daz76

"Do Cornwall and Jersey have seats on the United Nations?" Methinks the world would be a more relaxed place if they did! :coffee: :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Where did you get the couplings done Rob?

Found this if it's any help 6x6. KERUING Other Names Gurjun, Dau, Keroeing, Mai Nhang, Mai sat, Keruing bajak, Keruing beras, Kanyin, Yang, Apitong, Hora Scientific Names Dipterocarpus spp. Source Southeast Asia Wood Appearance The heartwood is light red to red brown or purplish red brown. Presence of resin. Possible wind shakes. It has clearly demarcated sapwood. The grain is straight or interlocked and the texture is coarse. Density at 12 % moisture content: 0.79 g/cm3. Working Properties The blunting effect is high; peeling is reported to be good and slicing is not recommended or without interest. Variable silica content. Some species are very resinous and tend to clog tools. Occasional tearing on quartersawn. Nailing is good but pre-boring is necessary. Gluing is correct but must be done with care due to the presence of resin. It dries slowly. Moisture content is very variable especially for the most resinous species. Careful stacking and end coating are recommended. Durability Keruing is moderately durable to fungi and is durable to dry wood borers; sapwood demarcated (risk limited to sapwood). Several species are regrouped under the name Keruing of the genus Dipterocarpus and the natural durability is variable from one species to another. It is thus recommended to restrict the use without preservative treatment for end-uses under biological hazard class 2. Uses Keruing can be used for several applications: • interior: e.g. flooring, stairs, panelling, veneer, boxes and crates, joinery • exterior: e.g. exterior joinery, panelling, ship building, bridges, wood frame house, vehicle or container flooring, heavy carpentry Plywood for light woods. Resin and shakes may restrict end-uses. In Asia, this species is used for sleepers and poles with a treatment.

That makes sense N.O.S. The Explorer's been parked outside for a year in all weathers under a tarp with no panelwork and subjected to muddy boots when we use it and the floor still looks like new. I was going to do the rear buck floor the same but the price went up so much I can't afford it yet. I think Keruing is Indian/Indonesian???

Hi Oggy. Make sure you check out the transporters/ wreckers forum. Lots of lovely stuff. Any funny stories from your time working with Explorers? would love to hear them. We're getting short on choc digestives if you can pick some up. Ta. Daz.

Thanks N.O.S. I've only ever spoken about it but never seen it written down! Cheers. Daz

Hi 6x6. I was recommended wood by two different joiners. Don't know if it's the one you're thinking of. Not sure how to spell it but I think it's Kerowin. I have done the Explorer's cab floor with this and it looks ok. A cheaper alternative to Ash apparently. Recently the prices have rocketed due to the demand for wood in China. Daz.

What about Cornwall....??? :cool2:

Hi Rob, looks like you've done loads of work already. Looks really good. Hope you have an easy time with the engine job. Good luck. Daz.:-D

This looks similar to one I saw at Sandringham maybe 4 or 5 years later. The one I saw belonged to someone from Norfolk.

Thanks for all the replies guys, I didn't know the pin would be steel on both. Cheers. Daz :-D

Right-I've been in my archives and found out more about the Explorer owned by Bob White of Plymouth in my post No. 566. I found a feature on it in the Feb 2007 Heritage Commercials magazine. It is a 1952 model and tows a 1944 Bren gun carrier. It has chassis no. 7410 and was previously owned by Derek willis from Bodmin. It apparently started life in the army (REME) and was later transferred to Plymouth dockyard and used to tow submarines and frigates into dry dock. The vehicle was repainted blue (and presumably given a Navy reg?) for it's new role. Mr White has now owned it for 11 yrs approx and he removed the Meadows petrol and replaced it with a 250 Cummins. He has restored it to it's original REME spec as near as possible. The trailer it tows is a Cranes purpose built 7.5 ton 6 wheeler designed for bren gun carriers. It is approx 1940. The bren gun carrier is Canadian (1944) and still in it's original packing case when Mr White bought it! At the time of the article it had covered 256 miles from new! I have yet to find the Constuctor photos I was looking for, but they're here somewhere. Happy New year. Daz

Forgive this daft question. I've been given a bucket full of pop rivets. Problem is some are steel (apparently) and some are aluminium. They are in unmarked packets. I have tried using a magnet to identify them, but it picks up both types. I have had some in salty water but none show rust yet. How can I identify which is which. Am I missing something really obvious? Would the alumimium ones contain something which attracts the magnet? Any advice would be appreciated before I go and buy some so I know what's what. Thanks, Daz :confused:

That looks great mate. Thanks for the link- bound to come in handy. Good luck with the refit.

