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Wanted pair of complete seats for DT closed cab

Wanted AEC matador transfer box ..also front axle propshaft flange and nut ..

I was driving the Pioneer ..long day that was ..he he

Re Diamond T gutless..Think you need to talk to some of the old Wynns Heavy Haulage guys and see the old photos of T s working pulling twice the weight the old tank transporter boys were hauling to realise how good the Diamond T was.

Hope you all have a great Dorset..sorry i wont be able to make it ,After owning and being around DTs for the last 30yrs ..but My Daughter will be bringing EGG 160 to join the party ..Cheers G.B

I owned this federal in the late 1980s i restored it and also the K78 that was in a derelict state.coming from Geoff Brown ..it was sold in 1989 and went to the north east area..I also saw this at GDSF and could of wept as its not in the best of condition ..It had a bedford 500 diesel engine in it when in my ownership ..and won best military vehicle at Stoneleigh in warks in 1988..These and the Autocars are superb vehicles .

Hope you all have a great time at the GDSF..sorry i cannot attend this year ..but will be there in spirit ..love to all

Brilliant work Adrian ...Brings back happy memories of long ago.. for a while i painted my first T desert stone ..Keep up the good work mate ..Enjoy 2011

Hi Macc ..sadly be missing from astle park this year as i will be working in South Africa from August 8th to 10th December ...but got plenty of handbrake stuff ..If you needed it while im away im sure my daughter would be around for you to get it...speak soon mate ..hope the Rogers is coming on nicely...Graham

[ATTACH=CONFIG]31442[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]31443[/ATTACH] Hi Macc hope you well..This used to belong to me at one time when it was a wrecker ..fitted with a Leyland 680 power plus and 5 speed albion box ..went really well nice to see it has survived ..wonder if any of my other 14 look as good ...Graham Booth

I operated a Matador in 1980 NHG512X it was ex Blakes of manchester ..Does anyone have any photos of the old girl . Love a trip down memory lane

Hi Adrian Yes is for sale but at a very expensive price ..would be lovely restored but would stand someone the earth

Very Sad news John ..had the pleasure in the 80s to take to shows some of Tonys Tanks behind my Diamond T and crane trailer ..Also some film work ....R.I.P Tony

Hi Tony its Graham B ..it belongs to Mark Walker and both know are pockets not deep enough to buy it from him ..Love to Pat take care mate ..speak soon