Albion WD/HD Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hello I have recently bought a Matador and i was wondering if anybody could tell me the year it was built. The chassis number is 08531363, it has the early twin rollers at the front, Brass radiator cap so i presume its early 40s but i cant tell which year. It has the vented roof and unusually Simms electrics instead of Cav. It is quite a big project(im only 16) but its all mainly cab work and as expected from a Matador it runs well and drives and the breaks work. hope sombody can help. Gideon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Original Army Number was H4476122, becoming 92 YY 90. Was at Loxwood W Sussex circa 2001, I haven't got a date for it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Looks like a lot of work to me but if you plan it out and take it a bit at a time I m sure you can put it back on the road . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 back on the road!!! have you not seen youtube its on the road lol now good luck with the rebuild if i were you i would make a steel cab like me it will last a long time and wont cost as much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 how come you removed the jib are you not going to use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albion WD/HD Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 i took the jib off because it was knackered, all worn and it was'nt the nicest of looking jibs. I had plans to put a Hiab on it but for the time being she will remain as she is. Cab isn't that bad hardly any rot only it has taken a beating on the drivers side so i need to strengthen it up and make a new door. Gideon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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