Brooky

Yes

Probably a bit later than 1939

12 hours ago, Morris C8 said:

Thanks for the info, the guy on the green one is wrong. 

Not really saying that

In my option the M was never used by the military

As far as I know WM is wide track model M

I have two reprint publications of USA equipment used during WW2 and the M is not mentioned

The larger HD is listed (Tractor heavy M1) is listed

Interesting, I don't believe they were used by the military, larger All is maybe but not the M

Have never been able to find a military one in a book

There is at least one in preservation painted in military colours but really not sure of its provenance

That is very nice

Troop Carrying Vehicle. Possibly three tonners

Interesting question

1. If the T is registered as prior to 1960 and is used unladen and towing an unladen trailer then it can be driven on a CAT B licence. If used laden the a vocational licence is required

2. Did you inform the DVLA of your heart problem? If you did they would have suspended your vocational licence and the organised after a period of time a medical examination ( at their cost) to ascertain whether they would give you your licence back. This usually means an ECG treadmill test

3. If your licence is returned it will probably only be for three years before another medical

4. If you didn't tell the DVLA then unfortunately you have technically broken the law

Interesting question

I have known the DVLA require a NOVA declaration for vehicles that are of British origin

The DVLA look for the NOVA marker against the chassis number if its not there then they can refuse the application

He always has interesting stuff to sell!

Suggest you speak to the verification officer of the MVT or IMPS before you do anything

They will give you all the advice and help you need to deregister.

Try  Albert Jaggers, they do this sort of thing

Google may be your friend

It is/was for sale on eBay recently

Next project half way complete

The 1/35 IBG models Scammell R100 gun tractor!

Fully agree about the downward slope, next up will be the Scammell Pioneer tank transporter, with tank of course

Exactly how I understood the production went!!

Must be one of those as they would say on a well known internet auction site "very rare" to have been produced in 1960!!

Funny how all the SUMBs are 1959!!

Southbound M1 near the A38 a Mk 2 Antar ballast tractor restored on D Crouch low loader

Thanks for that - many vehicles I have never heard of (and neither has Wikipedia), but now I have some names I can find threads on HMVF, and maybe track down some restored units for a closer look. The Leyland Retriever has a very old fashioned look about it.

 

Is the Commer tractor unit a Q2? I can find no information on the Commer military tractor units, just a photo of what claims to be a Q2 that look similar.

 

Steve

Think you need a copy of the military vehicle bible! Bart Vanderveens Fighting Vehicle Directory. Out of print now but full of info

I have a copy to sell if you are interested

Good call! Does he not go to Flookburgh though?

Says he hadn't had a form so was thinking about W&P

I have his number if you need it

Try Glynn, early British ww2 on here. Reckond hevmight be going

Hi,

 

Out of interest do you have a source for that?

 

As far as I understand the law a fire engine or ambulance can only be registered as such if it is used exclusively for that role.

 

Similarly, a fully functioning classic fire engine carrying water is still just a laden lorry in private hands. As such it would require plating and testing, class C driving license, private HGV tax, and of course suitable insurance.

 

The moment any vehicle is laden any age-related exemptions evaporate.

 

Whether you believe water counts as 'load' is up to you :-)

 

- MG

Interesting

The way I have always understood it is that if the vehicle was designed as a fire appliance and is still capable of fighting a fire the itvis exempt testing and plating (check vehicles exempt from test and plate)

It is also exempt road fund licence regardless of whether it is in private use or not

However if post 1960 with a mam over over 3.5 tonnes then a vocational licence ( either C1 or C) will be required to drive it.

Even though the vehicle is exempt from rfl it will love still need to be registered and back in the day would have to carry a tax disc

If the vehicle falls into historic class then of course it can be taxed as that.

Suggest for absolute clarification you have a look at the Fire Service Preservation Group Facebook page

Simply, pre 1960 no problem on CAT B licence

After 1960 if over 3500 kg laden CAT C1 over 7500kg laden CAT C

That's regardless whether they are carrying water or not

Some years ago, the only other 2 (?) AEC 850 chassis were gifted to the REME museum, on the death of their owner. I believe they had been kept somewhere in the Cambridgeshire area.

 

I have a few photo's of them being delivered to the museum, the story as that one could possibly be restored by using parts from them both.

 

Having been in contact with the REME museum, there now seems to be no knowledge of where they are now, even worse, who it was that was going to undertake the work. The new curator has no information whatever. Brian Baxter was at the museum at this time, he has since retired and unable to recall any more information, though we have been in contact over the matter.

 

Can any one shed any light, or know the person concerned as I would like to get some info as to the chassis, and running gear....preferably with the body off. I have details from the ex Duxford one, but need some "nude" of it.

 

Thanks

George Moore

 

Interesting. One was owned by Derecke Lambe and the other by a bloke from Yorkshire. Derecke was going to restore them. He passed away about 10 years ago

No reason you can't register it

Might need a movement order for each trip on the road

The Leyland