8_10 Brass Cleaner Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I suspect that it is the chassis of a large diesel compressor and nothing like as old as it looks at first sight. They were still being made with that style wheels in the '50s. However I have not heard of EWC so will hope to be enlightened. David Yes, thats exactly what it is. Though it may be early enough to be petrol. Electric Wheel Co made and sold spoked wheels like that to convert Fordson N's to blow ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 There is more info about these wheels at http://hsqac.org/electric-wheel-company-jack-hilbing/ The reference to Electric in the company name was down to a patented electric welding process for fixing the spokes to the rims. These wheels look likely to be pre WW2 as they were making pneumatic wheels in the 50s Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 What do you think this was. The letters EWC show on one hub. Looks to be very heavy duty. Tar boiler perhaps? SNAP :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QL Driver Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 WW1 era Commer chassis on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292237556049 Looks like a good potential starting point for a project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Excellent chassis. Alas it's in Cornwall, for I know where there are some bits and pieces! Commercar must have been reasonably common here in Australia 'back in those olden days...' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Found this, seems the German stole anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 That is a Jeffery Quad that was used by the French as a portee for artillery. You can just see the bulge in the roof to take the barrel. Thanks. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chindit Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 this may be of interest to all ww1 eara lorry men on ebay number 302450153785 front wheels and axle with green paint nothing to do with me ,mike 302450153785 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Would this be a vehicle wheel or wagon https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/casuarina/other-antiques-art-collectables/rustic-items-available/1158882174 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 I think that is a tractor wheel. Interesting collection of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Germans had strange vehicles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 It's just possible this is the main driving wheel from a McCormick (or similar) reaper and binder. I have the rusty remains of just such a machine, however the wheel, while similar in construction and dimensions, is not exactly the same. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Sorry ... referring to Mike's wheel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chindit Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 sorry if i have added confusion to this conversation i see i have signed as mike to. the ebay uk listing number 302450153785 is for what i would say say is ww1 lorry front axle and wheels sporting some army paint as i say its nothing to do me chindit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Ahhhhh.... two Mikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chindit Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 also how about a 1913 dennis chassis ebay uk no 282651745007Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.chindit 282651745007 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. 282651745007 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. 282651745007 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. 282651745007 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 found this interesting pic of solid tyres...nice stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Sorry ... referring to Mike's wheel... the shop has something else I am looking at so will see if it has any markings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) There is a FWD Model B on auction in Australia at present, bidding starts tomorrow with an opening bid of $9. Looks like it has pneumatic tyres fitted. The Australian War Memorial are disposing of it. http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-5030116/?mode=preview&email=20170920_EDM_5030116&link=Sale&utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Sale&utm_campaign=20170920_EDM_5030116&cid=em|str:Promotional|pro:IndustrialEDM|ema:20170920_EDM_5030116|mid:1171985|lnk:Sale&custid=1377198&riid=1969405&mid=1171985&cgu={0a5ac71b-d6e4-409f-a8a1-2855846372a6} Edited September 20, 2017 by Richard Farrant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Some years ago I visited the AWM annex and took photos of both their FWD units, immediately before restoration commenced on one. Superficially, at least, this 'spare' unit is in remarkable condition. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 It has an unusual back axle and is missing the transverse spring. Makes a nice project for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Just noticed it has two gear sticks. Caters for left handed and right handed drivers perhaps. Chassis number 2596 does indeed date it to 1917 so almost certainly ex WD through a post war rebuild and exported to Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The lack of a transverse spring does suggest post-war so that or a rebuild, perhaps to increase the payload. I think the second 'gear lever' works the diff-locks on the side of the transfer case. I can honestly say that crawling underneath to lock the diff when stuck in the mud is no joke! A super lorry and a great project for someone. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 found this interesting pic of solid tyres...nice stock. I think that was the US Army depot at Langres. Just imagine how much that lot would be worth now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 There is a FWD Model B on auction in Australia at present, bidding starts tomorrow with an opening bid of $9. Looks like it has pneumatic tyres fitted. The Australian War Memorial are disposing of it.http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-5030116/?mode=preview&email=20170920_EDM_5030116&link=Sale&utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Sale&utm_campaign=20170920_EDM_5030116&cid=em|str:Promotional|pro:IndustrialEDM|ema:20170920_EDM_5030116|mid:1171985|lnk:Sale&custid=1377198&riid=1969405&mid=1171985&cgu={0a5ac71b-d6e4-409f-a8a1-2855846372a6} Sold for 15,709 AUD. Quite a reasonable price I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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