Starfire Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 If, and when you do get to Adelaide, drop by for a beer. Cheers, Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 If, and when you do get to Adelaide, drop by for a beer. Cheers, Terry I quite like Adelaide, and was planning on going via it again. Was based up in Woodside many years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Whether you like it or not, it wouldn't be a proper round Australia trip if you didn't go through all of the mainland capitals, bonus points for going to Hobart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Whether you like it or not, it wouldn't be a proper round Australia trip if you didn't go through all of the mainland capitals, bonus points for going to Hobart I been just about everywhere, but Coober Pedy and Hobart. Never had a reason to go to Hobart perhaps I should as I could visit Cadbury's :cool2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Adelaide has Haigh's. Haigh's > Cabury. On a more on-topic note, don't give up on the truck now, it's too cool and you've come too far for that. Cheers, Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 your best bet would be to start a new thread entitled " reputable restorer needed near Cambridge" or something along those lines, that way you'll get both the restorers and guys that have had work done replying (hopefully). as to cost, most guys will be charging £15-£25 per hour. it's a hassle and a disappointment (welcome to my world) but i'm sure it'll all come together and be worth it when you're cruising along the road back in oz. I've never been to oz but the roads must be really sh1t if you need an acmat to get around :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 your best bet would be to start a new thread entitled " reputable restorer needed near Cambridge" or something along those lines, that way you'll get both the restorers and guys that have had work done replying (hopefully). as to cost, most guys will be charging £15-£25 per hour. it's a hassle and a disappointment (welcome to my world) but i'm sure it'll all come together and be worth it when you're cruising along the road back in oz. I've never been to oz but the roads must be really sh1t if you need an acmat to get around :-D The main bugger is I can do most the work myself but not enough time to stay in the UK. I could perhaps quit my job and stay here on welfare :-D I got a good lead now so I am rather calm and collected now. Regarding the roads in Oz, I just need the Acmat to go grocery shopping at the local version of Tesco (which we call Woolies). Are you working on yours on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I just need the Acmat to go grocery shopping at the local version of Tesco (which we call Woolies). Funny, that's why I bought the Saracen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 glad you're keeping it and don't be disappointed these things never go as smoothly as we would like, infact the more I get into the hobby the more I accept delays are inevitable, I still don't like them but that's just the nature of the game. in answer to your question yes I will be working on mine on Saturday, come to think of it I haven't stopped since war and peace :nut: Saturdays task will involve fabricating 2 hull ammo stowage bins (if the steel is ready in time from the profilers). I keep telling myself it will be worth it when it's done :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Funny, that's why I bought the Saracen! you win...... but I guess yours is far more practical as you can load stuff direct into the back door. glad you're keeping it and don't be disappointed these things never go as smoothly as we would like, infact the more I get into the hobby the more I accept delays are inevitable, I still don't like them but that's just the nature of the game. in answer to your question yes I will be working on mine on Saturday, come to think of it I haven't stopped since war and peace Saturdays task will involve fabricating 2 hull ammo stowage bins (if the steel is ready in time from the profilers). I keep telling myself it will be worth it when it's done just looking on the RAC map and you are around 3 hours up the track from here. I am going to spend a day or two loosely bolting bits back on and tidying up my mates barn, then it will hibernate until stage 2 starts. May do some more small/easy welding jobs on Wednesday night but the main push is to get it ready for the next stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 I am spending the last few days packing the Acmat up for it's short hibernation. Quite relaxing now as fly out Monday morning, back to the warmth. Never did work out what the light green part is, so needs further investigation and a closer photo :blush: This is the tool bin that is fitted on the front bumper when a winch is not fitted. It came as a shipping box of spares from France These I presume are the central GPMG mounting holes from the trip to Somalia The future Roo spotter:cool2: Glove covering the intake................ an idea learnt on hmvf Fastener missing off the master cylinder, but possibly more annoying is the bleed screw is snapped off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Still packing up the last of the stuff but paid a visit to the Oakington boot sale enroute to the Acmat. So picked up to bits. First bit is a cannon ball. Pretty fragile and needs to be stabilized. The second bit is a metal box . It is an old gun case and after doing some searches it appears to have belonged to Sir Walter Richard Plummer Esquire former MP for Newcastle upon Tyne. Entered Parliament on 1 October 1900 and Left Parliament on 8 January 1906 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 I always see that the front toolbox and jerry can holders are often bent. I can see why now as they are a bugger to line up. Just loosely fitted at the moment Didn't take that long to bolt most of it back together One day to go to finish packing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 I think I figured out why the tool box and jerry can don't line up as the front of the chassis is angled up. So my guess is the rear bolt goes in the top hole and the front bolt goes in the second hole (not the top). Sir Walter Richard Plummer's box is just a perfect size All packed up to be sent for stage 2. A bit disappointed the work that was supposed to be down prior to my visit hadn't been done but it looks like the new plan and schedule will achieve something I can trust on the overland trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 I sent a list of amendments to DVLA, on the correct form for the ACMAT, including the correct chassis number and model number. Typically, how long does it take them to send out a corrected V5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Normally about 3-4 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Normally about 3-4 weeks Cheers.......... as it is getting sent to my UK company address I have to get people to keep an eye out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 During the lull I have been picking up some more parts that I could not resist buying. Should be back in the UK on the 12th of Jan, but is an office trip :yawn: I got sent an old photo of mine, when it looked pretty, so thought I'd post up a few I'd found Interesting how the speedo has gone backwards on the km's travelled Back when the correct heater was fitted and firewall was not butchered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 that's a real nice looking wagon. it's surprising how many defects a good paint job can hide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Well the new V5 arrived at my office in the UK, still got some wrong details on it but apathy is setting in. At least its in my name and Sorn'd. Next trip to UK, via Paris is scheduled in for the 10th to 19th of January. Dropping by Paris to look to meet up with an Acmat enthusiast/garage owner to discuss some parts. Still picking up parts as they turn up.... Also picked up: - a second AMU (Italy) - a second antenna (Israel) - 2 antenna tie downs (US) - 2 new mirrors from (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Well back at work but only a skeleton crew on, so battling to make it through the lunch break awake. My only excitement was the mail: - Antenna tie downs - Quick release door pins - Ural motorcycle engine Counting down the days until UK again :nut: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Day 1 in Paris and I receive an English overhaul manual............very happy boy am I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Well 12th of January spent the day with the 14th Annual Paris Traverse with around a 1000 vintage cars driving around Started off at just before 8 and 1 degrees C. Lots of old stuff, saw some military stuff but most was moving so hard to get pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Some more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 I found one of the balls off the brass monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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