Richard Peskett Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I thought it was about time we had another caption competition. This picture is from a collection of photographs of trials before the Russian Commission, November 1916 in Surrey. Thornycroft 'J' well and truly in the mud. ' Well, if you know a better 'ole, go to it'. ( with apologies to Bruce Bairnsfather.) Richard Peskett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 "I say old chap, do you have any Grey Poupon?" R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Where's HMVF recovery thread whern you need it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Sinking the vehicle up to it's axles made refitting the mudguard retaining bolts a far more comfortable experience. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Ah sod it! If I leave it here for nintey years, Tim will be along to get it out! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'm sure the Mud wasn't as bad as this at Beltring last year. or But the BBC Weather assured me that there would be no rain and therefore no mud at Beltring this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Bloody Satnav told me to turn right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 " Ere, put that bloody camera down and grab the shovel " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1958uk Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 That's the suspension lowered, just a few acetalene lamps to go underneath, a larger trumpet on the gramaphone, and we're ready to cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1958uk Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 No, it can't be overweight. I only have 8 ton in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 "I told you we should have bought an FWD instead" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 "I told you we should have bought an FWD instead" The best so far! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charawacky Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 No one told me not to exceed 3 tons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 " Oh yes, and my tie now has a muddy spot on it!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Out of intrest. Did the Russian's buy any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Some did go to Russia. Whether they were paid for or not is another matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Not a lot changes then! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Richard, do you have any more photos of this particular truck or overall trial event? A couple of points arise as to the design and fittings on the truck. The vehicle is fitted with curved mud guards both front and rear, where as other period photos show factory specs as flat guards. Also the woodwork across the back of the cab is horizontal laid rather than then the usual vertical format. From the angle of the photo it looks like a step on the offside as if to give access to the cab, but with no door on that side and the gear change situated there the step has no use. All up the truck appears well finished rather than a service truck to WD specifications. This could well be a special order cab and fittings? Out to empress a buyer yes. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 "I love it when the old girl goes down and gets dirty". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat paul Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I'd better check to see if thees any illegals clinging on !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I'd better check to see if thees any illegals clinging on !! Well bashing 'em through that would be a cost effective deterent! :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4Founder Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 "I say, are you stuck?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Peskett Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Sales to Russia- somewhat a 'sticky' problem like the picture for the manufactures involved. At the time of this album Oxshott Woods , November 1916 all was still well and no doubt manufacturers were selling to Russia. I have never noticed any entries in the Thornycroft sales ledgers of 'J' types going to Russia. A.E.C. of course sold the 'Russian' type derivitive from their 'Y' type range. Once the Revolution took place things took an immediate turn for the worse. Probably worst off were Austin with some 200 units of the ''Twin Propshaft'' chassis left on their hands, almost giving them away at the end and also claiming to be the first manufacturer to provide works buses for their employees, hastily bodied ''Twin Shafts''. Richard Peskett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charawacky Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I guess most manufacturers tried the Russian Market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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