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Thank you Richard, where can these be obtained from? Martin

Hi I have a copy of the hand book, rolls workshop manual and servicing manual so all good there. Just would like the Foden manual to complete the set! More for torques and oil grades etc. No issues with taking apart and putting back together as that's my day job. I drove one a few years back SWH 651T, Simonstolly did some restoration work on it as documented on here, when it was last up for sale but circumstances changed and I didn't buy it. Then recently solent overloards gun tractor was sold and broken up, XUY 360V. But I managed to purchase a lot of the left over parts mainly for the winch which I will fit later after the initial refurb. I also have the crew box and ammo box for the full effect. My plan is to get it back to a road worthy state, mot it, register it and then show and fully restore it. I'm hoping I can register on the strength of the release docs without an identity check by mvt or imps, unless the restrictions are lowered and they start their services again. I will call the dvsa and see what they advise. What do you all think? Has anyone registered a vehicle recently?

Hi everyone After many years I have finally purchased a Foden fh70 limber. I have seen a few over the years and finally decided on Dave Crouches machine. Mostly due to it being complete, unmolested, low milage and in a condition where it can be a rolling restoration. I'll endeavour to start a restoration thread in the appropriate area and maybe some general how to guides as an aside. So why the Foden I hear you ask? Well as they are completely impractical as a goods vehicle for everyday use, the crane is in the middle, the body floor is stepped and the crane isn't that powerful. The result is they either get converted to another body or they get tucked away and gather dust. The latter being what we want. Foden recovery trucks are just too expensive, I wanted something that looked classic but was still drivable to get to shows without setting off a week early! And I just like the unusual layout and looks. It needed to be more than 40 years old to avoid modern rules, 10 year tyre rules etc, but new enough not to need a complete rebuild. Although I can guarantee the work I can see needs doing will be magnified by ten as soon as I start stripping underseal off the cab! So as my business keeps everyone else's trucks, including a collection of military vehicles, on the road. I decided it was time to restore my own. So my first questions are 1) does anyone have a manual? Or a pdf copy? 2) can anyone tell me the correct batteries that should be fitted so I can order some up 3) doe anyone have a list of filter part numbers for oil, fuel and air. Also oil grades for everything, gearbox, transfer box, axles and hubs? Engine oil is the only one listed in the handbook. Awaiting Wednesday morning with anticipation of the Foden's arrival. Not excited at all honest...... Excellent forum too👍 Martin