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    Leyland hippo

    in Introductions & Welcomes

    Posted

    all done she is like new thanks for the advice dose anyone know how the transfer box works down for low speed up for high or better hand book for sale

     

    From memory up is high ratio down is low, or the other way round!!!!!

    Mine had the transfer box turned round so low box was in fact overdrive:nut::nut::nut:

    Mk1 Militant Tanker

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    Yes the V55/5 scheme. I've seen several old posts on various forums all suggesting the whole process is a minefield, and DVLA will deliberately be as difficult as possible, putting up allsorts of obstacles etc, etc.

     

    That said, I have much contact with the DVLA /DVSA through my work and I have always found them to be reasonable, if a bit long winded sometimes. They do like you to use the correct forms, and have them filled in using best scribble and good English.

     

    I have been given to understand that they are OK with build date confirmation from the BCVM. The guy I spoke to at there was very familiar with the system and what I need to do to be able to register the Tanker. So at the moment I am proceeding with a bit of confidence

     

    If you need any help drop me a pm

    Mk1 Militant Tanker

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted · Edited by Brooky

    I was able to register my Matador on the strength of a letter from the BCVM.

    I did not come with a V5, the reg no was already on the DLVLA system but the replacement V5 had it registered as a recovery vehicle first registered in 1960

    Turning up at the DVLA office with the letter resulted in a V5 with:

    "Was registered and/or used declared manufactured 1943" in the Notes

    Date of first Reg: 1960

    Body Type: Breakdown Truck

    Taxation Class: Historic Vehicle

     

    Which all seems OK to me

     

    Thereby hangs the tale.

    Your vehicle was already on the DVLA system.

    This one isn't and the owner will have to follow the V55/5 scheme for an age related number

    The DVLA have quite a strict requirement for the evidence required to prove date of manufacture. If the system is followed no problems, any anomalies then expect issues (I do speak from experience as I was MVT verification officer for over 3 years.)

    My comment was whether a letter from BCVM was sufficient for the DVLA. They will only accept dating letters from "Approved Clubs" I have just looked at the updated list and BCVM are on the list

    So good luck with the registration!

    WW2 Vehicle Serial Numbers

    in I may be stupid, but......

    Posted

    Hi All,

    Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a full list of the Regimental Serial numbers (like the picture) that were painted on the front & rear of WW2 vehicles in existence??

    Regards,

    Mel

    [ATTACH=CONFIG]112455[/ATTACH]

     

    Not really lists but plenty of books out there that explain and list vehicle markings.

    Tunnel wrecker.

    in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)

    Posted

    This was used to pull vehicles out of the Mersey Tunnel and stood at the Liverpool end for many years. Photographed in the 50s or 60s I'm guessing. It looks like it was made up by either the city engineers department or the corporation passenger transport workshops in Edge Lane, who did actually turn out some very sleek vehicles based on old bus chassis. I wonder if it survived anywhere?

     

    [ATTACH=CONFIG]110977[/ATTACH]

     

    I reckon that's aLeyland with an AEC radiator

    V55/5 Euro import 1973 Mutt mayhem!

    in Legislation, Licenses & Registration

    Posted

    So in easy steps!!

    Don't worry about type approval etc, just complete the minimum amount of information on the V55

    Its taxation class will be Historic it therefore follows its FOC!

     

    Yes it does need an MOT and therefore must comply with C&U regs (lights etc)

    Insure it on the chassis number and you can drive it to a pre booked test (and home if it fails,, providing its not dangerous)

    get your insurers to change to road use........you are after all paying them!!

    The DVLA website contains some good info on the process

     

    Hope that helps (if not pm me)

    Cheers

    First test and registration of Bedford MJ

    in Legislation, Licenses & Registration

    Posted

    Hi everyone,

     

    I'm looking for some help and advice as I'm being given conflicting advice and information, my questions may be answered somewhere in the archives of this forum but I've trawled around for a while now and can't see what I want so here goes;

     

    I've recently bought a 1986 Bedford MJ that I want to use as a private vehicle to take to shows and LARP events, I have an array of paperwork to fill out and some work to do. VOSA tell me a just have to fill out a VTG1 and a Tacho exemption form then wait for two weeks for a test appointment. Is it really as simple as that? My test centre is an hours drive away; does this still count as driving to a pre-booked MOT and can I drive home if the vehicle fails?

