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Hi all , I am currently having my C8 Engine totally rebuilt but I am missing one very important part and that is the timing cog that fits on the front of the block which is a 26 tooth twin cog , Has anyone got one on an old engine or indeed a cog that they would be willing to sell , Paul

Hi everyone , This is just a reminder that Hunstanton Military Weekends are on again this year 2019 , These events gets bigger every year , All military vehicles are welcome of all ages also allied forces  Reenactors  are invited to camp and display ,  The first Event is July 6th and 7th but it is possible to arrive on the 5th Please contact Harold at the Anglia Motel Fleet Hargate Lincolnshire.  reception@angliamotel.co.uk  To book in or for further details contact Paul at egghemmings@yahoo.com . The second event of the year is Aug 31st and Sept 1st again it is possible to arrive on Aug 30th . These events are to raise money for the Royal Anglian Benevolent Fund and to showcase privately owned Military Vehicles there will be live music all weekend and loads of appreciative holidaymakers , The events take place overlooking the sea and are surrounded by food outlets and bars

2 hours ago, wally dugan said:

If remember rightly IAN L did a bit on his conversion on the forum a while back

Thanks for the information Jon I will make a list of the parts we need and give them a ring , Paul

1 hour ago, wally dugan said:

If remember rightly IAN L did a bit on his conversion on the forum a while back

Thanks everyone I did look at Ians posting and I was quite impressed but looking at from a lay mans point of view it looks quite complicated unless someone did a complete kit for my diesel defender engine

Thanks for coming back to me on this oats and barley, That conversion idea sounds good especially as I have a very good defender engine sitting in my shed , I wonder if anyone else knows who was doing these conversions

Hi all , I am having my Morris C8 Engine rebuilt at this time but the people doing the job have met with a lot of problems such as the cylinders are on max bore and one of the con rods has been converted to take shells , It also needs pistons and valves that need locating . I think if there was another engine out there that would be my best bet, Has anyone got an engine which I believe is a Nuffield or can point me in the right direction I would be very grateful for any help , Paul

Hi I use Autohome for my Chevrolet C60L and have had no problems apart from the Ben Hur trailer that I tow , The firms they use for the recovery do not have the right tow bars so will not recover the trailer ,. Autohome is limited to £1000 total cost of recovery . For my Morris Commercial C8 GS I have a Flex Plus account with the Nationwide Building Society this gives me free unlimited recovery for my C8 and my 110 Defender and any car I am a passenger in , It also provides recovery for my living van as this has a 50 mm ball hitch even though it weighs around 2 1/2 tons , This account gives me free holiday insurance as well all for £13 a month

We did get it off the trailer but we just lifted it on its own jacks it had to go really high and nearly killed us, When we put it back on the trailer we used a fork lift truck to hoist it up . Can you lift it high enough on blocks to operate the guns without hitting the mudguards, Paul.

Thanks for that ackack I did download the Polsten Manuals from the Canadian Register they have been very handy . Paul

Thanks Jon I will give them a try , Paul

Thanks a lot Chris I will give them a try, Paul.

Hi , I am trying to find a set of valves for my 1944 C8 I know this has come up before on the forum but I do not seem to be able to locate any , I have a complete gasket set but I could use another set to keep as a spare, Thanks , Paul

I am writing this to thank all the Vehicle owners , Reenactors and Traders that attended the Hunstanton Military Weekend , The  Normandy  Veterans Pilgrimage Fund and the Royal Anglian Benevolent Fund will benefit to the tune of £3.500 , The event was fantastic with thousands of holiday makers milling around and listening to the live music on both Saturday and Sunday and generously donating in the many buckets that were dotted around . Harold Payne of the Anglia Motel at Fleet Hargate in Lincolnshire organized the event and displayed his Restored DUKW and his 432 Armoured Personnel Carrier . This Event is getting bigger and better every year so keep your eyes open on the events page for next years dates

Hi to all the forum members , I am looking for the Military Defender Light Switch that sits in the centre of the dash as mine has developed a fault . I know some people take the switch out and use the civilian  set up  , I also need a Hazard light switch for the same vehicle , If anyone has one and wishes to sell it please message me . Thanks Paul.

