snowtracdave Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I have succumbed to the lure of WWII hardware......... Just got home . Drove back 120 + miles and didn't miss a beat . I know it's the wrong shade and there's a few bits to sort out but I'm chuffed to bits. Another small ambition achieved . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 OH MY GOD - just going to reboot my PC - for a moment it looked like a Dodge????!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Well done Dave....a proper MV, and a very practical one, the paint shade is perfectly correct..spose you could do it in snow camo...perhaps change your nic to SnowtracDodgeDave ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeileen Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 That looks very nice, even the colour..... ere you got a blue light:stop: to go round impersonating the national health/ambulance service:-D Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 My camera / puter haven't reproduced the shade very accurately - I think it is a bit brighter than it ought to be . Suppose I'll have to find a woolly hat for the bluey :-D although like some of the other lights it's a bit intermittant . The two tones work a treat though - just ask Phil - he really got quite a bit of space between him and the ground when I accidentally pulled the wrong switch as he stood in front . :cool2: Jack - I know you're just jealous cos it's got a roof.......and a heater........ and it starts . ( Did you get my message about the tractor by the way ? ) Dodgy Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 PS - Need to get myself a pair of American pattern fuel cans sometime . How much am I likely to have to pay these days and where might I get them from ? Thanks chaps . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Nice one Dave... a real mans camper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Welcome to the other side.. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 nice one ..........:shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 PS - Need to get myself a pair of American pattern fuel cans sometime . How much am I likely to have to pay these days and where might I get them from ? Thanks chaps . These are made post war but virtually identical to a ww2 can plus they are nearly new and not rusty inside http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jerrycan-ex-USA_W0QQitemZ230361294030QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET?hash=item35a29a64ce&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thanks Nick . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Crossed over to the dark side :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Crossed over to the dark side :-D Probably has if its still 6 volt ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Probably has if its still 6 volt ! :rofl::rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well done Dave - they are a real nice peice of history. What made you go for a WW11 vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Probably has if its still 6 volt ! Yep - still 6 volt . :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well done Dave - they are a real nice peice of history. What made you go for a WW11 vehicle? They are just one of those vehicles which have appealed to me................ probably since I first saw one . I almost bought one a few years ago but that one needed a lot of work and also shipping from the other side of the country and the total cost was more than I could afford at the time . Two years ago I said I was going to get one......last year I said I was definitely going to get one........This year I promised myself that I was going to buy the first one that came up for sale...think this was actually the third I've seen and within my reach financially . It also feels something of a privilege to me to own something as venerable and this and which may at some point have played it's part in those historic events so many years ago . From experience with my other , more modern vehicles , I would guess that it is virtually impossible to trace the history of something like this but I am quite happy just to enjoy a long anticipated ownership - and the smiles & waves I've already been getting starting from five minutes after we picked it up yesterday & I was in the petrol station filing it up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Looks good Dave. ..............even though its not BRITISH....:cool2: Seriously, nice one, mate. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well done. A nice buy with lots of charachter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Welcome to the PROPER club!! as for your US cans I have two. Because mine is in Brittish markings I use British ones. If intrested PM, I'd be delighted for them to go onto a WC54. :iloveyou: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 It also feels something of a privilege to me to own something as venerable and this and which may at some point have played it's part in those historic events so many years ago . Just perfect Dave. I am quite happy just to enjoy a long anticipated ownership - and the smiles & waves I've already been getting starting from five minutes after we picked it up yesterday & I was in the petrol station filing it up . WW11 vehicles do have this appeal - they are very special, every single one of them. I am really pleased for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 The blue light on top is a Norwegian thing. In servcie some are seen with out the top light and some with a lit red cross, see picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Great choice Dave, it's on my wish list too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well done Dave a nice looking piece of kit, welcome to the WW2 vehicle owners club. Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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