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Leyland Hippo and Thor tractor units
B series replied to Great War truck's topic in British Vehicles
Surprised you have had no replies to your question. There were very few Leyland Hippo Mk II type 19H 6x4, Tractors, Semi trailer, Special, modified for the Thor transporters. I understand that a company called Davies completed the modifications but I have no details. Of the modified tractors that I am aware the earliest is ERM 06AN99 and the last one was 07AN79, so could be 80. But maybe not all tractors in that range were modified, but I know of 14 modified tractors. Most were sold via the auctions at Ruddington during 1965/66. I don't know if any survive. -
I have just been reading about this saw bench trailer, and have seen the owner is wondering about the type of engine originally fitted. Well I dont know the answer but he might be interested to know that: 14 x Trailer, 10 Cwt, 2 wheeled, with Liner Porta 26 inch saw bench with 6hp JAP air cooled engine were sold at the 12th Branston sale in September 1968. They all had census numbers in the range 51YM61 to 52YM70. Maybe a 6hp JAP would be correct spec.
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B series started following Parts identification required , Lorry / Truck , Singapore 1941 next to pillbox can someone please ID the lorry , Site Adverts and 4 others
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What a great looking truck, so nice to see a 1950's vehicle in DBG without being over restored with tow ropes, buckets and red two hooks etc. Original Q4 tippers must be so rare because most were worked to death after demob. This vehicle is a credit to its owner.
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RE: Adverts This evening I have tried the "click on Theme and then default" as suggested by Ron. But it does not work for me. I am using Chrome browser on a 2 year old Dell laptop. I have an advert for "Path to Success" along the bottom of the page, advert for ebay on the header and amongst the posts adverts for a women called Maria Teresa for over 6o's, Avon eye make up in Polish I think and Hotels rooms from Novotel as below. Also as someone else mentioned, some of these advert move about on the page which is a pain.
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Pre WW 2 Vehicle Names Listing Version 8 as at 25/7/2023
B series replied to KevinT's topic in Research Centre
On D Day the 45th LCT (AVRE) Flotilla landed at Queen Red Beach Sector near Ouistreham (LCT947 was one) all loaded with RE armoured vehicles. One LCT that beached next to LCT 947 was loaded with: Lobster Flailing Tank "Dunbar" (Should have been 1st down the ramp) Crab Flailing Tank "Stornoway" (should have been 2nd down ramp) Churchill mine plough, possibly named Plough A Boa-Carpet tank, fitted with two long forward facing arms fitted with Bangalore torpedoes and a large roll of logs and matting for ditch or beach repairs. This tank was also fitted with a Petard mortar. It was named "Barbarian" A Churchill tank fitted with a Chespale spool loaded with chestnut matting, and named or called Bobbin. together with many other vehicles. "Dunbar" was hit before rolling down the ramp causing a blockage, then Stornoway was hit causing an explosion whilst attempting to push Dunbar down the ramp. -
Hi Bill, The RAF code 37 indicates Aircraft Engines-Magnetos and Spares. The C would give more detail but I dont have that information. Maybe SUO indicates in short form the manufacturer of the magneto or related equipment. eg the army used 7BD for Bedford and 7RU for Land Rover parts.
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I would suggest that 37C/ 60754 are RAF stores.
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That is a really nice truck. You are correct that there are not many of these still around. It looks very original and just needs a cab protector to set it of. These Commer Q4 drive nice as well.
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I am looking for some info regarding wheel and tyre balancing on a Dodge WC52, and I am sure someone will have had issues with this in the past. My wheels have a steel balance weight welded to the wheel rim on the inside edge. The weights are the same size and in the same location relative to the tyre valve on each wheel and it does not look as if they have ever been removed for balancing. I assume this steel weight (see photo) is attached by the wheel manufacture prior to tyre fitting, but can anyone confirm? My front wheels and new tyres run straight true on a balancing machine, but for whatever reason will need 440g & 510g of weights to balance, if fact this is so many weights that there will not be enough room on the rim to fit them! The photo with the new weights attached shows half the weights required! I am wondering about removing the welded steel weights because I think that will help. Has anybody else done this? It seems strange to me that the wheels with tyres are so far out of balance, but they are. (I started wheel & tyre balancing in 1970's so have fair experiance over the years, including F1 Team cars, but these good condition Dodge wheels, with new Firestone tyres are the most out of balance assemblies I have ever encountered). Have other WC owners had wheel balance issues?
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Many thanks sirhc.
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I would like to indentify the vehicle or equipment this green vinyl cover would have been used with. It looks unused. It is a detachable cover with a roll up vision or access area. It would be attached to the vehicle or equipment via 5 black "leather" straps and nylon clips. Size is approx 31 x 17 inches, Part No F8473 Made by Trim Technology who were based in Coventry. This part may be related to the other item I have posted about. I don't remember how I came to own this, ex Witham tender I expect, but if it can be indentified, and someone can make use of it, please contact me. Many thanks B Series
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Does anyone know which vehicle these ex British Army / MOD parts relate to? Cover assembly with complicated metal frame attachment. NOS with no identification marks. I think I obtained this via a crate load of spares from Withams a few years ago now. Size is approx 260 x 260 x H160. I think it clips onto something using the pointed parts, and locates with the two forked arms. The material part is divided into two sections. If anyone needs one of these make me an offer.
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I don't know what type of Austin you own. But I got two windscreen glazing panels for my Austin Champ cut from toughened glass at a local glass supplier. I think most glass suppliers can cut flat toughened glass. If you need a curved glass that would be more difficult. For windscreen fabrication I think you will have to find a local company that will take the job on.