Kyle_b Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Thought I’d post up a picture of my Nubian fire tender. I believe now the oldest in existence! With only 3 or 4 surviving now. im sure I’ll be trying to pick your brains regarding the restoration and getting her back on the road. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Looks very complete, is she a runner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_b Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 2 hours ago, rog8811 said: Looks very complete, is she a runner? It is indeed! Yes runs very well! I was very surprised, don’t think it’s run in over 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKES Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Beautiful looking vehicle. Built when manufacturers used style and functionality in equal amounts unlike modern sole-less vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV1604A Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Hi Great vehicle. You say it is the oldest, do you have chassis or service number, please? I would expect you know that your first port of call is the very helpful team at the RAF Fire-fighting Museum, now in Normanby Enterprise Park, Scunthorpe. They have two of these Mark 5s there, 43 AF 31 and 38 AF 36 which they are restoring. The Geddington Volunteer Fire Brigade also run “Lady Eleanor”, a fully working example of the Mk5. Probably a very bad time to mention it, but the Museum is in desperate need of funds to keep their 36 fire appliances together, currently they have a great location, but only with the very kind help of North Lincolnshire Council who see the value in the project. Have to agree with MIKES on the style and functionality comment, trucks in those days were just so much more interesting. Watch out for a feature on British Airport Fire Appliances coming up in Heritage Commercial Vehicles Magazine sometime after the June issue. Good luck, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_b Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 7 hours ago, FV1604A said: Hi Great vehicle. You say it is the oldest, do you have chassis or service number, please? I would expect you know that your first port of call is the very helpful team at the RAF Fire-fighting Museum, now in Normanby Enterprise Park, Scunthorpe. They have two of these Mark 5s there, 43 AF 31 and 38 AF 36 which they are restoring. The Geddington Volunteer Fire Brigade also run “Lady Eleanor”, a fully working example of the Mk5. Probably a very bad time to mention it, but the Museum is in desperate need of funds to keep their 36 fire appliances together, currently they have a great location, but only with the very kind help of North Lincolnshire Council who see the value in the project. Have to agree with MIKES on the style and functionality comment, trucks in those days were just so much more interesting. Watch out for a feature on British Airport Fire Appliances coming up in Heritage Commercial Vehicles Magazine sometime after the June issue. Good luck, Mike. Hello mike! I’ll go grab the chassis number tomorrow! I’d like to ask how current your information is? As mine is 38 AF 36? ahh brilliant info thanks 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_b Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 12 hours ago, MIKES said: Beautiful looking vehicle. Built when manufacturers used style and functionality in equal amounts unlike modern sole-less vehicles. Thanks! I agree! The workmanship and build quality is amazing! I real piece of history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, Kyle_b said: Thanks! I agree! The workmanship and build quality is amazing! I real piece of history. Hi Kyle, You will like to see this video of the RAF Firefighting Museum, the Mk5's are seen in it. Some years ago when Steve Shirley started the collection at RAF Manston, I was involved with two fire engine restorations for him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV1604A Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Hi Kyle, I think that you may find that we are talking about the same vehicle as it was listed in their manifest a couple of years ago and I see from the new video that they have a possible replacement as they still have two. ( I am guessing, but this may be 37 RNM retrieved from Mains Yard ten years or so ago, but this is a guess!) Thanks for posting their new RAFFFM video, Richard, I haven't seen the new place yet, only having visited their old base at RAF Scampton on two occasions. Again, good luck with the restoration. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_b Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) On 4/2/2020 at 9:54 AM, FV1604A said: Hi Kyle, I think that you may find that we are talking about the same vehicle as it was listed in their manifest a couple of years ago and I see from the new video that they have a possible replacement as they still have two. ( I am guessing, but this may be 37 RNM retrieved from Mains Yard ten years or so ago, but this is a guess!) Thanks for posting their new RAFFFM video, Richard, I haven't seen the new place yet, only having visited their old base at RAF Scampton on two occasions. Again, good luck with the restoration. Mike. Edited April 9, 2020 by Kyle_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_b Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Today I’ve been making some bits. Some original and some not. here’s a side light bracket I was missing. and then with the replica for the near side. i was also missing a fuel filler which was looking hard to get hold of at the moment and with the test drive up the yard I thought was needed, so I knocked this up! It’s nothing like the original but will do the job all the same! Before. After. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Filler cap looks good, blends in guite nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_b Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Zero-Five-Two said: Filler cap looks good, blends in guite nicely Thanks! I wasn’t sure When I first put it on but now it’s grown on me haha. Does the job though so I’m happy 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_b Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Anyone know where I might get these two bits for a solex 40nnip? Running on a Rolls-Royce b80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_b Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 She lives! First drive in over 35 years! Loved it! IMG_9871.MP4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Great looking vehicle, very imposing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland_laddie Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 she's alive 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Isn't the bloke walking with it supposed to be in front with a red flag Edited June 1, 2020 by Zero-Five-Two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_b Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 I didn’t see anyone with a red flag? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Is he walking behind to pick up any bits that fall off, then? Seriously though, good to see it moving. 👍 Bet you're well pleased. Take it you've got the carburetter issue sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_b Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 6/1/2020 at 4:29 PM, Zero-Five-Two said: Is he walking behind to pick up any bits that fall off, then? Seriously though, good to see it moving. 👍 Bet you're well pleased. Take it you've got the carburetter issue sorted Haha yeah he was! Cheers! Yeah I did in the end, managed to get the parts I need brand new of a guy on eBay! Very lucky! Just need to wire up the lights and swap two tires and she’s ready for the open road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vassa33 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Anyone know whats happened to 37 RNM, I was sent photos of it 4 or 5 years ago stored in a barn. I was looking for a aux. gearbox for my TFA Nubian at the time . I'm a member of the Thornycroft Society and we have most of the build records, if you give me the chassis No. I'll see if we have the build sheet for it. Tips for restoration:- Brakes, check condition of piping, Thorny's used steel piping on some vehicles the Lockheed wheel cylinders can also be troublesome. Check the engine cooling system, it's most likely full of sludge and rust, take the inspection doors off and flush it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lovelock Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Hi Wondering if someone could tell me where to find the chassis number on a Thornycroft Nubian? cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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