War and peace show 2012

[RichardT10829]

Ben.... just thinking, bring you carrier and a bag of rivets and we will button it back together

[Ben]

Oh, you mean like like a "how to" demo for everyone to see?

Perhaps we can set ourselves a challenge! Can we reassemble a carrier in 24 hours living only on beer and greasy dog burgers?

You bring the compressor and furnace down on the train and I'll sort the rest..........or perhaps we can leave our carriers at home and just ask (bribe with beer) the others for a quick go in theirs.

I'm just hoping for some sun. I've heard it's either dusty or muddy.

Ben

[RichardT10829]

tickets were well pricey to get there.. but much better than the six or so hours driving + fuel etc etc. I can't wait ! i have been wanting to get there for the last three years but something has always got in the way.

[andrew honychurch]

I am all booked in now, and have been asked to join a small display near the large Oak tree behind where the Spitfire and Hurricane replicas are usually parked. Shaun please let me know if you are arranging a Carrier photo and I will make sure I am in attendance. Just debating whether to drive it the 20 miles to W and P or low load it......ummh

[carrierbarry]

andrew


Thats good news, I use to take my T16 to W & P. You will have so much fun in the arena. Just remember it will be Dusty or MUD. But don't worry it will wash off.

As far as driving it there, Low loader it. Unless you have number plates, tax and insured, headlights, break lights, indicators and a horn. With over 3,000 vehicles attending W & P each year there are always lots of old Bill looking out for unroadworthy vehicles moving on there own.

i know some of the vehicles at A & E were not roadworthy, but they were moving in an organised convoy with outriders at every road junction. ( We were also allowed to jump red lights. ) If you really want to drive on the road this is the better event.

[RichardT10829]

Barry. the vehicles are both tax and MOT exempt, he is not required by law to have brake lights and indicators all be it......its much much safer to have them. He will need an amber beacon if driving on roads with a greater speed limit than 20mph and as you say it will need to be road registered and insured.

If I was Andrew I would consider

1) who will go "top cover" for you

2) how much is the Low Loader

3) how many proven miles has the carrier done since rebuild ?

4) is it worth the stress of driving it there by which i mean folk often park cars etc in the worst places causing bottle necks etc etc it would be a pain to squeeze a carrier through to get it to the show... and its a good hour or so drive at carrier speed from where you are.

i say Low load it there and drive it back at the end of the show...or if something crops up get it low loaded back ;-)


just my two penneth ...... Barry has done 100% more road miles than me so he is in a better position to advise

[carrierbarry]

Richard

hi matey !! Are you coming down to W & P?

Good comments about road driving.
Sorry I forgot about the beacon.

It is really easy on a carrier to instale modern equipment to help on the road.
I have two bars that bolt on front and rear with headlights, indicators, brake lights and a horn.
My commander stands with a set of flags as well.
When we get to a show we simply unplug a multi pin and they lift off to make carrier more original.
You can never have enough warning equipment on the vehicle on the road. As the problem is not the carrier on the road it is all the other idiots that will try every thing to get a photo or have a good look. Remember you will be something very special going along a public road. Most people have never seen anything like a carrier moving before.
My tip, have a good Commander somebody who is totally aware of everything happening all around the vehicle. Not just somebody sitting in for a ride. The driver and commander must work as a team. Every time you stop moving people will gather around to look inside, then when you try to move beware of there feet. Take your time, and enjoy the moment.
This tip apply's at the W & P show ground as well.


Have fun

Barry