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Title: My latest project!
Post by: MrMoffat on 04 April 2013, 16:01:25
Here is my ex Thames Valley Police 3.2 with a fresh MOT, last MOT expired in 2009 and has only covered 6000 miles since being decommissioned in 2007. My Elite is my everyday hack!   8)

(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/3482/kodak025.jpg)
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Post by: cam2502 on 04 April 2013, 16:06:36
Two cracking looking cars there. And very nearly a personalised OOF plate on he white one  ;D
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Post by: b4ndit on 04 April 2013, 16:19:32
nice cars :y :y
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Post by: Jim on 04 April 2013, 16:26:51
Looken Good 8)
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Post by: x25dt on 04 April 2013, 20:50:33
beautiful motors :y
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Post by: MrMoffat on 25 February 2014, 09:08:16
Just an update on OOX -

Fully working video camera with VHS record and Vascar, operational light-bar. Just the speaker to source and awaiting for a dummy tracker system to arrive.   :)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/545/iltz.jpg)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/21/a2h9.jpg)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/560/37e2.jpg)

And the rear  electric board which was a challenge!

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/268/z1j5.jpg)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 February 2014, 11:58:50
Looks neater than mine ::) have you done away with the Optilink then :-\ if so why?
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Post by: MrMoffat on 25 February 2014, 16:23:19
Should have included this photo, sorry!  ::)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/850/9o92.jpg)
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Post by: b4ndit on 25 February 2014, 16:57:06
That looks stunning well done :y :y
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Post by: Ever Ready on 25 February 2014, 17:48:55
Very nice indeed  :y :y
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Post by: MrMoffat on 25 February 2014, 19:49:53
Looks neater than mine ::) have you done away with the Optilink then :-\ if so why?

Taxi Al, I have just noticed that the photo of the electric board was taken before I installed the light bar and Optilink system! I'll have to update the photo later!  ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 February 2014, 20:15:17
Ah, that explains it, as I have seen a pic of it looking slightly busier :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 25 February 2014, 22:13:45
Looks very nice  :y
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Post by: Jim on 26 February 2014, 12:21:12
I'm doing a very similar project at the moment, a 04 plate Saloon Ex-Grampian Police

(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/EPSON003.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/wee-jim/media/EPSON003.jpg.html)

(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/EPSON0041.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/wee-jim/media/EPSON0041.jpg.html)
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Post by: MrMoffat on 26 February 2014, 15:14:53
Looking very good Jim  :y How close are you to completion! 
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 February 2014, 19:30:53
Looking at the Galaxy in the backround, that was taken the day it got delivered :-\
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Post by: Jim on 26 February 2014, 22:52:45
Looking very good Jim  :y How close are you to completion!
I have all the equipment I need, Lightbar, Battenburg etc, its just a case of putting it on the car. I should have it complete in the next 2 months.
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Post by: MrMoffat on 27 February 2014, 08:05:02
Looking very good Jim  :y How close are you to completion!
I have all the equipment I need, Lightbar, Battenburg etc, its just a case of putting it on the car. I should have it complete in the next 2 months.

Excellent, if you ever get stuck for anything drop me a PM.
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Post by: MrMoffat on 27 February 2014, 08:55:30
Just in-case anyone was wondering how I intend to use OOX on a public road, the magnetic 'Not in Service' signs were initially intended for the front doors, but due to the battenburg they would not adhere, so used them on the bonnet.
Now awaiting for new sings for the inner rear side windows. Please no rude comments about the bonnet bar!  ::)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/585/t256.jpg)
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Post by: Jim on 27 February 2014, 09:37:33
Looking very good Jim  :y How close are you to completion!
I have all the equipment I need, Lightbar, Battenburg etc, its just a case of putting it on the car. I should have it complete in the next 2 months.

Excellent, if you ever get stuck for anything drop me a PM.

