Niels v Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 looking better and better, you are not wasting any time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Ohh No! Another one that makes all the rest of us (or at least me) look like messers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centi521 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 every week nicer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Nice one Tony its looking better and better, keep up the good work. Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 We raided Mikes Autocar for the door pattern the other day, will be bringing it up your way in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Antony how did the spring get pushed out of shape like that? A shunt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Fire. The fuel tank on this vehicle looks to have been alight, and there is a lot of heat damage in certain areas. The front tyre was also burnt away. Not known if it happened while in the scrap yard though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Indeed the front tyre was burnt off, presumably a grass fire during the 30 ? plus or minus years it was in Mr. Beke's yard. The damage was not restricted to the tyre, it extended to the steering wheel, the distributer, compresser, and the water pump, spares of each were obtained for replacement. It is likely that the wheel bearing and oil seal on that side will need attention, but we have spares available. Mr. Beke had a complete set of N.O.S. springs which were brought back with the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy63 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 hello sir,that's a nice work you do on autocar. we can find some tractor in france in scrap are or in old garage. we were lucky to find 2 of them. one very nice and a second one with diesel engine,but noto bad. at this moment we are collecting parts for a future restoration Photo 029.jpg (80.4 KB) P8100163.jpg (232.0 KB) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 love the bottom pic ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Both look in very good condition. Are you aiming to get both restored and up and running? Hadn't realised how much taller they were than the Ward La France until the bottom pic. Looks to be a lot more room under the bonnet for engine changes. What Diesel is fitted to the converted one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Right going to ban all talk of Autocars:computerrage::writing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy63 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 in fact a friend who have a small museum closed it 2 years ago and sold all vehicle.the photo was taken on museum.we bought it . the friend gave a second complete engine..autocar is complete turning,with trailer. we found the second (blue) on a scrap near our home,diesel engine is LATIL .(i think 50's years) this autocar was use on the mountainto recovery lorries in winter when the were in trouble with snow,a plow was fitted on it.And if you look details they fitted axles from U8144T auotcar.But it's a U7144T. i bought it for parts,but keep it like this.And finally i found 2 U7144T axles,i have also the second engine from the first deal so we decided to keep it in one part and try to find parts to restore it. our soon is very interested in autocar.:yay: dechargement 002.jpg (257.8 KB) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy63 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 in fact we have an autocar gang. the president of our group have one,U7144T with low bed trailer,restored. a second friend have one,U7144T (photo here) ,trailer not restored,and he is restoring a U8144T with closed cab. and to finish we have our 2 U7144T to restore. DSCN4051.jpg (244.6 KB) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Seem to be quite common. Surpised Jack is having so much trouble finding one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Seem to be quite common. Surpised Jack is having so much trouble finding one Go and wash you mouth out mister! :argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 in fact we have an autocar gang.the president of our group have one,U7144T with low bed trailer,restored. a second friend have one,U7144T (photo here) ,trailer not restored,and he is restoring a U8144T with closed cab. and to finish we have our 2 U7144T to restore. DSCN4051.jpg (244.6 KB) Sorry for the hijack but I think the Autocar convoy to Bastogne idea could work......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hello Willy63 what great ics of the Auto car a great looking truck, cant wait to see the one on the road which is local to me. On a slightly different subject, I am looking for a 5th wheel coupling dont suppose you have come accross one or know where i can get one. Thanks Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 HI willy, Thanks for your interest, and Autocar pictures, keep in touch. Antony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy63 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 i know there is a complete open cab for sale near rouen not to bad price asked is 750 euros. you can find it : you put: bernard afchain on google he is dealer in old car,truck etc.... for fifth wheels,i am looking also for 2.i did not look very well,if i find some i will call you. my friend found 2 for his 8144T and 7144T .not very difficult so i think they are not rare,just need to look on the good place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 nice vehicles on his website..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 i know there is a complete open cab for sale near rouennot to bad price asked is 750 euros. you can find it : you put: bernard afchain on google Willy - can you speak with him for me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Hello Willy63 Thanks, that would be great if you locate a fifth wheel coupling, not to mention an Autocar for Jack!. Thanks Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) i know there is a complete open cab for sale near rouennot to bad price asked is 750 euros. you can find it : you put: bernard afchain on google he is dealer in old car,truck etc.... See http://www.voituresanciennes.net/militaire2.html Would be great if you get this cab, Jack. You can sit in it and go brmmm, brmmm ! H. Edited October 11, 2009 by mcspool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy63 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 i can ask infos if someone need some.may be we can collect it and bring in england or in belgium to help. it's for you jack ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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