Ads on Gumtree Australia

[Private_collector]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bell-...ion/1044086321
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I am speechless.............simply....speechless.

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bell-...ion/1044086321
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I am speechless.............simply....speechless.

Looks to me to be built on a Strickland Carrier.
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See how the track sprocket is small and the tracks are outside the brake drums.

So it is in it's third life. Bren Carrier, Strickland tractor and a ???.

Regards Rick.

[Dianaa]

The ad seems to specify it went direct from bren carrier to whatever it is now.

They say the Ford V8 is still available and can be restored as a bren carrier but don't say if the original hull is still available.

[Jon Bradshaw]

I am building a vickers 1937 out of a T16 hull. I hope my efforts result in a better looking tank then that "tank"...

[Private_collector]

Yes, it serves as a warning to us all.
Seems it was built with specific purpose in mind, and I dont think any quarter was given to what they were doing to a piece of history. I find that astonishingly irresponsible, BUT thats only my viewpoint. Guess the builder had a different perspective, and they have certainly created something unique and fun for the user/s. Farmers had done worse to military vehicles, yes? At least its closer to restorable as a result of being made into this tank, as opposed to getting the guts flogged out of it, then cut up and put on a farm dump.

As Maxwell Smart would put it, "If only they had used their skills for good, instead of evil"

The one thing that breaks my heart is the selling of military medals, by whatever medium. Especially heart rending is seeing medals sold individually, when they were obviously part of a set. I have even heard of WWII medals being thrown out when families clear out the belongings of deceased relative who earned them. That should be a crime, a genuine, legally punishable crime. With my elder brother passing away some months ago, I am now the temporary custodian of my fathers WWII medals. I have already had the talk with my son, expressing my wish that the medals can NEVER be sold or given outside the family. They are an award, not a commodity! Fortunately, my son holds the same reverence as I, and has promised that he will respect my wishes. Should no one in the family wish to have the medals, they and the accompanying wall display must only be disposed of by donating them to an RSL (Returned Services League, for those o/s) club or the Australia War Memorial, in Canberra.

[Ryan]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/salt-...ome/1049294519

Awesome ford blitz ambulance that is now a motorhome.

[Ryan]

I'm on my phone right now so I can't link to it but there is a ww2 ford v8 flathead powered sawmill powerpack still with it's original is tag. That's gotta be rare. In nsw, $850, engine runs I think.
Look up stationary powerpack.

[gjamo]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/tocum...per/1077891762

[lynx42]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1067672265

1067672265 Estate sale. 1942 ford Blitz - lovingly restored in exceptional condition. It has a rebuilt sidevalve V8 with less than 10 000 kms and original drive train with near new 12.00 r20 tyres. Body has been restored with no rust and the interior is more modern and set up for camping and cruising with shelves. Has 4 seats, a radio and cb. Glass is all intact. It has dual tanks and a large heavy duty roof rack. As per the pictures there are external tool racks. Starts at the touch of a key. Currently unregistered but was previously registered on club rego, and has been stored in a weatherproof shed. Any questions please don't hesitate to contact.