Brooky

Absolutely correct The note sent by the DVLA regarding MOT exemption (I published it on here in November 2012) clearly states that the cherished transfer sceme will still be allowed providing the vehicle undergoes a voluntary MOT It goes on to say "This is to ensure that vehicles are still in existence and prevent fraudulent claims for attractive marks" So nothing new really, maybe just a case of not understanding the rules?? note this was not edited by me - I went to reply by quoting and inadvertently hit Edit on Brooky's post by mistake - have removed my comment and added separately! N.O.S.

That is just so wrong!!!

Glad its not only me then!!!

Hi It is Ian Durrant you are after He live out the other side of Wisbech, he does/did have a website..............try Gooooooooooooooogle??

Nothing wrong with either brakes or engine Brakes when set up are perfectly adequate for a 1950's vehicle (you just have to drive it as a 1950's vehicle) and as for the engine the ford V8 has to be one of the best engines for turning fossil fuel into a wonderful noise!!! And the V8 was quite unusual in these, they were usually fitted with the 4 cylinder cost cutter engine That said it is yours and if you feel the need to change it then that is yours and yours alone choice

In my opinion to radically alter a vehicle like this (especially as you say its resonably tidy) is wrong!!! There used to be quite a lot of these on the circuit a few years ago (in fact I owned one) but you dont see them very often now. There are a couple that have been painted in "garish" colours and used by the owners as motor homes, but to see one still in Civil Defence colours is rare and they do help to illustate an interesting time in our recent history and an organisation that was set up in case of nuclear war Quite a useful vehicle really can be converted into a camper without ruining the exterior appearence and if fitted with the cost cutter engine quite economical (oops just seen yours has the V8, still a very nice engine though) The gearbox though is an aquired taste!!

Try Past Parts in Bury St Edmunds (UK) they can resleeve the originals

drop me a pm if and when

I have some 4" suction hose (two lengths) if you are interested and maybe some canvas delivery hose

Very interesting Thanks for posting

Only if the club is recognised by the DVLA to issue dating letters

Try here http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/agents/nova/online.htm I dont know what the rules are for a vehicle that has spent all its life in the UK However if a declaration is made (and they usually come back with nothing to pay) it ticks a box with the DVLA and doesnt stop them issuing a registration number The MVT unfortunately cannot get involved with this process.........not being obtuse but it is the responsibility of the owner to complete this process

Try the HMRC website

Certainly was Used to see it regularly round the shows in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Sometimes used to tow a 25pdr

Chris here!!! The process is reasonably simple If you are in the MVT go to the MVT website and follow the verification tab Fill in the online form (MVT Members get the service for free, non members there is a charge of £40 plus VAT (membership costs £30) You will get a reply from me asking for some further details I will then arrange for an inspection to confirm it is what it is When this is done I will issue a dating letter and this and some other documentation and you should then get an age related number You do not need an MOT (pre 1960 is exempt) You do need a form V55 only available from the DVLA and you will have to make a NOVA declaration

All crossings I believe HWC Rule 294 If you are driving a large or slow moving vehilce................You MUST obtain permission to cross............you must also after crossing use the phone again to confirm you have crossed (Have parphrased the rule!)

h Rules are quite simple Vehicle over 3.5tonnes laden weight require a vocational licence to drive them However............ If that vehicle was manufactured prior to 1960 and used unladen and with or without an unladen trailer and not in conjunction with a trade or business then it can be driven on a CATB licence If the vehicle is post 1960 then regardless you must have a minimum of a CATC licence (maybe C+E if you intend to tow a trailer GMC falls into the first category, REO probably in second category

I am sure there is a process to get type approval on a one of basis Grey imports of Japanese 4x4's have been doing it for years Suggest a bit of internet research and maybe a word with your local DVSA (used to be VOSA) test station

Sorry Misread original post (old age!!0 Thought you were organising the event

Everybody jumps up and down when the words Risk Assesment are used Risk Assessments are there to a. Identify Hazards (Hazards have the potential to cause harm Risks are is the likelihood of that hazard causing harm and its severity) b. Think about the risk associated with those hazards c. Put some control measures in place The Law states that a risk assessment should be suitable and sufficient (Health and Safety at Work act 1974 Section 3) and be documented. There is though no standard form! Suitable and sufficient means identify significant risk(ignore trivial ones) identify and prioritize measures to control the risk and the risk assessment should be carried out by a competant person. Which is maybe why the council have passed it to you These may be for the display you are having Hazard:- Moving Vehicles and Pedestrians Risk:- High potential for Injury/Death Control: All drivers briefed, No vehicle movement without marshall supervision, marshalls briefed and to wear Hi-Viz And so on! A risk assessment is a means to allow you to do something rather than say you cant do it My two pennorth

I am sure if a steam rally can afford them the biggest military vehicle gathering in the world can afford them You do pay to enter I believe!!!

There are such things as mobile grandstands (40 foot artic trailers with teired seating) The Cumbria Steam Gathering use them every year Just a thought!

Tall pedestrians round your way!!!!!!! View from a QL when driving????

Probably betyter to get the rad checked and the cooling system flushed 60+ years of crud and a possible blocked rad wont help Also agree with Richard about not overfilling They did run these in the desert when they were new!!! (No kenlow fans then!)

try Machine Mart The 12V/24V charger with boost start I bought in 1992 and its still going strong!!