stanleywindrush Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Hi I have just purchased a very sorry looking AMX13. It will need total restoration as has been sat outside for over 20 years (!) Everything is knackered.. It's also been badly vandalised ;-( Ok do you or anyone else you know, have any AMX parts to help out - or some leads on parts! I think I'm going to need; Engine (take out one minimum) Possibly gearbox Turret as it has a post war incorrect one.. (very long story that involves it being used in filming in the 80's) Drivers seat, wiring loom etc etc etc Any help gratefully accepted - any leads to some key items at a good price will result in reward! Beer or beer tokens.. I know you will ask for pictures - they will be forth coming - when I retrieve them from my broken I-phone (screen is cracked from dropping hot weld on it!) For now here's a picture of my latest resto project - an AML90 - that should keep you happy for now.. Anyone notice a french theme here?? Thanks Baz (Bristol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I can't help with parts but will be looking forward to the thread, nice pair of vehicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland_laddie Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Don't know if they can help, but one of the advertisers on Milweb specialises in Ex-French military stuff Lys Tout Terrain and they have an AMX 13 for sale. The website is in English and French so they are able to deal in English. cheers, Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Is the AML ex Argentinian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleywindrush Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Hi Firstly the AML is from Israel (after the french army) No sign of argentinian use. It must have had its engine blow at some point as there are layers of baked on engine oil in the hot air outlet. This was probably the end of it. Also the gun seem jammed in full recoil. I think it was at R&R's yard a good few years ago and was painted as a german vehicle for use in a film.. I know it was in Richard III where it was set alight. It's in a terrible state.. I need lots of parts and not sure where to get any.. Secondarily I have already spoken to Lys Tout Terrain already. The have a take out engine of unknown quality and that's it. They tried to sell me the diesel version AMX13 they have there, buts its really rough inside and they want top dollar... I'll just have to keep on looking.. Baz Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acprc Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 It could be worth getting in touch with the Falklands. When I was stationed down there about 6 years ago there was somebody doing up the AMX's that had been left. We helped him out with getting some sheet steel into the country as I ran the logistics hub at the time. He had a huge amount of parts for these and not enough hulls for them. Maybe an ad in the Falklands Times will dig something up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I think the Dutch army used them too, maybe look over there? You could try Joop Staman; not the cheapest but he has a huge stock of parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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