Metroman Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) I was looking for a 439, but could not find a complete version. The 432 upgraded to 436 came available & as it was local, seemed a very good purchase. FV436 was delivered by Steve last week & duly placed in the safe haven of the extended driveway. As soon as Saturday arrived it was the start of discovery, the speedo registered 300 odd miles & the pack showed all the signs of none use. A quick clean & in the shed for attending to minor tree opps. Edited February 27, 2011 by Metroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) This weekend started with, Fixing the new antenna bases in place.. Edited February 27, 2011 by Metroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 You appear to be having a few attachment issues. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 You appear to be having a few attachment issues. Mike Have spanner, will travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) More playing with the crew heater, attached the fuse holder & connect to the batteries, after 20 mins, all ok. Edited February 27, 2011 by Metroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 FV436 was registered on Friday at Maidstone DVLA office, this took less than 10 minutes, was very simple & now can't wait to venture out on the open road with 'L plates'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 FV436 was registered on Friday at Maidstone DVLA office, this took less than 10 minutes, was very simple & now can't wait to venture out on the open road with 'L plates'. Another inconsistency from DVLA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 There seem to be a few people I've spoken to that have managed to register one in the last two/three months. Don't quite know what to make of it all any more...! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hi Phil. Looks in good condition. If you are interested - I may have an event you can take the 436 too. In short it is a road run linking all the fire stations in Kent. It's for charity. Let me know if you are interested. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Sounds interesting Mark, pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Phil - Don't forget to check the governor oil level before venturing out! :-) Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Phil - Don't forget to check the governor oil level before venturing out! :-) Andy Yes, that would be fun :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Time for a bit of a degrease, start getting the inside all ship shape.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 ..next was the floor & under the seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Oils & linkages all checked, SKK is now ready for her first outing :shocked: [video=youtube;VqYIBY-W05U] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andym Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 ..next was the floor & under the seats How come you haven't got four inches of smelly oily mud under the floor like everyone else? :cool2: Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 How come you haven't got four inches of smelly oily mud under the floor like everyone else? :cool2: Andy Must be something to do with only having done 42 hours & 334 miles since the refit :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Crikey Phil - That's the first time I have ever seen a SMURF drive an FV432! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Crikey Phil - That's the first time I have ever seen a SMURF drive an FV432! Oi, fireman Sam, its a 436 :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I can see a minor clash breaking out between the inhabitants of Tonypandy and Trumpton soon. . . . R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Today I spent the morning trying to open 2 45 gallon drums, got there in the end :undecided: Having now filled 7 25ltr containers, I'm just wondering wether I want to us it, as the colour is dark grey, I'm assuming its got oil in it. The 436 does not smoke at all at the moment so must be running on good old diesel, shall I take the chance & fill 1 of the tanks up. I suppose there's always the option to drain it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Where off the Chatham tomorrow, spent most of the day preping, fuel filled, levels checked, post beacon in place & ready to go :laugh:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 looked good coming into chatham today but why the police escort:wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 It was a great drive in, mist, sun & lots of engine noise . I noticed the escort coming through Gillingham, well only when we went around a corner... It seems the FV436 is not registered on the PNC data base as insured, no mention of the L plates, but a good mention of my road craft :bow: The journy home was rubbish, so much traffice & a boot fare in Rainham, which caused such a tail back - fun, fun, fun :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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