The following personnel have reported for duty at the ROCKET BASE.

Sgt. Mark Eyestone - 12/03/00 15:10:07
My Email:istone@ix.netcom.com
The country I am from is:: U S A

Comments:
Austin Champ owner: I'm still finding out more and more info on Champs. Big jump for an old aircraft mechanic to learn about English 'jeeps'. Think there aren't that many Champs in America. Did Canadian Army use English or American 'jeeps'? Willing to talk to one and all about Champs, jeeps, aircraft, beer, BSA M-20s, etc. Politics, religion and women I leave alone. And, of course, I am always looking for cheap Champ parts.

Sgt. M. Eyestone - 10/17/00 12:35:13
My Email:istone@ix.netcom.com
The country I am from is:: U S A

Comments:
The technical info is worth the price of admission. I'm looking for spare parts (what Champ owner isn't) in the United States or possibly Canada and other fools who own a Champ, too. E-mail me or call 815-455-2179 Chicago area.

Nick Mellor - 09/28/00 16:43:51
My Email:ksaxon@synstar.com
The country I am from is:: UK

Comments:
Nice Website. Nice to see so many Champ people in your guest book. Does anyone have or know the where-abouts of a pair of Champ body side panels. If so let me know.

charles haas - 09/28/00 00:21:42
My Email:chh41@gateway.net
The country I am from is:: usa

Comments:
i have a champ and enjoyed your page

John Saunders - 07/15/00 21:22:39
My Email:Fattypuss@hotmail.com
The country I am from is:: U.K

Comments:
Very good site. I have field, workshop, and operator manuals if you need any techincal info on Austin Champs.

WILLIAM TAGIMACRUZ - 07/07/00 13:31:27
My Email:magic291@hotmail.com
The country I am from is:: philippines

Comments:
Thank you very much for the great site. I'm much in need on this kind of site for the restoration of my newly acquired Champ. Keep up the good work!

mike davies - 07/03/00 12:28:23
My URL:http://www.acrylclear.citysearch.com.au
My Email:mikeatacryl@iprimus.com.au
The country I am from is:: Australia

Comments:
Congradulations on a great site , we were in kulin last september in an austin 1800 "landcrab" competing in the kulin charity bash had a great time . Mike {dip} & Rob {stick}

Graeme Stephens - 04/16/00 12:22:00
The country I am from is:: West Australia

Comments:
Using my son's computer while he is out. Long time no see.

Mark Brown - 03/23/00 10:01:27
My Email:mark.p.brown@bigpond.com
The country I am from is:: Aussie

Comments:
A particularly interesting site. Some great stuff on it. Thanks. P.S A pity your'e an odd, but some things just can't be helped.

Chris Jones - 02/11/00 11:44:14
My Email:ARTVEHWO1@bigpond.com
The country I am from is:: NSW - Australia

Comments:
I have just found this site, whilst looking at the WA RAEME Assoc site. It's very interesting, and I will be back. Keep up the good work. But I don't remember you from Woolwich !!

Bruce McCann - 01/29/00 05:05:34
My URL:http://members.xoom.com/dgrev/mccann.html
My Email:banl@acay.com.au
The country I am from is:: Australia-Sydney

Comments:
Great to see fellow Aussies playing with old MV's helps me convince the wife i'm not crazy. i've got a Ferret & a wc-51.

melis davelaar - 01/09/00 20:51:12
My Email:daveslot@hetnet.nl
The country I am from is:: holland

Comments:
good to now that there are more people onfected with that "green virus" , and also capable to make a very good home-page !!! great! wish you a lot of champing-pleasure melis

Frank Humphreys - 12/23/99 22:58:03
My Email:miniman@optusnet.com
The country I am from is:: aussie land

Comments:
looks good and will come back to it later merry christmas fh

Francesco Gismondi - 11/23/99 21:57:26
My Email:fgismo@libero.it
The country I am from is:: Italy

