LRDG and SAS are very interesting configurations but here in Canada the biggest problem is that we cannot get the Vickers G.O. guns (aka Vickers "K" Guns - deactivated or replicas) and in Canada we not are allowed to make replicas, even out of plastic and wood!
Ironically if they would make them in AirSoft - those would be legal!
I had a 1942 Willys MB-BRT and was tempted to restore it as a desert vehicle but all I could get would be deactivated Brens, Browning M2HB and Browning Mk. II .303 aircraft guns (the Brownings are few and far between here). I did look for the original markings but only a few partial numbers from the USA and British WD number remained. :-( I had so hoped to find an intersting history. There was a hole for a General's staff flag in the leading edge centre of the hood (bonnet to our UK friends).
In the end I sold the MB-BRT, bought a Ferret Scout Car, sold that, bought another Welbike Mk. II ... you know how it goes.
Colin
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Originally Posted by Little Jo
Hi Warren
Nice find, reminded me of my find on a farm and tucked away. I look forward to following your restoration on MLU and I hope you post lot's of photos for us "Jeep"" lovers. I note your MB Jeep done up as a LRDG vehicle. That is what I did with mine. See Attached photo. The tail light does look wrong as it should have the blackout light, the reflector also looks different to what I have seen, see attached photo. I have not heard of the sticker you refer to. Good luck with the new project.
Cheers
Tony
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