antarmike Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Follwing clutch failure in my Antar, steve guest towed home my Dyson with Andi's explorer, and our living van. I was most impressed with the Ex RAf S26's pulling power, fuel economy and level of cab comfort. Anyone know of one going at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Withams are still advertising them Mike ! Did the Antar get home under her own steam ! Thanks for taking her to Dorset I enjoyed watching you in the arena on the Thursday ! Hope the repairs not to expensive ! Regards Andy !http://www.mod-sales.com/direct/vehicle/,26,/16946/Scammell.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Erm!! see the Antar Gallery posts ive just put up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Oh dear ! Sorry to hear that mate ! I replied a bit to quick ! I was only thinking on the way home how much effort you chaps put in to show those big old girls ! I hope you can get it sorted ! Thanks again for your efforts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Witham want £8,000 for one of these. Steve paid 4,000. I think Witham are way OTT again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Radiomike bought one in\the sale for just over 5k, keep a lookout and you may find another, There are none in the sale this mounth but they can still put some in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 IF you want a 6x6 S26 I can point you in the right direction. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Be aware the 6x6 only do 45mph at 1900rpm .but that should be more than enough. for a dyson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hows the Scammell coming on RadioMike ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Hows the Scammell coming on RadioMike ? Slowly Andy, I have spent the last few weeks collecting parts and rectifying minor issues. I have found a pair of S26 rear axles which will let it cruise at 57mph/1600rpm rather than 42mph/1600rpm which should make a vast improvement to the economy, journey times and noise levels. For some reason the RAF vehicles were fitted with 10.00 x 20 tyres rather than the usual 11.00 x 20, but I have aquired a set of 11 new 8.25 x 22.5 tubeless wheels which will take 12R 22.5 tyres and fill the front arches better. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Glad its all coming together Mike ! She looked really tidy in the pics ! I think I'd have one in my lottery barn anytime ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 on ebay there were super single rims for the front, would look good and i also have a guy who can supply a stgo plate rated at over 100ton, My old one now mikes was 100ton gross .lt could have gone more if i changed the 10x20 tyres, as you have done so you may be looking at mutch more poss 150ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) on ebay there were super single rims for the front, would look good and i also have a guy who can supply a stgo plate rated at over 100ton, My old one now mikes was 100ton gross .lt could have gone more if i changed the 10x20 tyres, as you have done so you may be looking at mutch more poss 150ton. I had thought of super singles for the front, have you got a link to the ebay ones? The RAF S26 tractors only have a pair of 9.1 ton springs, the RAF re-fuelers have a much heavier spring although the SOMA axles are still only rated at 12 tons each. By comparison even a standard DAF 75/85 has 13 ton axles. Edited September 29, 2008 by radiomike7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 ebay iten number 130248994920 or you could try that scrapyard with the s26 scammells 6x6 they would fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackack Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Where is this yard in Staffordshire mentioned earlier ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 The S26 recovery, ousted by the Foden cracking looking truck though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Ex-military S26 at the Scammell roadrun at Chatham Dockyard ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Where is this yard in Staffordshire mentioned earlier ? JM & NW Hampton. more info ». Field House, Keele Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffs, ST5 5AA Tel: 01782 614456 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Dave Crouch has an S26 for sale on Milweb at the moment ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekawrecker Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Dave Crouch has an S26 for sale on Milweb at the moment ! :-D RAF reg no 03AY12 if anyone cares!:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Dave Crouch has an S26 for sale on Milweb at the moment ! :-D Yes, It is one of the 6 sold in the Withams tender 2 weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yes, It is one of the 6 sold in the Withams tender 2 weeks ago. The man from the Ministry must have dropped his reserve, it was £5k just a few weeks ago.:shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekawrecker Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 The man from the Ministry must have dropped his reserve, it was £5k just a few weeks ago.:shocked: I've often wondered if the 'Man from the Ministry' actually exists? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I've often wondered if the 'Man from the Ministry' actually exists? In the old days when surplus MV stock was returned to Bicester for auction the Ministry man would come to the auction, sit alongside the auctioneer and reject any sales that did not reach his reserve, so he certainly used to exist. The S26s were expected to sell to African buyers but they showed no interest in this batch. I am looking for a pair of good 4.79:1 diffs from an RAF S26 re-fueller as the ones I bought are in a poor state; if anyone knows of any NOS ones perhaps they could let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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