Will do mate :y
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Post by: zirk on 27 February 2014, 09:54:45
Looking Good there Jim, you need some Comms Aerials for the Estate??  wink. ;)
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Post by: paulg on 28 February 2014, 12:30:42
Looking good!!  :y :y
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Post by: x25dt on 28 February 2014, 15:51:27
Stuning equipment :D
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Post by: Keith ABS on 28 February 2014, 20:38:47
   mr Moffat and Jim will have to come to Billing this july to meet up with the ABS police enthusiast, james W. At Billing this year, the feature car for display is to be the Omega B. We intend to extend the invite to all OOF members to join us on our field for this. Camp if you wish, get to know us. More details later inthe year
Keith B
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 February 2014, 20:58:11
Have to keep an eye on that :y
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Post by: Jim on 28 February 2014, 22:06:29
   mr Moffat and Jim will have to come to Billing this july to meet up with the ABS police enthusiast, james W. At Billing this year, the feature car for display is to be the Omega B. We intend to extend the invite to all OOF members to join us on our field for this. Camp if you wish, get to know us. More details later inthe year
Keith B

I'II be there!!!!!!!!
I know James W.
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Post by: Jim on 28 February 2014, 22:56:47
Here are some pictures of a trail fit of the battenburg:

(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/IMG_2317.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/wee-jim/media/IMG_2317.jpg.html)
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/IMG_2318.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/wee-jim/media/IMG_2318.jpg.html)
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/IMG_2319.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/wee-jim/media/IMG_2319.jpg.html)
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/IMG_2320.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/wee-jim/media/IMG_2320.jpg.html)
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Post by: amba on 28 February 2014, 23:03:54
What is the gnome in the back ground doing then ? ;D
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Post by: Jim on 28 February 2014, 23:11:06
What is the gnome in the back ground doing then ? ;D

What Gnome???? ;)
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Post by: amba on 28 February 2014, 23:16:11
Big red hat and white beard . ;D
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Post by: Jim on 28 February 2014, 23:23:51
Big red hat and white beard . ;D
No!! still can't see it!!!!!! ;D ;D
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Post by: MrMoffat on 01 March 2014, 08:27:07
   mr Moffat and Jim will have to come to Billing this july to meet up with the ABS police enthusiast, james W. At Billing this year, the feature car for display is to be the Omega B. We intend to extend the invite to all OOF members to join us on our field for this. Camp if you wish, get to know us. More details later inthe year
Keith B

I have already booked into two Shows in July, I really hope they do not clash!  Please let me know ASAP.  ;)
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 March 2014, 08:37:19
By heck, we'll soon have enough cars to form our own police force... brilliant work chaps :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 March 2014, 13:27:12
By heck, we'll soon have enough cars to form our own police force... brilliant work chaps :y
Keep telling Jasonm that, it might sink in eventually  ;D
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Post by: the alarming man on 01 March 2014, 19:37:26
What is the gnome in the back ground doing then ? ;D

What Gnome???? ;)


Deffo Gnome in back ground :y
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Post by: Miggylover on 01 March 2014, 19:39:39
Probably a silly question. But does this cat still have working 'woo woos?'  ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 March 2014, 20:06:52
Definitely a gnome in the first three pics and definitely a silly question ::)
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Post by: Jim on 01 March 2014, 20:42:20
Definitely a gnome in the first three pics and definitely a silly question ::)
I see it, it's a colleagues mascot, don't ask
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 02 March 2014, 09:04:24
By heck, we'll soon have enough cars to form our own police force... brilliant work chaps :y
Keep telling Jasonm that, it might sink in eventually  ;D

Reckon they'd notice if he took one to work? ;)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 March 2014, 15:08:49
They might register that he's out in a car that works as intended ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 02 March 2014, 18:02:25
Are you a policeman then  ??? I thought working woo woo's and lights were not allowed on the public roads  :-\
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 March 2014, 19:37:34
Are you a policeman then  ??? I thought working woo woo's and lights were not allowed on the public roads  :-\

Who said owt about using the gubbins on the Queens highway...
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Post by: omega3000 on 03 March 2014, 11:00:33
Are you a policeman then  ??? I thought working woo woo's and lights were not allowed on the public roads  :-\

Who said owt about using the gubbins on the Queens highway...

 ;)
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Post by: P6UL K on 03 March 2014, 17:45:28
Just an update on OOX -

Fully working video camera with VHS record and Vascar, operational light-bar. Just the speaker to source and awaiting for a dummy tracker system to arrive.   :)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/545/iltz.jpg)

Nice! I have OY53 URM!!  8)

How do you get on with the battenburg? Would you still need the 'Out Of Service' & 'Not in Use' magnetic signs if there were no 'Police' wordings on the car at all and just Battenburg?  Only reason i ask is because i have all the blues'n'twos installed on my car (apart from the roof light bar) and would like to add the battenburg and then maybe just use some magnetic 'Police' signage for the shows i attend.

