David Ives Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 hi my name is david ives and i have recently got myself a series 3 ex mod landrover 18ka57 im currently restoring it to its former glory i live in eastbourne and will be showing the 109 at a few local shows this year i was in the british army but im not saying which lot as dont want to upset anyone as a new member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 hi my name is david ives and i have recently got myself a series 3 ex mod landrover 18ka57 im currently restoring it to its former glory i live in eastbourne and will be showing the 109 at a few local shows this year i was in the british army but im not saying which lot as dont want to upset anyone as a new member OK, curious now..... (wellcome) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Welcome aboard, we have lots and lots of ex biritsh army members here so don't be ashamed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hi David, Small world, I live up the road in Hailsham, Give me a shout somewhen, if you like, :-) All the best, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hi David. Welcome aboard and nice to see you here, as Joris said, you are amongst some good company here as many folks are ex services and some are in fact on active duty in the middle east. I wish them well. Best wishes. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Absolutely. You have every reason to be at home here - we have a good many ex-servicemen and some serving personnel mixed in with a good bunch of lifelong civvy people. There is little evidence of an "Waltish" behaviour - but plenty of eccentricity. So what more can anyone want? Enjoy the forum. cheers Snapper (Mark B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian2b Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Welcome to the forum David. Please do share any service info you have and any pictures of your Landie as its always nice to see a new vehicle on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Welcome David (not welsh is it) :-D Hope you enjoy your long and fruitfull stay here, and do watch out for them stolly owners they think they rule the place :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 there is nothing wrong with an Army background, as already said loads on here so you're not alone. I wasn't a serving member but spent the first part of my life as an Army child & loved it. Army camps are the best playgrounds ever , which is probably where my love for this hobby comes from . welcome on board berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV601 (R.I.P.) Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Welcome to the madhouse David You'll love it here especially being ex-forces as there are a lot here Wonder if you used to be a Redcap? :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 i knew someone would get it :police: im not sure how to downsize pictures for here yet but if anyone can transfer photo's please let me know my military service started at winchester then over to chichester back in 1984 i mainly served with 156 at colchester and also served with 158 and 150 i ended up a full screw and made a mistake which cost me my career as had a choice sign on the dotted line or go for court marshal ;-) ;-) guess which i went for well i still had to do reserve time and finished that in dec nowadays i drive coaches and have a family so owning a 109 was a dream come true the first trip for the landrover will be laughton so will probably see a few of you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian001 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hi David, it's interesting how many of us ex-service get into this, I think it fills a void. I missed the comradeship that this hobby is akin to, you'll always have mates in this hobby. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Son of FV601 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 :-D Hi :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Welcome home David . You're going to find a huge number of very friendly people here . Good to hear you were one of ours - I live on the approaches to Fingringhoe Ranges. If you've not been around recently you wouldn't believe how much the garrison is changing . D :-o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hi David, and welcome to the forum, my father was at Colchester or so he mentioned once, but in those days he was busy `whitewashing heaps of coal`only for the Sgt. to move a piece, spot some black so he had to shovel it into another heap and start whitewashing again, My only voluntary clash with the `redcaps` was a frequent (after hours) chase from Bulford to Tidworth across country me ( the innocent one) on an unregistered Triumph Tiger Cub, the true villains (MP`s ) in a 850 mini they nearly caught me on several occasions but thats another story :-D So is your landie marked up as MP or are you choosing something else. If someone called Jack crosses your path `cuff im` and tell him to get a real mans vehicle :roll: :roll: :pfrt: :pfrt: Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 yes it is marked up as mp with the obligitory blue beacon on side and plates i was very lucky and found a place that also did a copy of its original plates for shows i hope to be going to london on sat for the show hopefully some photo's will be on soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian2b Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 David Ives Landrover pictures. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i272/ian2b/dcp_1551.jpg[/img] http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i272/ian2b/dcp_1552.jpg[/img] http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i272/ian2b/dcp_1554.jpg[/img] http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i272/ian2b/dcp_1553.jpg[/img] http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i272/ian2b/dcp_1555.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 thank you ian as said i owe you one or two :police: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian2b Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 thank you ian as said i owe you one or two :police: No problems David, If you want to add any pics in the future then just send them across. :tup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 before anyone says the orange light dome is there because if caught with blue dome and mp plates on public roads i would get my vechicle confiscated :evil: :evil:so will be putting on on show venues with ka plates as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian2b Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Here is a pic of my dads landie 110 done as RMP and taken at the Shenfield show 2005 - The gent in the pic is not my dad but a retired RMP officer. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i272/ian2b/100_1562.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 was that one down at the laughton show last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian2b Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 was that one down at the laughton show last year No David havent been to that show before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 dave its been a while since up at colchester :cry: i went through recently and nearly got lost driving a coach tour :nut: as forgot the bus station was at the top of the town even us ex make mistakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian2b Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Will you be going to the Garrison show David. Link http://www.eventplan.co.uk/CMF07.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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