John Comber

Thanks Richard , an impressive figure of 8 !

Don't make it's history too interesting , I may then regret selling it !

Well done on your purchase Lee , progress photo,s and an update keep this forum alive , so keep them coming please..:thumbsup:

Your welcome to borrow mine after the season if you would like Mark to copy. There is another set at home not on a vehicle belonging to a mate , I will ask if they are still wanted or can be loaned to copy.

Correct Andy , scotch chain hook onto the furthest down the chassis , wire cable lies in those in front.

Wanted please a couple of split rims from Rubery Owen or Sentinal trailers , type that would have 8.25 x 16 tyres on , any leads most welcome 07899892833.

Evening Mark , good to see you onto another Scammell restoration , I'm sorry but I will be disappointed if you drop your restoration standards

Sam well done , I take it the DT has taken restoration preference over your Fowler , I enjoy following both , so keep going !! we expect to see the chassis suspend towed behind the 969 please :cool2:

Hi Nick , I have seen some interesting engine conversions in Martians in my time , Leyland TL11 and 12's , 10 litre Volvo , V8 Perkins , and a Scania 11 litre 280 , just make sure your proposed Cummins horsepower and torque curve have a similar match to the old B80 and Martian gearbox , in my opinion whilst the Cummins 8.3 may produce enough horsepower , the weight of the Martian and its gear ratio's may disappoint you with a small Cummins working hard upfront.

I had never come across this thread before now , but for those interested I thought I could possibly offer some sound advice after towing my wife's collection of living vans behind both military and classic commercials. First thing to remember on early examples these were all on vacuum brakes , generally to the rear axle only , so once converted to air you still have only one axle braking. If it's a quality wagon on an Eagle chassis this can easily be between 8 to 12 tonnes , so stopping them is a factor. Original tyre / wheel combination was generally split rims with 10.50 x 13 balloon tyres , like rocking horse dung today , but even when we could buy them not a practical tyre at over 30 mph , I can still recall a nightmare trip on a hot summers day with two blow outs on the m27 at 28 mph max speed. It was about 18 years ago the British Rubber Company started producing a low loader tyre option on a bespoke spun rim centre , money well spent then as peace of mind ever since. Never let the tail wag the dog , so your towing vehicle needs to be ballasted heavier than the trailed weight , that's when loaded with your provisions for your adventure away. I always joke my family can add at least a tonne , when you include water tanks , wine and beer. Speed on the road is not really an option when towing a 70 year old shed if you want to arrive with it in one piece ! 40 mph on modern tyres on billiard table tarmac is the best, but more like 25 to 30 and pot hole dodging if you live in Sussex. Military vehicles make good ballast tractors , just look at what the showmen used when ex Mod surplus first came for sale., scammells , matadors , AWD , and diamond T's were favourites post war. Long bonnets and long wheelbase vehicles are not best suited with some of the modern road layout's , mini roundabouts and ridiculously positioned keep left bollards ! I often leave home at 65' if I tow with the Constructor , but today's attitude with long slow moving vehicles has prompted some eye opening road rage at us , so be warned. Cab over motive power , with power steering , all wheel drive and SWB with a rear winch would make a very nice vehicle to use here in the U.K, to tackle tight access muddy show entrances.

Wanted please a hub and drum assembly for a Brockhouse / Rubery Owen Ackerman Steered stores trailer. may consider a complete old trailer for spares. Thanks for reading.

Nice work Sam, good to see it's a family affair , when three pairs of hands are needed..

Cosrec , those rates are interesting from 38 years ago ,the diamond was probably still in service with them then. Please correct me if I am wrong thinking you work in the recovery business , how do they compare with current roadside heavy recovery rates ?

Sam , there is an assortment of DT halfshafts at home if you need one.

Early 1990's off road video , Joe Daws and Mick Walters doing what they like best in Explorers

Well done Sam , pleased to see your getting stuck in !

Well done Doug , good steady progress being made , I'm following with interest:thumbsup:

To rule out misshaped tyres or a buckled rim , swap the fronts with the best pair of equal looking tread you have on the rear end , that then will either prove it's tyres or rims , but if shuddering still persists then it will be mechanical wear.

Yes Smallfield is near Gatwick , Bruce Atfield is selling this he is an agricultural and plant dealer , website www.bruceatfield.co.uk

You could try www.shiply.com/haulage-quotes, you will need to know the pallet size and weight to get quotes.

Thanks for the photo's and you recollections David, keep them coming :thumbsup:

Nice reply gas 44, making the effort to go is the most important part , either with restored tackle or unrestored. I have had more interest in pulling an unrestored project to a show often than a fresh restoration ! I think for true preservationists in it for life ( and I am one of these ) never forget to talk to and encourage the next generation , they won't be able to drive most of today's vehicles on standard licenses in the future , getting them hooked is the key , so they want to get involved.

By coincidence there is another CX22 on the opposite side of the road in Smallfield to this one , in ex showmans quise , I will try to see the owner and take a picture when next in the yard , it's for sale ..

Diamond T 980 / 981 ballast box , with tailgate , in need of restoration , £ 250. We can load.

For Sale , Diamond T 980 gearbox , seized but complete , £50 ono.