Where did you obtain your battenburg?

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/268/z1j5.jpg)

I must have a different board in my boot as its much neater and all on one sheet of wood - That wasn't a backhanded dig by the way  ;) :D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 March 2014, 19:50:26
Being a member of PVEC or PCUK helps with explaining it away at the roadside. Also need to have written permission, ideally from your local constabulary to order the battenburg kits... the firms simply won't supply it without.

It goes without saying that any blue or red lights (flashing or otherwise)/headlight flashers/sirens must be rendered inoperable whilst the car is on the road. This must be by removing the power connection outside of the passenger compartment. A switch in the glove box simply won't cut it...

Also any Police wording, web addresses, force crests must all be covered up when on the road along with signs in the rear window and on the drivers side saying 'Not in service'. The light bar must be covered unless the lenses are clear, and must be inoperable.

You also have to keep a log of every mile the car covers, with times/dates/reason for journey/where from and to/mileage in and out.

Worth noting that force crests are copywrited too, so you would need the relevant permission to obtain/use any :y
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Post by: P6UL K on 03 March 2014, 20:06:05
Cheers Al, that gives me food for thought.

All my installed equipment is hard wired via a hidden kill switch - which the local traffic couldn't even find and the control pad socket is also well hidden with both the electrical feed key and the control pad aren't kept in the car  8)

Thanks again  :y
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Post by: MrMoffat on 03 March 2014, 20:22:36
Regarding the 'Out of Service' signs, it's just me being over cautious being marked up in Battenburg! I have a strict code of conduct to follow which is outlined by the Association of Chief Police Officers and I carry a letter of endorsement signed by it's Chief Constable, I have also informed the Chief Constable of Lincolnshire and Thames Valley of it's exsistance. It also pays to be a member of  either PVEC or PCUK.

The rear board is done for a reason, the equipment fitted by Thames Valley Police was on various locations in the back of the estate, but my reason fitting one board was so that I can fit a dog cage in the back which allows us as a family to go to various shows up and down the country, and adapt to running a preserved Police can in today's world.  All Police equipment has to be isolated as can be seen by the red switch on the rear board.

So Paul, I can supply info on the Battenburg, and if you wish to send me a PM I will supply my contact details.  :y

Your car sounds interesting, any photo's!  ::)
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Post by: MrMoffat on 03 March 2014, 20:30:14
Sorry Al, I was compiling my last post whilst you made your post! I did not mean to be repetitive!  ;)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 March 2014, 20:49:13
Don't be daft :y

Given the implications, alot of it is best repeated :y
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Post by: P6UL K on 03 March 2014, 21:48:41
Regarding the 'Out of Service' signs, it's just me being over cautious being marked up in Battenburg! I have a strict code of conduct to follow which is outlined by the Association of Chief Police Officers and I carry a letter of endorsement signed by it's Chief Constable, I have also informed the Chief Constable of Lincolnshire and Thames Valley of it's exsistance. It also pays to be a member of  either PVEC or PCUK.

The rear board is done for a reason, the equipment fitted by Thames Valley Police was on various locations in the back of the estate, but my reason fitting one board was so that I can fit a dog cage in the back which allows us as a family to go to various shows up and down the country, and adapt to running a preserved Police can in today's world.  All Police equipment has to be isolated as can be seen by the red switch on the rear board.

So Paul, I can supply info on the Battenburg, and if you wish to send me a PM I will supply my contact details.  :y

Your car sounds interesting, any photo's!  ::)

Thanks Mr M - I'll get a PM over to you shortly  :y Is there a template for these letters that need to be sent to the various Police forces?

As for photos, I have a thread in the Gallery  ;)
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Post by: MrMoffat on 03 March 2014, 22:53:29


Thanks Mr M - I'll get a PM over to you shortly  :y Is there a template for these letters that need to be sent to the various Police forces?

As for photos, I have a thread in the Gallery  ;)

And replied.  :y
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Post by: Keith ABS on 04 March 2014, 20:44:35
   Billing this year is on the weekend of11th/12th July
Keith B
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 March 2014, 22:03:28
   Billing this year is on the weekend of11th/12th July
Keith B
:'(

Boglocks :'( It's my brothers 10th anniversary bash that weekend...
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Post by: MrMoffat on 05 March 2014, 07:55:52
Looks like I'm free for that weekend, although will only be for one day!  :y