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Welcome to the HMVF, I used a Renault 4 van in my work as a gamekeeper, it would go places that had the Land Rover scratching Cracking vans I want another !

As I get older I wear uniform less unless actually asked to do so for a certain event, however many of the shows I attend are 40's themed and not to enter into the spirit of things defeats the object somewhat. Without trying to upset anyone I think it is an individual choice, many of us including myself are ex military and probably have more insight into forces life than some who dress as Generals etc, whose only experience of uniforms was the boys scouts after school but live and let live. We ALL have one common love and that's for the vehicles that's what binds us together and makes us the friendly bunch we are. I have no problem with people wearing uniform as long as it is period correct and they do nothing to disrespect those who wore it for real, and for the people who did, I respect and thank you

Best of luck, lets hope it isn't as bad as predicted.

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Don't know how true it is but some members of our group reported problems with FJ when they came to renewal or needed recovery ? There was talk that they were not insuring American vehicles anymore and larger vehicles were not covered on their breakdown recovery despite assuring policy holders they were. Someone in the club had to arrange separate recovery for his Jimmy. I suppose none of us know how good our insurance companies are until the fateful day we need them, I insure all my vehicles with RH Specialist Vehicles and they have been absolutely first class, unfortunately I had a claim a few years back and they were extremely sympathetic and easy to deal with. I certainly won't be going anywhere else on renewal and would recommend them if anyone is struggling to get a sensible quote for something out of the ordinary.

Try either Jeffrey Engineering or Rex Ward both listed on Google. They both have a good reputation and are a pleasure to deal with. Good luck

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I seriously hope this doesn't mean the end of "real" books, to be honest I find this overwhelming desire to have everything on computers very worrying if ever there were some terrorist clever enough he could close down virtually everything in this country electronically and without firing a shot simply because of it's reliance on computers and most of the younger generation's inability or lack of need to write things down. Computers are great things but in the wrong hands dangerous and we only have to look at the recent banking fiasco to see that one glitch and the country grinds to a halt ! It's a time bomb which will come back and bite us :shocked:

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On leaving the Army I worked for a company who packed stuff for the MOD, basically everything from a ball bearing to propellers, turrets etc. I agree entirely with Richard regarding the procedures to preserve engines for storage we used a slave land rover engine on a frame that was connected to engines , gearboxes etc and used to turn them over to lubricate all moving parts. As with everything military, everything was strictly regulated and checked throughout the process and although the shelf life was set at X years we have uncovered engines three times beyond that time that have been absolutely perfect HOWEVER it does all depend on how they have been stored and especially the temperature variations they have been subjected to, the MOD over engineered everything in those days including packaging that's why we are still finding WW2 items still in perfect condition in their original packaging. Unless your engines have been stored in really damp conditions with the original protective wax, plugs etc removed there is a good chance that on doing the usual checks, oil changes etc that you would do with any engine being awoken from a period of storage they will be fine. Money was no object in those days and everything was top quality, so hopefully they will be fully serviceable. Who knows maybe I packed them :-D

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R.I.P heaven has another hero.

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