Paul Grimshaw Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hi, I'm not a new member but can't remember introducing myself before. I don't have a HMV but I own and have restored a vintage 1932 fairground ride which uses many parts from ex-military vehicles and WD equipment. Parts include a gun carriage trailer or similar I'm guessing surplus from WW1, a 110v 220amp motor from what I don't know, a 110v 220amp dynamo coupled to a 1950's Gardner 5 cyl engine, a search light turning mechanism (I think) and a winch from a Morris Quad which runs the ride round. I've just purchased 2 axles to go on the ride centre truck which I believe are ex-military but as yet are unidentified. See my post in the trailers section for details. It's surprising but I suppose makes sense when you see some of these old rides that use old WD parts. I've seen tank turret mechanisms turning rides and searchlight generators powering fairground lights. It's been interesting looking through the other threads to see what other people are doing. Thanks, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 welcome sounds intresting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Welcome to HMVF, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 hello and welcome friend. joined in 2010 and only just surfaced!! think we have a lurker in our midst! lol. where bouts in the NW you from mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Grimshaw Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 hello and welcome friend. joined in 2010 and only just surfaced!! think we have a lurker in our midst! lol.where bouts in the NW you from mate? Just north of Warrington. The intro was something I just never got round to doing. Better late than never I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome to the HMVF, many military trucks ended their life as showmans vehicles so not too surprised they used military parts on the rides aswell, top quality stuff and made to last, (squaddie proof) ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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