From: Paul Farber (farber@f-tech.net)
Date: Sun Sep 12 2004 - 09:17:04 PDT
noel shelley wrote:
>Dear David ,
> You say, " However, it seems that private ownership of
>military vehicles in the US is doomed. "
> and
> "Kiss your MVs goodbye boys, the dopes
>among us will undo our hobby."
>
> To you and the List I would counsel, what worries me more is the lack of
>knowledge
>shown by some when it comes to maintenance and repairs , not to mention the
>specialist tools and equipment needed.
> In the military these vehicles were maintained and repaired by trained men
>, in fully equipped workshops , with
>the backing of " The Organisation " and all recorded,
>In commercial operation these matters are overseen by the DOT/MOT , but for
>the hobbyist, proof of competence
>,suitable equipment and being able to show proper records following an
>accident to a court would be difficult for many .
>The lawyers and press would have a field day !
>They may well not stop us owning Mil Vehs by statute , but cost .
>ANY CHANGE AT ALL to the vehicle from standard spec MUST be disclosed to
>the insurers , who may then want an engineers report ! I know I`ve been
>there !
>Changes to the steering , brakes , suspension , wheels , tyres or body all
>have an impact on the safety and more importantly the stability of the
>vehicle .
>There was a vogue for extended rear spring hangers , by some , awhile back .
> This simple mod had dire consequences for the braking and handling , never
>mind the U/Js .
>In this litigious society that we all now live in ,a lack of competency ,
>proper records , equipment , or a failure to disclose a seemingly minor
>modification could see you broke and homeless .
>That a man on the net told you -------- is fine !
>All that counts now is CAN YOU PROVE he was right?
>
> Best wishes Noel
>
>
>
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Anyone can fix any vehicle on the road. With the exception of small
cans of R-12 you can walk into any parts store any buy any part you
want. Dealers have the advantage of factory manuals and special test
gear.... but with few exceptions there are few things I cannot buy to
fix my lawn mower, my jeep, my 2.5 ton, and even my brothers freightliner.
I've had personal experience with crappy repairs from 'trained
technicians' that are factory/gold/master certified technicians.
My rules is this: 10% of the people have the brains and ability to get
things done. These are the rare individuals that have to suck up the
slack for the other 90% of the dumbshits who simply get out of bed on
time and trudge through thier workday without killimg themselves or others.
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