Clearing Sale A/C Estate James Swan

Ganmain Tony · #1 18-10-11, 11:36

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Originally Posted by matilda IIA

"Busted arse collectors and enthusiasts" , For people that enjoy the bottom end of the market and are happy with what they have,.

Kind regards

Just about my speed Matt......I am definitely going to get there one these days. Hope you guys have perfect weather for what will be a bloody good time.

Keith Webb · #2 22-10-11, 07:44

What did you buy, how much did things cost, who else was there?
At least there was not a fellow there 'shirtfronting' and threatening other buyers.

Richard Farrant · #3 22-10-11, 11:20

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Originally Posted by Keith Webb

What did you buy, how much did things cost, who else was there?
At least there was not a fellow there 'shirtfronting' and threatening other buyers.

Hi Keith,

Just had a brief email from Jan with a few of the auction results;
DUKW, replica $40,000
Desert Chev $21,500 , bought by that well known museum owner in Vic
Commer Q4 $4,900
Carrier $25,750
Coles crane $2,400
Kaiser $7,000 bought by a forum member
jeep trailer $600
Rolls Royce car $17,000

Ryan · #4 22-10-11, 11:21

What a day, drove up through mist and rain, got very sunburnt in the sunshine and heat in Culgoa at the clearing sale then drove back ( empty handed ) through rain and thunderstorms!

Some prices, gst must be added.

Bren carrier $25750
Dukw $40,000
Jeep trailer $600
Desert Chev $21,500
Kaiser Mack $7000
Coles 6x6 crane $2400
Commer army truck $4900
Clectrac $3400

wdit:
oh, you just beat me to it Richard

Richard Farrant · #5 22-10-11, 11:25

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Originally Posted by Ryan

wdit:
oh, you just beat me to it Richard

Sorry Ryan

Ryan · #6 22-10-11, 11:46

No worries Richard. The more info the better.

Some other stuff.
4x UK type carrier wheels $200
2x Aus type carrier wheels $50
75mm gun mantlet off grant tank $1500
2x NOS Cent tank wheels $40
Matilda or possibly Stuart tank turret ring $160

anthony urek · #7 27-10-11, 01:04

Sorry I missed you there Ryno.
Yep me too, drove all day to come home empty handed. I think if its advertised in the Weekly Times.......stay home

Jan Thompson · #8 27-10-11, 07:41

Who thinks they purchased the best bargains?

I know Colin Jones was very happy with his purchase. Maybe he could share his story.

cantankrs · #9 27-10-11, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Ryan

No worries Richard. The more info the better.

Some other stuff.
4x UK type carrier wheels $200
2x Aus type carrier wheels $50
75mm gun mantlet off grant tank $1500
2x NOS Cent tank wheels $40
Matilda or possibly Stuart tank turret ring $160

Slim pickin's in my cookie jar at moment too, so didn't go. Couldn't join Matt either

Sounds like a bit of competition for the Grant side mantlet.
Matilda and Grant and Stag might have similar size turret rings but Stuarts have a gear in the turret and rollers on the top deck...does anyone know which tank it was for? If Grant it'd comprise about 3 rings plus the ring gear plus bearings and brass bearing spreaders all bolted together to form a unit.
Stag is similar to Grant except has a sloping lower-outer face and the gear is cut from that same ring instead of being a seperate boltable item. Also the Stag top deck has a weld most of the way around the ring so if the ring was cut out you'd see the shiny weld bead around the edge.

Regards
Alex

colin jones · #10 27-10-11, 23:44

Hi Alex, I can definately say it was not for a Stuart so my guess is it was for a Matilda. Very, Very, cheap. Purchased by Mr Bellfield.
Colin.