Marmite!! Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Bob has had a contact of Richard Bannister for some parts but cannot find his website anywhere. Do any of you know this man, are him or know how we can contact him - Thanks :cool2: Richard Bannister does not have website as such, just a web page http://www.milweb.net/go/banister/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Bobs Leyland Martian - the shopping list !!:coffee: Windscreen and frames top and bottom driver and passenger Passenger side quarter light window Near side rear sliding window These need to come from a recovery not a cargo or artillary Also ... Switch Panel Dash Assembly - speedo etc. Two air wiper motors Two passenger seat backs Air pressure gauge Low air warning light Trailer Brake valve Transfer box knob Steering Wheel Turret insulation Welder (no just kidding):rofl: Bob thinks thats the lot but if anything else comes up we will post it. :tup:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Bobs Leyland Martian - the shopping list !!:coffee: Windscreen and frames top and bottom driver and passenger Passenger side quarter light window Near side rear sliding window These need to come from a recovery not a cargo or artillary Also ... Switch Panel Dash Assembly - speedo etc. Two air wiper motors Two passenger seat backs Air pressure gauge Low air warning light Trailer Brake valve Transfer box knob Steering Wheel Turret insulation Welder (no just kidding):rofl: Bob thinks thats the lot but if anything else comes up we will post it. :tup:: Unless you know of a recovery Martian being broken....which I understand you do.... the most difficult parts to source on this list maybe the window frames. Everything else shouldn't be too much of a problem. I'm still waiting for the bloke who may have a N.O.S. dash available to get back to me but I have been told that one of the spares dealers I recommended to Bob also may have new dashes available. Woolies may be able to help with window frame rubber extrusions. They will send you a free catalogue. http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-14-rubber.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzer401 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Hi. I'm new to the site today and have been sitting here for ages going through these wonderful pictures. Shame about that burnt out one - the owner must be broken hearted. Just wonder if anyone could answer a question about the Martian I've often wondered about. When I was a kid in Liverpool in the 50s I lived virtually next door to a TA artillery regiment which was equipped with the Martian, and I was able to watch them go off each weekend past our front door towing their guns and radar trailers. As the Martian was only issued in the 50s, why did it quickly get relegated to the TA? I joined the army in the late 60s and the only Martians I ever saw were REME wreckers. My brother in-law was a reccy mech in the 70s and told me the one he had for a bit in BAOR broke down pretty regularly. What was the problem with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Mike, The FV instrument panel was standard item I think, just checked the Martian list against Humber 1 ton and they are same part number, the switchboards are much the same, there are minor differences in their appearance, but functionally they are the same. With Ferret, Saracen, Champ, etc all sharing the same items there are spares around. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Austin-Champ-Daimler-Ferret-432-Speedo-Instruments-FV_W0QQitemZ160309398947QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET?hash=item160309398947&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 . What was the problem with them? Quite a lot apparently. I think someone like radiomike7 may be able to answer your question in some detail if he sees your post. I think he once owned one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Austin-Champ-Daimler-Ferret-432-Speedo-Instruments-FV_W0QQitemZ160309398947QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET?hash=item160309398947&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Well spotted sirhc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 What was the problem with them? Hi Bonzer, welcome to the forum. To save me typing it all out again see post 38 on this thread and post 3 to see a photo of mine. With 1200 miles on the clock and 6 brand new tyres when cast it was about as good as they get, even my wife enjoyed driving it:shocked: Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzer401 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks Mike. What a shame the series turned out to have so many problems as, along with the Antar I thought it was the best looking British truck the army ever had. Saw the REME version in action quite a few times and thought it was pretty effective. I've just retired so I'm set to visit as many shows as I can get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I had one prob during my ownership of martian , that was seized up transfer gearbox. When I swapped it was talking to an ex reme mech , and he said always startup and put transfer in neutral and and main box in 4th and warm up for about 5-10 mins before driving especially in cold weather, to get the oil pumped round the gearboxes as they were pressure fed bearings etc . I followed this advice and never had any probs with it , including having to tow a loaded antar that blew a clutch . The vibration with the replacement transfer box fitted was almost zero , I usee to travel at about 3500rpm if on a long tow , but if hurrying to a job then just below rev