David Lowell Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hello All. Being very new to this please forgive my many upcomming mistakes. I have recently purchased a Saracen Mk.2 82BA38 that was ex Hong Kong Gurkha, 10/19 Hussars and 13/18 Hussars. I have left it "as is" and am not sure if I want to restore it in any way at the moment. This is as a result of a GPW project taking far too long. Anyway, after driving M113s in the Aussie Army and Gunning a Lav25, the Armour was still in the blood. I'll see if some pics can be found. I wish to thank all the people who post threads and provide enthusiasts like me with such valuable help. Cheers David Lowell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCAS ENGLAND Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Welcome to the forum mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 So you purchased a Saracen? Well, if you're going to make a mistake make a good one! Welcome in you'll find a lot of help and advice, not much sympathy though! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie_scott Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 G'day David. Is it a runner? As you'll be able to see, I'm also new too this, but feel the question whether to restore or not is a personal one. My preference is to keep things fairly original, but able to be used. I think anything mechanical needs to run... Enjoy the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lowell Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 G'day and thanks for the reply. Yes the Saracen is a runner. I have used it in an ANZAC parade this year (gets me out of marching) and it went fine. I have by-passed the fuel tank at the moment and only run it out of a Jerrycan. I dont think the tank full of fuel would last too long in our climate. It is as origional as the day it left the Gurkhas. As for restoration, I think the Jeep has to come first. Is there a Saracen register around? Anyway thanks for your time. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 G'dayVery tolerent in here even of us aussies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seoirsed Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Well greetings from the little island west of the "mainland". Good to meet another person with the green disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 a warm welcome to the forum from a cold UK . ! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 G'day and thanks for the reply. Yes the Saracen is a runner. I have used it in an ANZAC parade this year (gets me out of marching) and it went fine. I have by-passed the fuel tank at the moment and only run it out of a Jerrycan. I dont think the tank full of fuel would last too long in our climate. It is as origional as the day it left the Gurkhas. As for restoration, I think the Jeep has to come first. Is there a Saracen register around? Anyway thanks for your time. Cheers Dave Hi Dave, a warm welcome to the forum! There are quite a few Saracen nuts onboard this forum. I have tried my hand at making a register on the forum, Also a Word document on my PC with numbers owners and pics, but is way too big to upload. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?19529-What-!-No-Saracen-Gallery Have fun and enjoy! Cheers, Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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