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FV601



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:16 am    Post subject: Got a little project Reply with quote
Well I bit the bullet and took on a little bit of a long term project Rolling Eyes

A Ferret Mk4 in a bit of a sorry state but pretty complete

Volunteers for work parties will be gratefully appreciated as long as you can supply your own wire brushes Twisted Evil

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And yes before you all say it I must be mad but it was such a good price I could'nt resist.

Looks like Neil's Stolly isnt going to be the only amphibious vehicle to grace the fort. Twisted Evil Though I dont think I will be swimming it for a while yet Wink

Donations for the "restore a Ferret Fund" will be accepted with grace Wink


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Essex Armour and Softskins MV Group
Saladin FV601 00EC85
Land Rover FC101 Ambulance 72GJ00
Ferret FV711 Mk 4 Under restoration
More to come (waiting for storage)
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ArtistsRifles



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 5:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ooooh - thats a LOT of work!!!! Very Happy

If I can help in any way - in between my own large nightmare's needs - just yell
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
now thats along term project!!!! Wink but nothing is impossible!!
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coalhousedave



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Good Luck
You know what they say the impossible we can do now but its those miracles that take a bit longer
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windhund116



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice Ferret you've got there, its going to need a lot of work to get it back on the road. you could have baught one at Beltring for £5000 this year.
It looks like its in the same state as the Borgward2000 that me and my mate John has just baught.


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FV601



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 9:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Martin

Doubt I would have picked up this sort of Ferret for £5000 as there are not that many of them on the circuit.

This is the Mk4 which was a pre runner to the Fox, often called the big wheeled ferret or as some of our colonial cousins decided to call it " Arnold Schwartzenferret".

Most of the Mk4's were Mk2/3's up armoured and re engineered with the larger wheels, flotation screen and other variations to the normal ferret. They also benefitted from having a more amenable servicing arrangement and not to forget disc brakes all round as well as a servo assist.

The Fox, though entirely different built on from most of the ideas put forward with this modification of the trusty Ferret as you will probably see from the accompanying pictures.

Fox



Mk 2 Ferret




As you can probably see the Mk4 is a bit of a hybrid using a similar running gear as the Fox but the basic hull structure of the Mk2 and thats what makes them quite rare.

In fact these go for around £7,500 - £10,000 depending on condition etc. Hopefully after this one is restored it should fall in around mid way between those two figures. As I originally said I got it for a remarkably cheap price so will have plenty of value left after restoration even spending what I envisage will be needed. Bit of a result really Wink
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Saladin FV601 00EC85
Land Rover FC101 Ambulance 72GJ00
Ferret FV711 Mk 4 Under restoration
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ArtistsRifles



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
When do we get to see it John??? Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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FV601



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Neil

Should be having it delivered just after Christmas to another storage site we use. Just have to do a bit of juggling and moving vehicles around at the moment.

As soon as it is delivered I will be conducting guided tours for the princely sum of crossing my palm with silver Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil

Seriously though if anyone would like to take a look at it in its present condition they are more than welcome to pop over and check it out Smile
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Land Rover FC101 Ambulance 72GJ00
Ferret FV711 Mk 4 Under restoration
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
john has it been delivered yet?
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FV601



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Arriving Saturday Stuart, will let you know what time approx later
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Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury, is run by volunteers and is always looking for new members to come along and help out. If you have a manual skill ie carpentry, painting or electrical etc or if you are just interested in historic buildings then drop us a line. Membership is £10 per year and will allow free entry to all open days. Wednesdays are work party day and you would be welcome to come along and help behind the scenes to help preserve Coalhouse Fort.