Lewis Garner Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi all, Just wondered is anyone attending the MV meet/road run at Baldock in Hertfordshire in early April? Not sure of details but if we get our Spartan fixed in time we're hoping to trundle that down for the day. I'll get dad to post in any information if anyone is interested. Regards, Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retriever Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 any more details please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick garner Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 meet is on sunday3rd april, outside the white hart pub, high street in baldock. no need to book in, just turn up for around 9.30. a road run is going to kick off at 11.00. the organiser is mr G S Baker- 07963 609143 if the weather is perfect were taking the sparten and our mate is taking his 1/2 ferret best regards mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanter Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Not sure if we'll make this one, Dallas have the dodge at the moment, and me and the missus are on holiday til the day before, might see if the brother can take the jeep down, but always difficult on mothers day- that saying if i can get both sets of parents there could kill a few birds....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Tom Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 meet is on sunday3rd april, outside the white hart pub, high street in baldock. no need to book in, just turn up for around 9.30. a road run is going to kick off at 11.00. the organiser is mr G S Baker- 07963 609143 if the weather is perfect were taking the sparten and our mate is taking his 1/2 ferret best regards mick Are you sure about this address? I've not been on the road run before but I know Baldock reasonably well. The White Hart is tucked down the A505 and as far as I can remember has no parking facilities, or at least only enough suitable for a couple of Jeeps or similar. Could it be you mean the White Lion pub? The White Lion is on the main drag up towards Tesco has plenty of parking just off street. I am checking because it will determine which vehicle I take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Garner Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hi, Our apologies you are correct it is the White Lion pub, we attended a similar meeting organised by the local council last year and we all parked up on the grass outside the pub along the high street. It should be good if the weather holds Regards, Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Tom Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Excellent! Then I'll bring my deuce and a half.:cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Garner Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Great stuff, it'd be nice to get some decent numbers there. Unfortunately I don't think it has been particularly well advertised in the MV press. Only time will tell :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas 44 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 We will be there,bringing the GMC just a few touch ups this weekend. Talked to someone last weekend said he would bring his jeep. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Garner Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Excellent, all we've got to hope for now is that the weather doesn't suddenly change for the worse . Hopefully we can get the Spartan fixed this coming weekend as we recently found out the rear idler crank arm is bent, we've got a new one lined up to be fitted so it's just a case of hoping there's no problems in getting it bolted on. Fingers crossed we'll see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas 44 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 "Excellent, all we've got to hope for now is that the weather doesn't suddenly change for the worse" I'm sure the vehicles won't mind what ever the weather is . See you all there, nice to have a local run.......took us 6.5 hrs to do Beltring last year. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwt Big Cheese Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Is there a link to the day somewhere? A run? To where? How long? etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondawson Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hi all, Just wondered is anyone attending the MV meet/road run at Baldock in Hertfordshire in early April? Not sure of details but if we get our Spartan fixed in time we're hoping to trundle that down for the day. I'll get dad to post in any information if anyone is interested. Regards, Lewis Hi Lewis, I should be there, want to go in convey? Hopefully the Ferret will make it without gear slippage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Garner Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hi Big Cheese, The details are in Military Machines International and possibly Classic Military Vehicle, the road run itself has been reduced to about 8-10 miles and we believe the run is optional as all the vehicles will be arriving back at the high street anyway. Just turn up on the day, no booking in needed, and show off :-D. It'll be fine once it warms up Si :laugh: I managed to get the idler crank finished on the Spartan today, looking much better now. Just have to space the drive sprocket in by a couple of spacers and then we should be in business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondawson Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 What sort of time is your time is your Dad thinking of kicking off? Topped up the transfer box, gearbox and main engine today and all grease nipples on the suspension. The only thing i have not carried out is the hubs, but its only done 40-50 miles since last top up so should be fine. Even took Caroline for a spin this afternoon. Regards, Si, OOEC18 Back in business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Garner Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 He said he wants to leave the farm at about 8:30-8:45. That sounds great, what a way to spend your Sunday . The Spartan is now finished and test driven so bring on next weekend, I shall take along a couple of spare roadwheels and charge the battery up in the back so we can have the amber beacon going, not that anyone will fail to notice us driving towards them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondawson Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Great day today, the sun came out and cash was raised for a very worthy cause! My Ferret 00EC18 and Micks Spartan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondawson Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Other vehicles included three very nice GMC's, a military Harley, some really well prepared Jeeps and a mint Landrover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Garner Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 A few more snaps of the day: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Nice photos guys, the vehicles look good! Nice day too! They really show the size differences between the Spartan and the Ferret, side by side. Simon, I bought my exhaust fishtail from Andy Foulds, might be worth contacting him if you haven't got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanter Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Great pictures well done everyone for getting there, didn't make it back from holiday in time to wake the jeep up and come over and the dodge is still at Dallas, but looks like you had a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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