montie Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Hi gents, In my search for Saracens and Saracen spares, I came across the MV's, some I am familiar with and others I don't even have a clue or that they even existed. I have taken photos and will post them as we go. I will revisit these scrap yards, so if you want to know anything, shoot, I'll ask. I will kick-off with the familiar (to me) MV's. It just seems that uploading is very slow tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Here goes Magirus Deutz Jupiter Speaking for itself. Caterpillar D4 Caterpillar D2 And these two veterans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 (edited) These I don't know. It looks like Ford Flat head V8's that were utilized in these vehicles, I was told of German origin, does not make sense, though. Angaas. Haven't got a clue. Edited June 21, 2010 by montie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Hi guys, Sorry about the attached thumbnail, it slipped through. Some more pics. And just when I thought that there is no way that South Africa has any Scammels, lo and behold! Next installment, NOS(???) parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Soiled parts???? :cry::cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 More spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 And more. And then there were the Dodges, Dodges and Dodges!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 The Field gun is a Soviet 76mm Artillery Piece. I observe a Ural truck in the background of another pic. Im certain that some of the other Forum members more knowledgable in thier own spheres of interest will id the others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 These I don't know. It looks like Ford Flat head V8's that were utilized in these vehicles, I was told of German origin, does not make sense, though. [ATTACH=CONFIG]29515[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29512[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29511[/ATTACH] Monty, these are WW2 South African built Reconaissance Cars, more commonly know as "Marmon Herrington Armoured Cars". The Mk's I, II, III and IV used Ford automotive components plus a Marmon-Herrington All Wheel Drive conversion (driven front axle plus transfer box). From the Mark IVF onwards the automotive components were supplied by Ford Canada. The armoured hulls were desigend and manufactured in South Africa. Definitely worthy of saving! HTH, Hanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radek Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Monty, can you kill me :nut: :shocked: Thats mad. Too many usefull parts, but so far. :-( What the sealed cab on the racks. Looks like to me as Austin or Bedford. I need the bulbs holders from old tipe Smiths speedometers what was fitted in ww2 lorries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 WOW Montie , what a great place ! I just knew you'd have to find a Scammell ! Maybe your next project ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 What is the status over there on Saracens and Saladins??? Cheers Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) Hi guys, There is enough spares there to make one cry! When I visited the place, the owner was overseas with a batch of MV's/ Spares to some museum. He does sell, mostly to overseas clients as apparantly according to him, there is legislation preventing south African public ownership of MV's. I will find out more from him, I will just make an appointment to ensure he will be present. Radek, Oily is looking for seats, rog8811 wants to know more about those bonnetted Israelly trucks, I need Saracen reduction hub spares, I will enquire about those bulb holders for you. The sealed cabs on the racks are for early Magirus Deutz trucks, I forget the name. (I am platinum blonde after all these years!) Handler 69, here are/were supposed to be 280 Saracens, bought by the South African Army in the '50's.I have seen evidence of three that has been butchered with cutting torches, so most of the others should be around. All of these are of the "Saracen 88" variety, so very scarce in your part of the world. Check out post 77 and on under the British Vehicle threads, Saracen build-up! I do not know of any Saladins but have also been wrong about the Scammells. Somebody I spoke to said that here are supposed to be two Scammells, he even named their units where they were stationed. Apparantly spares were getting to be a problem, it must have been during the Isolation years. Andy, I am tickled pink by this vehicle but have no funds to purchase. Maybe I should consider selling the Cobra! My wife will kill me if I bring another "piece of Junk" home!! I still need to post the Dodge pictures. I am astounded by the fact that one man could have collected so many MV's and such a great variety of Dodge trucks! There is also another artilliary piece there, it looked like anti-aircraft gun, but in my anciety, I failed to take a picture! Edited June 22, 2010 by montie sentence construction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 There are photos there that could have been taken in british scrap yards in the 60's! I am enthralled by what you have posted so far and look forward to more! Regards rog8811 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Here we go with the Dodge photos and a few others. The Canadian Chev?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Monty, these are WW2 South African built Reconaissance Cars, more commonly know as "Marmon Herrington Armoured Cars". The Mk's I, II, III and IV used Ford automotive components plus a Marmon-Herrington All Wheel Drive conversion (driven front axle plus transfer box). From the Mark IVF onwards the automotive components were supplied by Ford Canada. The armoured hulls were desigend and manufactured in South Africa. Definitely worthy of saving! HTH, Hanno Hi Hanno, Please also take a look at this thread http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?18874-Armoured-Vehicle-identification Regards, Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Nice a place with real scrap yards. I can see it now ,a new business venture. Montie's Scrappy Holidays. The wife keeps saying she wants to go to South Africa. Although that may not be her idea of a safari. Now how do I get that Scammel in my hand luggage? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 great pictures. I very much like the idea of an MH armoured car. It is amazing what can still be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 OK I will bite! Iam chasing a saracen.....where can I get one of these??:shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV2S Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 The Scammell is a wartime SV2S original Gardner 6LW in place, really nice find!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) Hi guys, Thanks for the posts. PM me (I don't know how it works) I am planning a revisit soon and will do some research on the costs inclusive of shipping. I still need to post more MV photo's, mostly Dodges but can only do it a bit later, I have an appointment for somebody needing a security gate. Till later, Monty. Edited June 16, 2012 by montie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Hi guys, Back to posting more photo's. Scrap yard Google earth view Google Earth street view Dodge Power Wagon Dodge Woody Passenger Transport??? Dodge truck Nash truck Dodge I will have to go back, I have seen only a small portion. From the other MV scrapyards on Google, they are also HUGE!! Time, time, time!!! Till later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 What a happy-looking truck!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 how far from your house? My junkyards are 2 hours away... reminds me I should have gone there today :cry: those armoured cars would be nice doing the rounds as almost look sporty :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I could be fun to know how that X Danish army Dodge power wagon ended up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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