mctaz Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Not familiar with WW1 trucks, so hoping someone can id this. At a guess I thought it might be a Dennis but....? Cheers Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Thornycroft J Taken from the design of the radiator side panels, the two vents in the alloy one on the side panel, the other identation on the top tank, then beside the rim of the mans hat can just be made out a T being the end letter on the casting name on the radiator. Wheel pattern are typical Thornycroft miltary issue. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 (edited) Is this the Postcard that was sold on EBay last week? Tony Edited December 24, 2009 by Minesweeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mctaz Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 Thanks Doug, very well spotted, I didn't notice the T until you pointed it out, how on earth you can see the T at this resolution I don't know! Tony, yes, it is the same image, would you like a copy? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 It is a lovely clear image Jim. if it was you who won this on E Bay i apologise for bidding the price up so high. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Quote - Tony, yes, it is the same image, would you like a copy? Yes please, Jim! Tim will be in contact with you through a PM with Email details for a scan of it to be sent to him! Very kind of you - thank you! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 May I ask for a copy too? Thanks Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I took the photo and enlarged the area to get the detail. Having a similar truck here in restoration one knows the identifing features. Note also the tins mounted about the foot step. Not a usual postion rather than being under the deck. The next question to be answered in the series is the identity of the truck in the background. ( Left hand truck) The wood work for the deck sides is not the same design as that to the Thornycroft, and appears to be a little shorter in deck length than the Thornycroft. Could be otherwise a different body builder or a subsidy vehicle taken by the army. The right hand truck in the background loses definition upon enlargement. Wheels appear military style however the radiator appears too wide in relation to height for Thornycroft. Radiator shape also more rounded. Could be Albion or... Thanks Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi Doug! Would very much like to see some pictures of your "Thorny" - how about putting some up for us to see how you are getting on with it! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Progress is slow. In fact dead slow as a few other more urgent jobs have had to be addressed like fixing tractors and machinery, as they earn the money on the property. Still searching for another gearbox for the J Thornycroft, while the engine lies here soaking in oil. My son's Leyland RAF is likewise stalled however now the summer is here its time to get into action again. Will post some photos as work progresses. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 We keep our eyes open for any kind of spares for vehicles of our era - not just for our own trucks but for anyone with a similar interest who have other makes. Should a Thorny Gearbox turn up over here, then we will let you know. We are always glad to help fellow enthusiasts. After saying that, I think that you are probably in the best position to find one as I am sure that both Australia and New Zealand are likely to be a happier hunting ground. We have been looking for a Thorny J Diff for some years without success and I am convinced now that if we are ever going to be successful, then it will be found "down under" somewhere. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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