fesm_ndt Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 War and Peace has ceased to exist or has someone taken over the concept? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 War and Peace has ceased to exist or has someone taken over the concept? Don't know where you got that idea from, new organisers were announced before this year's show started, their details on home page of W&PR website and they are active on the W&PR Facebook site as well; https://www.facebook.com/warandpeacerevival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 G'Day Richard Cheers for that bit of info. Last I was reading on here there was an announcement that the owner decided to retire and it was all uncertain. I will have to have a dig around on their website as was hoping to get over for this years one but didn't pan out. My HMVF attendence has been a lot less this year due to travelling for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 G'Day Richard Cheers for that bit of info. Last I was reading on here there was an announcement that the owner decided to retire and it was all uncertain. I will have to have a dig around on their website as was hoping to get over for this years one but didn't pan out. My HMVF attendence has been a lot less this year due to travelling for work. Sorry Mike, I forgot you were overseas. Guess the news slipped by you. As far as we know at present the event has two more years at Folkestone racecourse, so hope you can make it next year. There were a good number of Aussies visiting this year. cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Mate, no need to be sorry. I was just thinking out loud and typing at the same time 😊 Need to get to one and spend a few nights instead of a day trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Sending my Ural frame parts to be painted 2 pack and got an update on the Acmat.... so a great 24hrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 some more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thanks guys for the Withams' heads-up, hopefully some mundane stuff like seals etc will come up soon also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks again..... got a new gearbox but the engine never got to reserve :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Nice of Withams, I got 2 sets of front springs also Don't know if the engine sold as it didn't reach reserve, but neither did the springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Well springs and gearbox arrived up in Appleby. I use the same courier contact all the time and his service is excellent. If anyone wants something moved from Withams to up North or down London way i highly recommend him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Well I guess it is game over for myself and the Acmat. I paid upfront 5200 quid to have a vehicle completed in a VCT format for the 2014 War and Peace show. Now almost a year and a half later only an small percentage of the agreed work has been done and I am told the 5200 quid is gone and with well over 20k sunk into it I give up. So I am looking to see if someone is interested in what is there who may want a project Below is the specification of work with what has not been done/not done if someone wants to pursue finishing it as a VCT Specification of Work Client - Michael Trinidad Vehicle - ACMAT Aim of Work To restore the vehicle to a first class condition in order for the client to use it for showing (with a view to displaying it at War and Peace in July 2014). To convert the vehicle to VCT format. To prepare the vehicle for Australian road trip. Overall Requirements Transportation from Cambs to Rustytrucks premises and delivery on completion (TBC). Unpack check and catalogue all loose items. - not complete Steam clean throughout. - not complete Blast clean and prime where appropriate to ensure any rust does not worsen. - not complete Refurbish cab exterior fabricating and fitting new patches panels and other items as appropriate. - not complete Refurbish cab interior including patching firewall holes, modifying seat boxes, fitting ex. BMW seats (including provision of 12v supply) and replacing heater with correct type. - not complete Rebuild/refurbish cab doors and re-fit. - not complete Refurbish windscreen and cab windows. - not complete Repair refurbish and refit fit new front mudguards, tread areas and inner panels. - not complete Fabricate and fit new rear mudguards and refurbish and replace air electrical and hydraulic connection boxes. - not complete Refurbish and refit front and rear bumpers and related items. - not complete Refurbish and refit bonnet, access hatches, light mountings and mirrors. - not complete Refurbish/fabricate and fit Battery box and step assembly - not complete Jerrycan holders - not complete Spare wheel mount/step - not complete Centre box - not complete Front bumper toolbox - not complete Remove existing rollbar assembly. Remove existing rear body. Fabricate complete new VCT command type rear bodywork and fit. - not complete Refurbish winch including check and refurbish/replace winch rope if required. - not complete Fit wing mounted air cleaner, fabricating new fittings and piping as required. - not complete Fit new lights all round. - not complete Fabricate and upholster 2+1 rear seats for rear cab. - not complete Refurbish/modify roof frame. - not complete Double up fuel tanks by converting existing centre water tank to carry fuel. - not complete Source and fit canvas folding roof. - not complete Re-instate/repair/refurbish: Braking system - not complete Electrical system - not complete Cooling system - not complete Steering system - not complete Wheels and tyres - not complete Exhaust system - not complete Ancilliary equipment; wipers, washers etc. I will bring the Pinzgauer tank and washer nozzles - not complete Check and replenish as required all main assembly lubricants. - not complete Grease all greasing points. - not complete Provide new badging. - not complete Source and fit any CES items (eg shovel, towchain). - not complete Paint vehicle and appropriate major items to original specification. (sand colour) - not complete Test and adjust all running gear and road test. - not complete If you look through this thread the huge amount of new spare parts can go with the truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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