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I thought that's what he got ? He should ask his local MVT group for advice as they are local and I have found them a great source of both information and contacts as I stated above. No one on here can do anything but speculate on the ACTUAL problem from afar. The leak could be anything but someone local with some knowledge will surely help ?

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I agree with the above comments, over the years I have been in your situation several times. You hit the bottom and decide "enough is enough", I have also done what you are considering however with age comes experience and I quickly realised that it is never wise to act on impulse without giving yourself breathing space. Many times I have simply closed the garage door walked away and taken time out only to find when I return that what seemed impossible was, in the cold light of day fixable. If possible take time out, do a bit of research on Google etc. Is there any members of your local MVT group you could ask for advice ? I have made many friends in my local group and their advice over the years has been invaluable. As my old mum used to say " These things are sent to try us ". Good luck and stay positive, you obviously have a vehicle people want, you just have to sort the problems and it will sell.

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I used a simple 3 way switch on the side of the ammo box with a warning buzzer in the box, it is still audible. No hazards on mine but you can easily wire those if needed. I use old style Lucas indicator lamps (flat backed) and use extra strong 10p size magnets (available from eBay easily) glued to the back. Never had one fall off yet. I used a WW2 ammo box that had already been altered post war (it had a hasp and staple welded to it) so as not to ruin a good one. I ground the hasp off and gave it a coat of paint. You still find these at car boots etc. I just reach down between the seats to operate the switch no trouble.

Here's my homemade Jeep trailer mentioned above Soon to be on eBay.

My Jeep does not have indicators permanently fitted but I have rigged up a self contained indicator set inside a WW2 ammo box that sits between the seats and runs off its own dry cell 12v bike battery. The indicators are magnetic and I just stick them on each corner. This way once safely at a show I can return my Jeep back to standard with no issues, everything drops back into the ammo box, close the lid and it's just a piece of kit in the back. I also built my own replica Jeep trailer (I'm poor ) using a Sankey trailer chassis, I have used the original Jeep lighting socket so it just has rear lights and brake lights however I can also run a set of indicators for the trailer via a socket inside the ammo box working in conjunction with the magnetic Jeep ones. This way I am safe but the Jeep isn't altered in any way.

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That won't stop determined thieves they just use wheel skates. To be honest there is only so much you can do, if they really want it they will get it. I've known them take down walls and hedges to get vehicles away. Much tougher penalties for those caught might deter them but it's so easy to break them down for spares or pop them in a container bound for Europe the chances of getting caught is often in their eyes worth the risk.

Hopefully this guys Jeep has become too hot to handle, but it is likely to be stripped down because of that. So look out for anyone offering a lot of Jeep parts for sale ? I have made two strong metal plates that drop over the brake and clutch pedals of my Jeep each individually locked with Thatcham approved padlocks, I also have a hidden cut out switch. This won't stop a determined thief loading it on a trailer I suppose but it will slow things down and it stops the opportunist jumping in and driving it away.

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Welcome along, I'm sure someone here will help in identifying things for you. Best Wishes.

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