Pillock moment

[MattF]

I think I may have had one with regards to the Gipsy.

Taking into account the fact that she has no electrics whatsoever still intact, (all cabling removed), I should be fine for starting her up and running her just by hooking the starter upto a battery to get her to fire, should I not?

[JUDWAK]

I think I may have had one with regards to the Gipsy.

Taking into account the fact that she has no electrics whatsoever still intact, (all cabling removed), I should be fine for starting her up and running her just by hooking the starter upto a battery to get her to fire, should I not?

cant see why not matt
i started engines before while they lay on a floor
so i would say yes

[MattF]

Cheers. I thought I should be okay, but I do have a tendency to overlook the obvious on occasion, hence the question.

[Predictable Bob]

I don't know whether the Gypsy is petrol or diesel but surely you'll need some electricity for the fuel pump/spark plugs etc ?????

[MattF]

I don't know whether the Gypsy is petrol or diesel but surely you'll need some electricity for the fuel pump/spark plugs etc ?????

Diesel. As basic an engine as it gets.

[John h]

Nice one Matt, we have a few Austin Gypsy examples call in at Aeroventure Museum, Its Jeep and Cheerful weekend this 6th september a fewAustin Gs are expected on sunday along with about 50 Wartime jeeps on display, if you want me to ask for any bits availability give me an email by friday as I am on car park duty at the museum so will get to talk to the guys in attendance etc

[MattF]

Cheers John. If you could ask some of the chaps if there are any suppliers who still stock some spares for these, that would be highly appreciated. Also, if any of them knows where I can get a replacement for the top cover/section of the front crossmember, (Flexitor unit), that would be even better. That devil has rusted through completely, and the one on the spare axle/crossmember I have isn't in much better nick. I'm hoping to avoid having something welded on instead of doing it the original way, with the bolt on method.


p.s: I've come to the conclusion that this Gypsy has it on for me, btw. If anything can go wrong, it does. She'll be turning me into a gibbering wreck soon.

[John h]

Matt have you logged on to Milweb ? there are a few MVT members on there etc may be worth a look.
Will ask on sunday for you and either ring you or email from office next week

[MattF]

Matt have you logged on to Milweb ? there are a few MVT members on there etc may be worth a look.

Must admit, I'd never thought of looking on there. I'll have a saunter over.

Will ask on sunday for you and either ring you or email from office next week

Cheers John.

[MattF]

Well, it's only taken me over two years to get her enclosed, but she's in the shed now and safe from the elements whilst I get chance to start on the renovation. She did have a final awkward moment and ####ed oil all over the garden before I got her in though.

[blackpoolsparks]

check out this one
http://www.scottishmudclub.com/2009/...or-sale/page1/

[MattF]

check out this one
http://www.scottishmudclub.com/2009/...or-sale/page1/

I thought he'd only recently bought that? Why is he flogging it already?

Still think they look the nads. Those Lansdowne ones are mint.

[blackpoolsparks]

I thought he'd only recently bought that? Why is he flogging it already?
.

Thats what I thought.
Unless its not the same guy.
Saying that how many Gypsy owners can there be in one forum.

Maybe he recons he can make a few quid quickly

£3000 ??

[MattF]

Thats what I thought.
Unless its not the same guy.
Saying that how many Gypsy owners can there be in one forum.

Not that many, I'd guess.

Maybe he recons he can make a few quid quickly

£3000 ??

Possibly. They turn up infrequently, hence they can achieve their asking price, as a rule.

[Albannach]

£3000 ??

Doesn't say it's £3000, just says 3000. Could be 3000 caramel logs?