ruggyjohn Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 hi adrian, details of my dt 981 built 1943 67 bn 31 ch no 9814218 reg DOI 2403 i bought this vehicle from a chap in ireland last august, its hard cab and painted in the colours of harkness heavy haulage of belfast, it still has the hercules diesel engine fitted, sorry for the delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks for the info Ruggyjohn, it will be included in the next update. I was looking at this one too as it was for sale about the same time I bought 566 XUL. The transportation costs were the deciding factor though. Cheers, A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuk 109 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Hi Adrian (sorry for not including my full name). These are the details of my 969a. built 1943 Chassis No 969A4203 Eng No 126992 RXC 0pen cab Reg LSU 208 I bought this vehicle 12 months ago from Reliance Garage in Glossop they had owned it since 1988, before that she was in the Swiss Army from 1949 till 1987. I am now restoring her, she runs and drives great (I LOVE IT) Many thanks Adrian, keep up the good work Malcolm Myers Edited February 24, 2011 by Canuk 109 An apology to Adrian and adding more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Comber Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Adrian, another for your list, i have recently purchassed 618 XUY a 1943 981 chassis no 9811938, running in civvy street guise for further restoration, hope to bar her home this weekend will put some picks on then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks John, I promise an update to the register very soon. The cab is going back on the T this weekend so after Sunday I should be able to relax a bit and add the recent additions. Look forward to the pictures, and all the best getting your new toy home, A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond 981 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Hi Adrian,about time that i posted details of my Diamond T. Chassis no 9811975 Military reg 03ZC94 Civvy reg 495 XUX was Q 923 AVO Engine Leyland 680 Power Plus with 5 speed + overdrive leyland gearbox. Regards ALAN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Comber Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hi Adrian some pictures of the 981 as brought home as promised, regards John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond-t-steve Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Is that a Bedford "O" type cab ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Comber Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Yes a Bedford cab, not sure if O or M they all look similar, its 3 rd cab in its life so far !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond 981 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 John, thats very nice any chance that you could take it to 70th birthday bash at Great Dorset Steam Fair. PLEASE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildside Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I hope the diamond is pushing the explorer home Ha ha:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Comber Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 It would seem Martin Oliver is quite keen to get as many Diamond T's together as possible to GDSF, the chap i have just bought this from is currently restoring the ex WYNNS and Booths T time 980 and had a call last week offering transport. Do you think in the condition it is it should go? we were going to pull it apart in a fit of keenness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond 981 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 It would seem Martin Oliver is quite keen to get as many Diamond T's together as possible to GDSF, the chap i have just bought this from is currently restoring the ex WYNNS and Booths T time 980 and had a call last week offering transport.Do you think in the condition it is it should go? we were going to pull it apart in a fit of keenness. If it was mine i,d take it, i know that a lot of vehicle enthusiasts really do like to see un restored trucks. Over the years there have been a lot of as found,as bought vehicles paraded at Dorset much to the delight of the paying public as well as other exhibitors. TOO RIGHT IT SHOULD GO.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Definitely- it's an unusual piece of history. I've not seen one with that type of cab before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond 981 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Thanks John, I promise an update to the register very soon. The cab is going back on the T this weekend so after Sunday I should be able to relax a bit and add the recent additions. Look forward to the pictures, and all the best getting your new toy home, A Eagerly awaiting photos of cab installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Eagerly awaiting photos of cab installation. Ahh, if you are referring to my major day of progress please visit the blog. Full pictures and report now published. I will try to get my ass in gear and update the register as people have been superb in forwarding their details. Cheers now, A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACCDT Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hi adrian another one for the register, diamond t 981 serial number 981/2656 mil reg 22 yz 53 h5671763 built on contract sm2147 previously registered q728egv now registered mas 984 ex cvd ashchurch hard top with rolls royce c6 fitted picture on main forum link cheers