Greg 00 EA 07 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hi I would like to introduce myself to you all. I own a Ferret Mk1/2 for the last 6 years and a 1957 Hotchkiss together with trailer. I attend all the military shows in the south of England and next Sunday will be heading to Ciney in Belgium to a military fair held there. :yawn: It will be an early start catching the 3.20am ferry from Dover. The ferret is undergoing a class 1 overhaul all the inside has been stripped out the inside sanded down and repainted all now being screwed back together again. Regards Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Welcome in Greg. Don't forget clocks go back next Sunday morning! Extra hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 welcome nice to see you own the best of all fsc models!:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Welcome to the forum Greg :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcoycqms Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hi Greg and welcome to the forum You can't have too many ferrets just ask Tony:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locolines Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Welcome in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Pity it`s not 00EC07 I have a cute pic of that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg 00 EA 07 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks for the welcome its much appreciated. If anyone has any information on the ferret 00 EA 07 it would be great to hear from you. It is a strange beast it has a ladder on one side and a very large front bumper. The bumper is fitted to the armoured Hull with 19 bolts. So not a quick job. Any information much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 ah have seen that vehicle maybe at headcorn show think i would remove ladder and bumper in my opinion :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg 00 EA 07 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 It was clearly a major undertaking. And very likely a REME job it started life with the 28 amphibious squadron and ended its time with the Royal Logistic Corp. During the paint removal time I have gone through 13 layers and can confirm that the bumper and ladder have been on there some time. I have been advised that it may have been used for pushing when in Germany. And that it was used as a saluting base hence ladder. I await any firm sightings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 It was clearly a major undertaking. And very likely a REME job it started life with the 28 amphibious squadron and ended its time with the Royal Logistic Corp. During the paint removal time I have gone through 13 layers and can confirm that the bumper and ladder have been on there some time. I have been advised that it may have been used for pushing when in Germany. And that it was used as a saluting base hence ladder. I await any firm sightings. Better to keep it as it is its just different which is a damn good reason to keep it as its FSC great fun welcome in its an exclusive club owning cold war British Armour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 have you seen this ferret andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 have you seen this ferret andy? I have not in person its not my cup of tea I would paint it green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 yep green and source Centre bin and spare wheel my humble opinion :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg 00 EA 07 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hi Guys Yep thats my Ferret, it was sent to the Gulf in 1991 (however, it may have just sat on the dock) and the original gulf paint could be found below the later NATO sand. It has a spare wheel fitted. I do propose to have bins fitted front and rear but not in the centre. The front screen has now been replaced with a later hatch that takes the night sight. When the engine was out apart from 2 inches of debris we found one spike bayonet, the knob of the comanders seat and the odd shell casing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg 00 EA 07 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Welcome to the forum Greg :-) Hi Matt Ferret MK 1/2 00 EA 07 Hull number 3037 Contract FV 506 Code Number 01204120 Equipment ARN IHA05A Regards Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hi Matt Ferret MK 1/2 00 EA 07 Hull number 3037 Contract FV 506 Code Number 01204120 Equipment ARN IHA05A Regards Greg Thanks Greg. It's an interesting ferret alright :-) There must be some service pics somewhere! (I'm still looking for mine though) Have you joined the ferret facebook group? There are quite a few service pics being added. Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 hi a warm welcome to the forum , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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