gadget Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Latest editon to IMVG fleet. This Saracen (Mk1?? - old style turret with piston ports) was last driven @ 2002 during the making of the movie "Bloody Sunday" and possibly "Reign of Fire" - both filmed in Ireland. Data plate is missing from inside but reg no is 32 BA 84 and it has alv205 stamped into armour above read doors. After its movie career it was sold onto a paint ball site were it lay dormant till late this Summer. Obviously its in quite a sad state at the moment. We are currently trying to source a supplier for a head gasket to suit as one of the spark plugs has rusted in place and partially disintergrated so will probably have to remove head to get at this. Engine did fire up before this and we are in the process of fitting electronic ignition as well. Doe's anyone has any knowledge of its history whilst in the Army? Edited September 8, 2013 by gadget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Good to see another one saved ! Look forward to hearing of progress ! Good luck with her ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 was last driven @ 2002 during the making of the movie "Bloody Sunday" I think I saw it in an excerpt. They mounted a hose pipe thing in the turret, which looked rather pathetic. They made a big fuss about accuracy of the shop fronts, hair styles & fashions of the time. Then they used a Saracen with a hose pipe! In the real footage it was a Foden water cannon, quite a different thing altogether. That's films for you. Sorry not your fault! Sorry to hear about the sparking plug problem that is a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Turret Off for further work and cyldiner head ready to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Cylinder head no removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Cylinder head no removed Mmmm, a familiare sight for me. I've had my Saracen head of 3 times now. Is there a reason why you have taken the water pump off? Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 We thought the water pump would be in the way of removing cylinder head? But its no harm taking it off to have a look at its condition whilst we had so much disconnected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Head back on and just starting to reconnect ancillaries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Head back on and just starting to reconnect ancillaries Running again today. Sounds a lot better. Well done to all concerned. Kieran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Awesome work. Can you post some detail pics of the turret? I'm interested to see how it differs from the Mk 2 and Mk 5 turrets. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stal108 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Im breaking one if you need any bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Im breaking one if you need any bits Do you have the rollers for the rear top sliding hatch. Silencer box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 what about the whole top hatch assembly complete, I know the Cold War Collection out here are looking for one. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadawg Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Here I was enjoying this thread and it just suddenly died. Is there any more news on this Sarrie? What happened to the restoration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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