Eastblock Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 No, I don't have one but I'd like to have one. In fact I often hear of people who would like one yet I have not come across anyone in the UK who owns one. Practical Classics had one as a price a year or two ago but that needed a fair amount of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schliesser92 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 No, I don't have one but I'd like to have one. In fact I often hear of people who would like one yet I have not come across anyone in the UK who owns one. Practical Classics had one as a price a year or two ago but that needed a fair amount of work. There are absolutely masses of them still in service in eastern Europe and "socialist friends" of the former Soviet Union. Shouldn't be too difficult to find one in Europe. They were about the best of that class of vehicle produced east of the Elbe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastblock Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 There are absolutely masses of them still in service in eastern Europe and "socialist friends" of the former Soviet Union. Shouldn't be too difficult to find one in Europe. They were about the best of that class of vehicle produced east of the Elbe. I'm well aware of that - I know several dealers who can supply them. I was interested in finding out if there are any current owners in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastblock Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 I have one now. Drove it back from Helsinki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bran D Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Hello Michael, looks good. how was the journey? Any issues with the truck or border authorities this time? Any progress on the Robur starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastblock Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Journey was trouble free. The Uaz ran well and ate a lot of petrol. No issues at the border this time. It is surprisingly comfortable to drive on the road. It had only driven 500km in past 13 years so I'm pleasantly surprised it coped that well with the 1100km drive. I have managed to convert a LR solenoid to fit the Robur starter. Just need a free weekend to fit it. I seem to spend every weekend on the continent at the moment. This weekend its Germanys turn. PS: Ask your Mrs if I get a discount if I rent any more garages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Apparently Southern Electric (SEB) bought 14 of these in the early 1980's, so there may well be some in the UK that have actually worked here, as opposed to recent imports. So says a friend of mine who is a bit of a SEB nut (no, I'm not sure why either) anyway. Don't think he has any photos sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 i will be bringing one back this week, a nice one just out of the Polish army...very very good condition... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastblock Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Mine has been sold and was collected today. A sad moment but it was worth it to get a WW2 truck (and I've bought a Morris Minor to dull the pain). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastblock Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) And it's back :-) After a stint in Germany I'm moving back to the UK and I have bought the Uaz 452 I sold last year. Edited November 10, 2011 by Eastblock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Will you STOP making me so damn jealous!! I would love one, oh and a Zil157 as its stablemate........:-D Alec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hair Bear Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 These were available rhd in the U.K. in the late '70's/early '80's and exhibited at the Smithfield show. They were sold through 'Belarus' tractor dealerships. There was a van, minibus, and a dropside pickup truck but I seem to remember it was not Uaz, more something like Belaz. I did have all the sales brochures and road tests at one time but I've slept since then so little chance of finding them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 a couple of pics of the one in our collection being worked on for mot and registered,will be out at shows with the gaz 69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastblock Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Is this the one Pawel put an Andoria in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkypete618 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 My ambulance 452. In process of registering it and getting it running well. All bumpers and rear steps, spare wheel hanger. Overhaulred and re painted. New H4 headlamps now fitted. Awaiting a box full of service spares so I can rebuild carb, then get engine running smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 very nice , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Is this the one Pawel put an Andoria in? yep...engine is fine, i mot's it last year but never got round to registering it...will do this year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratch Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I have had several since my 1st imported RHD in 1980 which was an ex demonstration van from UMO plant in doncaster. I still have the english hand book,sales price list & brochure. Sadley this was in a sever collision in 1982. I then found another RHD van version up for sale in the heart of London by a garage that couldn't make it go? after 6 hours fixing the brakes & making a temporary accelerator jet for the carb out of a 6mm bolt, I drove 250mile back home with no bother. I think the 7500 miles on the clock were right as it went on to serve my buisness for many years untill the tin body work surcummed to perils of rust! I rescued a RHD pick up from a scrap yard in Berwick on Tweed which we ran for another 5 years before it went the way of all metal. ( I did find out there was an adjent at Long Framlington called Dennis Common but he has stopped about 10years or more ago. I currently run a LHD ambulance version from the Cheq repulic which I bought in 2007 with 2500 Km on the clock & has been kept liecenced & mot'd ever since but is used mainley in the winter or off road. Starts 1st time every time, the only thing replaced was the fuel pump. (diaphams don't like un leaded ). It came with all the military night light gear, 3 stretchers etc. If anyone needs 452 advice i would be pleased to assist but it would be best to email me as I'm sometimes in France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkypete618 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Ace. good to hear there is another road runner, was thinking i was the only road legal one in country (2nd including Ireland) Great to drive, i use mine weekly as a 2nd car in the family, taking kids out and running to work in it. Goes really well, always starts, sometimes needs to crank a bit to get fuel up, but at least it gets oil pumping around my poorly crank :cry:. Think im just over 41000 km on the clock, not sure how many there designed to last! My tin rot was painted over before i got it, its slowly bubbling through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkypete618 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 A pick up right hand drive too, sold not far from me a few years back. More than I thought :-D Plus them other two that still need registering. :yawn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Any UAZ452/3741s on the go/for sale in the UK just now......? Alec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkypete618 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 The last one for sale was near here in ipswich was a right dog, civi one. They do pop up time to time, from no where! Good choice btw, not biased, honnest gov! Great trucks :-D Have you seen one in the flesh? Not sure the closest one to scotland is?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Yes....... Rot, bashes, a Sierra diesel and IIRC Lithuanian Plates! If it was cheaper I would have had a punt... Alec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkypete618 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 They thought it was made of gold, i put a silly offer in, he wasnt amused! Went on ebay a couple of times before they lowered the reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 they are, mine has the polish diesel engine fitted and it runs a treat...they are such fun vehicles and actually quite good off road... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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