Hair Bear

I think fubar describes it better.

Any connection ??

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?13807-Spotted-today&p=454365#post454365

Ah, I understand now. I thought at first that it was being suggested I may have witnessed some wrongdoing in the making!

M1 J23 north 1600hr today low loader carrying a bright yellow Scammell Pioneer recovery in good order & an old dump truck, possibly ex military but was distracted by the Pioneer.

Saw them earlier in the day, probably A34n. The tipper looked to be 'Hoveringham' orange, possibly another Scammell.

Hopefully not to Hirsts scrapyard .... :-(

 

Andy

I think they were east of Hirsts when I saw them.

A303 eastbound 5 Metcalf lowloaders carrying what looked like a variety of ww2 / cold war vehicles, an APC and an SP gun.

Vulcan over Farnborough at 1420. Fleet to Aldershot road a complete standstill. I would guess upward of 1000 at the west end of the runway!

Just found this thread, I don't know anything really about Vulcans but it seems unusual that if I read correctly that you have started with two, or the parts of two, as back in the late 70's my Dad had a late friend who had the parts from two Vulcans in a barn in near Arlesford. Could they be the same ones perhaps?

The tractor version were called 'Rotapeds'.

This morning, a Scammell Explorer with workshop or radio trailer (probably a living van but...) M5 southbound at J10.

Just an observation, looking at the pic was it traveling with the barrel facing backwards? I wonder if at just a quick glance it looked like it was going the other way.

Aha, found my pics...

I'm starting to think a little refresher course at the local Tech may be in order as well!:embarrassed:

Thanks, interesting stuff. Yes I should invest in some new gear, what I have is best described as family heirloom!

Now here's one for the 'Am I being stupid?' forum... Am I reading correctly that Propane and Propylene are the same thing?

Happened across one of these in a, I think, 'reclaimation' yard let's call it in Dorset recently.

Looked to be in fair condition in RN blue and apparently a diesel, I can't recall if it had civvy plates or not. I believe it can be for sale.

If anyone is interested I can pm details. Not connected to it in any way apart from thinking it needs a good home!

It's been a while since I looked at this thread which gives an idea of how often I might use gas, and went to checkout Adams Gases.

They don't appear to list acetylene but do have propylene at what appears to be a reasonable price.

So the question is... Would I need new regulators, gauges and torch kit or will my original kit still be suitable and how good is it in comparison?

I was there before 11 and yes, parked over by the officers mess!

Hi All,

Thought this may be of interest. This is a photo that my late father in law always kept in his wallet. We think it was taken around the early 50's but couldn't be sure. We've no idea where it was taken, or who the subject is, the only remotely possible identifier being the number on the Jeep.

I wonder if there's an identical photo somewhere with my father in law sitting on the bonnet???

Never been before even though it's only 6 mlies from home, made a nice day out. Lots of questions but few staff around to answer.

The video showing the Scammell pulling the tank from the ditch, what were the snatchblocks anchored to?

And to you.

Flag being flown here.

We had this sort of problem 40 years ago on the vintage tractor show circuit, at that time we gave it up.

Then last week this appears... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/insurance/motorinsurance/11493891/Youll-need-100-car-insurance-for-lawnmowers-says-EU.html

The important bit being "The court in Brussels decided that any moving vehicle, on public and private land, should have motor insurance, regardless of whether they are driven on the road or not."

Well, going on the information we have so far, I reckon it would fit on a 1945 MB engine...

(I know... I'll go and get my coat).

Need to get some zip into your Antar or martian?

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl/popup.jsp?currentaction=searchresults&e2w=97639&sort=5&did=97639&e2w=97639&miles=1500&postcode=ex176bn&configfile=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/97639/97639_config.xml&dropdowntype=uvl&csslocation=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/97639/97639&partner=UVL&max_records=200&action=searchresults&action=searchresults&action=searchresults&action=searchresults&action=searchresults&id=201408056354461&distance=0

or

http://www.southmoorfarmmachinery.co.uk/97639/tractors.htm

I clicked the little button in the top of the ad... It's taken me nearly all night to get rid of the advertising providers name - hyperlinks started appearing in the text body as highlighted phrases! Not having a go as it were, more a caution.:nut:

Anyhow, I appreciate the need to raise funds, and as a suggestion a couple of other forums I use are generally free but certain areas ie 'For Sale' and 'Wanted' are only available to subscribers.

There is a good reason for this...

Come the revolution they can outrun you!