fv1609 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) I wasn't sure if we had lost you on the way & I was flogging a dead goat. Anyway it was Neil's fault he asked what the answer was! & I fell for it & gave the game away. OK here is new chance for you to excel. It is awaiting restoration, 80% complete. Now there is a prize the winner gets to have it :lol: It is British I found it in Potters I think 15 years ago but never got round to restoring it. Edited November 16, 2009 by Marmite!! Photo links repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 OK here is new chance for you to excel. It is awaiting restoration, 80% complete. Now there is a prize the winner gets to have it :lol: It is British I found it in Potters I think 15 years ago but never got round to restoring it. Clive, Does this include the badly decayed door behind :-P I worry the the prize might be a dead goat or half a can of disenfectant. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Clive, Does this include the badly decayed door behind :-P I worry the the prize might be a dead goat or half a can of disenfectant. Richard Ah well you obviously don't know what it is if you have resorted to criticism of my front door. It was never the same after it got hit by 6 tons of Humber. No, the prize is the object itself. This time no more Mr Niceguy & giving the answer away until it has been answered correctly. Why are you after a dead goat then? You are a bit late I'm afraid all the good looking ones have been allocated to the Dorset boys :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreadavide Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Am I completely wrong or is some form of aiming aid? Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Am I completely wrong or is some form of aiming aid? Andrea Yes you are completely wrong, I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Come on chaps! Are you being slow because you don't actually want to win it? Here are some clues. The main frame is upside down. The nobbly bit in the middle of the cross fits into the lower part of the middle bit of the 3 pronged bit on the ground. Like me, it is only about 35 years old :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Come on chaps! Are you being slow because you don't actually want to win it? Here are some clues. The main frame is upside down. The nobbly bit in the middle of the cross fits into the lower part of the middle bit of the 3 pronged bit on the ground. Like me, it is only about 35 years old :roll: Well - that dates it at circa 1971 - just before my time... Wild, wild stab in the dark (no quoting Blackadder II back please..) - is it part of a field kitchen??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 No, afraid not Neil but at least you had a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Looks like a flimsy frame for a seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Looks like a flimsy frame for a seat? Ummh no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Ok, process of elimination. Is a holder for either fuel or water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Ummh no & no. I've just taken some more pics, but I'll let it run a bit to see if anyone gets it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 But is holds something? :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 But is holds something? :? Yes thin & flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Yes thin & flat. Sounds like someones girlfiend :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougiebarder Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Is it a seat base off something? :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Thin & flat but also very smooth. Seat? fraid not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 (edited) This bit fits into that bit and this bit which is halfway up the frame holds something (these holes are tapped) Edited November 16, 2009 by Marmite!! Photo links repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Some kind of radio bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Some kind of radio bench? No but would look good with your vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Is it to do with VCP's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Thin & flat but also very smooth. Seat? fraid not. Some sort of inspection mirror?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Some sort of sign holder?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Clive, The other piece laying on the ground in the first photo, would it have three little wheels fitted to it? If so then the other bit with handle on had a type of mirror on it and maybe a lamp attached to the other bracket to shine on to the mirror. For inspecting underside of vehicles. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 (edited) It would have been too obvious seen this way: Lee was the first one there, yes it is/was a wheeled security mirror. Richard was there with the detail. The base had a glass mirror (as opposed to polished metal versions). The base & frame articulated against the base frame that had 3 wheels. The bracket halfway up the frame had tapped hole for retaining bolts that allowed the Bardic 3-colour lantern to be screwed in place to illuminate the mirror. I have a close up picture of one in use in NI, but blessed if I can find it. Anyway Lee, when are you going to collect this thing & restore it? Edited November 16, 2009 by Marmite!! Photo links repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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