The Jeep is
now finished, everything done on it
Been out in
it several times now, it runs well, speedo still bounces around, but I zeroed
it so all the mileage will be mine
We been to
the fruit picking farm at Denham, it's not far, but ideal for a test run
Then to a
garden centre
Okay, not
all the work has been mine, it would have never happened without Adrian's help
and advice, so I will be forever grateful to him
He found
things I would have never found and done work I could have never done in a
driveway
I have fitted
new brake shoes, new drums, new brake cylinders, replaced the speedo and the
fuel gauge (I got a genuine one instead of the repo that was in there) the
speedo still bounces around a bit
The head
lights are marked up with 1943 and 1944
A new winter
kit, new canvas all round, new cushions and seats
I found some
better seats, okay they were red, but a couple of can of spray paint done the
job
Fitted a new
vacuum unit for the windscreen, drivers side only, passenger is a new manual
one
The radio
has gone, it just took up room and would have never worked anyway
When the
winter kit is on, it's quite warm inside
I have
removed the numbers on the bonnet (they mean nothing now) I have replaced it
with my service number (so it's more personal to me)
Put Anne's
name on the windscreen
Added my
regimental badge to the bonnet
Put steps on
both sides to make it easier to get in and out of
Had to
remove the shovel and axe for that, but easily put back
Most times I
l will be travelling without the doors, can't really see the mirrors with them
on
On the
trailer I fitted a new canvas cover, sorted out the wiring, got the lenses
replaced, the indicators/brake lights now work
Where ever I
go I get lots of people taking pictures and waving, a bus load of school kids
over took me, they were all waving
I do get a
warm feeling when driving it, it's all mine, okay not all the work was mine,
but I did some of the important bits
My first
show I am taking it to is Harborough At War, I get free entry for displaying
it, we might even stay overnight (camping of course)
I am
expecting rivet counters to point out things that aren't right, I won't really
care, it's my jeep
Then one of
the biggest shows in the country, WAR and Peace, 3 days of showing it off
(assuming it don't get cancelled)
I have
joined a group, IMPS (Invicta Military Vehicle Preservation Society)
They even
help with trips to France, Holland, War Graves
They
organise trips and meet ups, people get to show off the vehicles and what they
got
2025-02-16