whos carrier is going?

[kevin powles]

Hi Barry,

You got any pics from the event, whats was that other carrier in the end?.

hope all went well, kev.

[Ron Pier]

Only Barry's carrier was there. I think there are pictures on the Armour and Embarkation site and YouTube. I saw Barry nearly do a pirouette. Ron

[RichardT10829]

any web links guys or are ya gonna make me hunt for them

[Ron Pier]

See if these work. Ron

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ-fr...om=PL&index=11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEc1V...rom=PL&index=9

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEc1V8_QEuY

[carrierbarry]

Ok
I think I've finally got back to earth. What a fantastic weekend.
All you guys in the uk that did'nt make it you missed the best event this year.

The town of Maiden Newton in Dorset was turned over to war time. So the convoy of 57 vehicles all meet up there. At 09.30 we set off on a drive through the English country side arriving in Dorchester about 14.00. The public viewed the vehicles there and at about 17.30 we did a short trip around Dorchester watched by approx 10,000 people then a 8 mile run back to Maiden Newton approx 20.00. (total 22miles)Then a large beer.

The convoy was made up of tanks ,trucks, recovery wagons just about everything you need to start a war.

I drove my MkII carrier with Les in the front and Bob in the back.
I have added modern road lights, and a intercom to my carrier just to make life easier.

The carrier run purfect. It was interesting to note that the tyres got very hot. I had heard this but never experianced it as normally I only do short trips.
A fact to bear in mind when getting them re rubbered.
Even with ear defenders the noise is horrendous, after a while.
And yes after 300 bends I did almost lose it on one bend!! Ha ha!!

I used 10 gallons of fuel and a few fillings in my teeth, But what a day.

It was nice to meet Ron (carrier owner, but no carrier. On a bike). He and fellow bikers/outriders were fantastic.
They worked so hard to keep the convoy going.

I also meet Kevin Gant, whos restoreing a Windsor. We talked alot about carriers, but his face was a picture when I said stop talking just get in a take her for a spin. I'll let Kevin tell you the rest.!! Ha ha.

I'll try to post some pic's

Barry

[RichardT10829]

phwar close one on that first turn hooked it right in ........ i was in the back of Matyns yesterday similar thing happened, camber on the road and new tarmac + metal tracks hahahaha. spoke to loads of carrier veterans all said that most turns should be made in first or second...... hope your day was as enjoyable as mine yesterday buddy.... great footage by the way


Richie

[RichardT10829]

just been watching these again Barry....after seeing you guys in the latest CMV mag... Adrians Sherman also looked the business ! just a quick thought.....i noticed some of the motorcycle lads were wearing thier period tin hats for helmets.... whats the score with helmet laws for period bikes / rallies and all that ? just wondering