Clve Pemberton Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi all I have aquired another toy, an FV 434 from Marcus Glenn At lease this one runs ! I cannot find any data plate in the vehicle, where should it be ? The army reg numbers have been removed Is there a hull number marked on a 434 ? Any help apreciated. Picture attached Regards Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Originally the plate was mounted on the upright panel in front of the gear change lever,however when they cut a hole in it to fit the night vision in they were obviously removed.On my 432 it is now mounted on the side panel on the left down below the drivers seat by the radio batteries.I must admit I've never looked on my 434 to see if it still has one but that still had its mil reg. There must be a hull no on it although there again I've never had to look for one,but I will now out of curiosity.On a 432 it is on the left of the rear door and actually comprises the numbers of the veh reg.It,s only a small plate about half the size of a matchbox,could be covered in layers of paint. I,ll go and have a look on mine ,you,ve got me thinking.:sweat: DaveP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Yes Clive,there,s a small plate welded to the hull just to the left of the rear no plate lamp.However it does not resemble the veh reg in any way,mine is 42.Someone somewhere has a list of numbers to correspond that will give you the reg,maybe the Tank Museum would be a good starting point:cellphone: Sorry can't help on the data plate,mine is missing to:( Cheers DaveP ps How,s the Rapier?:-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clve Pemberton Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Dave The Rapier has become an ornament ! I must get arround to rigging up the new fuel system Back to the 434, the hull number has also been removed, indicated by 4 broken welds ! Does anyone else know of any further identification markings on 434's Has it been published how many 434's were originally in service ? Regards Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Clive, Have you tried removing paint where the number should be on the front? I found my Ferret number etched into the hull. I've also found the reg and hull no. of vehicles written, stamped, engraved and stenciled on to various removable bits. Try engine decks, battery boxes etc. It will be there somewhere! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Clive I agree with Chris,I also found the reg under all the paint on the front of the hull,it'll be there somewhere. DaveP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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