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    Dads army truck help and advice please.

    in Introductions & Welcomes

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    Clack,

    just got back on the forum after quite some time.

    What did you do with the truck in the end?

    neil.

    Hi well its all up and running now, still deciding what to do with it really the engine and all the running gear is sweet as a nut. But if I was to keep then I would probably flog the engine and all that lot on because as I said I couldnt live with it. Which is a pity because its such a lovely truck, so I may sell yet.

    Getting involved in film work

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    Thanks for the replies

    Well thats what I expected really, but it may allow me to run my truck as a tax loss if nothing else also the experiance doing it.

    Im not too precious over it really, Its going to need smartening up but concurs is not a option for me a military truck it was never shiny.

    Oh its a 1953 fordson Thames ET6. Im just trying to figure out what to do with it really.

    Is there any agency's I can register It with or people in the know??

    Dads army truck help and advice please.

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    Very pleased to announce, after a change of plugs, points new battery and a clean of the fuel tanks/lines she is running sweet as a nut! Super smooth and surprisingly refined for a 60yrs + V8. Just waiting for the brake master cylinder seals to arrive. The brakes have been checked and the hubs diff and gearbox are in amazing condition. The mileage is reading just over 20k and to be honest I should think this is a true reflection of the mileage.

    To say im pleased is rather a understatement. I was hoping to get it to the Honiton Hill Rally today, but I can wait. I'm looking forward to my first drive (Although I've already hit 30 being towed..lol)

    As stated before I'm not sure I could live with it in its current set up as I would like to use it regularly so I may be willing to sell if the price is right.

    If anyone would like to view or consider making an offer you may contact me on 07773331151

    Many thanks

    Clint

    Dads army truck help and advice please.

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    Hi clack, just a suggestion, sometimes the best way to achieve what you want is to re-cab a more modern box van chassis of similar dimensions, giving you turbo Diesel, disc brakes P/S and maybe even A/C, you will only then need an period cab/bonnet/wings and so on.

     

    Doing it this way you have less hassle with insurance DVLA VOSA etc. as it is just a re-bodied truck and you haven't cut up a restore able historic vihicle.

     

    I'm sure you could easily move yours on after a good scrub up and be in pocket.

     

     

    Well these are the things that need considering. I originally bought it with exactly that in mind. I have a complete Daf 45 in very good shape and the plan was to remove the cab/rear and simply mount it all on the daf chassi. But after speaking to a few people it seems that this truck is something rare and special. So I think I will be selling. Its a 1954 Model and has only covered 22k Considering its been standing for several years its in fantastic condition. We fired it up today!!!!

    If anyone would like to come and view or be interested in taking it of my hands I can be contacted on 07773331151

    I would like it to end up with someone who will return it to standard and keep me posted as to progress.

    Ill find something less rare to use.

    Hopefully Ill be driving it by the weekend!!!!

    Dads army truck help and advice please.

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    Hi, sorry about the slow reply. Is there any way of getting the pictures up. They work for me. I may be interested in selling because as you say it may be of some historical importance/rarity and it would be a pity to change things to much.

    I was considering altering it to something along the line of this. I am not in a hurry and it would be a project over several years.

    Dads army truck help and advice please.

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    Hi Neil, great to hear from you. What a lovely looking truck. I have loads of questions, but heres some picture of mine.

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    Dads army truck help and advice please.

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    Posted · Edited by clack
    Pics issue

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    Dads army truck help and advice please.

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    Posted

    Cut to the chase.

    I would hate to live with the brakes and lump. Love the looks tho!

    It would be pretty easy to convert to a iveco 2.8 lump and running gear cheap too I may add, whilst retaining its fabulous exterior even keeping the rusted dull faded paint and have a very usable extremely cool looking truck that would live on and in time could be returned to origional should any future perspective buyer so wish.

    Dads army truck help and advice please.

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    Posted

    Hello all,my first post!

    I have acquired a beautiful Fordson Thames ET6 v8 Civil defence corps truck

    Not running as yet but not into bad shape over all.

    I was trying to find out a little about it and what it potental value may be as I bought it to Rat rod up. But it may be of historical significance and worth more kept standard. Could anyone help me shed some light. Any other Thames owners on this site??

    Help please

    Clint

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