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IT ...is this
It is exellent like new all round inside outside under over!..just need the strobe covers..as they were removed! (tho the strobes do work) they are weelan and I would like to know if we are allowed to purchase light covers for these units as civilians..(so that I can FULLY restore...
jeli the depot is RAMCO..and the depot near grantham is WITHAMS.. big dispoal agents. they attend beltring every year with VERY reasnably price items.I towed a zil back from there 4 a next door nieghbour who purchased it from them.
the rear tow set up on my M62 is "holmes" wrecker gear!..and i find it really good and usefull..i was going to cut it off (back to orriginal) but the ease of use and multy function (plus "threats!!!) from other s.s.. members changed my mind. (glad to say as it looks pretty good(impressive?) as...
well today after fixing a minor fault on the wrecker (start switch) I set out to collect "IT" which I had been told of and went to see right away!,,WOW! I aint leaving that (it) allone here says I!..so returned home prepped the wrecker and yanked (scuse the pun!) the best buy yet out of...
what the heck
Well here in U.K. and in the E.E.C. you would NOT get (too) far with THAT SETUP!! as the law states (that) The towing vehicle must not have the total TOWED wieght more than 75% of the towing unit. AND be braked , have a seperate safety breakaway item..with independant braking...
probs with praga
will you email me direct so that I can address your (mentioned) problems.. as this is not the forum and I cannot fathom out how to reply direct your email. and pragas v3 does NOT have power steering!!???..and I did not see a comment on "plugged" ((oil?/air?) another fan wont do...
overheat
my praga does not go over 80 c no matter the load. i(towing jeep) and I NEVER go over 32 mph!! cos they only sposed to go 60 ks aniway! which iz 28 mph..it will go 35 but rattles and shakes like crazy) they aint a motorway thing! lol..slow sure and steady..i'm afraid
dodgy dealers
Yep! ALL the prevoiuse comments DO (DO) apply..the so called "" propiretory"" companies are just *pay me in full" and (then?) they go look and mebbe try and find what your looking for!!..If it turns out 2 b a B.O.S. TOUGH!! (no recourse)IF the item turns out 2 b better...
Tomorrow I go see "it" !!((at military disposal yard) only 34 miles away..(( where it is RARE to see EX. U.S. Military vehicles. Heard about "it"..phoned and bid on.."it" (WON Imediatly!!) so IT IS bought unseen...and when I go collect "it" TOMORROW!!! (yep folks THAT QUICK in old blighty!!) I...
My last post whiich is now deleted stating the two companies listed by EZFEED were not "irregular in conduct" now proves to be wholy inacurate!!!.. sadly he IS RIGHT ON THE MARK. (as more info comes to light).((viz. the companies listed ARE AFFILIATED (and run by??) A PROMINENT U.K. ((and U.S...
ALL .S. steelsoldiers enthusiasts (at the VERY LEAST!) CHECK WITH A ""RELIABLE"" (or known) S.S. Member or U.K owner club member B E F O R E entering into BUYING and (then)shipping VEHICLES from the U.K.!!!
It has come to attention of variouse clubs over here that VEHICLES BOUGHT UNSEEN (and...
WARNING
ALL .S. steelsoldiers enthusiasts (at the VERY LEAST!) CHECK WITH A ""RELIABLE"" (or known) S.S. Member or U.K owner club member B E F O R E entering into BUYING and (then)shipping VEHICLES from the U.K.!!!
It has come to attention of variouse clubs over here that VEHICLES BOUGHT...
the tyres on the KRAZ are 530 70 21 15ltr V8 and runs on ...."contam" ((multyfuel mix)) Just fitted new clutches in it..goes like a train!! (two actualy!)..re-wired..serviced painted..the fire engine winch? hmm...had a "spare" winch bumper..american leci winch..so...!!!operates from cab..and...
only my m44a2 missing here and the two motorcycles..but it is still a logistical nightmare getting them all to a meeting..as i have no relief drivers..its all done with a bars folks..and an apprentice (leaning on fire truck wing (sorry fender!)
we went to a meeting at veteran airbase weekend and I hope these pics show this in good light enjoy I ad posted some under how long is long but seem to have mixed forums.
I took a selection of my truck collection to a WW11 airfield museum this holliday and I had a really wierd feeling looking at picture of the base 60 years ago in ww11 ..and recent pictures of the same grass strip same buildings ..and the ghosts? that remaim. enclosed pictures of the base...
fire truck 530b
pleasant site?..also see(the) finished effort.in practical use (U.K. ((MY)) local fire brigade) UTUBE myM45 fire truck or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJRopaiMG2c
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