Comments:
Hi, Champman, I am 98BE50. I am 41 years old, I have 98BE50 since 1984 circa. Since three yeras I am tracking all Champs in Italy, I found ten Champmen and I founded the Italian Champ register. I am in touch with John Mastrangelo, Job Visser, Malcolm Haye , Gus Gowers, Roy Elvis, Pat Ware, all the Champ band. I found your site throught the Champ register site. Hoping to read you soon, your Francesco

Ron MacKenzie - 11/06/99 10:15:57
My URL:http://www.redbackweb.com.au/cufflinks/military/raeme.html
My Email:ronmack@redbackweb.com.au
The country I am from is:: Aust (Western Half!)

Comments:
Hi Rod, Great site - keep up the good work. Hope you have a quiet summer with the bushies!



Barry - 09/25/99 07:19:28
My Email:dyce@ozemail.com.au
The country I am from is:: Australia

Comments:
Would like info on CHEAP spare parts suppliers in the UK. Already am aware of Champ Spares UK.

andrew tucker - 08/23/99 11:00:06
My Email:andrewtucker@net-tech.com.au
The country I am from is:: aust

Comments:
Interesting site.Ex appy myself.41st class f+t. Been out five years.Done 81/2 yrs.Good soldier bad career.My postings appy school 4 base 812medium regt .My ex brother in law was also at Perth Wksps about the same time i think.Rick Omerod.You d probabaly know Galliot and Phillips who were also there then i think.I think i know Mckenzie from appy school or RTC.Wouldve made a good cop if its the bloke im thinking of ,hes a real redgy prick.Did you go to the reunion?It was excellent.Anyway catch ya!

Mike Martsolf - 08/15/99 15:05:30
My Email:bones@rabbitbrush.com
The country I am from is:: USA

Comments:
Just doing reasearch on Austin Camps, as I have one #1806 RN Vin 15029. Preparing for restoration. Need sources for manuals and parts.

Roy Dotter - 08/15/99 10:52:25
My URL:http://www.users.bigpond.com/redotter/102.html
My Email:redotter@bigpond.com
The country I am from is:: Australia

Comments:
Hi Rocket, this is a great web page. I enjoyed the tour, thanks

Roy Dotter - 08/15/99 10:50:31
My URL:http://www.users.bigpond.com/redotter/102.html
My Email:redotter@bigpond.com
The country I am from is:: Australia

Comments:
Hi Rocket, this is a great web page. I enjoyed the tour, thanks

Harry & Margaret Jones - 08/04/99 21:53:28
My Email:marjones@breathemail.net
The country I am from is:: U.K.

Comments:
First visit very good info intend to keep in touch

Baz Ford - 06/18/99 13:49:24
My Email:phonoman@omen.net.au
The country I am from is:: Aust

Comments:
Hi Rod, I have just aquired Wayne henderson's Champ so will probably be bugging you in the near future. Regards, Baz Ford

Mick Stevens - 06/02/99 09:43:51
My Email:helmic@onthe net.com.au
The country I am from is:: Aust.(Qld).

Comments:
Hi Rocket. Iam new to the net and have been surfing ,where I found your info.I am also an ex apprentice, being of the 10th intake.I went thru Balcombe as a VM but cross trained to TELS. in 1960.I served 21years in the corp of RAEME,discharging in 1976.Tha all for now,hear from you soon. Mick

Mick Stevens - 06/02/99 09:43:26
My Email:helmic@onthe net.com.au
The country I am from is:: Aust.(Qld).

Comments:
Hi Rocket. Iam new to the net and have been surfing ,where I found your info.I am also an ex apprentice, being of the 10th intake.I went thru Balcombe as a VM but cross trained to TELS. in 1960.I served 21years in the corp of RAEME,discharging in 1976.Tha all for now,hear from you soon. Mick

Daniel Ferland - 03/24/99 02:47:17
My Email:dferland@fundy.net
The country I am from is:: Canada eh!

