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  • Birthday 03/03/1951

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  1. Green Barn Services ***Edit - we have now established that it was not owned by Hills of Botley but another 'Hills'. More info to follow. *** We are pleased to announce that we have just acquired a unique Ward laFrance heavy wrecker for restoration. 3624 DW (fleet no. 201) is one of seven of this type acquired by the legendary heavy haulage firm Wynns of Newport and was used for winching and craning work. Several of these trucks were heavily modified with new cabs and new front sheet metal, and new rear bodies. A large number of interesting mechanical modifications were also made. They were also re-engined with Gardner diesels, replacing the horrendously thirsty and under-powered original petrol engines. An extension (fly) jib was carried to increase reach for steel erection work. When Wynns’ business closed down this truck was acquired by another famous heavy haulage firm, Hills of Botley. The truck has been stored outside for many years and as a result it is in very poor condition however it is at least complete. It is intended that the truck will be restored in Wynns’ colours. The truck is fitted with a Gardner 6LX engine mated to the original gearbox. There are a large number of interesting modifications to the truck which will be detailed in future posts.
  2. Green Barn Services in action
  3. I note that the website states see you in 2023.
  4. Its an old obsolete American chain made by whitney chain company Chris
  5. This companymay be able help. They used to have jones cranes parts lists. http://www.southdownengineers.co.uk/
  6. We at green barn services are using m18 Milwaukee impact wrenchs 1/2 , 3/4 & 1" there is nothing we have found yet that we can't undo
  7. Has anyone got a photo of an original series 4 dashboard. The one that we are restoring has a lot of non original holes Chris
  8. On the b40 the stud holes are open to the cooling system. I presume the b60 would be similar chris
  9. Thanks Clive it was the tnx that puzzled mec
  10. Where do I find the booking reference number
  11. Can recommend POR15 used with success on 7 fuel tanks in the last 3 years
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