observation hatch

[Annette]

Ever since Kai from Norway sent me this picture I thought this is what I want for my 109, the complete roof or the hatch. I'm a phtographer and i could really do with one of these. does anyone know where to find them???

[Bob]

Annete,
As far as I'm aware, only the Norwegian 109" hard top fleet had this particular roof. It was primarily designed to give an escape hatch if the vehicle became bogged in a deep snow drift, but it theoretically also allowed the passenger to give air defence cover in an emergency. Although a small number may still be in service with the southern command, the vast majority of these were replaced by mid wheelbase G-wagens from the end of the eighties.
Bob

[Annette]

Bob,
thanks for your interesting reply. I thought they could have been used mainly to actually see something through binoculars over vegetation etc with dry feet, but I never thought of a snow emergency exit!
In the meantime, Kai has sent me a reply, too. He says everybody who has an ex-army 109 wants to get rid of these roofs, because they seem to be leaky. He may consider selling his, if I can organize a regular hardtop for him. That should be easy enough.

So if anybody else is interested, we can contact Kai and ask him how many would be available in his club.

[Mark Charnley]

Can opener - just the job

:D

[Annette]

:) Ok I'll shut up in 5 languages

[Mark Charnley]

Eh????

Sorry - it was just a poor attempt at a joke - wheres Alan when you need him - he provides my silly injection!