mikkelpf Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hi, Next week I will pick up my Land Rover ex-MOD Marshall Ambulance. As far as I know it is from 1969. It is S2 inside. I will post more information, when I have it next week. /Mikkel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 What is it with the Danes and Land Rover ambulances? Welecome in, nice truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelpf Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 I can not speak for the others, but, I was living across from a fire station and they had ambulances there. Since that I wanted to own one. They where not Land Rover ambulances, but I like the Marshall design much more than the old danish ambulances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I can not speak for the others, but, I was living across from a fire station and they had ambulances there. Since that I wanted to own one. They where not Land Rover ambulances, but I like the Marshall design much more than the old danish ambulances. My old 101 ambulance is over there. Now I have the WC54. There is something about ambulances though. They are special trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Welcome to the HMVF and good luck with the ambulance project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth dawe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Welcome to the Forum! Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelpf Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thank you for the warm welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erolek Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Welcome from fellow Series 2A Ambulance owner. Mine is 1968 dated. GReetings Eryk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelpf Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 I just picked up the ambulance yesterday and here is a few more pictures. The original registration number was: 30-FJ-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Nice features! I see its the British variant instead of the Dutch one. Haven't seen the convoy flag sockets fitted on one of these beasties before. Alec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelpf Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Holder for convoy flag. I was wondering what it was supposed to hold :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locolines Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The original registration number was: 30-FJ-00 Welcome I used to own 30 FJ 20 which is quite close. Your fog lights in the bumperettes are interesting. Originally there would have been no fog lights & just the standard military bumperettes. But in 1971 Notek fog lights were added & extended bumperettes fitted to envelope them to provide protection. This was not done to RAF ambulances, they retained the original bumperettes as the large foglights were mounted underneath the large brush guard on top of the bumper. Your fog lights look like RAF ones. It may be that replacements of these were easier to obtain & the bumperettes then modified on the top to accommodate these larger lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelpf Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Welcome I used to own 30 FJ 20 which is quite close. I read somewhere online the the FJ is a reference to a particular military base. Do You if that is the case ? After finding the military ID, I have sent a request for information about the car. It should be as it was when the military sold it. It has changed hands 3 times, but I am first to do any work on it or even drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I read somewhere online the the FJ is a reference to a particular military base. Do You if that is the case ? No that is incorrect. 'FJ' relates to the financial year 1969-70 for 'B' vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelpf Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thank you for clearing that up. I have been looking for some reference as to where there could be stencils/markings to look for when stripping the paint. As You can see on the picture, the marking over the compartment door is visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 You should look for white lettering on a vertical surface front & rear over to the right sight as far as possible. 27mm high or 51mm in BAOR. Comprising two elements. First number or letter to indicate district or formation Separated by / Second element a number allocated to a specific unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelpf Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 as far as I can see, there are no markings, but they might show up when stripping the paint. I did find items on the back door. Right side. I have enclosed pictures showing them. One look like the have been a square plate and the other looks like it is made for sticking or hanging a sign. If this is correct. What would they have been ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'm sorry I can't judge the proportion or location of the top picture. In the lower picture where is this plate in relation to the side lights? Have you got a picture with a wider coverage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelpf Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Here is a picture of the back of the car both items are on the right side under the window and over the lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Welcome aboard.. are you going to restore it to ambulance config, or camper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelpf Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Welcome aboard.. are you going to restore it to ambulance config, or camper? My plan is to keep it as an ambulance. Paint it white as UN with the red crosses. I am also looking at a way to make is modular in a way that would allow it to be used as a camper or a 9 person carrier. But all of that is still some time away. Still sorting and planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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