antarmike Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Can I interest you in a nice pristine original of this cut away drawing Ben? It might inspire you to get your one on the road!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Has anyone else seen what I think is a Martian standing in a field just south of J24 on the Northbound carriageway of the M5? It's behind a garage and looks in fairly good nick, but I can't get a good look as I'm always driving. It's painted white but when I came past last time it seems trees have started to grow through it.:cry: A good project for someone..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Has anyone else seen what I think is a Martian standing in a field just south of J24 on the Northbound carriageway of the M5? Indeed, it has been there for some time. I don't go down that way very often but I recall seeing it there about 10 years ago. From a distance it looks very restorable but close up it might be a different matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott9643 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 The Leyland you've seen belongs to Mr Ted Tucker trading as "Land Rover Man" whose business can be accessed from the A361 Glastonbury road just past Walford Cross on the A38. In its hayday, Mr Tucker used it for commercial recovery off the A38 (pre M5) trading as Hamilton Motors. The original crane was replaced by a twin boom Holmes and as far as I remember the hydraulic spade has been removed from the back as well. Although it doesn't look too bad from the M5, all that remains is hundreds of starving metal beetles holding hands. The cab is pretty well shot and beyond saving I'd say and it hasn't run in thirty years at least. It was unceremoniously pushed down the field a number of years ago to make way for loads of Landrovers. Unless you really need some axle bits, I wouldn't think it was worth any more than scrap. Knowing Mr Tucker -- it'll be gold plated scrap! so don't ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks adrian and Scott for the info. Just a shame that another is being left to rot when it could be useful to someone. Like you say, some people want a fortune to sell and the vehicle just disappears into a heap of rust :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott9643 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 There's another Leyland parked on the side of the road outside "Squeaky Orchard's" yard just north of St Austell -- I'm sure I've got a picture somewhere! I'll have a look and post it with a map reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfinger R.I.P. Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 David Crouch has one of the best Martians I have seen for a long time in his yard, ready to show,beautifully presented. A friend of mine knows the man who owned it until David bought it and he spent a fortune restoring it. If anyone wants a good Martian ring David at Crouch recovery as it wont hang around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 On this cut away I got at the W/E the axles dont look anything like Matador axles.... front wheel hub very similar to matador Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 unipower invader front axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 unipower invader front axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 eaton 5 speed gearbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Transfer box c/w P.T.O which according to the brochure could be used to drive a range of Darlington Winches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Possibly the same as thornycroft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Rear axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Rear axle /diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Front of front axle and hlu428k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Now come on np stop teasing us all show us the old girl in all her glory :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Some pics of my truck. Apologies if poor quality as photos scanned in. Hopefully got a lot more to scan in sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 What a beauty ! Thanks for taking the time to post them ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Nice truck Marvin, how long has it taken to restore and what engine has it got now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 That looks terrific. Looking forward to more photos when you have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Call me devils advocate if you like but I think that is a real mans truck.....:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Those were taken about 14 years ago when I first got it, it's had 3 homes since then and still not got round to finishing it.Got to try and keep it original as much as i can.Anyone know where I can get the canvas for the rear? That is the only major bit I am missing, everything else is just rusty! Vehicle number is 44BM75, chassis number is 538276. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Well you do know that we will all pester you to get on with it now don't you! Please do start a resto blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 bob and douty at there first show:yay::yay::yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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