mammoth Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 The main body of the hub meter screws into a flange which can be changed to suit the wheel it was to be fitted to. More often used on trailers for either service intervals or taxation purposes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Would it be hub mounted like you see on modern trailers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Over the yeas of accumulating parts, two ancient hub meters only have turned up. Both manufactured by Henry Miller of London. An interesting form as the extended hub could well be vulnerable to being damaged. I would assume the meter was read for distances travelled in deliveries, then used in charging out delivery costs. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Could this monster be an ex-army truck? Renault probably but the rear hubs are strange. Electric drive or reduction gears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Those rear hubs remind me of the hubs on the Renault HO tractor, I don't think it is electric driven. Anyway, it is a fantastic machine, I want it 🤪😀! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Just like here: Renault tank transporter - Pre WW2 vehicles - HMVF - Historic Military Vehicles Forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 Yes, that is a beauty. Wonderful for the narrow lanes of the Cotswolds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Here a same model in the Renault factory courtyard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Did find another pic of the Renault in a worse condition in a garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I don't think that that is the same one ! The bracing for the stabilizers is different so it is not just a different crane. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 36 minutes ago, David Herbert said: I don't think that that is the same one ! The bracing for the stabilizers is different so it is not just a different crane. David Agreed, the Carlos Fandango rear wheels are quite striking though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 You are right so it seems there are 2 survivors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Citroman said: You are right so it seems there are 2 survivors. So, how can we get them both on the 2022 HCVS Brighton Run? (2021 is probably optimistic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Keep looking. If there are two then maybe there is a third....... Problems come in threes i understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 ..........and I thought that the superstition of "three's" was only an American thing!!!! 🙂 I would sure like to stumble on a set of three Riker parts trucks! I hope that these very fascinating Renault trucks can find an owner to show some love and attention and bring them back from the current "Dormant" state of affairs. Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I would love to restore one of these. Were they actually used during WW1? I remember seeing a picture of a crane on a tank chassis, I think it was on this forum. Here is a picture of a Dewald with a crane mounted, post WW1. Regards Marcel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I did find an renault ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Not quite as exciting as cranes but there’s a pair at a motorsport supplier in Beds . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Could these be the rear Dennis wheels I need for my 1911 fire engine? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 What's the saying? If it seems it is too good to be true it usually is. And this is an example. Ben advises that they are not right for my Dennis. Oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 What heavy wood fello bands these wheels have! Undoubtedly these are for a large wight capacity application. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) This nice picture turned up on the Citroen 5HP forum. A ww1 Ford ambulance between two Citroen 5HPs at a girls college? Or ambulance drivers? The First cittroen has a license plate from the Rouen area. Edited December 3, 2020 by Citroman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Peskett Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 This is the sort of crane you want ! I am sure somebody will know what it is based upon . Richard Peskett. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I found the picture of the big crane. I am almost sure that I saved it from this forum but I don't know who posted it first. Regards Marcel 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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