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Hi all . Can any one tell me how we stand legally using an observation turret on public highway . I'm specifically referring to the one on my 1943 pioneer but there all the same what ever vehicle it is. Are you allowed to stand out of an observation turret while moving on a public highway.?? thanks Neil

I have 3 reasnoble 1400x20 tyres I've kept as spares but they are in my way to be honest . Open to offers .

Hello all. does any one know if the canvas window flaps and radiator covers are reproduced by any one these days for the Scammell pioneer? Im not to fussed about the rad cover but it would be nice to get the window flaps

Hi folks, can an any one give me any info on another pioneer I have , chassis number 5338 any info much appreciated . Neil

I have a rough running Gardner 6lw, does anyone know that psi or bar the compression should be?

Thanks for your efforts on this. the log book states built 1943 and going from the info I've received on here according to its chassis number its contract number S3164 Military number H 5545293. Neil.

Just to go over the history of my scammell that I know. I brought it back from Belgium to the uk last year 2014. it came over with the reg number DEA768 on the vehicle and on its Belgium log book and chassis number 5343 which is present on the vehicle. From what I have been told by DVLA and others on here DEA768 was issued as a civilian reg number in West Bromwich uk 1948. So presumably after the war it came back home and was sold in to civvy street. The Belgium reg document it came over with states, ( registered 1984 Belgium ). I think this is when it last hanged hands before me. The years in between are un known to me at the present time. Neil

Would I be right to assume from the response that this is not an original military marking and just something some one has put on years ago?

Its been a good sunny day here in kent today so i decided to do some work on my scammell. I took the Kids with me down the yard to give them a bit of fresh air and a ball to keep them occupied. I had been replacing some of the wood on the boxes at the back when i herd an almighty bang as the ball the kids were kicking bashed the nearside door. after shouting some demanding words at them like, clear off! i got down and had a look to see if it had damaged any thing and noticed a small bit of blue paint and a black line showing on the door. the ball had chipped off a bit of paint on the door so i got out a plastic scraper and continued to chip off the old hard paint to reveal this. Has any one got any ideas on what it is? it uncovered a bit more of its history which i probably would not of found, My apologies Kids!!

Thats fantastic , I wasn't very confident i would ever be able to find its military number thanks. unfortunately there is no rebuild plate present. is it posible to find out if it was given a post war registration and what it might be, or could it be DEA768. It just shows you there is a wealth of knowledge on here and all you have to do is ask. thanks again. Neil.

I will have a look and let you know. Where abouts on the jib should it be?

Hi yes thanks for your help. it's model is sv2s , registration certificate says year 1943 but this may be when it was first registered? and chassis no is 5343. Rgds Neil.

Can any one tel me how I can find out my vehicles military number or even military registration number presuming it had one. its a 1934 scammell pioneer registration DEA 768, that's all I know. Any suggestions welcome. :laugh:

Hi we have an 8 ton scammell in Dunkirk that we need transported back to kent. I have a ve a recovery bar that we could tow it with but no tow vehicle if any one can help with a low loader coming back empty please pm me, I need to get it home this week and am running out of luck. thanks

That's excellent well done thanks. Neil

On the front wing of my 1943 vehicle is this. And I can't Seem to find out any thing about it. Has anyone got envy idea?? I'm a bit puzzled by it:nut:

Thanks guys for your help

Hi I've brought a scammell pioneer from Belgium in the deal I've managed to get it transported to Calais as port of but now I'm stuck I've got to get it over the water this month. I live just outside Dover between canterbury and Dover. Has any one got means of transporting It for me at a cost obviously. It does drive but has no brakes, maybe it could be towed with on a bar as it's only on the boat and then 4 miles inland . If any one can help PM me please rgds Neil

Hi I've just brought a pioneer from Belgium. It has no number plate and the build plate on the near side front chassis rain has gone missing years ago looking at the amount of paint where it should be . The paperwork I have says the chassis number is M05343 and build year is 1943. Is the number located anywhere else on the vehicle and can any one tel me any thing about that number because it's also painted on the doors like a military number. any help greatly appreciated .

Hi what's the latest on the scammell project's, keen to here from you, have you managed to find any time to spend with her. :cool2:

Welcome in baldsparrow :-\

Don't suppose any pioneers spoken of here are for sale? Only I'm Looking for another project ! Pm me if there is please.

Welcome in Paul:-D

Hi folks My name is Neil. Im new here not only to HMVF but the modern tech world of computers. yeah just got my first one and don't really know how this all works, ive got 4 kids and they are showing me!! :blush: Quite sad really as the youngest is 3 and even she seems to know. Im a mobile mechanic in kent repairing cars commercials and heavy plant, i spend all my spare time tinkering in my garage, I've spent the last few years restoring a rare 2.0l diesel series one safari landrover, and am now looking for a commercial vehicle project. The scammell pioneer has always made me gasp when I've seen them at show and now I have decided i want to be part of there history. I am limited to space now and will be looking to do a rolling restoration, so hoping to find an unfinished project or some thing that's not a wreck. If any one knows of such a beast I would be glad to know. Rgds Neil.