Citroman Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) I just found that there is something engraved on the tank "Camp de Beverloo". This are Belgian baracks from 1835 after the country seperated it's self from the Netherlands. I did find this old postcard on the web. Edited October 3, 2022 by Citroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 1915 Stewart Truck | Kraupie's Real Estate & Auctioneers (hibid.com) Was these used war time ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I don't think they were used this side of the pond but what a lovely find! Everything is there so it should be a doddle. I hope it finds a good home. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 From the text: NEBRASKA TRUCK HOARD AUCTION!! Selling Over 950 Trucks & Vehicles!! An amazing collection of Rust-Free Western Nebraska Gems!! Brand Names include: Diamond T, Peterbilt, GMC, Chevy, Dodge, Ford, International, Autocar, White, McDonald, Kenworth, Freightliner, Federal, Reo, Stewart, FWD, Oshkosh, Studebaker, Jeep & Others! Autocar? Do you have enough yet Steve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Coates Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 22 hours ago, Old Bill said: I don't think they were used this side of the pond but what a lovely find! Everything is there so it should be a doddle. I hope it finds a good home. Steve A doddle for you maybe; probably a lifetime's work for anyone else🤣 Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, andypugh said: Autocar? Do you have enough yet Steve? Bit modern for me. They are only 70 years old...... Steve😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) What is the link to the auction listing book. It would be good to see how many teens or earlier trucks are being auctioned. Al Edited October 13, 2022 by alsfarms clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 10 hours ago, alsfarms said: What is the link to the auction listing book. It would be good to see how many teens or earlier trucks are being auctioned. Al Nebraska Truck Hoard! – Kraupie's Real Estate & Auctioneers (farmauction.net) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Nice lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) Only two pre 1920 trucks. Super looking auction though. Edited October 17, 2022 by Great War truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Prof Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Hi All, I aquired this pouch last night, it's still in the post, so I can't show you anything more of it yet. The non eagle glove snaps make me think 1917-18, and they may have patent dates inside confirming that. It's not a modified first aid or Squad medical record pouch, so I'm guessing it's a vehicle records pouch, unless someone here knows more? Best Regards, Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Prof Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Hi All, just to add the pouch has now arrived. It's a little bigger than expected, the pouch itself measuring 8 inches by 5 inches. The snaps are also larger than expected, and a different deign to the 'Glove snaps' of the WW1 first aid pouches, etc. The stamping on the front is TRUCK N°____ but with no sign of a number having been written or stamped on. Best Regards, Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 The US marking ( as opposed to USA ) and the typeface of the Truck No suggests pre-WW2. They used to have trip record cards for each truck in peacetime, and this looks like a suitable size to hold those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Not sure if this parts washer was used in WW1 but it could be possible? Anyone has ever seen one like it? Gustav Richter's patent of the Richter Manufacturing Co in Bradford. Regards Marcel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Prof Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hi, @Cel I couldn't find the patent, but it appears to be late (very late) Victorian. That is also the style of the Coat of Arms. The company appears in The Automobile Pocket Book of 1900 as a maker of Safety Guards. Information from Graces Guide. Best Regards, Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Seems odd to get enthusiastic about a parts-washer, but that's lovely. Page 207 here has them listed at West End Millhttps://www.bradfordfhs.org.uk/_resources/tradedirectories/post-office-bradford-directory-1887-8.pdf And that itself is listed between Norcroft Brow and Longside Lane which leads me to suspect that they were here:https://goo.gl/maps/CnQ4BdY45PUBDhYX9 or here https://goo.gl/maps/rUxbMDfzEHvShNht8 The first one seems have been demolished by the university, if you move about it disappears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I was under the impression that this was an oil dispenser, a parts washer is surely a much more modern item. See page 458 under oil tank manufacturers Post Office Bradford Directory 1887-8 (bradfordfhs.org.uk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 3 hours ago, andypugh said: Seems odd to get enthusiastic about a parts-washer, but that's lovely. Page 207 here has them listed at West End Millhttps://www.bradfordfhs.org.uk/_resources/tradedirectories/post-office-bradford-directory-1887-8.pdf And that itself is listed between Norcroft Brow and Longside Lane which leads me to suspect that they were here:https://goo.gl/maps/CnQ4BdY45PUBDhYX9 or here https://goo.gl/maps/rUxbMDfzEHvShNht8 The first one seems have been demolished by the university, if you move about it disappears. I have to thank you for posting the directory, as I have been fascinated by some of the trades listed. What a different world it was then. As for the subject of the original query, whether it is a parts cleaner or oil dispenser, it is a beautiful artefact and well worth preserving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Many thanks for the replies! 