lightweight Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Evening Ladies and Gents. Found you after a random google search for others daft enough to own elderly military vehicles. I currently have a 1973 Lightweight Land Rover GS and a Sankey Tool trailer - although I am selling both to finance the purchase of something 1940's and in the 15cwt range - Fordson, Morris, Bedford - whatever comes my way! My son is hugely interested in the whole re-enactment scene and we go to most shows in the South-East. I look forward to chatting with you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Welcome Lighweight and very pleased that you have found us. Now if you are looking for some WW2 then you haven't really got a lot of choice :-o ........ GMC it is! There isn't any WW2 vehicle, is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightweight Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 Jimmies are far too big Jack, although I wouldn't mind one...... :-D I thought something more like a WC51 - although my son wants something English, so maybe an MW (although I'm assured parts are very hard to find?) or a WOT2. Something that sort of size anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 You are most welcome here lightweight, and i commend you for dismissing so quickly the idea of a GMC :lol: and Jack it wont work mate I know what you are upto now :n00b: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 You are most welcome here lightweight, and i commend you for dismissing so quickly the idea of a GMC :lol: and Jack it wont work mate I know what you are upto now :n00b: Sorry Mark :oops: trying to make folks see sense - you are just in denial, admit it you frustrated Jimmy owner :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I thought Bedford parts were still quite easy to find. Arent there at least two Bedford parts dealers. Although i do like the GMC, you can gave too much of a good thing. There are not enough WW2 British MV's at shows these days. Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightweight Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 I put it down to the uniform. If you are the kind of person (and I am!) that wears the ensemble to go with the vehicle, you are far better off as an American! I wouldn't have wanted to be wearing British woolies at this years War & Peace - way too hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Sorry Mark :oops: trying to make folks see sense - you are just in denial, admit it you frustrated Jimmy owner :cry: Is there a therapy session for this at all :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 welcome welcome, Brit or US as long as you love the truck it doesn't matter, being a half owner (with my other half) of 1 of each i can tell you they have different qualities. I love my GMC to bits but we can't bear to part with the MW. good luck in your quest Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Welcome Lightweight, I'm on Jacks side. Jimmys are Class and Bigger is Better. You can't tow a Jimmy with a Jeep ( well not far ) but you can put a Jeep in the back of a Jimmy as I've seen before. :shocking: Awaiting the flak, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Get something British m- not enough of them! Everyone and his dog have got an American MV! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Get something British m- not enough of them! Everyone and his dog have got an American MV! :-) .....is this a banning offence anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Get something British m- not enough of them! Everyone and his dog have got an American MV! :-) .....is this a banning offence anyone? What - having American MV's?? Probably...... Especially if they are all WW2 and not post-war!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 .....is this a banning offence anyone? Yessssss :pfrt: :pfrt: I would love a nice old british truck but getting something as good as a GMC ,with the abundance of spares available there is only one choice in my mind. I'm not bothered whether War time or post war, American or British they are all great historic vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I put it down to the uniform. If you are the kind of person (and I am!) that wears the ensemble to go with the vehicle, you are far better off as an American! I wouldn't have wanted to be wearing British woolies at this years War & Peace - way too hot! Hmm, walked in BD last Summer in Holland at about the same temp as Beltring. It did get hot..... P.S, US infantry wear woollen pants :evil: maybe a reason why so many do Airborne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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