Stormin Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I would have thought their present position would see them wanting to sell for whatever they can get. I assume you mean the MOD being short of funds rather than Whitham's in financial difficulties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) I assume you mean the MOD being short of funds rather than Whitham's in financial difficulties? No that's not what I meant, original post edited and PM sent Edited August 20, 2010 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Witham's have changed their advice regarding road use of these vehicles. I can PM anyone Witham's current views as to road use of FV432 series they have for sale if you like. Could you PM me please? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I'm surprised if they're getting much more than £2200 for them scrap unless the armour plate is regarded as special i.e. not iron. (I know they're not Aluminium this time I've checked). If not why aren't the reserves set lower? Sure there would be more buyers for them at £2500 or don't they want to upset the current owners too much. At around £2000 the existing owners would probably be interested in buying them for spares, given decent pack and tracks. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Could you PM me please? Cheers. PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Mike, thanks for the PM. Certainly makes for interesting reading. At around £2000 the existing owners would probably be interested in buying them for spares, given decent pack and tracks. If anyone is considering doing this, and I must admit I'm tempted myself at that price but can't really justify the cost for the few parts I need at the moment, then I would be willing to buy a few bits off a spares vehicle. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Mike, thanks for the PM. Certainly makes for interesting reading. If anyone is considering doing this, and I must admit I'm tempted myself at that price but can't really justify the cost for the few parts I need at the moment, then I would be willing to buy a few bits off a spares vehicle. James They're a big lump to store for a few useful parts. Not sure many people will be doing it. The danger is that a lot go to scrap and spares become more scarce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 You are all missing the point, Withams won't sell them to YOU at scrap money, if you go to buy one other than in the tender the minimum is £3500+ vat, with the mint fully ABRO refurbd ones at £7500+vat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 What appears to be a nice one has just been listed on e-bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slats130 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Cant find the one on ebay, unless you mean a model one:D Im a bit confused with the whole issue of road registering one of these, can you or cant you??:??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 The basic answer seems to be no you can't register them for the road and the ones that are registered with the DVLA should not have been. If I had the money I'd buy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 They're a big lump to store for a few useful parts. Not sure many people will be doing it. The danger is that a lot go to scrap and spares become more scarce. Thats what concerns me a little, future lack of spares. Anyhoo, I need to downsize my collection and breaking my 432 for spares is one of the options I am considering (given the current prices of complete vehicles). Space isn't a problem its just a question of how much everything would fetch and how quickly it would sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afvnut75 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 i work for Renault uk, so we get alot of fuel mix, its one the main reasons i want one. As we pay to get the mix fuel taken away! i may even be able to twist the MD into paying me! haha Im glad to hear that it simple to road register them, I heard alot of bad things when i wanted to reg my humber pig. About inspections and things from the DVLA. Even when i went to the office they said some one would be out to view and would cost me, a few days later i got all the Doc's and reg through the post. I have not worked on Tracked vehicles yet so its a bit daunting, but have always wanted a tracked AFV. I have a full renault van workshop so im sure i can do most the stuff i need as well as 6 RTE (renault tech experts ) on call, one ex REME. I have a fair good mech knowledge as well. just the more help the better! From what i hear the whole powerpack comes out in a cage anyhows, so work on the engine should be quite easy. Just the track is going to be new to work on, but they pull themselves on new tracks from what i have been told hi If you need any advice on working on fv 432s running gear and most things 432 related and things to look out for when buying one ill be only to happy to help regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Cant find the one on ebay, unless you mean a model one:D Im a bit confused with the whole issue of road registering one of these, can you or cant you??:??? Item no 120611961479 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slats130 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 ah yes cheers, thanks for that:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Item no 120611961479 Now at £3578 with six days left, which is more than the recent Withams auction ... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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