Ford FGT cab.13 in Czech Republic

[Dusonn]

Yes Alex the fuel tanks are missing. But my intention is to get new made as there is always problem with old ones to litter the carb and filters with bits of rust.
Thanks for the kind comments on our website, I am the one who manages it but I cannot keep up with the English translations due to lack of time. There are the F15 and C15 new, both owned by the same owner now. F15 bought in the UK from Alec Small and the C15 from Netherlands.
The Windsor carrier is not ours, its part of the Lesany Museum collection, but I helped in making the deal for them.
One of our members also acquired the rare late production C8 HUP Staff Car recently, which I will be adding to the web soon. But it is disassembled. By the way the owner I bought the FGT from also has two of these C8s one running, one complete non-runner and also a chassis on wheels. I know of few others, these were all supplied by UNNRA here.

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

Excellent find Dusan....and even better that it's an actual CZ vehicle. I see the fuel tanks are missing (?). The FAT uses the larger size ones, so it could be difficult finding these.

Great pictures on your groups website....and some great vehicles. I checked the website some time ago, but I see several "new" vehicles now, including some nice CMP's and a .....Windsor carrier! Also good to see the progress on the C15TA!

Alex

[Alex van de Wetering]

Dusan,

Yes Alex the fuel tanks are missing. But my intention is to get new made as there is always problem with old ones to litter the carb and filters with bits of rust.

I agree, making new tanks would give you a fresh start (even though I still want to try and save the tanks I have) . By the way, I wonder if anyone ever tried a system as used in racing (and also aviation) where a "bladder" or bag is actually holding the fuel in the tank. This closed system would prevent any rust getting in the lines and the original tank would only act as a casing....so a few pinholes in the steel wouldn't matter (?)

It sounds like the collection of special MV's in CZ is constantly growing, very nice. I have been to Kraliky and Rokycany, but sadly didn't visit Lesany. Maybe somewhere in the future!

Alex

[Dusonn]

Alex, we have no experience here with the bags you are talking about. A friend used some kind of special paint for tanks. Also you could get the tanks galvanized but there is always a risk that it collapses in the heat if the vapor holes are too small (filling and gauge).
You should definitely visit Lesany once you are in CZ, it is army run, much bigger and much more to see than in Kraliky and Rokycany. Its also said to be the only place outside Israel where you can see a Merkava tank. During the Tank Days you can see it running. Also there is a newly restored pre-war Skoda LT vz.35 tank, the only running in the World. The admission is free. http://www.vhu.cz/english-summary/

[chrisgrove]

Originally Posted by Dusonn

Alex, we have no experience here with the bags you are talking about. A friend used some kind of special paint for tanks. Also you could get the tanks galvanized but there is always a risk that it collapses in the heat if the vapor holes are too small (filling and gauge).
You should definitely visit Lesany once you are in CZ, it is army run, much bigger and much more to see than in Kraliky and Rokycany. Its also said to be the only place outside Israel where you can see a Merkava tank. During the Tank Days you can see it running. Also there is a newly restored pre-war Skoda LT vz.35 tank, the only running in the World. The admission is free. http://www.vhu.cz/english-summary/

I think members will find that Saumur has a Merkava. I discussed it with a French officer on my last visit. No idea whether it is a runner, but I'm sure it is an early one.

Chris