Gentlemen, Today your looking at a very HAPPY Royal. This is 1963 MK2/6 Variant minus missiles. After checking it over oil, coolant. no leaks, but in need of some TCL cosmetic wise ie complete paint job in proper colors. I took it for test run, she started 1st time had not run since Dec 2011. She ran smoothly slight exhaust blow from manifold. inside as pics show in need of clean & paint. I hope to have it back at my place end of the month. Then i'm a busy camper. ANYONE got some spare time. want to pop over to the states I can provide food & board I need to get this ready for UEE or I'll Have W.O.II Brooker up Ass? ENJOY the PIC Guys. The Guidon is Thanks to Doug Best......
Well purchased Colin. Looks in very good condition from what is viewable from the images. Where did you get the DECAL from.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, are you servicing yourself or is it being done by a friendly Recce mech?
ReplyDeleteThanks Roger, I printed the Decal onto Magnetic sheets via computer. Barry, I and a group off friends, all mechanics & enthusiast's will be refurbishing it completely.
ReplyDeleteIf it was;nt so far away you could count on me.Anyway,a great bit of kit,wish you all success in renovating, bet it will look tops when completed.
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Don
When do you think you will be ready for the first C.I.V. I can't see anywhere to stow the STIRLING.
ReplyDeleteWhen do you think you will be ready for the first C.I.V. I can't see anywhere to stow the STIRLING.
ReplyDeleteOnce I get it back to Massachusetts from New Jersey. Its a power wash, a bit of sand blasting. Then complete repaint. I'm not going to rush it. Good point Roger were did we stow our stirling's?
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to put the 7th Armoured Div sign on the back
ReplyDeleteCrews front, great looking FSC. If you remember most of us stowed our personal weapons in the long bin only to find on endex they had gone rusty. I could really get stuck in to a bit of renovation pity there is a big river between your place and mine. Not having much luck with the AESP's but will keep trying.
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Should be great when you have restored it Colin, I would loved to be able to come and help but pension would not cover it.
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Thank you for the "plug" Colin. I knew you would find a good location to show the Flag in the U.S. of A.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work. Wish I could come over to help out.
Hope to see you in June at the NMA.
All the best from the Bests. Ken, Doug & Ches.
Hatlepool Headland Military Museum here in the North East has among many other vehicles.
ReplyDeleteA couple of FSC, A Saracen APC & a Chieftan Tank. The one missing item, A Saladin Armoured Car.
Anyone, any idea where they could get one.
Regards Doug.
Have a look at this web site for a SALADIN http://www.joseph1.demon.co.uk/
ReplyDeletehttp://www.joseph1.demon.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteThis web site has a SALADIN for sale.
They could always try C Sqn The Royal Yeomanry who have one as a gate guard and one spare at the last count.
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On the Test drive she ran great. I did a complete walk around, Floor of engine compartment Dry! I was told she had not been started up for about 4 wks. A little choke she started 1st time. As you can see had a little trouble getting in through the top hatch, I forgot to put the commanders back flap down, plus with the .30 fitted, slight tummy in way?. Once seated it all came back to me and as I selected 2nd gear and moved off, my thoughts where of all of you guys singing (IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW). Once I get the Ferret back up to Massachusetts, I have 7 wks to get her cleaned, painted, complete service, Safety check Brakes. Ready for her first public parade. 16th April. It is my intention to produce a scroll of all past & present, all rank & file members of Royals Recce Troop over the years. And when published carry it in the ferret?
ReplyDeleteSo dig out you Journals, I may be calling upon you for help in the endeavour.
PIXIE191
Pixie, will you be fitting your C42 in it?
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YES Thats a BiG YES!!!!!! Know just want to Find B47?
ReplyDeleteFOA Colin.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures brought back quite a few memories. I have had sent to me from a contact in Australia an Email with an attachement which you may find interesting. is it possible to have your e address and I will forward it to you.
regards Bryan.
Catalkoy
Don any of you ex Royals out there have a contact address or e address for the Royal who puts the interesting photographs of ships and boats on the bill board. I have a series of pictures which he is sure to find extremely interesting.
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Bryan, which of the gentlemen were you referring to,Brian or Stan, if you can give me your Email address I can send it to you. you will find my Email address on my profile.
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