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For Sale a pair of Dunlop remould 900 x 18 10 ply tyres ( 2no ) NOS stored inside for a long time until shed space needed before Christmas ! Photos taken today are a true representation , no cracking evident . Offers please as to be honest unsure of value as size unusual.
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For Sale 1no Firestone 10.50 x 13 balloon tyre , as used on many wartime trailers. Used condition kept inside up to 4 months ago , good tyre wall , has a slight flat spot where it must of been dragged with a wheel locked up , but would suit an exhibit trailer or living van. £40
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New old stock 900 x 16 remould casing in good order , however makers name removed when remoulded. £50
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New old stock 900 x 16 remould casing in good order , however makers name removed when remoulded. £50
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Diamond T Gallery
John Comber replied to AndyFowler's topic in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)
Hi David , I think there is a gremlin on the forum today , can't see any pictures anywhere !! -
On an Eagle chassis / running gear ?
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The Cold War Museum
John Comber replied to paulob1's topic in Battlefields, museums, monuments and memorials.
Hi Paul , Have you paid the small fee and had the planning dept come to you for a pre application meeting . If you consider the application to be delicate then that would either confirm you views or relax you ! If you consider it delicate , then your appointment of a good planning consultant preferably ex the planning dept you are dealing with will be money well spent in my experience. -
Had not viewed all the photos in the thread , amazed to see Tony Jordan's old highwayman and trailer just left to rot , how sad , ( I recall that coming loaded to GDSF with a Pioneer on the trailer 18 years ag0 ) I see photos are taken this month.
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Blimey , quite a collection , assuming an old dealers yard I could not work out if recently viewed or historic photos ? Need to show the dutchess these to stop her moaning, just to highlight it could be worse at home than the yard art we have !!
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Wanted please , bomb trolley / trailer suitable for behind our 53 Ferguson TED20 and war ag Standard , other trailed exhibit considered WHY ? Many thanks John.
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Blimey , a good pump in there day , we ran both Villiers and Briggs Versions before Warsop developed their submersible range. Made in Edenbridge not far from us , and I recall having a good service / spares dept there. downfault I recall dreaded need to prime them and groundworkers loosing the priming screw bung on top of the impeller housing. There might be one in the depths of my yard if I remember right, I'll PM you if I find it.
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Recovery Towing Ambulance / Dolly 1920's
John Comber replied to John Comber's topic in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)
Well done Nick , much appreciated . It wants reuniting with an appropriate era wrecker then.. -
I have recently acquired this early recovery ambulance as I believe they were called , I'm guessing circa 1920's but looking for some Forum help here to identify the make and date etc. Would be great to see this back with the right period vehicle , was this of military origin ? Chip in with your views...
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Diamond T Gallery
John Comber replied to AndyFowler's topic in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)
Many thanks for your help mate , expert Matbro driving !! We collected the Diamond from Dixons same old yard it had worked from and sat in since 1966 ! when she was bought from Ruddington sales ! I'm told it replaced a Matador they ran before that. -
Diamond T Gallery
John Comber replied to AndyFowler's topic in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)
Should of asked my son for these photos first ! , took some clearance first all part of the fun ! IMG_4949.MOV -
Diamond T Gallery
John Comber replied to AndyFowler's topic in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)
Here's a new aquasition to the collection , got the 981 rolling having sat still for over 15 years ! -
Bump
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restoration another Diamond T 980 restoration
John Comber replied to greyhound32122's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Well done Sam keep up the good work. -
Wanted please a usable , not basket case Diamond T 980 / 981 hardcab shell . Any leads most welcome many thanks John.
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Hi Joris , many thanks for explaining the reason why , I like many others struggle with IT change , and I can liken the use of the old format to driving your old MV in the dark where you know where all the controls are ! The new format is similar to jumping in an unfamiliar vehicle equally in the dark , where I can't quite find where the lights or indicators are ! five miles up the road all will be fine , and the same will be for the new forum layout. Thank you and your team for all the effort needed to make the transition.
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restoration another Diamond T 980 restoration
John Comber replied to greyhound32122's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Evening Sam , well done , good progress since we saw you at Cerney, the old girl will be a masterpiece once complete , I still think you have too much free time though !! :clap: -
Cranes 7.5 ton light recovery trailer
John Comber replied to Scammell4199's topic in Trailers, plant and equipment
I bought one a long time ago , British army with central stowed ramps , the dreaded 10.50 x 13 tyres though which are in scares supply nowadays. Vacuum brakes , but I recall a much shorter drawbar than yours has , I reckon yours has been extended looking at the photo. towed well but I recall with the narrow track front axle it could dance about when empty with a scammell on full tilt upfront ! -
Many thanks for the reply , perhaps you could make contact when you are in possession of them , thanks.
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Wanted please a pair of Michelin 14.00 R 20 xl or zxl tyres please , in good condition, any leads gratefully received.