Hello to everyone on the forum , We are still looking for more allied reenactors for our Military Weekend at Hunstanton Norfolk also Military vehicles of any era , If you would like to come along and join us it is not to late just message me , It is a great venue with loads of holiday makers that get to see all the exhibits for free and it is all new to them , The venue is overlooking the sea surrounded by Cafes  Chip shops  Pubs and Shops , Camping can be arranged in military tents and we have Security on Friday Night and Saturday night, Free parking for your civvy vehicles during the day , And we have Live music on the Bandstand both days , We collect donations from the public for our Veterans Pilgrimage Fund and The Royal Anglian Benevolent Fund 

On 7/21/2018 at 9:13 AM, john1950 said:

I have a rear axle for a DUKW if you are still looking for one.

On 7/21/2018 at 9:13 AM, john1950 said:

I have a rear axle for a DUKW if you are still looking for one.

Thanks for getting back to me but we just picked up a pair that came off a Dukw  but again thanks , Paul

I would just like to thank all the people that attended the military weekend at Hunstanton at the weekend . There were numerous vehicles and reenactors allied and axis and music all weekend , We raised £2800 for the Veterans of Normandy and the Royal Anglian Benevolent Fund , And do not forget there is another event planned for Hunstanton on the 1st and 2nd of September , If anyone would like to attend either as a reenactor or with a vehicle you can message me on egghemmings@yahoo.com

Hi . It will soon be time for the first of our two Military Weekends at Hunstanton Norfolk 7th and 8th July , Military vehicles of all years are welcome as are reenactors of Allied and Axis Forces ,  These Weekends are to raise money for The Veterans Pilgrimage fund and the Royal Anglian Benevolent Fund , The venue is on the green and  overlooks the sea , is surrounded by food and drink outlets , Camping on the green is allowed in Military tents and Vehicles and parking for private cars and caravans can be arranged nearby, There is entertainment on both days . The event is free for the public to attend so we have lots of public and because they are mostly holiday makers it is all new to them . If you would like to attend this weekend or the second weekend on 1st and 2nd of September please contact Paul at egghemmings@yahoo.com  These events are very well supported by The Norfolk Military Vehicle Group and The Anglia Motel Military Collection

Hi Matchfuzee, Thanks for the link , I will have a look at my friends steering wheel but I think that is a bit too much when you add in the postage

Hi , My friend is looking for a decent steering wheel for his Dukw , If anyone has got one to sell it would be handy , I think it would be the same as a GMC 

Hi , I am looking to source a head gasket set and a set of valves for my Chevrolet C60L CMP it is a 1945 fitted with what i believe to be a 216 engine , It is 6 cylinder with the engine number PR4056901 , If anyone has any idea as to where i can find these things i would be very grateful, Paul.

Hi to all the forum members , I am looking for a set of brakes and drums or a complete axle for a DUKW or GMC CCKW we are rebuilding a DUKW that has had all the brakes removed , We are based in south Lincolnshire but can arrange to collect from anywhere , Thanks Paul.

Thanks for the fast replies Pete and Nick but we have been to see Rex in fact that is where the windscreen came from but he did not have the side screens , I just thought it was worth a punt on here in case someone had some lying about , The only other option would be to fabricate some, Paul

Hi to all, We are restoring a Dukw in Lincolnshire  , At the moment we are missing the two side quarter light ends for the front windscreen , There may be other things we need as the restoration progresses but if anyone has any spares for a Dukw we would be glad to hear from you . We are hoping to have the Dukw fully restored to attend the 75th commemorations in France next year, Thanks Paul. 

Every year Our Charity organizes two Military weekends at Hunstanton in Norfolk . These weekends are open to all Military vehicles of any age , It is a great weekend right on the sea front with live music provided free for all , There will be reenactors of both Allied and Axis forces and a ready supply of general public as it is all free to access , All around the venue are cafes and chip shops , pubs and ice cream parlours , It is also a 40s event so anyone in forties gear or uniform is welcome , Camping on the green in army tents or vehicles is allowed ,  Free parking for civvy vehicles can be arranged in the nearby car park , Our charity raises money to send local veterans on a pilgrimage to Normandy every year  and also gives a large donation to the Royal Anglia Regiment Benevolent Fund , The dates for 2018 Hunstanton Military and 40s Weekends are July 7th and 8th  and September 1st and 2nd , Anyone wishing to attend these events should contact Paul Hemmings email egghemmings@yahoo.com   Groups such as Home Guard , Reenactors or Memorabilia displays are also welcome