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  1. ekawrecker
    Some really good stuff on there Andy! Thanks for the tip.
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    The Army also ran some Scammell S26 drilling rigs. I think these were based at a Royal Engineers unit at Barton Stacey near Andover?, and have since been sold to Nigeria.
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    A very early Matador with the double curved cab roof and only 2 winch rollers. Very nice!
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    A very nice Dorchester ACV. Have you got any close up shots Jack? 17 years or so ago, I heard there was just a body in WA and the owner was looking for a Matador chassis to mount it on. I wonder if this was the one?
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    Thanks very much Les and Richard.:tup::
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    It is made by Cranes of Dereham, rather than Crane Fruehauf, which makes it much earlier than any Crusader. From memory the trailer army reg was 00BL19 or 00DL19. (I lost the picture I took of the plate!!)
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    Thanks Richard, Wishes do come true!:tup:: Just a guess, but did these trailers start off life being pulled by Scammell Constructor tractor units?
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    Thanks for the info Richard, it is indeed attached to a Scammell Crusader. I hope someone posts a picture of the loaded outfit as it was seen in service. It must have been quite a sight!
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    This is I believe a 'Bridge Launching Trailer' made by Cranes of Dereham. Has anybody got anymore info/pictures on them?
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    Great period photo's Ian, thanks for posting.
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    Rotinoff Viscounts had a 250BHP C6SFL Rolls Royce Diesel fitted Mike.
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    Wow, A Crusader 'RoadHaus'! I'd love to see the faces of other truck drivers on the Autobahn as you drive past them.:cool2: I haven't seen any letters so far, but I'll let you know if and when I do.
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    Well done Roland, you're very adventurous taking the whole roof panel off! With regards to the exhaust part you require, I would think it would be quite difficult to find a new one of these. Surely you could buy or make tube and fabricate one yourself as you obviously have a MIG welder, and it would be quite easy compared to the roof? Keep up the good work.:sweat:
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    Very wise advice for anyone thinking of bidding on anything in a tender sale!
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    This is one of those 'Dangerous' Matadors. Hydraulic brakes AND 6.25 ratio diffs!
  16. ekawrecker
    This picture is taken at Bezzina's in Malta.
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    I don't think this is taken at Walkers, I'm sure he didn't buy any of the trailers. It looks like the one preserved in Switzerland. Schlepper Rotinoff Super Atlantic GR. 7 (6 x 4)
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    They were both there, the Antar was undergoing some repainting and some filler work had been done. The Diamond T looked complete, but neither were running.
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    The MAN bit may be German, but the recovery equipment is designed and built by a BRITISH company, EKA. This is the third generation of recovery vehicles EKA have supplied to the British Army-Scammell, Foden and now MAN. (I am NOT connected with them by the way!)
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    This one runs and drives Andy, and is cared for by an enthusiastic member of the British Army. There are two others as static 'Gate Guardians' at Aldershot and Catterick. Apart from these, I don't think there are any more in the UK.
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    Well Done Roland. A very interesting post with some great pictures. As Radiomike7 says, you've certainly done your research. I have a set of LEYLAND letters off a Crusader if you're still looking for some, but SCAMMELL ones would be much better I think! I will keep a look out for you. In the meantime, here is a flashback to when Withams had lots of EKA Crusaders available to buy. Where are they now??
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    Seen in May 2008 is the last Commander at Bulford. Still looking, sounding and going well!
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