Great War truck

Oh, one of those! I didnt think of that. Looking forwards to seeing more pictures when it arrives. How very exciting! Tim (too)

We think alike. That indeed would be fun!

No, i think they are Renault EG's. Very similar to the Latil of course (but you know that). They are going a fair old pace, but that might be due to the cameraman cranking too fast. Another great clip of film. I will have to go through all of them when i have time. Tim (too)

Yes, i quite agree with you. What a fabulous clip of film, especially the Foden and the AEC tanker. marvellous. Tim (too)

Ben Didnt Mick have a couple of theses two ton chassis? What happened to them? Is this the same model that the WD used? Jack, i think you should start of a whole new thread with a question like that. It would be interesting to gauge peoples thoughts on the subject. Tim (too)

Crikey, that is not much of a clue. I am fairly certain that it is of French origin, so maybe Renault or a De Dion.

Oh yes, i see what you mean. Amazing discovery. I am a little concerned about the method of dealing with a road block (or hole blown in the road). "Right ho chaps, put your rifles in a pile there and knock down that wall and chuck it in the hole - cant see anybody so no need to post a guard". Tim (too)

Oh hang on, is it that Renault which changed hands recently? Tim (too)

Which WW1 truck is that? Photos please. It looks to be a very professionally built trailer. Lots were made during WW1 for all sorts of jobs. And as Tony says many more trailers made from WW1 trucks have survived. Interesting to see wooden wheels though. Dont see that on many trailers. Have you got any more photos of the wheels, hubs and axle? Thanks Tim (too)

It was two years ago, so it has probably dropped off. Much like the turret will when it goes over a bump. Tim (too)

Over the years i have come across quite a few data/builders plates from US Army WW1 trucks. Not wanting to sound like a real anorak but i thought it might be of interest if i brought them all together for comparisson. This is the manufacturers plate for our FWD: An Ordnance plate from the same FWD: An Ordnance plate from a licence built Mitchell FWD: An Ordnance plate from a licence built Premier FWD: An Ordnance plate from the steel ammunition body which were fitted to FWD's and Nash Quads (this was found in creek in Ohio - i asked the seller to go back and look for the rest of the truck, but she did not respond to that): A makers plate for a wooden B Type body (International Harvester): Our copy of the same: I have seen Ordnance plates for wagons and artillery pieces. I wish i kept photos of them. Anybody got anything else to add, or am i infringing into the complex world of train spotters?

Got it. Thanks. Might be a Renualt though. Looks very similar to the Mack.

Sounds disappointing. If you could have a look that would be great, as i am unaware of any WW1 trucks coming back from France recently. Saying that there are some that have been knocking about for a while and are yet to be restored. Thanks Tim

Yes, i can see why that would upset some people, but then again we keep buying up all the Jeep barn finds in the USA and bringin them over here (not pointing any fingers).

Fascinating. Thanks Tim (too)

Doing book reviews takes up a lot of time, so i was just wondering what people were reading and what they thought of them? I just picked up for 20p at a jumble sale "Dunkirk - Fight to the last man" by Hugh Sebag-Montefiore (great name). At about 700 pages it is big book but i am really enjoying it. The previous one i finished (from same jumble sale) was "Destination Basra" which was ok, but didnt get me too excited. A pity really when you consider what those boys did, but I just didnt find it very exciting. Anybody got anything to add? Tim (too)

This arrived yesterday and as usual very interesting, but it has raised a lot of questions for me. In the editorial it refers to the Newark Vintage Show and in particular last years show where there was an unrestored "Great War era truck". Does anybody know what it was or have a picture of it? Thanks Tim (too)

Jack. Any more news on this story. Tim (too)

That is great. What did you do for the tracks? Didnt Tony Oliver have an original? Where did that one go? Tim (too)

Thanks for that. it would have saved me time if i had just looked in the book first. Cheers Tim (too)

What is the width of a Bedford MW? I was just wondering if i could fit one in my garage. Oh, i suppose i would need to know the length as well. Can anyone help? Thanks Tim (too)

I thought we could save the oil seals for the half shafts, but they were a bit past it, so Steve made up some new ones. He first turned up a tapered plug of 1 7/8" diameter from an odd piece of timber. Then cut a leather disc with a 1 1/2" hole in the middle and soaked it in water overnight. He carefully pushed it over the plug, stretching it as he went and working it to shape. After 24 hours, it was dry enough to be removed when he punched out the bolt holes with a wad punch. No problem at all in the end.

Cracking pictures. I would love to have one of those, but kind of a bit busy reaelly. Tim (too)

Yes, he is in St Louis. I stopped off to see him once. He had a nice Jeep and a Cushman. One of his son's is in the USMC. Where do you get your British stuff from? The Humber is what i am thinking of as that is something quite unusual even over here. Tim (too)

Hi. Do you know Michael Lavin then? He lives quite close to you. Tim