Hello from a new member

[Howard Godolphin]

Hi, I'm Howard, I am a new member in the HMVF. I have recently purchased  an early '44 Willys Jeep. It belonged to a chap who sadly passed away so I am unable to ask him questions about his ownership experience. He had the Jeep since 1975 and was meticulous in keeping records and receipts which luckily have been passed to me.

I did not serve in the Military, I grew up near Aldershot with the family home backing onto Ash Ranges. I grew up with gunfire in the background and the roads full of green vehicles. I went into the motor trade first as an apprentice and during my studies looked at many systems that developed in WWII out of necessity and that got me hooked into Military engineering.

I lived in Durham for a few years and was put in touch with the kind folk of the NEMVC. I later returned south and bought an M201 Hotchkiss from a friend in France which I enjoyed many long distance trips in. Between then and now I have been involved in supporting a number of vehicles in both maintenance, research and restoration. 

I now live on the Cornwall/Devon border between Bude and Holsworthy.

The plans for my Jeep are to first make sure it is road worthy and reliable. at some point I will probably do a full restoration on it but Id like to get a bit of use from it beforehand.

Thank you

Howard

 

[Richard Farrant]

Hi Howard,

Welcome to the forum. I recall a friend from Cranleigh mentioning your name in conversation a few times, all good!

regards, Richard

[Howard Godolphin]

9 minutes ago, Richard Farrant said:

Hi Howard,

Welcome to the forum. I recall a friend from Cranleigh mentioning your name in conversation a few times, all good!

regards, Richard

Hello Richard, "all good"! I must remember to pay him!

Cheers

Howard