2 hours ago, super6 said: I was under the impression that this was an oil dispenser, a parts washer is surely a much more modern item. See page 458 under oil tank manufacturers Post Office Bradford Directory 1887-8 (bradfordfhs.org.uk) You may well be right about that, although it can also be used as a parts washer I think. There is some sort of valve that closes the sieve drain when you close the lid, that made me think it is a parts washer (to prevent the volatile part of the liquid from evaporating), however the tank is very clean on the inside and can be locked so that makes it more likely that it has been used to store fresh oil 7 hours ago, Le Prof said: Hi, @Cel I couldn't find the patent, but it appears to be late (very late) Victorian. That is also the style of the Coat of Arms. The company appears in The Automobile Pocket Book of 1900 as a maker of Safety Guards. Information from Graces Guide. Best Regards, Adrian I also tried looking up the patent but no success. So late Victorian would mean pre-WW1 if I am not mistaken? 4 hours ago, andypugh said: Seems odd to get enthusiastic about a parts-washer, but that's lovely. Page 207 here has them listed at West End Millhttps://www.bradfordfhs.org.uk/_resources/tradedirectories/post-office-bradford-directory-1887-8.pdf And that itself is listed between Norcroft Brow and Longside Lane which leads me to suspect that they were here:https://goo.gl/maps/CnQ4BdY45PUBDhYX9 or here https://goo.gl/maps/rUxbMDfzEHvShNht8 The first one seems have been demolished by the university, if you move about it disappears. Thanks, I went looking in the very same street as well, I find it fascinating that a lot of manufacturers were located in small workshops. Sadly the remains of these places are disappearing at a fast rate. 28 minutes ago, Ex-boy said: I have to thank you for posting the directory, as I have been fascinated by some of the trades listed. What a different world it was then. As for the subject of the original query, whether it is a parts cleaner or oil dispenser, it is a beautiful artefact and well worth preserving. That is absolutely true, it was a different world. I found this tank hidden in a collection when checking out a stationary steam engine. This engine comes out of a tannery that was demolished in the mid 70s to make way for Brussels airport. I ended up buying both items, the price/weight ratio of the tank being definitely higher than for the engine😝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Ex-boy said: I have to thank you for posting the directory, as I have been fascinated by some of the trades listed. What a different world it was then. Indeed. I had a bit of a look myself, and was interested to see "Locksmiths - see Whitesmiths". Also 4 manufacturers of Shoddy but none of the related "Mungo". Though thinking about it Mungo might have been developed after 1886. <google> No, it existed by then: https://kirkleescousins.co.uk/shoddy-and-mungo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rewdco Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Just found another WW1 era truck on an auction site. Thought you'd like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Peskett Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 11/2/2022 at 9:35 PM, Cel said: Not sure if this parts washer was used in WW1 but it could be possible? Anyone has ever seen one like it? Gustav Richter's patent of the Richter Manufacturing Co in Bradford. Regards Marcel I think you will find that this is a waste oil filter ,they were common place in engine rooms, garages etc. in earlier times . Wells were a popular make in the UK, , enter in an online search and there are plenty of images of these . The 'pocket book' for 1899 is available as a reprint on demand item for not much money, have a look on ABE Books site, good value for 300 plus pages and the information therein. Richard Peskett. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 On 11/8/2022 at 8:14 PM, Richard Peskett said: Wells were a popular make in the UK, , enter in an online search and there are plenty of images of these . The search led me to https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203930200361 Which also shows an "Oil Cabinet" which is a better match for the device in question as it has a similar arrangement of an outlet spigot inside the lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Many thanks for the replies! I would also say it is an oil cabinet for new oil, as there is no filter inside and it looks too clean for being used for waste oil. It can also be locked although I have no key. It will make a nice display and I can probably use it to store my SAE30 oil. Regards Marcel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9triton Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 1916 Corbitt. ,Queensland Australia. Saw this on facebook -$2500 aud = £1000. Not mine Edited November 11, 2022 by 9triton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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