FV432 TWO years of saving I finally bought it...

[Carlo]

After saving for 2 years and looking all over europe I bought my first tracked MV. I have heard pros and cons to the 432 but its the only APC in my price range. Lets hope for the best!

 

[M813rc]

Glad you got what you wanted. It took me MANY years to find a V100.
Now, more pictures!

Cheers

 

[3dAngus]

Good Gosh! If you can save enough money in two years to buy a GEM like that, I need to come over there to work.

That one is a beauty! And she seems to be well equipped. Can you tell us know nothings more about it? Does it run? Top speed. Motor? Legal to drive on streets there? Intended purpose?

Congratulations on a buy of a lifetime. I'm jealous!

 

[Flyingvan911]

Very cool.

 

[Mac53]

That's awesome. I hope we get to see some videos of it soon!

 

[caliber1]

Nice ride. Looks to be in good shape from the pictures.

 

[battlecr]

Very nice!

Don G.

 

[B3.3T]

Congrats! I hope you have many years enjoyment with it.

 

[ParaShootist]

Congratulations! I got to climb around in an FV432 the other day and liked it a lot. I'm thinking you've done well - Bravo!!

 

[Carlo]

Thanks to all!
The English do things a little different. Instead of buying a motor in production they had rolls Royce make one for them. It sounds like a Detroit cause it is a 2 stroke but that's where it stops! It has TWO crankshafts! To do any and I mean any work on the motor you must remove it. Trans is Allison. That's a plus.
I will use it for film work and weddings. My hobby must pay for itself.
Thanks again

 

[wideload]

If you would like a spare pack I have one for sale here in UK.

 

[Carlo]

If you would like a spare pack I have one for sale here in UK.

Send me a PM with your offer and condition of the pak.

 

[kcimb]

It took me 5 to get my brdm. You did better than I did.

 

[wideload]

Send me a PM with your offer and condition of the pak.

PM sent

 

[Carlo]

It took me 5 to get my brdm. You did better than I did.

I looked at the brdm but they don't have the rubber pads on the tracks I will be driving my on the road 99% of the time. Thats why I chose the 432.

 

[Jeepsinker]

I just want something with tracks. Would love to find a beauty like you have, but would even settle for an armored engineer's dozer. Lol

 

[Carlo]

I just want something with tracks. Would love to find a beauty like you have, but would even settle for an armored engineer's dozer. Lol

I know what you are saying and feel the same. The feeling is something else when you here those tracks squeaking.

 

[Carlo]

If you would like a spare pack I have one for sale here in UK.

Do you have track pads?Also for the life of me I can't find the switch for revolving yellow light? Can you help?Thanks

 

[Carlo]

Well I have made my first run down to the mini market with the APC and the kids. People here have forgot what its like to see amour on the road. I remember seeing US Army M60's in convoy on the autostrade many many years ago and not to forget germany. 30 years ago passing through Germany you would see not one convoy but 10 different every trip! I miss seeing this. I miss feeling secure that these forces are practicing to defend the people.
OH I also picked up another M923A2. This one is nice. I do have concerns about the alternator. It pegged the gauge when I started her up the first time. Then I shut it off and restarted her and the guage returned to normal. I felt the alternator and it was hot. Im going to see if the other 923A2 is the same temp.
Other photos are coming.

 

[kcimb]

I looked at the brdm but they don't have the rubber pads on the tracks I will be driving my on the road 99% of the time. Thats why I chose the 432.

BRDM2 is wheeled