militant-nick

Picked up the Mili this morning and I'm well impressed, even sprayed the underneath which I hadn't expected (or discussed) within the price. Looks very smart, took it to nearby Ashbourne truck workshop for a few finishing touches. Hope to show it for the first time this weekend. Jerry can holder & Oxy box will be put in place next week.

Know what you mean about the noise, always got my ear defenders ready

Did the turbo make much of a difference Iain?

Brings back memories of last summer Iain nice to see you catching me up!

White Jaguar crossing the Thames on cables.

The Foden in the very fetching battenburg livery was owned by BJG but then sold to CMG as seen here, it has since been sold on to persons unknown (anyone know who or the mil reg?).

Same truck now in CMG colours.

Spot the little co pilot

33 KE 93 'Sally'

With kind permission of Jason Beales of CMG rescue, photos of theirs & others Foden EKAs...

Thanks Rick, good to know in case I need one, usually got a unit spare at work.

Nick

cheers nick

 

i've decided to rent a trailer for the july show season and worry about getting a low loader after that, the truth is i've just got too much to do to muck about with trailers if i'm going to get the charioteer running for the ywe event.

Are you you willing to divulge the cost of renting such a trailer? We do tri axle box trailers for £85 net a week so I'm just interested by comparison as we don't do low loaders.

02 bd 10 & 02 bd 45

This was the first show we'd been to with our truck.

the organiser's were very helpful as we arrived late due to a breakdown the day before.

we thoroughly enjoyed it, I met one of the guys who i'd spoke to through the forum (nick) and spoke to many other great people while there. The effort that goes into these shows is amazing from the organiser's, staff, vehicle exhibitors, re-enactors,trade stalls etc.

a huge thanks from me and my son, we had a great time.

it was great to meet you nick, hopefully we'll get a few recovery vehicles together for a show and can show how they developed over the years.

good to meet you too John, definitely have to get along to Firepower Show in August. More photos to follow later from the Vale.