John Pearson Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 John - it is great to see someone else who has the 'can do' attitude. Relative poverty (too many relatives taking from my pay) makes it less of a 'can do' and more of a 'no bloody choice' but to do it myself. Any and everybody can do this. The only trick really is how far 'back' you go up the handbook trail: for example, if you know exactly what you are doing then you might only need bearing clearances, ignition timings or torque wrench settings. Post war in Britain, this would be in an EMER. If you need to know how to maintain the bearings or the dismantling instructions for a distibutor then you would look in the drivers handbook. If you need help to know how to press out and refit bearings or how the ignition system works you would look in the basic trade test instructions and if you can't follow that you would start with the sort of basic book you can get for new drivers in WD Smiths which probably starts with how an engine works and how to file a flat surface.. Wherever you start, you just read on until you know what to do then do it! Easy as falling off a log! I work in an office and never even did metalwork at school but everything is ok because I can read up what I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick garner Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I think a 432 is going to become reality for me very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I love my rock There are many like it but this is mine you only live once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapier rob Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Jack, from what you have written it looks to me like you have already made up your mind, your just trying to find excuses not to do it. Yes it will cost a lot of money, and time, and work, and you will need to involve a few mates in the project, but even if you own your tank for a couple of years, just imagine the memories you will have, along with the photo albums of shots of the time when the gearbox locked up on the one way system, or when you ran out of fuel on the dual carriage way, or even the pics of a proud owner going round the arena at beltring! You only have one crack at life, go for it! Don't leave all the money to the kids, they will only waste it on sensible things :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 Good advice Rob! Not to sure if this is a goer or not as it depends on many think and a good chat with a tank owner yesterday who was very helpful :nono: :argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Good advice Rob! Not to sure if this is a goer or not as it depends on many think and a good chat with a tank owner yesterday who was very helpful :nono: :argh: I hereby make myself available as your Co-driver or passenger in your tank at Beltring.....:naughty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapier rob Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 And he will be needing a gunner too! :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Not to mention a GOOD mechanic!!!! :evil: :evil: On a more serious note - the point about recovery should be covered if you go for the Breakdown cover offered by RoadSure - no???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 This is how we transport the CVRTs. I'm also looking at getting a trailer like MilitantGraham's to go behind the WLF. [attachment deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 And this is why it's worth all the cursing & blood - having 2 tanks running and driving at the same time. Magic! (ps. Sultan is sold and Spartan is now road reg'd.) [attachment deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Mike, That truck looks very useful, we are thinking about getting one. Not as useful as a low loader though, hopefully I can borrow the W&P one again this year. Chris [attachment deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shane taylor Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 What do they charge you for that Sirhc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Shane, good question! They don't seem to have a defined pricing structure, they can't tell you when the truck will be there to collect them, or when they will be coming back. It's all a bit wishy washy... but it isn't expensive. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Mike, That truck looks very useful, we are thinking about getting one. Not as useful as a low loader though, hopefully I can borrow the W&P one again this year. Chris I think my matre and I helped get yours off last year, right in front of Lee's pitch nice vehicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I think my matre and I helped get yours off last year, right in front of Lee's pitch nice vehicles Yes you did Mark cheers for that.. but your mate had to phone a friend to find out where the hand brake was :whistle: didn't fancy doing it myself the way it was on those blocks.. hope you are on hand this year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Yes you did Mark cheers for that.. but your mate had to phone a friend to find out where the hand brake was :whistle: didn't fancy doing it myself the way it was on those blocks.. hope you are on hand this year.. Yes we will be no probs, but I am sure we asked the audience first (no one there only Lee) then we was going to do 50/50 but it might have gone off on us :schocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Mark, Thanks for that, I will give you and Lee a driving lesson next year if you want. I would come down and unload them myself but its a 400 mile round trip! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Mark, Thanks for that, I will give you and Lee a driving lesson next year if you want. I would come down and unload them myself but its a 400 mile round trip! Chris Sounds good to me Chris :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 No probs I will PM my mobile number if you want then you can tell me when they arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Ok folks, I think I am getting the idea here. So I need............ Loads of friends Loads of space Loads of time Loads of cash Loads of knowledge Even more friends A vast tool kit Specialised tools Whisky Low loader Vision Dedication ..........and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Not necessarily Jack, if you want one to park outside your house and do nothing else then you won't need anything on your list, except maybe cash! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Oh and whisky, to blame for buying a lump of scrap metal :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Ok folks, I think I am getting the idea here. So I need............ Loads of friends Loads of space Loads of time Loads of cash Loads of knowledge Even more friends A vast tool kit Specialised tools Whisky Low loader Vision Dedication ..........and Topless lady? Always good for the eye.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 More than anything Jack you need ..........................................FRIENDS :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 More than anything Jack you need ..........................................FRIENDS :angel: Should that read "knowledgeable friends" ????? :-D :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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