     

    My local Garage tells me it's not as simple as that and that the vehicle must meet all the specs of a brand new vehicle being registered as if it's an up to date HGV. I doubt that an '86 MJ will come anywhere close to meeting current spec especially when it comes to emissions and probably a few safety aspects as well!

     

    A local truck company tells me that it will be probably be fine as it is as its age will be taken into account and that fact that it will be registered as a private vehicle will make all the difference and that I won't need to make any modifications but I will need trade plates or a low loader to take it to a test.

     

    Can anyone help with any advice? Are there any 'standard' mods that have to be made in order to get it through a test? Is this going to be a relatively simple test and registration or have I just bought a massive white elephant?

     

    I'm also not sure whether to downplate the truck to 7.5 ton so that I can drive it on my grandfather rights C1 licence or whether I should take my C+E and keep it at it full plated weight, will this make any difference to tests, tax class or usage?

     

    Please hep me hive mind!

     

    In answer to your first question

    Yes you can drive it to the test station for a prebooked test

    If it fails then yes you should be able to drive it home.............unless I think the defect is classed as dangerous (I think!!!)

    have a trawl through the construction and use regs to see what might be needed to be done (under run bars seem to ring a bell to me)

    I am sure more knowledgeable people will be along shortly

    Although I would be tempted to put it in for test and if it fails fix what it fails on!!

     

    As regards your driving licence, fine downplate and drive on C1, if however you go for CAT C (only need the E if drawinga trailer) the it make no difference to taxation or usage (presumably you will tax it as private heavy goods)

    need new fuel tank for daf

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    Hi there we had issues in germany a few years ago with the blocking of fuel lines it was due to the fuel tank linning comming away because the mod bought some cheap reused and mixed aircraft fuel,

     

    It makes the issue worse when the vehicles are let for a period of time we there was also a prob with an hoshkosh and chally 2 some heads rolled maybe your vehicle has been in contact at some time with that fuel:-D

     

     

    We had the same problem with some MAN tanks on the fleet I used to run

    No contaminated fuel just the lining coming off the tank and blocking a filter

    We fitted sediment bowls so at least the drivers could anticipate the problem

    Fwd r6t

    in Pre WW2 vehicles

    Posted

    In a book written in 1983, there were two listed in preservation, one was AMP80, a personnel carrier, owned by Miles of Shaftesbury and the other, no number, was a gun tractor owned by Lambe of Fenstanton.

     

     

    Richard quite correct

    Derek Lambe was the custodian of the two from Yorkshire (only one listed though) and were kept at Guyhirn (near Wisbech)

    The other ended up owned by Roger Bastable

    Derek was a fascinating man, was apprenticed to Frank Perkins, served in the REME during the war returned to Perkins and worked in the trials department

    Spent many happy hours talking to him, he owned a Humber box (ex BBC) that he fitted a P6 into. This is still on the rally scene

    A very knowledgeable man

    Fwd r6t

    in Pre WW2 vehicles

    Posted

    There used to be two near Wisbech in Cambrideshire

    I believe they were owned by someone in Yorkshire and were being cared for by a guy (now passed away) I wonder if this is one of them

    One used to go to Stourpaine in the late 70's, owned by Roger Bastable I think

    Fwd

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    That's interesting. Not seen that one before. All four wheels steer too! What year was it photographed?

     

    I had heard a rumour of another surviving Quad with the owner insisting that his was the only one in the UK. I wonder if it is that one? I think that there are four altogether. Two Jefferys and two Nash. Thanks for posting that.

     

    Tim

     

     

    Was photographed in the early 90,s at a show near Northampton. Don't know anymore.....sorry

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