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No reply as yet, just checked. I am very impatient for a reply. If they reply by tonight, I'm hoping to get down there tomorrow. It's a 202 mile trip there, so 404 in all. Will keep you posted.

Well, after about 3 years of not being able to get hold of Marltrax on and off, I sort of gave up hope that they were still in business. I have been trawling the for sale adds for an M35A2 to no avail. There just doesn't seem to be any for sale over here at the moment. So yesterday, I sent them...

I think one thing we can all take from reading each others stories is that what we have is more than just a hobby. It's a WAY of LIFE!! I often find that when I go to shows, there are a lot of Ex Military Vehicle Owners that tend to have an ex military background. Maybe they feel by owning an...

Keep the faith man. I have owned Military vehicles now for 16 years, and have been with plenty of girls in that time. Damn. I was even in the Army for 8 years, and my Military Land Rovers were my daily transport. Imagine the stick I got from the guys, turning up at Army bases in privately owned...

I would probably have problems there. I can't really rip the guys truck apart when going to look at it. I will see what she tops out at, after draining the system first, turn off, and check for leaks. Do these air compressors last for years?

Bjorn. I love your book. Is this the Military issue manual you are using here? I'd love one of those.

How do you mean "funky" Kenny? Is that an American saying? I would have thought all engine oil in the 60's didn't have a detergent in, due to technology, or lack of it. I see what you are saying, but I wouldn't have thought it would cause a problem. The gum is so thick and tar like, that it...

I wonder if they will ship that M35 to the UK? Looks like the engine is in an as-new condition, and has new trans, clutch and brakes. $7500, Bargin... That's only £4,220. If it cost's me $3,500 shipping, I still come out on top.

The first thing you need to do, if you haven't already is to change the oil and oil filters. Get some good quality diesel engine oil flush, enough to treat the amount of oil in your engine. Drain the old oil and remove old filters and replace with new filters and oil. This makes quite a...

One way to see if the brakes are binding is to get an empty washing up bottle filled with water. Drive for 20mins at 50mph, pull over without using the brakes, get underneath and try and sqirt water on the brake drums. If it steams then your brakes might be binding. Did you pack the bearing...

That is one cool restoration job!! The chassis looks like new. I can't wait to see the job done. I wish I had a shop like that to do my work in. Excellent job. Keep the pics coming.

I have a Lucas Battery in my Defender. I bought it new and cost me about £70. That was about 3 1/2 years ago. For the last 2 years, I only fire her up maybe once a month and drive her to work and back (about 50 miles). The battery is still as strong as an ox. I have added some tablets into the...

Welcome to the forum. I am pretty new on here also, and have been made to feel very welcome by all the guys. It's a great site. Full of info, and there is always someone who has the answer to a question. For the US guys, the country that used the Amber headlight's the most was France. If you...

It is criminal that this is happening. Why does the US government think that it's vehicles will fall into terrorist hands? There are enough second hand civilian owned trucks about they could buy if they really wanted one. What is the problem in selling off ex military trucks? Thank god the UK...

There seems to be a lot of contradictory advice about what oils to use. I think what you have to remember are those manufacturers spend millions researching what oils suit what systems. If they recommend GL1 oil, then you get GL1 oil. If that's not available, you buy the equivalent oil with the...

Few more questions guys. In picture No 29, there is a big hole in the wheel arch below the air horns. Is this supposed to be there? Surely there shouldn't be a big hole there? Also I notice the air pressure is at 90psi. He took the pictures while the truck was running, after 20 mins. In the TM...

I've been looking at the Customs website. Talk about complicated. I haven't got a clue. I reckon if it's declared as a gift, and the value is put below £36, then I shouldn't have to pay any duty on it. I did find out though, that duty on importing a truck is 10% of the vehicles value. So $8,000...

Kenny and Jim, Hey thanks guys. It's really appreciated. Jim, Hold fire on the winch wind at the moment. If I buy the truck, then I would be seriously interested. Have any of you guys held one of those level wind pulleys? Have you got any idea what they weigh? I reckon the shipping would be...

BTW Kenny. Squirt Truck has got a box at the headboard end of the rear body, above the fuel tank. This one hasn't. Is there a reason for that? Is his home made? Andy

Kenny and Ryan, Thanks for your answers. Kenny, you have made me feel better about the winch, but I would still like to have that level wind on it. I take it if I get my hands on one, it will fit? Ryan, thanks for the info. I very much doubt the truck comes with any of the CES. It has been...