Comments:
Outstanding web site! definately shows esprit de corps. I'm currently a Master Corporal Weapons Technician with the Canadian Armed Forces. I collect any Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineer memorabilia. As well, I collect worldwide EME badges patches, EME sport events pins, and Workshop or blazer crests. I'm also looking for various corps histories from different countries. I some spare badges that I can trade for anything I require to fill in some blank spots. If anyone can help me, please o not hesitate to drop me a line. If you just want to say hello, drop me a line as well. ARTE ET MARTE!!

Martin Battaliou - 03/11/99 22:42:35
My URL:http://www.angelfire.com/mb/bbep/javascript.html

Comments:


Rock on people, this is a great site. Thanks for letting me sign your guestbook. Keep up the good work.

Re ards
Martin Battaliou

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melis davelaar - 02/05/99 21:22:41
My Email:daveslot@plex.nl
The country I am from is:: holland

Comments:
very nice page,if you ever come to holland, (if you have time between all your restoaration-jobs) must send e-mail for contact. in between good luck and health melis

- 01/01/99 21:40:05
My URL:http://www.access-isp.com
Location: USA

Comments:
Hello, Happy New Year! I was just at a website that offers UNLIMITED INTERNET ACCESS for JUST $13.95/mo!

Chris Mullett - 12/07/98 03:19:42
My Email:motoring@acenet.com.au
The country I am from is:: Australia

Comments:
Greetings from another Champ owner. I have recently purchased 16034 and am currently completing the restoration for the Champ camp in April '98. In similar vein we are replacing brake master cylinder, wheel cylinders, flexible hoses, relining brakes, repl cing or rebuilding the Universal joints in both drive shafts and then rebuilding the constant velocity joints and replacing the rubber boots with a new set from Russell Altman's supplier. That's before Christmas. After the festivities we'll be pulling out the engine and gearbox to reach the top drive shaft, stripping the radiator and cleaning the core putting it back together and then we'll see how that goes. It seems i have found a useful hobby anyway. Have a good Christmas, Kind regards Chris Mullett.

Lance Baker - 11/19/98 06:11:54
My Email:lance_baker@hotmail.com
The country I am from is:: Australia

Comments:
Not bad at all! I have an FJ40 which I have just taken off the road and am about to put a 350 chev in as well. I will also be doing a number of other modifications over about a two year period (money permitting). If you know of any URLs relating to Lan Cruiser maintenance/spare parts or modifications here in Aus, I would appreciate if you could forward them to me. I am trying to pick up some tips over the net but most info I find is from the US and details of spare parts/accessories all relate to stor s in the US.

VERN BERG - 10/25/98 23:10:42
My Email:VJBERG@JUNO.COM
The country I am from is:: UNITED STATE (IL.)

Comments:
LOOKING FOR COLOR FOTOS OF EARLY MAUSERS CURRENT PROJECT - RESTORING A 71/89 WHAT DID THEY LOOK LIKE "OUT OF THE BOX" BE WELL VERN

Jeff - 10/12/98 02:03:20
My Email:retrojeff@yahoo.com.au
The country I am from is:: Australia

Comments:
I'm not alone anymore.......I have a strange desease only other champ owners can understand , the desease that effects you in such a way , that when you wake up , your wallet is empty , your wife is gone , and theres more champ bits in the yard.... WOW......

- 06/29/98 04:46:03

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Brian Bosworth - 06/18/98 13:14:11
My Email:BRIANBETTYLOU@bigpond.com
The country I am from is:: Australia

Comments:
It would appear that we followed each other around a bit. I am 1203124 and had a lot of the same postings. The only watercraft was 42 Amphib PL with 18 TPT COY in 74. Currently at Joint Logistic Unit - West (ex PeLB). Anyway catch you around.

