paulob1 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 After much searching and much prevarication I have finally decided to open the doors to the collection where it is in Guildford We are re-organising things and hoped to have the doors open before Christmas but that isn't going to happen now, it will be in the new year, I will spend most of the break tidying and setting the place up...cleaning vehicles organizing displays and data sheets, info packs and other stuff, its only the first phase, just to get a feel for the interest...and to see if people want to come...it will take me a bit of time to get the place sorted as the current place is just a load of 18x 24 tents, we have a lot of them and outdoor displays a small marquee and a small entrance and coffee shop in one of the insulated 18 x 24 tents...they are really cosy with the arctic insulation panels... going to charge 5 pounds per person, kids free.... we are going to fit out a saracen hull as a kiddy play thing, so they can jump all over it and sit in it and drive it, we have to make it safe and clean, we will remove the good parts we need and make the rest of it comfy and safe, although we will make it clear that children must be supervised and play at their own risk...insurance with the NFU going to have a B81 and a zil131 engine on stands running, 1 pound to start the zil engine...may have a k60 running but thats maybe a bit too noisy and cumbersome but we will have one pack displayed...maybe one by the 432...and likely we wont get the time to do all of that... Currently we only have an acre to use but hopefully once i get the new place we will have a good deal more... got to get the T54 and Chieftain sorted for the display and put the fh77 into the arena and for now will only display vehicles, no rides will be given although my son will start some of the vehicles at times when people are about, there may be a country walk for those who want to go for a wander...but not sure about this as of yet... am still looking for more vehicles and have a load of work to do but its a start and all ideas or help gratefully accepted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Good luck mate , hope all goes well for you ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Best of luck in your venture mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_War_Collection Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 From one "Cold War Collection" to another, best wishes for the future ! Nick Cold War Collection Canada (Our Official Name is the "Cold War Historic Vehicle Society"...if any one is keeping tabs on such things!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 cool. tell me more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Brilliant - well done, Paul! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 feedback already been recommended to up it to 10 pounds by a few people so its going up already, inflation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Post opening times! Guilford is only an hour or so away from me. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 will do as soon as i have it ready to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 good luck mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The very best to you......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 thanks Guys, hopefully in the next 6-8 weeks their will be the following new vehicles in the collection... CHieftain T54 PTS-m KUB Kraz 255 Bat M ZS2 Star 660 with ambulance body for display of the horrors of war...what the cold war was all about stopping war... BMP and WDK arnmoured recovery tank.. just sorting colection and deliveries etc...think i need to seriously consider getting myself a tank transporter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Paul, is this at your normal workplace where I dropped the ferret off? Looking forward to this as it really is only up the road from me. Nothing like a bit of armour porn on your doorstep Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 track porn ! ftw, yes paul you will be needing a low loader.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 thanks Guys, hopefully in the next 6-8 weeks their will be the following new vehicles in the collection... CHieftain T54 PTS-m KUB Kraz 255 Bat M ZS2 Star 660 with ambulance body for display of the horrors of war...what the cold war was all about stopping war... BMP and WDK arnmoured recovery tank.. just sorting colection and deliveries etc...think i need to seriously consider getting myself a tank transporter... forgot the BTR 60 PB too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 or just buy a big trailer for tanks for your daf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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