haybaggerman Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I definately dont need an OT64, too many big wheels and too much fun, No, what I need to do is knock the mortgage back a little instead No, what I need to do is knock the mortgage back a little instead No, what I need to do is knock the mortgage back a little instead No, what I need to do is knock the mortgage back a little instead No, what I need to do is knock the mortgage back a little instead It doesn't matter how many times I say it.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 know what you mean, I couldnt stop myself either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Before investing in the OT-64 talk to to the man who had one at W&P this year about the gear boxes!! :evil: :evil: :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Before investing in the OT-64 talk to to the man who had one at W&P this year about the gear boxes!! :evil: :evil: :evil: Oh? tell me more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil munga Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 some great vehicles there on that list I think the one at the top of my list would have to be the BAT M just great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Oh? tell me more? I had a word as I was thinking of swapping my OT-90 for a -64. Apparently the 64's were driven heavily in 3rd gear and so this gear set suffers much wear and is prone to failure. I forget now how long he said his was off the road for but he had just done the clutch and then the gearbox went. - all coming to mucho dinero... Kind of put me off the idea!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Your OT90 is also the bees knees, its just that the ot64 can be driven on the road but the ot90 can't, is that right? Wouldn't you miss the ot90 if it went away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Your OT90 is also the bees knees, its just that the ot64 can be driven on the road but the ot90 can't, is that right? Wouldn't you miss the ot90 if it went away? The "on the road" bit is a point of contention between me and VOSA right now - or perhaps more accurately the sum of 11,500 points of contention that being how much it cost to have the work done they specified in a phone call. :argh: :argh: Yes - I'd miss it - it's a guaranteed smile-raiser when let loose in the arena at W&P!! We let one of the air cadets have a drive after the arena closed on nght this year as a birthday treat - he was due to sign up with the RAF a few days later but informed his WO that he was off to the RTR instead!! But if funds run out due to lack of work I will have to lose it - £800 transport bill to W&P this year showed that quite clearly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Good luck with the work situation, would be a shame to lose such a nice bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 But if funds run out due to lack of work I will have to lose it - £800 transport bill to W&P this year showed that quite clearly.. In fairness it'd hardly be a lot cheaper if VOSA let you drive it there, would it? You'd need a fair bit of diesel (and don't forget you're technically limited to 20mph on the road!) Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 I do 30 mph in my fv 432...at 20 mph it would drive people mad...but you are right 20mph max... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 In fairness it'd hardly be a lot cheaper if VOSA let you drive it there, would it? You'd need a fair bit of diesel (and don't forget you're technically limited to 20mph on the road!) Stone Yes - about a quarter of that... :argh: :argh: I worked it out on 4.5 mpg which is roughly what I get running around the arena etc. and for the mileage involved it would be circa £280 at today's Diesel prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I keep looking at those FV439's that Withams are selling off, not SO much dearer than a saracen really, ish. Did a driving day in a 432 a few weeks back and am now hooked. I definately don't need one of those........... someone please talk me out of it, think of the mortgage, the kids the errrr........ the tracks, the armour, the two generators on the top and all the buttons inside.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I keep looking at those FV439's that Withams are selling off, not SO much dearer than a saracen really, ish. Did a driving day in a 432 a few weeks back and am now hooked. I definately don't need one of those........... someone please talk me out of it, think of the mortgage, the kids the errrr........ the tracks, the armour, the two generators on the top and all the buttons inside.......... Ok, don't do it....:nono: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Ok, don't do it....:nono: Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Ignore him, buy one, you can always sell it if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Ignore him, buy one, you can always sell it if you need to. Like yer style there. I havn't been to see any, and have very little experience of anything non ferret, however, recon powerpack sounds good, and an interesting collectors piece. Also, good for parties as could run lights off it (remembering to unplug when taking people for rides.) Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 nah do it...i always succumb to my desires...the government wont let them take your house at the moment so your safe for a bit at least...how much are they selling them for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Withams say from 7,500, but these is also one in the auction. I didn't catch what the last one made at auction though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 get it they are really good vehicles, fair bit of maintenance on them but i get mine done by Barry Ring...( I know I am a lazy old bugger I just want to play with them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 What do you have to do to get these things road legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Get it insured, go to the local DVLA office with the release paperwork and fill in the V55 with all required details. Pay the registration fee and hopefully walk out with a free tax disc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 That sounds easy, but, in the withams description it says with the right license and modifications if could be made road legal. I assumed they meant lights, track rubbers or mirrors etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 They already have rubber track pads, road legal lights and mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Technically all 432s are over-width... In theory you need an H license (or a full cat B license, aged over 21, L plates and someone else in the vehicle who's held cat H for 3 years) but VOSA could give you six different answers if you asked them the date so see what you can get away with Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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