Had you thought about something ex-military? My father bought a big old 3 phase thing which was used in a hangar. It was old then but used for a further 30 years in his business. Had a big tank and never broke a sweat even with coach/plant tyres. It wasn't massively expensive. Always a gamble buying from a sale though. More recently we bought one of the 150L single phase 'Hobby' types and it will cope with simultaneous spraying and an air fed mask, but the motor runs a lot more. It takes much less room in the workshop and doesn't need a crane to move it-it can be pushed on a trolley. Hope this helps.:confused:

That's correct. I was given their phone number about 5 or 6 yrs ago when looking for parts for the Explorer. I think it's Sydney Harrison (memory not what it should be). They were incredibly helpful and although they had no Explorer bits, they did tell me they had a few Pioneer odds and ends and bits for some of the more 'road going' models like the Highwayman. They seemed to be genuine enthusiasts willing to help someone else keep a Scammell alive. Hope this helps. Daz

Welcome from a fellow newbie. Still finding my way around the clubhouse! :confused: Nice Ferret too. Daz

And you mate- Have a great christmas! That's the trouble with work-it gets in the way of the more important things in life, like Scammelling! I'm hoping to come (Scammell-less) to some of the shows in 09 to say hello. Daz :cool2:

Sorry 6x6, my job takes me away for weeks at a time...I'll do me best over xmas.:thumbsup: Not good for the nerves to be kept waiting!..Daz

Leave it with me. It was the (SV2?) I mentioned that gave me the bug in the first place! I knew nothing about Scammells then, other than I WANTED ONE! The photos have been through a house move and I don't have access to them at the moment. It may take weeks, but I'll post them asap. Sounds like the same motor doesn't it? I didn't know of another in that area. Daz.

Thanks Jack-sounds good to me!

I think I just need a pair of gas mask goggles to keep the dust out of my eyes. Given that my current braking system is a block of wood on a rope, get the crowd at the finish line to stand well back cos I won't be able to stop when I get there......:yay:

Talking recovery trucks Andy- here's a interesting site: http://www.cornwallcommercials.co.uk/recovery.html They have an EKA Crusader and an Explorer. They brought my Explorer from Cambs to Cornwall for a very reasonable charge. You can see it on the low loader being delivered to it's new home. Check out the 'Our fleet' and 'Stories' pages too. I will try to get their Scammells' details sometime. :-D Daz

Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been a member of the forum for a few months but only just started using it. My name's Darren and I live in North Cornwall. I have a Scammell Explorer and a civvy Land Rover Series 2a which are both in lots of pieces. The forum is great, so thanks to everyone who has given me advice, it certainly helps as I'm learning about the Scammell as I go. I have decided to concentrate on getting this roadworthy first (it now lives outside since the move from the Fenlands of Cambridgeshire) in the hope that I can soon attend some shows with it. Daz.

On the subject of 'missing' Constructors I think I know of another not mentioned here. It was fully restored by an enthusiast and then bought by garage and recovery operator Malcolm Bowles of Southery, near Downham Market Norfolk. It was definitely a Rolls Eagle and painted military green. I think he removed the rear body and fitted a massive yellow extending boom (underlift?). At the time I spoke to him, he was planning to remove the twin rear tyres and fit singles to aid traction in the Fenland mud and reduce the overall width slightly. This was maybe 8-10 yrs ago. I have photos of it somewhere which I'll try to find. He bought it to replace his original Scammell which I think was very early (late 20's/early 30's?) I'm not sure if it was an SV2, but he had owned it many years and done a couple of rebuilds on it. It was called "Herman" and was in white recovery livery. He may even have kept it alongside the Constructor. I know it was much smaller than the Constructor and was a 6x4,powered by a Gardner 6LW. Anyone else know who restored the Constructor and sold it to Mr Bowles?