early british ww2 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) I am on the look out for as much information as possible about the early guy ant 15cwts - any production data for all guy ants would be useful . I could do with as many pictures as possible of the early ant g.s. 15cwt variants or indeed factory drawings or copies of , if they are available . Any information would be greatly appreciated . Also could do with a few key parts (early rear cab panel , aeroscreen bases , bakelite hand throttle control knob etc) or leads onto possible donor vehicles / parts - again pictures would be good !! Also interested in any data / paperwork for the Guy Ant Production figures with chassis numbers , census numbers and order numbers - Any to do with Guy Ants really!! Cheers Edited August 27, 2009 by early british ww2 added more detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Guy was bought by Jaguar, so there may be stuff in their archives: http://www.jdht.com/html/Trust/services/archives.html I think it then went to British Leyland, so you could try the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon: http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/ At one time Pete Gaine had various Guy bits. I'd be very surprised if he still has them - from memory he was going to scrap them unless someone took them away. He may remember where they went though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early british ww2 Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Guy was bought by Jaguar, so there may be stuff in their archives: http://www.jdht.com/html/Trust/services/archives.html I think it then went to British Leyland, so you could try the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon: http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/ At one time Pete Gaine had various Guy bits. I'd be very surprised if he still has them - from memory he was going to scrap them unless someone took them away. He may remember where they went though. Many Thanks for your reply - Jaguar did have some bits and pieces on the Generalised History of Guy Motors , but unfortunately they never have much for any Military types produced during the last war and Gaydon doesn't really have anything - They are both always worth a try when researching any vehicles History although Gaydon mailnly deals with cars and car based commercials . I did manage to research the History of my Guy Ant wireless truck but have never really managed to get any good material about the earlier Guy Ants especially the Aeroscreen types . I did know about the Guy bits that Pete Gaine had thanks , but they were unfortunately mainly for the Quad Ants which although some components are the same , the bits pete had were for the 4x4 with larger wheels and different axles . To which end I think these will have been weighed in long ago now But please keep mentioning these bits and bobs as you never know we may eventually strike gold as they are such an odd ball vehicle with there cable brakes and Meadows engine etc - Speaking of which does anyone on here own the G.S. Variant restored a few years ago on the isle of wight ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Got this picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Glynn, Go to http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/, there´s quite a lot of info on Guy Ants and Quads on there. HTH, Hanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Glynn Here is a photo of one of the early aero screen 15cwts, hope its of use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I see there's a Gut Ant for sale in this month's CMV, possibly this one(?): http://www.yorkshiremvt.co.uk/members/denis_ga.htm Advertised with "many spares". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Some web links: Guy Ant Radio (ex Eddie Smith, I seem to remember): http://www.military39-45.freeuk.com/update03/pres005.htm Another Radio bodied Ant: http://www.armyvehicles.dk/guyant.htm Quad-Ant: http://www.armyvehicles.dk/guyquadant.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Here is a Guy Ant that was at W&P this year. According to the information sheets it was fitted with a full cab as it was originally destined for Norway ( I think ), and was originally fitted with a Wireless body Edited August 30, 2009 by Richard Farrant added bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Speaking of which does anyone on here own the G.S. Variant restored a few years ago on the isle of wight ?? Glynn, Just yesterday I was taking to the father of the owner of the IOW GS truck, the son is a very knowledgeable military Guy enthusiast. I live not far from them, and could probably make contact if you need me to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early british ww2 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Here is a Guy Ant that was at W&P this year. According to the information sheets it was fitted with a full cab as it was originally destined for Norway ( I think ), and was originally fitted with a Wireless body Many thanks Richard - Must have missed this one at w&p this year - I wonder if this is the sister ship to my own Guy Ant Wireless truck as that was a tin top whereas mine is the soft top version - Tell tale sign of a Guy wireless truck is the peaked bonnet - G.S versions etc were flat . If it is the one I knew of , it was sold on e-bay about a year or so ago as a partly dismantled project - Many thanks for the photo Rgds Glynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early british ww2 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Some web links: Guy Ant Radio (ex Eddie Smith, I seem to remember): http://www.military39-45.freeuk.com/update03/pres005.htm Another Radio bodied Ant: http://www.armyvehicles.dk/guyant.htm Quad-Ant: http://www.armyvehicles.dk/guyquadant.htm Many Thanks - The first pictures are of my own Wireless truck taken at a show here in the North West many moons ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Glynn,Just yesterday I was taking to the father of the owner of the IOW GS truck, the son is a very knowledgeable military Guy enthusiast. I live not far from them, and could probably make contact if you need me to Glynn, PM sent. Cheers G506 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 See http://www.yorkshiremvt.co.uk/articles/guy_ant/guy_ant.htm'>http://www.yorkshiremvt.co.uk/articles/guy_ant/guy_ant.htm'>http://www.yorkshiremvt.co.uk/articles/guy_ant/guy_ant.htm for another survivor, now owned by Mr. Denis Matthewman Source: http://www.yorkshiremvt.co.uk/ H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 This is as good a thread as any to post these pictures of a Guy Ant that I've not seen in many a year: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Guy Ants in german use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early british ww2 Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 This is as good a thread as any to post these pictures of a Guy Ant that I've not seen in many a year: Hi , Not seen this one before - When and where were these photo's taken ? - Does anyone know where this one is nowadays and if it still exists ???:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Hi , Not seen this one before - When and where were these photo's taken ? - Does anyone know where this one is nowadays and if it still exists ???:coffee: The DVLA vehicle enquiry website shows 229EBK as being unlicensed since November 1988. So if it is still out there it hasn't been on the road for over 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early british ww2 Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 The DVLA vehicle enquiry website shows 229EBK as being unlicensed since November 1988.So if it is still out there it hasn't been on the road for over 20 years. Hi - Yes I have seen that one also as it was on the road from 1982 to 1988 and hasn't been taxed or sorn since and looking at the photo's appeared to be a bonny motor - Can anyone shed any light on where this one resided and if it is in a collection somewhere?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 1980s! Blimey was it that long ago? Actually, it's probably right. Anyway, the photos were taken at one of the MVCG (as was) shows at Southsea. Sorry, can't remember what year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Glynn has asked me for some more photos of 229EBK, so here we go: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early british ww2 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Glynn has asked me for some more photos of 229EBK, so here we go: Many thanks for posting the extra photo's - This vehicle is a very bonny original looking example which is probably a contract or so earlier than my 1940 example . Surely someone must remeber this one as it is quite distinctive - I would love to see this one in the flesh if only to take some pictures of to help with my own project so that I can compare notes so to speak - pm if you like but any info will be greatly appreciated:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 revious owner largest store of parts. its just getting a touch up now but i got it fully restored, to be honest I am loving it but don't know too much about it........ would love to know where to get a replacement rotor for the distributor ? we use it for Airsoft wargames here in New Zealand, it served in NZ 1942 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippo Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Look what you done again Glynn :laugh:, just like the morris's their turning up all over now. Don't be sticking picture's of your bedford up. Very nice looking truck kiwi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early british ww2 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Look what you done again Glynn :laugh:, just like the morris's their turning up all over now. Don't be sticking picture's of your bedford up. Very nice looking truck kiwi. Yeah , Thanks a lot Alex !! Ha ha - I think I might go into hiding or take up a different collection as I appear to have some sort of weird midas touch !! Wish I could do the same with £20 notes but all i'd end up with is Bills to pay !! Lol !! On a more serious note - Keep the pics coming fellas It is great to see that there are more people out there with a good taste in early british 15cwts:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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