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01-07-14, 00:55
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Richard, I have found that getting the wife and/or kids involved with the hobby certainly helps keep domestic peace.
My other half thinks my hobby is "cool" and really enjoys sharing the social aspect of vintage vehicle shows, swap meets etc. The key is to take care of the bills of home and life first and use whatever leftover cash to fund the toys. Conversely, when the missus wants to go shopping, its a case of give and take; she wants shoes and a new handbag, I'll take some sheet steel, nuts and bolts or whatever. Being in the hobby long enough one learns to jump on deals that have a potential to turn profit with a bit of sweat equity and legwork. Sometimes buying up a job lot to gain a valuable piece pays dividends with the swap meet goodies you may end up with. Keeping an ear to the ground and eyes open has paid off OK for me, knowing what guys are looking for and helping out other hobbyists at the same time, networking etc. Real easy to explain the pile of new parts that cost you nothing after you collected scrap for months and turned it in at the scrappie for cash, it's like money you never had anyways. I think the best deal I ever had was the $120 CMP truck that was turned into a $1500 parts truck... And then there are the times you lose.....
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01-07-14, 01:57
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Rich, That's a fantastic job, you and others have certainly put the hours in, looking forward to seeing it soon. It's great when you take a carrier out on the road, I have found their are two types of joe public, those who wave and most likely think it's a fine machine! and 'the others' who probably think you are some kind of nutter!.
Kevin.
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2pdr Tank Hunter Universal Carrier 1942 registered 11/11/2008. 3" Mortar Universal Carrier 1943 registered 06/06/2009. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, Caunter camo. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, light stone. 10 cwt wartime mortar trailer. 1943 Mk2 Daimler Dingo. 1943 Willys MB. 1936 Vickers MG carrier No1 Mk1 CMM 985.
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01-07-14, 02:02
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I love the British jargon such as "nutter". Completely explains a lot of things, even on this side of the Pond including myself. (BTW, Sheffield heritage from Grandad.)
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01-07-14, 19:25
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It does, it does !
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01-07-14, 20:02
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see you in the arena for the special carrier/Cromwell get together
 all this carrier stuff is giving me itchy feet. I can't wait to sell the Cromwell so I can get stuck into my carrier again. you just can't beat them for smiles per mile. well done for getting it ready in time rick
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02-07-14, 22:16
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Well, had an 8 mile round trip today, which resulted in loss of foot brake and left turn... I pulled the drum off to find there was not much left on one of the pads.. The inside wall of the drum has two patches of pitting from where the brakes had previously stuck to the drums which I fear has prematurely killed off the pads (they are original ones mind) so I need to get some new pads made... All be it they will go the same way as the previous set until I can think about how to machine the hub and put a new ring in.
On a positive note I can remove links etc on my tracks toot sweet ! And can do a hub off hub on in good time too !
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