Adrian Barrell Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 We are obviously not going to need any but....... How many recovery vehicles are attending and what kit do they have for tank towing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 May be a few vehicles there with the necessary kit and capability to tow a tank but if it's on the road who has the correct HGV licence? I believe if you are running on a car licence and driving a pre 1960 commercial, affecting any recovery on the road is a no no. Think Heliops and Too Tall Mike both qualify with HGV licences but I'm sure they'll confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 We are obviously not going to need any but....... How many recovery vehicles are attending and what kit do they have for tank towing? Hi Adrian, We have two Wards and Martins - Allied Forces - Diamond T which is near completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Could the owners let us know what kit they have on board? I'm getting quite a load together and don't want to have to bring hollebones etc if I don't need to though quite happy to bring adaptors to suit US towing lugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hi Adrian, each Ward will be equipped with a Hollybone so no need to bring yours. We have a selection of recovery adaptors, but if you have the correct ones please bring them along as we don't know which are the correct ones for a Sherman (having never recovered one before). Mark also has a correct (and servicable) WW2 A frame but it is a bit heavy to get off the top of the crane where they live! Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Brilliant, thanks Vince! I'll bring my adaptors, they should fit any US tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I'm sure the Series 4 WLF will not be required - but would be nice to get it to a future A&E :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 I don't think much of the crane jibs on those series 4s, that radial only weighs half a ton and it's bent it! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I don't think much of the crane jibs on those series 4s, that radial only weighs half a ton and it's bent it! :-) Think they forgot to undo the engine mounts before lifting. Either that or it's a strong earth strap to the pack, those usually get forgot on and engine lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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