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10-04-11, 15:20
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restoring the Valentine
Years ago I corresponded with a Brit who found a DD Valentine. When his pulse resumed its normal rate, he decided to be responsible (?) and give this tank its due. He had a heart to heart with the Residential Sergeant Major. She acknowledged the discovery was going to change her husband's life, but accepted his mission.
One thing that I remember from the reconstruction was how each tank was built individually. The workshop crew would 'consult' the drawings, then go to the tank and attach whatever was next on the build. Bolt holes weren't symetrical from side to side. Hinges weren't evenly balanced or turning on the same throw. Just about anything installed was different. Good luck with the Valentine, and bear in mind the drawings were never followed slavishly. They were a guide.
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Terry Warner - 74-????? M151A2 - 70-08876 M38A1 - 53-71233 M100CDN trailer Beware! The Green Disease walks among us! 
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10-04-11, 23:54
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i've spoken to john pearson(dd val) about valentines as i'm looking for one for myself. he was kind enough to let me know the location of several range wrecks that i later visited, although they were totally blown apart they blew the rivets so it was more like a kit of parts than a normal shot up wreck.
eddy
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