Swill1952xs Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Sadly they were scrapped. See this linkhttp://www.hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?t=5377&page=3 I have more photos of them from about eight years ago. I'll scan them in later. Same infuriating story............. they want four grand for them when they are selling them and end up scrapping them; getting a fraction of what they were asking for them in the first place. :argh:If they had an ounce of compassion for people who want to buy trucks to restore, they would or should have contacted the would be buyers and at least offered them for sale at a price a little higher than the final scrap value. :??? I'm surprised the Albion Trust didn't beg them not to scrap them, bearing in mind that they were living on their doorstep. :???:??? What a sad waste of rare trucks???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Here we go. The view whilst driving the one with the slit for a windscreen must have been well dodgy! This yard was an excellent place for a rummage. I believe it's been cleaned up now. Possibly due to old Mr Cuthbertson passing away, and new management coming in? That's only my opinion, there may be other reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimh Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I haven't been down there for some time but is that one still rotting into the weeds at the SRPS' place at Bo'ness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekawrecker Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks very much for posting your pics Davie, excellent views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 I haven't been down there for some time but is that one still rotting into the weeds at the SRPS' place at Bo'ness? It wasn't there five or six years ago. I believe I have a pic somewhere that a friend took. I'll have a look for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 I managed to get a bit of time over the weekend to blast and primer some more bits that have been waiting for the treatment. I started with the roof panel. The Albion's cab roof is a bit like a safari land rover roof with two panels spaced apart. The outer panel was well past it's sell by date, but luckily there was a spare in the back that only needed minor work. I dragged it out of the truck and found a big jackdaws nest hidden behind it. they'll need to find a new home now. I cut a couple of rotten pieces out and, using some steel from the original roof, butt welded patches into place. Then blasted the complete thing and followed with two coats of red oxide. Various other parts got the same treatment, some air pipes, more tank straps and the cab roof hatch. Not very exciting, but at least it's another step in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackack Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 The 4 CX22s at Biggar were advertised for a long time including in the "Greensheet" and other magazines with virtually no interest. The site had to cleared by a fixed date, I had struck up a deal to purchase at a reduced price which was about scrap price (scrap being quite high at the time). I was trying to raise funds through another deal but failed to meet the deadline. The rest is history. It would have probably cost me the same again for transportation. I assume the Albion Trust weren't interested because with limited funds there are already enough preserved CX22s, the money being better spent on rarer vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 I've taken a few days off work to crack on with the Albion. The very rough wings have been removed, they are full of very thickly applied body filler and patches on top of older patches. There will be many hours of work sorting them out. Also removed are lots of brackets, the extremely heavy radiator, front tow hook on its spring, front wheels and steering arm. I made a start cleaning the chassis and front axle with a wire cup brush on angle grinder. After ten minutes the grinder gave up the ghost in a shower of sparks. Bugger. Off to machine mart for a new Dewalt grinder. I also got a needle gun which is the business for getting into awkward corners. Wish I'd got one years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 More pics. I especially liked the front engine mounting, which rather than a squishy bit of rubber, is a lovely spring type thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Interesting stuff Davie, never seen such a sensible front engine mount, that has never fallen apart has it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Interesting stuff Davie, never seen such a sensible front engine mount, that has never fallen apart has it? I imagine it's been there since 1944. A top piece of engineering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swill1952xs Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) Nice to see you are getting going again with your restoration, and I will be watching out for the next set of pictures. I really would love to own a CX. There is one thing about them though that always seems very odd; and that is the radiator. It looks like it was an after thought, or they designed the truck and after it was built, they found out the rad wasn't big enough and had to fit whatever they could find. It doesn't look finished off properly. Regardless of that, it's still a great looking truck. I now have some head gaskets on the way for my siezed donor engine, so If I have to strip it; I can at least overcome the biggest hurdle to putting it back together again. I noticed something strange about my engine the other day.......... it doesn't seem to have an external oil filter....:shocked:. Do they have some sort of internal filter, like a centrifugal one perhaps. Great seeing your pictures, keep up the good work. Good luck with the front wings too....... I've got a pair like that. Edited April 21, 2009 by Swill1952xs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi Will, there is a strainer in the sump. there should be a plate to remove on the sump bottom and inside will be the strainer which you should remove and clean. I'm going to take the whole sump off for a good clean as I'm sure there will be a lot of sludge in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimh Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 It's curious why they chose to mount the steering box so far forward. Love that engine mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swill1952xs Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 It's curious why they chose to mount the steering box so far forward. Love that engine mount. My HD 23 has the same front engine mounting. You should see the HD 23 rear engine mountings, they are like nothing I've ever seen before. The engine seems to hang on a cranked bar with a horizontal coil spring fitted over the top of the chassis. The cranked bar has a pivot half way up it where it mounts on to the engine bell housing. It then turns back towards the chassis where it fits into what looks like a very short clutch slave cylinder. The cylinder on the chassis and hanger bracket pivot have remote fitted greasers. If I get time I will photograph mine. Albions certainly had some unique design features which is why mine fascinates me so much. A question for Davie......... Is the pointed housing above the bottom radiator hose; a drive unit for a rev counter as it has a cable coming out of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 It's curious why they chose to mount the steering box so far forward. QUOTE] In order to get a reasonable length drag link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 A question for Davie......... Is the pointed housing above the bottom radiator hose; a drive unit for a rev counter as it has a cable coming out of it? You are correct Will. That is exactly what it is. Also mine has the same rear engine mounts. Weird and wonderful devices. Got a bit more done in the last couple of days. I'll post some pics over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swill1952xs Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 A question for Davie......... Is the pointed housing above the bottom radiator hose; a drive unit for a rev counter as it has a cable coming out of it? You are correct Will. That is exactly what it is. Also mine has the same rear engine mounts. Weird and wonderful devices. Got a bit more done in the last couple of days. I'll post some pics over the weekend. Neither of my engines have a rev counter drive, but there is a rev counter on the dash panel. I thought the rev counter was only for the petrol engine versions, and initially assumed it was electric. I've since found out that like yours, the rev counter is cable driven. I'll see you Sunday evening.......... :-D, About half past nine I'll get myself a cup of coffee and eagerly await your picture show. Catch ya later Dude. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swill1952xs Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) After the comments about the front engine mountings on Davies CX; I thought I'd throw in a picture of the rear engine mountings, which are very unusual, as I described earlier. According to Davie, his are the same as mine, but as my donor truck is stripped down they are easier to photograph. Now they are different to say the least. Edited April 25, 2009 by Swill1952xs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Well, Dave the joiner came over on friday to have a look and remember where we'd got to with the cab eighteen months ago. we took the bottom skin of the roof off for repair and to give better access. Dave did a couple of small jobs and made a list of stuff required and will come back soon for a proper days work. Not much woodwork to go on the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Saturday was spent doing my favourite pastime, needle gunning and wire brushing. Some people think I'm mad spending leisure time like this. I find it quite theraputic in a weird sort of way. Anyway, the main thing is progress is being made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 looking good, it's nice to get some paint on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 Saturday started early with the arrival of a Hiab equipped lorry to lift the rear load bed off. I'd already removed all the bolts but two, so it wasn't long before the bed was off and seated on oildrums. This will allow access to the winch, and chassis etc. The rest of the day was spent repairing the cab roof, my brother came and lent a hand sanding the bonnet. I'd hoped to find some numbers or insignia under the paint, but nothing was to be found unfortunately. Thanks to David Dobbie and Beatsons Building Supplies for the Hiab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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