pogo001 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hi, I am English, but I have lived in central France for 10 year. I took a shine to a Willys jeep a friend had, and a few weeks later, on a whim, have just collected a 1961 Hotchkiss M201. I dont know much about ex military vehicles, but have owned very many classic cars, and generally repair them and restore them myself. It has been used for many years in the forests of the auvergne collecting wood. It has a new french MOT, valid for 4 years for a vehicule de collection, and although a little tired , I drove it home over 100 miles. I found it very unnerving to start, but by the end of the journey, had already warmed to it, and really enjoyed the drive. There are plenty of things to do to improve it, but most will be done over winter. I got it at a steal, I think, along with a set of 4 new Michelin tyres and wheels, full weather cover, and a huge bullbar and winch attached, but this im not keen on, so will be offering this for sale on some french sites. I have a list of questions, being a total newcomer to the jeep, so will be a frequent poster. Looking forward to getting my hands dirty again. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Welcome to the HMVF Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Welcome Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Welcome in. You have the right place to drive it. Just that a bull bar and winch? A Liitle extreme. Please post a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo001 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 I would post a photo, but tbh, finding this site a little tricky. How do you attach a photo? Also, I want to post some general restoration questions, but cant find a section to do this. Would I post in the american vehicle section, even though officialy its a french vehicle? Hope someoe can start me off in the right direction. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 At the bottom of the page is 'Mange Attachments' Click on that and it will allow you to chose a picture. Though the size is limited. I use Photoscape, a free proramme to reduce the picture size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 welcome on board Nice part of the world France, I'm typing tis from St Tropez and I have to say its quite pleasant round here. Certainly different to where I live in Streatham... And I saw a jeep bombing around town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo001 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks, I hope I have managed to attach some photos. Not quite St Tropez here, but argueably as beautiful. I bought the jeep from the central Massif, the middle france mountains, and the 180km drive home, although long, was wonderful. I live in the most rural, least populated area, the roads are so empty, when cycling the other day, we counted vehicles that overtook us on the 70km route.....only 8. Its ideal for the jeep, especially a newcomer like me getting used to it. I have the doors, but it got a bit hot on the drive home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 nice, that bullbar is a bit challenging to the old eyes isn't it! :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Even I'll admit, that would be fun to drive through the forest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 The jeep looks quite good. You could ask questions in the US vehicle section or in the"I maybe stupid but" section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo001 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Yes, not my cup of tea........I like the idea in principle if I was in the woods pulling up tree stumps etc. I am trying to find some off road land to try her out. I will ask in the 'stupid' section . Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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