maccdt (steve) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmcconville2 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 hi adrian,details of my dt 981 built 1943 67 bn 31 ch no 9814218 reg DOI 2403 i bought this vehicle from a chap in ireland last august, its hard cab and painted in the colours of harkness heavy haulage of belfast, it still has the hercules diesel engine fitted, sorry for the delay. hi when I was a lad I grew up beside John Harkness they had tree D Ts green in colour I served my time as an auto spark and worked on them one had an open cab J Harkness stop using steam engines in 1969 locomotive called Vera he bought new in 1909 would love picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy-t Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I hope this is to everyone’s liking, and thank you to those who have contributed information to help get us going. Tony/Graham I hope you have no objections but as you can see I have included your Pickfords Diamond T’s. To get on the register if the Diamond T owners post details and a picture in this thread I will reference the post number in the first column. It should not take long to build up a reasonable population. The information contained in the table should be enough for us to get going. I have initially included some of the vehicles which Dizzy-t and I are aware of. The first column will change as information is posted in the thread. The register is a picture file which can be easily updated. It was, after several attempts, the most effective way to present this many columns in a neat way. If any errors are spotted feel free to shout! More to go on soon. Moderators – can we please make this a sticky? :-) Cheers, Ad. Hi Adrian. Hope all is going well with your T. Have you any more T's to add to this Register. Looking forward to seeing your T running. Dick:beer::drive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renown Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I have a diamond t 980 chassis number 9800687 with RR engine, restoring in to elliotts heavy haulage livery, dont know any more info yet but hoping someone on here may be able to shed some light on it, was the blue one on ebay that was in lincolnshire, previously worked around manchester and was parked in a quarry in buxton when first recovered, when sandblasted ballast box bonny bridge plant hire came up on top of side and nuttall was at bottom on sides, any info on this would be appreciated cheers renown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggyjohn Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 you have too much time on your hands renown to have painted that ballast box allready and had it signed up in elliotts of york, very nice though. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renown Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 you have too much time on your hands renown to have painted that ballast box allready and had it signed up in elliotts of york, very nice though. :laugh: Refused two weeks in corfu so i can keep on with this,not only painted fitted new side, new brackets for rope pendelem, removed rust from under all cross members, rewelded them, repaired floor and new tool box lid and new hinges, and almost rebuilt bulkhead just making air vent as its bin plated over, also already rebuilt starter and had injector pump repaired oh and relined handbrake and freed off mechanisms, all this while sorting scammell contractor ready for shows that are coming up!! And working all week repairing plant!! Oh the joys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Refused two weeks in corfu so i can keep on with this,not only painted fitted new side, new brackets for rope pendelem, removed rust from under all cross members, rewelded them, repaired floor and new tool box lid and new hinges, and almost rebuilt bulkhead just making air vent as its bin plated over, also already rebuilt starter and had injector pump repaired oh and relined handbrake and freed off mechanisms, all this while sorting scammell contractor ready for shows that are coming up!! And working all week repairing plant!! Oh the joys! Yes, I have seen the pictures on Flickr. Very nice job and look forward to seeing it some day. I will update the register shortly :-) Cheers, Ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peak1 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 http://www.hankstruckpictures/moshe_arzooan.htm http://webshots.com/aslbum/509779906PcLJGy?start=0. Dizzy I cant get these links to work. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD NOBLE Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 HI ADRIAN, THOUGHT I SHOULD ADD DETAILS OF MY DIAMOND T FOR THE REGISTER. MODEL 981 CHASSIS No 9813925 DOM 1945(ACCORDING TO MVT) ENGINE CUMMINS NTE 320 14 LITRE ENGINE No 23218606 WAR TIME REG NOT KNOWN CIVILIAN REG FIRST REGISTERED AS Q758RYT FROM 01/01/1988 REREGISTERED YSL882 FROM 01/10/2001 CAB TYPE CLOSED CAB BODY TYPE BALLAST BODY PREVIOUS OWNER BRS SOUTHERN CURRENT OWNER RICHARD NOBLE FATE UNDER RESTORATION NOT SURE ABOUT DOM, THE MVT LETTER I HAVE A COPY OF GIVES IT AS 1945, THERE IS A SIMILAR CHASSIS NUMBERED VEHICLE IN YOUR REGISTER DATED 1943 AND 1943/44 VEHICLES WITH CHASSIS NUMBERS IN THE FOUR THOUSANDS, WHICH NOW MAKES ME THINK THAT THE DOM SHOULD BE LATE 1943 OR EARLY 1944, IS THERE ANYONE WHO MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH THIS? WILL ADD A PHOTO SHORTLY REGARDS RICHARD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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