MichelK Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi folks, I'm planning to buy an MV and I need some advice I'm from the Netherlands and I'm one of the guys who contributes to the fact that the Dutch are the longest people in the world My length is 1.98m or 6.5ft and I'm wondering what vehicle would be the best choice to buy because of my length I'm only in possesion of an car driving license so truck's or motorcycle's are not an real option In the Netherlands you are allowed to drive an vehicle with an GVW of 3500kg with an car driving license Has some one had similar problems or experiences with this?? Any suggestions ? :help: MichelK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 griff66 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 mk 1 ferret ? i,m 6 3 ft and drive it no problem small enough to fit in a single garage as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 You'd fit a Land Rover, they have the advantage of cheap and basic. You'd fit a Dodge, they have the advantage of a lot of fun to drive to own, while being easy to mantain, either would fit most gagrages, but you'd have to take the canvas of a Dodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 honeileen Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 What about a Dingo?:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MichelK Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi folks, thanks for the advice Concerning the Ferret armoured cars, these are hard to get here in Holland There are some on sale in the UK at Milweb and some other sites, however the prices range from 9000 to 25000 pound That is an little to much :sweat: Especialy because there will be additional cost's for shipping and custom's Concerning the Land rover I will keep them as an option I already considered the Dodge 51 / 52 / 54 / 63 or even 56 However I have been talking to an colleague who restores MV's part time and he adviced my not to go for the Dodge This because of the little leg room Concerning the Dingo, that is even more expensive then an Ferret I found 1 for sale a year ago for 21000 Euro...:wow: MichelK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 honeileen Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 My mate has got a Dingo for sale at 15500 euros in France Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Michelk, try a Dodge, there is a suprising amount of room, some of your country men fit them! :-D Joris has one. They are actually more comftable than a Series 3 Land Rover. I have nearly your height, and proably more portly a figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GoranWC51 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Michel, I agree with the others on driving the Dodge WC. I have been in a wheelchair for the last few years and had to pass over the driving of my 1945 Dodge WC51 to a friend of mine. He's 195 cm tall and can drive the Dodge without problem. The driving position is not optimal but its very hard finding an MV that's both affordable and driveable. We've solved the problem of driving position by taking brakes and letting the driver stretch his legs. You can also try rearranging the drivers chair and move it back 2-3 cm, I've read of guys that have done that. Why not ask someone that owns a Dodge WC to let you drive it for a couple of hours? I think you need to drive it for a while to get the feel of it. I'm enclosing a picture of my friend Soeren driving my Dodge. Choosing the WC51 over the WC52 saves you about 50 cm in length (and 200-300 kg in weight), and the WC51 fits into most garages, if you just remove the tarpaulin in the back and lower the windshield. Good luck Michel, let us know what you decide [and lots of pictures once you've bought your vehicle ;-) ] Live well - and prosper, Goran N Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 abn deuce Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Great motion shot there Goran ! its like in hyperspeed :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GoranWC51 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Captain Kirk urged him on - "faster, faster!" He screamed down to engineering - "Give us more power Scotty.... " "We must outrun these damned Klingons" Jokes aside. The picture was taken by a photographer, Hagen Hopp, from the Swedish monthly magazine Nostalgia, that ran a 4 page article on my Dodge WC51 in 2005. They really liked the fact that my Dodge a weather-beaten look to it. I borrowed the Bantam, also with the same weather beaten look, from a friend of mine. They could have chosen from a whole hoard of extremely well restored vehicles, with perfect factory finish paintwork, but they chose mine. Go figure... Live long - and prosper, Goran N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hey Goran, the ladies are built to work! The more mine works the better she goes! As for finish, I had to clean the genuine Somme mud of mine to touch up really bad paint. It broke my heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MichelK Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Hey folks, thanks for the advice so far :thanx: There is an fair from Keep Them Rolling later on this month, perhaps there will be an Dodge for sale to investigate :cool2: Will also do some research on the other vehicle's mentioned MichelK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Enigma Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 A WC 51 and 52 will be a little tight. I am 1.80 and when braking I had to put my leg next to the steering wheel and move under it while applying pressure. A Command Car gives more legroom and its relative easy to put the front bench a few CM´s to the back. They are $$$$ though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bodge Deep Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 You could buy a Jeep and keep your ears warm with your knees :cool2: Just kidding... ...don't buy a jeep :n00b: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Joris Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) A friend of mine is very tall and claims he does not fit in a dodge, he now drives a jeep. I on the other hand fit better in a dodge then a jeep and I'm 185cm tall. I think it's more to do with where you feel best in. The ktr fair will mostly have parts and militaria, not too many vehicles for sale, if any. Best to look at milweb and http://gaf.zeelandnet.nl in the for sale section. Expect prices from 6000 euro but don't pay more than 8500. Edited March 7, 2010 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Considering a Jeep was built for men averaging 1.6 meters trall ! you'd need the drivers seat in the back!:wow: Anyone remeber the old Fiat 127? A sewing machine with a lid? I knew someone your sizes and well built, who drove one. He litterally had his knees each side of the sterring wheel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MichelK Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Hi folks, thanks for the advice so far I already had the idea that it would go in the direction of "go and try" The only problem is that MV's are not so common as an normal car And unless you know some one with an MV the trying part could be an problem, because most MV owners are not alway's happy to let an complete stranger test their vehicle So that's the reason to ask around and see what anwsers come up I will keep all your advice in mind when picking an MV MichelK PS: some MV-owners don't even like it if you stand to close, they will try to snap your hand of :angry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Steifbear Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hi, when you are over in this country you are more than welcome to try out my series 2a land rover and others for size. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MichelK Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Hi folks, an short up-date I'm going after the ..... Dodge WC First of all, I prefer an WW 2 vehicle. Second, I like them more then for example an Jeep Third, more car for less money when compared with an WW2 jeep :whistle: Final, there are an couple for sale (51 & 52) at the moment in the region where I life MichelK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Snapper Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Have fun and let us know how you get on. Good luck with your purchase! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MichelK Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hi folks an short update I got myself an ........ Dodge WC52, build in 1942 :cool2: The person where I bought it from was the first owner of the vehicle after it was sold from Norwegian Army stocks He restored the Dodge and removed all non-WW2 modifications made at the Norwegian army So now I'm the second owner in the 25 years the vehicle has Dutch road registration After some testing and discussion it was possible to move back the seats an couple of centimeter (with the help of some steel plates and additional nuts and bolts :whistle: ) Michel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Here we go again, the why winch argument! Congratulations on buying the second best version of the best military vehicle ever built! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mash Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Nice one Dodges are the way to go and i'll agree WC-52's are great, any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MichelK Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Here we go again, the why winch argument! Congratulations on buying the second best version of the best military vehicle ever built! Well they build the first with out it and then decided there was some things to improve, like putting an winch to the front :rotfl: However it is still the original 6volt system, like it should be according the TM Not rebuild to 12V, that also according the TM, was only used in the command cars and aumbulance types :readbook: Concerning the pic's Michel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mash Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Very tidy looking truck, and just looks so much nicer with a winch :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Joris Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Great looking truck, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MichelK
Hi folks,
I'm planning to buy an MV and I need some advice
I'm from the Netherlands and I'm one of the guys who contributes to the fact that the Dutch are the longest people in the world
My length is 1.98m or 6.5ft and I'm wondering what vehicle would be the best choice to buy because of my length
I'm only in possesion of an car driving license so truck's or motorcycle's are not an real option
In the Netherlands you are allowed to drive an vehicle with an GVW of 3500kg with an car driving license
Has some one had similar problems or experiences with this??
Any suggestions ? :help:
MichelK
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