Amazon Joe

i have two k6 tippers one was converted by he RAF to a tipper and have the duty officers instruction on how to use the tipping gear, it was based at RAF Ruislip. if any one is interested in owning one PM me.

Blimey that's excellent, do we agree the only way the bonnet could be uncut is if it came from the factory like that?

 

Each Explorer was built/assembled by a five man team (I remember reading somewhere) and all sheet metal work was hand made, although I should think there was a former/jig for the main shape, presumably the bonnet finisher would cut and dress holes to suit the engine/air filters fitted.

 

Seems to me that your Explorer is turning out to be unique..:bow:

Have sanded bonnet holes no sign of weld or filler bronze green paint on bonnet and were cut outs would be ???

will update photos all now nato green and ready to roll

H:undecided:ad bonnet off tonight to paint no welding, filler or any signs of repair?

thanks for the info will keep you in mind if we have any problems cheers ben

Prototype Foden has had a new nato paint makeover, i

some photos as it came on Sat now has 1400 x 20 all round, rear chariot removed and will be green by next weekend

Has Meadows diesel with no signs of replacement and bonnet has not been cut out for air cleaner pipes. also has trailer brake in middle of cab? sanding down at moment, if any insignia shows up will post.

AJ

A new arrival To the Freer stable Sister scammell to GRITEYES NGY 584 Force full 8642 CONT 9870

"COLDSTREAM" YVS 526 8641 CONT 9870

JUST ANOTHER TO ADD TO YOUR LIST, WOULD ANYONE KNOW ITS WORKING HISTORY AND MILITARY NUMBER

Amazon joe

Have just purchased another Scammell Explorer:nut: can anyone shed any light on its history REG no is YVS 526 Meadows diesel

bought from Lutterworth previous owner Steven Pawson, Dronfield

parts required

original screen and frame.

seats and bases.

rear lockers or steelwork have floor no boxes.

PM me with contact numbers and will call

thankyou

AJ

Just found this lovely photo on the internet ! Not sure if we've seen it before ! But worth a repost in my humble opinion !

I have one of these trailers for sale if anyone interested ( Crane 60 ton float )

cheapish Explore on milweb... http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/large_image.php?ad=61127&cat=4

question, has any one got any photos or info on the RAF explorers ballast body type ? what engine,chassis numbers etc i think i have found one in a quarry?

Dave Crouch had exactly same fault it is not the lift pump but hair line crack on diesel pipe from tank. you can"t just pull a pipe to the tank you have to have flow and return as original. to test pipework from pump to tank use air and you will find a small crack. Dave changed pump, lift pump etc etc but had no joy then realised problem was crack, if any probs call Dave and he will confirm details.

Amazon Joe

Hi All, Steve Guest is your man,currently retired from Scammell ownership , I bought his ex Cyprus constructor two years ago and last year the lowloader and dolly which is a Jauns trailer.

30 T Constructor just going in the shed to commence battle with my wallet.

 

Amazon Joe, is the rear prop on your new purchase? i recall Steve having axle vibration and removing it for a more luxurious journey!!

not picked it up yet had to work all weekend will see on wednesday.

anyone got a spare ? if required.

Hi NOS have u a photo and can u PM me price

 

cheers Joe

Ps Anyone know what happened to the lowloader that used to be behind Steves Contractor

Psst! Anyone looking for a totally straight steel ballast body for a 20T Constructor? Well - the rear fold-down ladder is a bit bent.....

Hi NOS have u a photo and can u PM me price

cheers Joe

freer collection not all MV to name but a few

Foden EKA prototype 6x6

scammell drops

foden drops

matador x 5

douglas ex snow blower

Scammell pioneers x 3

douglas loggers x 2

aec LD55

militant Mk1 x 4

militant mk3

Bedford TM CALMS x 2

austin K6 x 2

Kraz 6x6

scammell EKA

scammell chain drive 1945

AEC mamouth minor 1939

AEC R6

scammell super highwayman 1965

thornycroft big ben

unipower

unipower invader

matador 6x6 x 2

Muir hill 101 110 161

22 vintage tractors various

65 ton crane trailer

10x military trailers

solid tyre bogies

bins stores x 3

army fordson major

Harlan tug

LR various x 8

LR series 1 x 2

Albion chieftain

diamond T 969

Volvo N10

scammell constructor

too many toys

New toys

M.A.N 6x6 Calms with winch

Volvo

Thought it may have been Mike ! Quite a rare beast now ! Hope she gets an owner who preserves her in the dry !

Hi all just looked back at ref page 58 Herman Q807HNG is in our yard we saved it about 7 years ago from the gas axe its a tad rough but is savable it was a gun tractor any one interested PM me.

:rotfl:

 

Just one addendum....

"Of course the final decision will remain between yourself and Mr. Crouch at the Scammell Rescue Centre....and that unforgiving bar-steward at the divorce solicitors!!!"

going going GONE !!!!! Sold:drive::drive::drive::drive:

An easy one, it is a Petter PU8 Universal engine. The oval plate on the cowl probably says P, or PU, but not the makers name, this was a wartime measure to hide identity, only initials used.

 

One of the uses this engine had was motive power of a pontoon bridge, where a flexible drive shaft off the engine coupling drove a propulsion unit, think there was one on each corner. They were still in army stocks in late 1970's.

Cheers richard yes it has P on plate, airfield finished in 45/6

Joe

i have just been given a powerpack that was found on a farm at Desborough Airfield it has a small plate type drive with a twin cylinder universal engine could anyone identify the unit.

It is a timber bolster type with winch, bolster trailer missing (anybody got one )starts runs stops needs small amount of timber work on cab and door then all done. i will place photos tommorow

joe

The Foden has been and saved a kraz from scrap pile, - 1979 255 with timber bolster and winch. Ben (NPTIMBER) said add y to end of name sums us up.

KRAZ-Y.

The matador you are looking for is now owned by my brother it was bought a couple of years ago from a timber contractor who had bought it from some new age travellers ,it was fitted with a new engine by jack henley some years ago but this had suffered from a cracked cylinder liner all parts have been found for its repair and it will be moved to the workshop soon to start the work, it is still in henley livery complete with recovery crane and will be restored the same hope this helps ben freer

a couple of photos from the yard, Joe

Just been down to a local military dealers seen a rare prototype Foden wrecker unfortunately being broken up winch sold rear body sold chassis cab for sale.:cry::shocked:

how many dougals can we get at rushden? or any other venue?

Rockingham Castle steam and country rally 16th - 17th July is on and anyone wishing to attend just give me a shout we are having a timber loading area and all are welcome.

all military and commercial vehicles welcome contact me for further details.

have u got any cabs in your nut and bolt store?:-D

Below is your scammell drops at Dorset with Scammell Pioneer as ballast heading the Pickfords trailerin the playpen:nut: and second shot shows them at Kettering rally.