Higgins kpt. Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hi to all friends HMVF, make now reconstruction Vauxhall 14 DX model from 1935 year, wants make staff car 1940-1942 Western desert 70th Infantry division. But have only one pictures DX in military servis, oh(!) but for US Army(!!!). Tom Higgins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Hi to all friends HMVF, make now reconstruction Vauxhall 14 DX model from 1935 year, wants make staff car 1940-1942 Western desert 70th Infantry division. But have only one pictures DX in military servis, oh(!) but for US Army(!!!). Tom Higgins more pictures from my reconstruction Vaux DX.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 very nice . :cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 That reg no is a Leeds issue from 1963, I wonder what the original reg was and whether it could be reissued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Garrison Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Very nice car and an interesting paint scheme. Can't wait to see more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'll second that, looking good , interesting paint scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'll second that, looking good , interesting paint scheme.I buy Vaux with this reg. no. in Germany, wants make this english/arab reg.no from early years war, but see only few fotos, for example Morris have this reg.no.plate, I dont know it was similar for staff cars(?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 I buy Vaux with this reg. no. in Germany, wants make this english/arab reg.no from early years war, but see only few fotos, for example Morris have this reg.no.plate, I dont know it was similar for staff cars(?) few more picture my Vaux DX, engine good strart and good running, but water go out side, gearbox problem, much work, long way to the "Western desert" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Garrison Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Nice work. Would like to see a pic with the bonnet on. Am interested to see how the paint scheme blends into the front diagonal grey stripe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Nice work. Would like to see a pic with the bonnet on. Am interested to see how the paint scheme blends into the front diagonal grey stripe.Hi see on Model military Internatonal article about colours and cammo schemes for middle east, regards Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hi see on Model military Internatonal article about colours and cammo schemes for middle east, regards TomThis day work , start engine and DX go first yard after many,many years....Sunday try make copy this W.D./arab number plate. Only 20days to way on "SAHARA" action in Slovakia Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 This day work , start engine and DX go first yard after many,many years....Sunday try make copy this W.D./arab number plate. Only 20days to way on "SAHARA" action in Slovakia Tom and more work, much better wieu(but only from one side>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanter Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Looking really good and a nice change of colour scheme can't wait to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Looking really good and a nice change of colour scheme can't wait to see it finished. short way to the finnish work on DX, next weekend go on Sahara (Slovakia),Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanter Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Looks fantastic, thanks for sharing the pictures with us, now go and have some fun with.it you deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Superb restoration, that is still a very practical vehicle for day to day use. Enjoy her to the full! I know driving a 1939 Wlolsley always makes me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Superb restoration, that is still a very practical vehicle for day to day use. Enjoy her to the full! I know driving a 1939 Wlolsley always makes me smile.Oh, I dont know, day to day use:-), between modern cars, computer system, modern brake again Vaux hands drive and mechanical brake.With friend we make today first way from garage, good start. good running(very nice wieu from cab on the world) but radiator not good, think go on 50%, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Another great restoration Tom, well done:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Well if you really don't want it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Well if you really don't want it? It was ....five years ego, from Hamburg, British zone:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 It was ....five years ego, from Hamburg, British zone:-)more pictures from last "sand action" Sahara 2012 Slovakia, i go with my Commer Q2 1939 and Vaux DX 1935 as in defence Tobruk 1941,70th inf.division, nice action, but cars 4x2 have big problem drive in the sand area. Tom Higgins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Garrison Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Great photos Tom and a nice collection of vehicles. Must have been a lot of fun. We like the little scorpion you have on the front guard too.. Nice touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Hi Tom I will be in Prague November / December 2012 for 6 days, would love to meet and and see you vehicles if possible ? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi Tom I will be in Prague November / December 2012 for 6 days, would love to meet and and see you vehicles if possible ? Ian Hallo Ian, its good idea, welcome, if you want meeting in pub, Prague,centrum,RESSLOVA ulice "U parasutistu" its my club pub and late see my vehicles and think my good friend like meeting with you to, make now reconstruction Bed QL, Like see you! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) Hallo Ian, its good idea, welcome, if you want meeting in pub, Prague,centrum,RESSLOVA ulice "U parasutistu" its my club pub and late see my vehicles and think my good friend like meeting with you to, make now reconstruction Bed QL, Like see you! Tom Hi Tom we are staying at the 'Hotel leonardo Prada' do you know it ? I will PM you for details / phone number etc, see you there. Ian Edited August 27, 2012 by Ian L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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