keys which seems to jive with my (somewhat) fuzzy memory on how those things were/are supposed to go back together....

     

    Matt

    Ferret steering linkage(s)

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    Hey guys!

    I now have the linkage pins that connect the steering wheel to the outter steering boxes. These pins are held in place by a pair of cotter keys (two keys per pin). It's been so long since I removed them that I can't remember if there was a (flat) washer also in there as well? Or are the pins held in place by just the keys alone?

     

    It seems like it would be a weak link in the design to have a four ton off road vehicle's steering system dependant of four little cotter keys......

     

    Regards,

    Matt

    Mauser Kar98K Date of mfg.

    in Weapons/Accessories

    Posted

    Hello

    I was at my local gunshop today looking over a kar98k that they've had up on the wall for a little while. It's in good shape certainly nothing to write home about but probably a good "shooter" if nothing else. I was looking at the markings on the receiver ring attempting to figure out year of manufacture. just above the bolt is the (year?) "1937" but above that is "S/42". The weapon is covered in the usual serial numbers & cartouches and has they typical metal cup for a butt plate. As I sit here typing this, I think the "S/42" is some sort of maker's code & that "1937" is what it is, the date of mfg but I'm not sure. What does the hive mind say?

    Matt

    Free T34 abandoned in remote location

    in Russian-Eastern block-Warsaw Pact Vehicles

    Posted

    That's a good question. The Russians occupied the Somalia Ethiopia region in the 70s where this T34 now sits. I would have thought that the Russians would have used T54/55s around that time, and their were plenty of examples of those lying about. Somalia was occupied by the Italians during the second war and up until the late 60's. Now, the Italians did have some T34s that they used in the war, and maybe this one was one of those T34s and was brought out with the Italians to assist with the post war military defence.

     

    The Russians would have been using the T-62 & T72 by that time frame and yes, T55s were still in service. Did not know that the Italians had/used the T34 (learn something new everyday). I'd imagine that if the Soviets were there back in the 1970s probably proping up a sympathetic regime & or fighting a counter insurgency, then that T34 could have been doled out as part of a Military aid package? Older armor like that is Ok for Infantry support against an enemy who doesn't have armor or aviation of their own. I think they (The Russians) gave the Afghan Army some T34s as well back in the 1980s when they were there.

     

    Matt

    ferret bevel box problems in oregon usa

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    I'm up to my eyeballs in the restoration of a Mk.1/2 (00EA85). Had all four of my bevel boxes gone through by a local shop. Installed new seals & boots. I purchased all of my manuals from these guys: http://www.khakicorpsimports.com/ They're in the USA. I can't remember where I purchased my seals from (it's been a good while) but wouldn't be suprised if it was Pat Eagan of khaki Corps imports. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

    Matt

    Land Rover Lightweight 55HG89 Restoration

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    Beno1983

    Thanks for the tips. I tore my lwt down last fall but haven't touched it since ('been to cold over here to work in an un heated shop :embarrassed:). I'm going to "regroup" and hit it again this spring. I'm hoping to have the frame & suspension done depending on how things go, maybe the axles as well? Would be nice to have all that blasted, painted & rebuilt, back together again.....:cool2:

     

    Regards,

    Matt

    Hilter did escape to Argentina

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    Chaplin had a toothbrush 'tache in films during WW1, including Work (1915) and A Dog's Life (1918), basically his "Tramp" character which i believe made his first appearance in 1914. So while Hitler was possibly rocking the Toothbrush 'Tache at this time he certainly wasn't famous enough for people to wear one to make fun of him.

     

    I've seen pictures of Adolph taken during/shortly after the war with a full 'stache but threre's also photos from the same period that show the toothbrush style being worn so..... Maybe Hitler wore that style to make fun of Chaplin??!!

     

    Matt

    Hilter did escape to Argentina

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    I doubt it, considering the gas masks are full face it makes no difference if your moustache is as wide as your nose or your mouth.

    It was however a very popular style in the earl 20th Century, even in Britain, up until Hitler ruined it. Much like the Swastika the toothbrush moustache was linked too much with the Nazis so fell out of favour with the west. Charlie Chaplin, Oliver Hardy and even George Orwell all bore toothbrush 'tashes. In fact Hardy's 'tash predates the First World War thus proving once again that the history channels on TV are lying sods!:shocked:

     

     

    I think Charlie Chaplin actually shaved his full moustache to look like Hitler's in order to make fun of him..... At least that's what DB Cooper told me...:cool2:

    Matt

    1954 Commando SV Boots.

    in Clothing/uniforms

    Posted

    I used to have a pair of ammunition boots with a very similar sole. Didn't have all those screws in them, though. I was told that the lug sole was put on by the P/O who attempted to use them as work boots. wish I had kept them now.

     

    Matt

    MK 6 Saracen # 603-70-853 progress in Canada

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    Well done guys, I do wish I had one of those cameras that fit on the head as putting things back together after a couple of years off is taxing my memory of where things come from! .

     

    Boy am I in the same boat as you! 'Took my ferret apart back in '08. Now into the reassembly phase of the resto and I've run into the "now where does this go?" road block more then once. Kind of wish I had: a) a second ferret, complete/still together to look at or: B) the Brit manuals were more like their American counterparts -very picture heavy with lots of detail. Or C) one of each of the above :cool2:.

     

    Regards,

    Matt

    Mutt M151 starting issues - help required

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    Ian

    I don't want to give you bad advice so I'll refraine from (attempting to) answering your last question. Best advice I can give is to post such questions over on the G838 forum as there's enough old "mutt jockeys" over there who can answer just about any conceivable question you might have with regard to the M151 series 1/4 ton.

     

     

    As for the "lazy" starter, I'd check to make sure all electrical connections were both clean & tight. Might help, couldn't hurt.

     

    Matt

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