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IIsbister

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  1. HI Bill. Been following your efforts to get working front brakes on your OY. I experienced the same trouble with my truck, stripped the master cylinder cleaned it, bought new seals etc, had it off and on a dozen times with no more luck than you seem to be having. Finally gave up and bought a new unit from John Morter, fitted it and brakes all round straight away. Don't know what was wrong but couldn't get it to work on the front either. Best of luck. Rgs Ian
  2. Hi. Thanks for the reply, looks like at best i've got the second oldest. I believe the VIN nos in 1940 started from 21001 - 40033. Not sure how long 1000 vehicles would have taken to build. Do you have any idea? I have a "WNR number painted on the engine cover in the cab, is there anything on yours. I would be grateful for any info but have had no luck. Thanks again Ian
  3. I have a 1940 Bedford OY. Engine No OY29107R VIN 32196. Does anyone know if this is the oldest one left?
  4. Hi. Thanks for you comments. I don't know if it was on milweb, I bought it on eBay at the start of January from a chap in the Poole area. Overall it's a pretty good truck for 72 years old. Finding (10.50 x 16) tyres is a major problem and I might just end up with 9.00 X 20's on standard TK rims beacuse of availability and cost. Regards Ian.
  5. Here are a few photo's of my OY truck currently under renovation. Taken as it arrived home, no brakes so had to pull it carefully into the shed. Up on blocks with the drums off to repair brakes. Wooden box, I think the early ones were all wood so this is possibly the origional, now mounted on a tipper frame. Inside the cab, needs a good tidy up and passengers seat. If anyone has or knows of one please let me know. Does anyone know what the number means in the last photo. Any info welcomed.
  6. Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum. I will try to post some pictures in the MV restoration area. Please pass on any thoughts or information that might relate to the truck, in particular, what I believe to be the 21st Army group crest on the wing and the batch etc. number in the cab. The radiator is out for repair at the moment. Best Wishes Ian.
  7. Hello. My name is Ian and I live in Shetland, the northernmost point in the British Isles. I recently bought a 1940 Bedford OY Truck which is now in the process of being restored. I believe it was last used about 25 Years ago. The truck is a tipper but I think still retains the origional wooden back which was mounted on to a tipping frame. It is still in its wartime paint and has the 21st Army group sign on the front wing also a convoy light above the back axle. There is what appeares to be a batch number or similar painted on the engine cover in the cab. Any help with history would be much appriciated. I am also in need of a few parts including a passenger seat, if anybody knows of someone with spares I will try to post a few pics which might be of interest to anyone with a similar truck. Currently working on the brakes.
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