daz76

My Scammell Explorer was off the road when I bought it and has never really had brakes. The rebuild has progressed to the stage where I will soon be taking the hubs off to see what lurks behind. I am learning as I go along, but I seem to recall that older vehicles with lower pressure to the brakes need 'softer' linings which are not readily available. Can anyone advise if this is the case and if so, where to get them please? Thanks Daz:confused: Any useful tips about what to look out for would also be appreciated.

Daz, the Explorer gallery index shows another one named Thor, index no. 43, post 84 reg no. OSJ 693 any connection or just coincidence?

I noticed this in the photos. Just coincidence as it's definitely not the same lorry. Mine took it's name from the Antar my dad drove when he was in the Royal Artillery. I don't know if it still survives. Cheers, Daz.

I am a little puzzled why an Explorer with a Royal Navy Vehicle number is presented as a REME vehicle... or did it change services at some time???

Mike-I think it was featured in one of the Commercial magazines a while back. I may well have it somewhere.When I get a chance I'll try to find out and let you know. I think the owner's name was (Bob?) White. Daz

Hi Nick. This tidy one isn't mine sadly! Mines the one in bits in the previous post...

It does tow a trailer with some kind of tracked vehicle, so it must be the same one as it's in the right area. It's a Cumins L10 I think

 

I needed a complete new body/cab on mine as it had all rotted beyond help. I found a good cab frame which we have now mostly re-skinned and have made new doors. I've had mine 10yrs, and on reflection I shouldn't have stripped it right down as I could have had fun with it more, but probably wouldn't have done a thorough job. The chassis is very pitted with rust and the brakes don't work. I decided to re- cab it first, then work on the mechanicals when I can drive it around to test things. I hope to have it complete in the next 2-3 yrs..... Cheers Daz

Here's a pic of the bulkhead I removed. You could just push your fingers through it. Sad bit is I've been removing parts from Explorers which have been broken up in far better condition than mine! (PS.The brolly was a factory option)

Hi Daz, welcome to the forum, it's always a dilemma, rolling restoration or complete rebuild, I opted for rolling resto, the oily bits underneath are still oily! As you say we would all like a shed and another one to do a perfect job on but that ain't going to happen now.

 

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Thanks for the advice. I will look into HMVFTV. Daz

she lookis very tidy daz have u had to do much to get to the presant state ? the cab on mine could do with a re skining in places . wots she powerd by ?

 

did u use to tow a bren gun carrier on a trailer behind i think i may have seen u at the st agnes rally

 

nick

Hi Nick. This tidy one isn't mine sadly! Mines the one in bits in the previous post...

It does tow a trailer with some kind of tracked vehicle, so it must be the same one as it's in the right area. It's a Cumins L10 I think

I needed a complete new body/cab on mine as it had all rotted beyond help. I found a good cab frame which we have now mostly re-skinned and have made new doors. I've had mine 10yrs, and on reflection I shouldn't have stripped it right down as I could have had fun with it more, but probably wouldn't have done a thorough job. The chassis is very pitted with rust and the brakes don't work. I decided to re- cab it first, then work on the mechanicals when I can drive it around to test things. I hope to have it complete in the next 2-3 yrs..... Cheers Daz

Thanks Andy. It was a lovely workshop, but I've now lost it due to a house move. The Explorer now resides outdoors but has been put to good use even in part-restored condition recovering bogged delivery lorries from my in-laws' hillside farm in Cornwall. I don't know how to post videos here, but have some clips of it at work. Cheers. Daz

Here are a few more pics. The first was taken in a Sussex barn when I was collecting spares for mine. How many of you are like me and wish you had the funds and space for a second one. It's a shame to see it just sitting there, although I don't think it was for sale.This one had been rebuilt several years previously and had then sat unused. Still had it's Meadows petrol.

The second lot of pics are of a smart Explorer 'Ark Royal' taken at the Yealmpton agricultural show in Devon a few years ago. I think this one was from the Torpoint area.It had a Cummins engine I think.

Here's a photo of my Explorer BSV 704 (Thor) which is undergoing a rebuild. Still some way to go..! I will dig out the chassis no. etc and the military reg as I would love to get in touch with anyone with an Explorer from the same batch as I'm new to the forum. He's powered by an AEC 760. I bought him from a haulier in Camarthenshire who used him for quarry work recovering excavators. Before this he was used by Octogan recovery. I have some photos in their red/white livery which I will post in due course.

Great Gallery. Can anyone help me- I would like to know what the make and pattern of the tyres fitted to the front of Kevin Royan's Explorer in the photo are? I will eventually need to replace my worn out bar grips and these will be better suited for my needs. Will they fit the original wheels? Any help appreciated. I hope to post some pics of my part restored Explorer soon. Thanks