Peter James Moore - 05/16/98 02:26:55
My Email:100675.721@compuserve.com
The country I am from is:: England

Comments:
What a suprise that so many champs still survive. I was the founder of Four wheel fun cars in england in 1969 and sold many of these beautiful vehicles. If you want the rear axles to last turn the tracta joints around so that the inner joints become the o ters. That way the loading is taken from the small bearing that cannot take the strain and ultimatly leads to rear axle failure.If you want more info email me.

Les Bartlett - 04/14/98 12:14:54
My Email:albart@pclc.com.au
The country I am from is:: Ringwood, Vic. Australia.

Comments:
Hi from another long time champ owner.There are several in this neck of the woods, so it's good to know that the "bug" is universal. Keep up the good work.

ROB LOW - CVMA - 04/01/98 23:19:34
My URL:http://www2.georgian.net/
My Email:cvma@georgian.net
The country I am from is:: CANADA

Comments:
EXCELLENT PAGE.....

Steven McLaren - 03/20/98 05:11:29
My Email:smclaren@baynetworks.com
The country I am from is:: Ozstralia

Comments:
Howdy Rocket, My old man is chasing a champ. He's had 'em before & wants another on.Do you know of any other than on Malcoms home page. If you can help, give me a call on 07 33573260. Thanks alot, Steve

Philippe Leclef - 02/28/98 08:49:11
My Email:philippel@mendez.com
The country I am from is:: BELGIUM

Comments:
Your site is very nice. I 'm an owner of 3 Champs here in Belgium, I probably put some photos to a web server. Is it possible to exchange impressions, etc about Champs (rear axles, brakes etc..

Andy Jackson - 02/11/98 19:32:19
My Email:ajackson@cellnet.co.uk
The country I am from is:: England

Comments:
Yes, liked it! but then I like anything to do with FV1801's and Champs. Owner WN1/5888 & part of WN1/6799 and trying to do a deal for WN1/9314.

Jeff sewell - 02/06/98 05:06:37
My Email:jeff.sewell@alintagas.com.au
The country I am from is:: perth Australia

Comments:
Interseting, what do you know about Humber 1 ton trucks FV1600 series I think. I owned a couple of champs in perth and maybe when money allows I will start a resto job. Seeya JCS

Tom Carpenter - 01/31/98 07:55:38
My Email:tcarp@hialoha.net
The country I am from is:: USA, (Hawaii)

Comments:
Aloha! Great work!!, I have been terminally stricken by WN1 7434 since 1975 and I REALLY appreciate being able to see and "talk" to other complete Austin Champ nutters!!! I am about to under take my second restoration and it's fantastic to have so many MORE resources available than I did in 1976! When I figure out this computer stuff, I will try to send photos. Keep up the fantastic work! Reguards, Tom

aubrey - 01/30/98 02:29:23
My Email:aubs@cableinet.co.uk
The country I am from is:: uk

Comments:
Could you give ideas about which modern brake parts will fit champs please.good luck with yours. aubs

Jon Rogers - 01/25/98 00:04:17
My Email:Goofy1@aia.net.au
The country I am from is:: OZ

Comments:
Rod, Nice job on the Champ, I did the same on a 1953 Willys Jeep I found in the bush, 6 years later the work was done. I'm an Ex. 21st.Intake F&T, a Balcombe boy from way back, my first posting was also Bulimba in 1969. See you around, all the best.

carl van hove - 01/19/98 21:34:00
My Email:carlvh@village.uunet.be
The country I am from is:: Belgium

Comments:
Congratulations for your currage botjh on computer and restoring and old wrench. I have the same 'diseases' Nice time and mayby we hear one another.

Dean West - 01/17/98 00:20:59
My Email:mmwest@ocean.com.au
The country I am from is:: Australia

Comments:
My Father and I each own Austin Champs, he for 20 + years me for about 4. So I thought I would check you out!

