Ferret, a question of morality or reality check

[maple_leaf_eh]

I had a M38A1 CDN2 fall into my lap with a pile of spares for a price I couldn't refuse. Since then, I have scrounged parts off it for the M38A1 CDN3 that is in better shape. Guys in our Jeep gang have swapped many parts from the donor - their bad condition parts for my better parts. If I've helped anyone it is to everyone's advantage.

So, the guy with two Ferrets is a lucky man! Keep both, but keep them weatherproofed so they don't both deteriorate.

[Robin Craig]

Gents,

Thanks for the replies and the logic. You all appear to be of sound mind and reasoning.

Yes Rob I will keep the big blue wrench away from the hull. Yes the spare will get dry stored, maybe at the Merrickville Military Museum and Maintenance Facility (Carole & Gilles place) who knows.

Thanks for being my sounding board and moral conscience.

R

[Sam Assad]

Robin whatever happened to your other vehicle?

[Robin Craig]

My second vehicle is still sitting awaiting stripping of the wheel stations and other bits before the bare hull is surplused.

I have had a few enquiries about it and I am willing to sell it or gift it to my best mate.

Open to suggestions and offers backed up with cash in the hand not promises in the air that wont pay my bills.

[Sam Assad]

Any photos around ?

[Robin Craig]

Sam

see here

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...960#post216960

[Jes Andersen]

I'd rather see one properly restored, rather than two sitting in the yard, never quite getting there. Save all of what you think you will need now and in the future and pass the hull on to someone else who may have the other bits needed for a good restoration.

I am guilty of having a small fleet of M37s in my possession and realistically, only one will ever be 'restored' and another might get running. The others should go to someone with the time and energy to get them back on the road for us all to enjoy. I have a problem with parting with stuff that I am fond of and only recently have become acutely aware of how much one person can get done in a day.