limiter . MPG worked out at about 3 to 5 (petrol) . brakes were a bit poor after standing for a while due to rusting , but soon polished up . Steering was quite light, if you maintained the accumulators at max pressure . Its a full synchro main box so easy gearchanging . Another strange thing is the front diff was slightly higher ratio than rear, (to enable climbing out of ruts and giving good steering response off road) because of that it should only be put in low low on highway if absolutely necessary as wind up is pretty severe, front tyres will actually tear up tarmac . :nono::-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I had one prob during my ownership of martian , D It's great to hear of these first hand experiences. Many years ago I saw a number of in service Martians, beside the road, at intervals, along the A303 all appeared to be suffering from overheating with clouds of steam coming from the front end. It was a hot summers day but it wasn't that hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 List of projected Martian variants: http://www.jedsite.info/transport-mike/mike/martian_series/martian-series.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Another strange thing is the front diff was slightly higher ratio than rear, (to enable climbing out of ruts and giving good steering response off road) because of that it should only be put in low low on highway if absolutely necessary as wind up is pretty severe, front tyres will actually tear up tarmac . :nono::-D A very neat solution - and in any case FWD is not really of much benefit on hard surfaces unless trying to change direction. I wonder if any other vehicles used/use this feature? My work vehicle (Bedford MJR) is the same, simply by virtue of the rear tyres being so much "flatter" due to axle loading :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) A very neat solution - and in any case FWD is not really of much benefit on hard surfaces unless trying to change direction. I wonder if any other vehicles used/use this feature? Yes, mk1 LR Freelander with permanent 4wd and centre (viscous?) coupling. Apparently so that it drives like a front wheel drive with the back helping when needed, but knowing LR they probably got their sums wrong:) Edited January 13, 2009 by radiomike7 Brain fade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 but knowing LR they probably got their sums wrong:) I would be careful what you say Mike, just in case LR are a member of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 A nice project for someone. http://www.anarchadia.co.uk/2008/10/vintage-thing-no27-leyland-martian.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I would be careful what you say Mike, just in case LR are a member of the forum. Yes, but I was careful not to name the engineer.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) A nice project for someone. http://www.anarchadia.co.uk/2008/10/vintage-thing-no27-leyland-martian.html Ah ! What a pity ! One of my favorites even if they where unreliable !:cry::cry::cry: Edited January 13, 2009 by AndyFowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Hi - Here some pictures of Doughty on the road to recovery. Still looking for.... Air wiper motors Switch panel - ignition, starter, lights - standard to most military vechiles The wiper regulator valve Trailer brake lever assmbley and valve Passenger seat backs Turrett padding :coffee: Bob is working very hard and hopes to have her on the rally field ASAP - he must have a serious lust for the rust !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Hi - Here some pictures of Doughty on the road to recovery. Still looking for.... Air wiper motors Switch panel - ignition, starter, lights - standard to most military vechiles The wiper regulator valve Trailer brake lever assmbley and valve Passenger seat backs Turrett padding :coffee: Bob is working very hard and hopes to have her on the rally field ASAP - he must have a serious lust for the rust !! Sorry in my haste to get these some are at interesting angles or maybe Bob was P**sed when he took them !!! It has driven the poor man to drink !! I am sure you get the idea !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Hi - here they are again and this time Bob does not look like he is doing the truck up in Austraila :rofl: Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 A lot of the parts needed come up on Ebay Thor ! Not the cheapest but if they are needed desperately I'll post the links when I see them if it will help ! :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 A lot of the parts needed come up on Ebay Thor ! Not the cheapest but if they are needed desperately I'll post the links when I see them if it will help ! :cry: thanks that would be great:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 Is this the air wiper regulator you require ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stalwart-Air-Wiper-switch-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ120365164628QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET?hash=item120365164628&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Finishes in seven minutes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekawrecker Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 This photo (of a photo, hence the quality), shows a Martian being suspend towed by a Unipower Invader. I think Unipower was one of the manufacturers vying for the contract that eventually went to the Bedford TM 4x4. Can anybody confirm this to be the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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