Dale Taylor - 12/07/97 03:23:35
My Email:007kubel@prodigy,net
The country I am from is:: Columbus, Ohio USA

Comments:
Just cruised on in. I have a '43 German Kubelwagen and am interested in most military vehicles. Keep up the good work.

Michael Cecil - 11/16/97 12:10:32
My Email:amep@bigpond.com.au
The country I am from is:: Australia

Comments:
Well, interesting page on Aust AFVs built on CMP chassis. Perhaps you should refer your readers to AMEP = Australian Military Equipment Profiles, the publishers of volume 3: "Australian Scout and Armoured Cars 1933 to 1945", for a more comprehensive co erage of these vehicles.

geoff johnston - 11/04/97 07:17:04
My URL:http://geoff49
My Email:geoff49@q-net.net.au
The country I am from is:: australia

Comments:
G'Day Rocket from Bob Dimer & Geoff Johnston

Tim Woods - 10/30/97 23:04:48
My Email:tim.woods1@virgin.net
The country I am from is:: England

Comments:
Just bought a sound but tatty Champ. Hope to have it road-legal very soon, then gradually improve it. I'd love to hear from other owners, i.e. tips, AND CHEAP SPARES SOURCES !! Can't wait to get it on the road !!! Please call, regards Tim Woods

Ole Willumsen - 10/17/97 13:32:31
My Email:owill@post6.tele.dk
The country I am from is:: Denmark

Comments:
Hi Rod ! Nice homepage - keep up the good work. I am the proud owner of no. 10445, which I bought in England 1½ years ago. It is in roadworthy condition but I have decided to give it a full refurbishment and I am currently collecting the necessary bits & pieces. I'll send you a couple of photos another day.

Bob Hetman - 09/28/97 00:46:26
My URL:http://B_h@compuserve.com
My Email:Cleveland Ohio USA

Comments:
Hi Rod! Good job, keep up the good work.Restoring one Champ, looking to buy another.

Joe Mulinix - 09/27/97 23:17:50
The country I am from is:: Atlanta Georgia

Comments:
cant weight for more photos of project

Gordon McMillan - 09/27/97 20:35:43
My Email:gwim2@student.open.ac.uk
The country I am from is:: Scotland

Comments:
I remember my first (and only) Champ, it only went backwards but did have five gears in that direction. Now I concentrate on VC and WC Dodges. Champs have become fashionable here now, big change from the 70's when £50 would get you one to drive home. r gards, Gordon.

Rod Lewis - 09/21/97 14:39:23
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Heartlands/Meadows/6324
My Email:wildthingz@onaustralia.com.au
The country I am from is: Australia

Comments:
Hi I've filled it in at last. I should say this is a wonderful page Rocket

George R. Bradford - 09/20/97 16:42:00
My URL:http://www.mo-money.com/AFV-news/
My Email:gbradford@mo-money.com
The country I am from is:Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Comments:
Hi Rod; Good start, and although tracked AFVs are my game, I can still appreciate the softskin, especially Canadian chassis.

Malcolm Hayes - 09/18/97 10:36:18
My URL:http://www.ozemail.com.au/~yhshayes/test/champ
My Email:dexter@cwi.net.au
The country I am from is:Australia

Comments:
Well done! I have added a link to this page I did it a bit by memory so I called it Rockets champ page is this OK or would you like it called Rods nearly all Military stuff?

Andy Jackson - 09/17/97 12:48:30
My Email:ajackson@cellnet.co.uk
The country I am from is: Sanderstead, Surrey, England

Comments:
Hi Rod. Got your URL via Malcolm Hayes. I get a mention or two there. Well done n 3531, would be interested to know if the tailgate mod is a military service one or later civvy attempt. Has anything been done to maintain body rigidity? Best Wishes, Andy Jackson

Geoff Winnington-Ball - 09/17/97 01:46:31
My Email:whiskey@netrover.com
The country I am from is: Ontario, Canada.

Comments:
Good start, Rod! Email pending...we have much to discuss re: CMP's...

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