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    There's a few people in East Anglia with good taste :whistle: Good Move, Antony. So what chassis are you going to put the body on? Oh hang on, have I got that wrong? :-D :n00b:
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    Clive - the closed cab GMC screen rubber corners are moulded to shape in order to achieve the tight radius. I don't think a straight extrusion will be anywhere near so effective. If RW cannot supply I'm sure he will point you in the right direction. I've picked up a couple in recent years.
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    pm sent.
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    From a U.S. WW2 military publication:
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    I've already alerted the Environment Agency to this development - you can expect a knock on the workshop door anytime soon.......:cool2:
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    Nice fuel tank on that rag top tipper :cool2:
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    I can't answer that question, Andy - but if you ever find an answer do tell - it will save me constantly wondering myself P.S. the shunter is an International M425
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    I'm surprised there isn't a clip on youtube yet of the engine being fired up. What?
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    Just googled settle and found an identical style with the three hinged seat bases, so you have nailed it Tony!! Apologies for having dragged you so far off topic, but it goes to show how informative and all-encompassing this thread is :-D
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    It had a flat base, but some makeshift legs had been screwed on. A very substantially constructed piece of joinery. The shaped top rail looks maybe too elegant for an old wagon? My eye was caught by two old threshing drums in the sheds as we made our way through the yard, lots of very ancient farm equipment too - but whether there was an old WW1 truck chassis amongst the many brambles is anyone's guess! Yes, I suppose it probably is a pew, maybe next time!!
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    Well guess what I found this week in rural Dorset: The shape is instantly recognisable, but the question is - is it a pew or a WW1 truck seat? Width 84", back height 44", front to back 24". There are three lids on the seat top. Doubtless it turns out to be not what I'd really like it to be
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    All joys to you both. What about a range of baby accessories for the WLF, like a useful nappy changing table that fits onto the vice mount on the toolbox lid?
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    Also weight distribution would be about ideal (not that it is anywhere near the Foden's capacity, but no doubt a smother ride will result!). Nice looking outfit.
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    Hi. Does anyone know a good stepframe plant trailer operator who could move ........ Any leads much appreciated. edit: All sorted, panic over!
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    Cats

    N.O.S. replied to chevpol's topic in Other Chatter

    I think I need a cat......
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    Found it - pic from other side in World Trucks No.8 SCAMMELL by Pat Kennett (remember TRUCK magazine?). AEC tractor, same as dumptruck chassis but twin rear wheels.
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    Shape of the cab and front mudguards says AEC dumptruck chassis, and I'm sure that somewhere I've seen another image of this operation clearly showing an AEC converted to tractor unit.
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    Wonderful! On a similar vein, around 1981 we took the ferry from Westminster Bridge to Greenwich. The guys on the boat gave an unofficial running commentary which was in effect a Cockney's view of London. When we came to what was at that time the start of the great Docklands development it went like this: "Ladies and Gentlemen, if you look on the south bank you will see some of the docks and wareharses wot is being bought up by the arabs and turned into luxury houses and flats. They have done more damage in three months than wot Jerry did during the whole of the war"
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    Still there yesterday - might be good for some parts? Any 4 cyl engine - Perkins P4 / L4 might have been used in the past. A modern equivalent might be the Perkins 4236 or more recent ranges or Cummins B4 (not many used in automotive applications).
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    Great that it has been restored. Must have been quite an experience to be at the service. A pity that a fence is necessary, but the design chosen seems somehow quite appropriate and does in a way convey the 'see-through barbed wire' nature of the war out there.
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    amazon

    N.O.S. replied to ford 369's topic in Other Chatter

    Nope, but there has been the occasional Antar and Nubian problem. Try blocking all Thornycroft products, that might do the trick :whistle:
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    Yes, some serious work you're doing there, looking good. Are you going to keep the power steering set-up? Glad the parts have been put to good use. Maybe I should have had some parts off Adrian's motor to get my spares truck going instead of the other way around, but I think overall the best truck won! :D:D
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    :D What he meant was that the combine could quite happily sit around till this year's harvest 'cos the tank was full of decent diesel - but he's not too keen to park it up after harvest until next year's harvest with biocrap diesel in it....
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    Hi Mark, do you mean this unit? http://www.51fdsqnre.com/index.htm There is quite a good little museum at Waterbeach Barracks with a reasonable photo archive, but your best bet would be the contact on the link I've posted, Ron Snook. He is most helpful and knowledgeable - well worth making contact with him. He has many links with ex airfield service folk and with luck he might even be able to put you in touch with one of the old drivers.
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    A tired nurse leaves work after a long shift and walks into the nearby bank to cash a cheque. The cashier looks on in horror as she pulls a rectal thermometer from her top pocket and tries to write a cheque with it. Quick as a flash she looks up and says "Well that's just great, some arsehole's got my pen".
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