sirhc Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 For anyone who doesn't know about our Fox, here's a brief history. We bought it in 2002 minus the engine and quite a lot of other bits. We finally got it all together in summer 2004. After finding some broken pipes, and having starter problems we finally gave up when the gearbox appeared to be siezed. See pictures of this lot here: http://projects.sirhc.co.uk The latest update, as of today, is that we're finally ready to have another go at getting it sorted. Today we took the engine out. It took 2 hours to remove, and came out as one big lump. When we put it together it took several days, mostly because we had a huge pile of bits and no idea how they went together. Here's a couple of photos: [/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Talk about a giant jig-saw puzzle Cool photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protacman Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I wish my Engine bay looked that clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 It was cleaner to start with! Hopefully we'll get the gearbox changed over the next couple of weeks and we can see if it will finally move. We decided a while ago that we would name it 'Jigsaw' due to the thousands of bits we've had to assemble to get it into a running vehicle. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 We've now swapped the gearboxes and refitted the engine. The vehicle has moved, for the first time since it was delivered in November 2002! It was only a few feet, but it was still progress. We need to do some more adjustment on the gearbox but hopefully we'll get it on the road by the summer. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrad Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thats great new, look forward to seeing it at the W&P show . Noted the word DONE written on the size of the turret, let hope it right :?: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 I think they forgot to write 'over' next to the done. It was written on there when it had the engine removed, also has 'barell removed for deac' written on the turret too. Looking forward to getting it going finally. Will yours be at Beltring this year? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrad Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I suppose I should think about it, compared to your trip its, like a run around the block :oops: . Want to get rid of any little problems first, don't want to end up on the side of the road like that poor irish chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapier rob Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 How about a shakedown run to waltham abbey for the gunpowder mills show. That would give you plenty of time to iron out any little problems before war and peace! http://www.millsmilitaria.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 How about a shakedown run to waltham abbey for the gunpowder mills show.That would give you plenty of time to iron out any little problems before war and peace! http://www.millsmilitaria.co.uk Hi Rob. think I'm going to take the Fox to Firepower, see you there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrad Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Lee, Is that a picture of your fox at the 2005 show, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Lee, Is that a picture of your fox at the 2005 show, very nice. Yep that's my Fox, Rob has booked us to do the live fire display at the Mills this year with the Fox, Saladin & 120mm Mobat, anyone on this list going to the Mills? Ready for a race Chris?? Both photos Brands Hatch 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Lee, Is that a picture of your fox at the 2005 show, very nice. Yep that's my Fox, Rob has booked us to do the live fire display at the Mills this year with the Fox, Saladin & 120mm Mobat, anyone on this list going to the Mills? Yes - I might well be there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Lee, Is that a picture of your fox at the 2005 show, very nice. Yep that's my Fox, Rob has booked us to do the live fire display at the Mills this year with the Fox, Saladin & 120mm Mobat, anyone on this list going to the Mills? Yes - I might well be there!! I will be easy to find, I'll be the one making all the noise, see you there hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Lee... I'll let you know about a race when I have more than one working gear!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Lee... I'll let you know about a race when I have more than one working gear!! Chris I'm sure you will get it sorted Chris, still going to Stoneleigh tomorrow? see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 We've now got the Fox running and driving in all gears. Latest photos: http://www.sirhc.co.uk/cgi-bin/emAlbum.cgi?cmd=show_thumbs&path=Fox%20Movement&tn=1 Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 We've now got the Fox running and driving in all gears. Latest photos:http://www.sirhc.co.uk/cgi-bin/emAlbum.cgi?cmd=show_thumbs&path=Fox%20Movement&tn=1 Chris Just finished looking at them as you posted this, Beltring this year then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 Lee, We may take the Fox to Kemble if it is ready on time, not sure about Beltring, it depends on transport for the Spartan and crew members. My brother might not be able to make it this year, which leaves us with too many toys and not enough drivers! It'll be at some of the shows though, probably the Town and Country show at Stoneleigh too. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrad Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 To many toys & not enough drivers ?, now thats an envious position to be in, great news to now shes fully up & running. The GPMG will be a nice finishing touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 The GPMG was borrowed, just to see how much of it sticks out. You can hardly tell it is there so we'll just make up a replica. At £1500+ there is no point in a real GMPG! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Lee,We may take the Fox to Kemble if it is ready on time, not sure about Beltring, it depends on transport for the Spartan and crew members. My brother might not be able to make it this year, which leaves us with too many toys and not enough drivers! It'll be at some of the shows though, probably the Town and Country show at Stoneleigh too. Chris You have to excuse this noob to the scene. I presume from checking the RAC route finder that this is Stoneleigh, CV8, not Stoneleigh KT19? I also presume you'd need driver / commander for loading at Nottingham? I would really love to get back into the driver's or commander's seat of a Spartan, and although I have never had the pleasure of a Fox, I presume it isn't a world away from a Ferret ("the best ride you'll ever have")? I can even claim to have experience of the Mk5 Ferret (ATGM version) which most resembles Fox. I'd imagine the steel armour of the Mk 5 Ferret makes it a heavier drive than the Fox? If you are really, really stuck and the dates work (and She Who Must Be Obeyed unlocks the ball and chain), I'd be delighted to help out. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Thanks for the offer, I'll keep you in mind when we're deciding what to do. Yes CV8. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick garner Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hi all, I've heard that the Fox is so light and fast and at the same time top heavy that it used to tip up a lot when going round corners, has anyone ever had any bad experiences with Foxes on here? cheers, mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hi all, I've heard that the Fox is so light and fast and at the same time top heavy that it used to tip up a lot when going round corners, has anyone ever had any bad experiences with Foxes on here? cheers, mick. I wouldn't call 6 tons that light, I have had mine up to 75mph & it handles well, I threw it around brands hatch last year with no problems, I don't think it's as top heavy as it's made out to be, nearly all the accidents were off road. My Fox at Brands 2005, back at Brands again this year :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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