Papav66

Popped over to the camp today to see some of the latest additions, so this is our WW2 armoured ARP 'Consol' shelter.

After the war it was used to give protection when blasting in a quarry in Cornwall. Then it was saved from the scrapman a few years ago and purchased by Bob last month who has re-fitted two seats inside and re-painted.

Yes middle is a Citroen Traction Avant

Just one minor error (apart from the grammar), the first production Champ for the British Army contract was built on 1st September 1951.

Interestingly, the pictures show that they were happily fitting wheels without regard to getting the tyre treads the correct way round.

You might be interested in this post on the direction of tyres.

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?t=9429

Ad has come up on milweb, and looking more closely at the pic looks like another parked behind, wonder what else is in that yard, anyone going on hols to Greece?

http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/large_image.php?ad=46376&cat=1

I like the Relaxes Helps the Axis sign, so whats the answer CW?

This new member ListerDiesel might be able to help

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?t=11444

But as its restricted to

“on roads only in passing between different areas of land occupied by the same person” and “in passing between two such areas does not travel a distance exceeding 1.5 kilometres on roads”

You are not going to travel far.

And another ten going as the MVT have made their donation of £4,000 in addition to several areas making donations, so that has to be good.

http://www.mvt.org.uk/news.htm

Dread to think what kind of book you are reading tonight!

Thanks, is that to give extra strength to the hull & reduce twisting?

Hello CW, do you know what the U shaped brackets are for?

A chap on another forum is building one & would like to know, cheers P

Certainly looks similar to the W52 except for the bumper, split windscreen and quarterlights on the doors.

Having spoken with Phil Plumb I think there will be quite a few Champs here as many already had the Kemble Champ Camp in the diary.

And Jules, there might be another Wot2 though the owner is poorly at the moment.

So far we've had over 80 military vehicles register but any more MV owners from here coming?

cheers Paul

Just seen ad for free copy of Ice Cold in Alex in the Daily Mail, tomorrow Mon 8th Feb. But remember thats not all newsagents, usually WHSmith & Tescos I think.

The MVT have built up a library for members and just charge for copying, I've not used the service myself but here is the link:

http://www.mvt.org.uk/library_files/library.htm

then click on Library Contents

I have scanned an Austin K9 manual if someone needs one and can email pdf version.

Just tried it and it seems ok, some pages need updating, forum's ok too.

hello, are you aware of this group?

http://www.afvsociety.co.uk/vehicleregister.html

Thanks for another bedtime story, so are you implying that you are going to save it?

Yeah, I enjoyed the walk round and now able to put a few more faces to names & thanks to Chappers for letting me have a play with his Polsten Quad, cheers P

Hello Nick,

Aim for Easter then to get things sorted, there are usually a few Scammells there so you won't be alone, cheers P

I think this is just all part of Jack's cunning plan, he's hoping everyone will bring him biccies so he can sell them on as ration packs!

It appears they are short of money, this was on BBC news today

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7842671.stm

For evening entertainment there is a beet tent but the group is Dr. Busker, not my doing but the steamers & tractors like them, however there is an alternative and you are welcome to join us in the Nissens.

Welcome to Verne Troyer's new shelter!