landyandy Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 the amazon,s in for tidy up and respray to deep bronze green,will keep you updated with pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Excelent Andy, Please keep us up to date with progress, it's one of my favorite trucks in the collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 had a day preping the cab up,man doe,s that anti infared paint take some getting off but nearly there,finish it off next sat and get it primed up ready for top coats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Is there a motive behind the tidy up... might we see it out and about... Beltring perhaps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) she will be out and about but not at beltring,first job is to go and pick johns antar up and bring it back,then its duties will be carting the m74 about when thats ready and might take part in the scammell road run at chatham,but it needs to look good and its a waste sitting there doing nothing,it was fitted with a new engine last year and a new cab so probably the best example anywere once she,s sprayed up Edited May 12, 2011 by landyandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 she will be out and about but not at beltring,first job is to go and pick johns antar up and bring it back,then its duties will be carting the m74 about when thats ready and might take part in the scammell road run at chathum,but it needs to look good and its a waste sitting there doing nothing,it was fitted with a new engine last year and a new cab so probably the best example anywere once she,s sprayed up It will be good to see her at Chatham Andy (Scammells are getting a bit rare at the event recently:cry:) I thought the cab was looking less rusty than I remembered her ! Did the Army order the Amazons for a specific role and would you know how many they had ? Keep up the good work ! All very impressive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 It will be good to see her at Chatham Andy (Scammells are getting a bit rare at the event recently:cry:) I thought the cab was looking less rusty than I remembered her ! Did the Army order the Amazons for a specific role and would you know how many they had ? Keep up the good work ! All very impressive ! the army never had them this one was at the defence research agency and rada,it was used to move prototype tanks about between testing grounds at night,was painted in blue to keep it conspicuous when on the road and had civilian reg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 the army never had them this one was at the defence research agency and rada,it was used to move prototype tanks about between testing grounds at night,was painted in blue to keep it conspicuous when on the road and had civilian reg Thanks Andy , If you do requests can the Amazon bring one of the Explorers down to Chatham as I'd love to have a good look over one (for reference purposes only ) nothing kinky , Oh all right maybe a little bit kinky ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks Andy , If you do requests can the Amazon bring one of the Explorers down to Chatham as I'd love to have a good look over one (for reference purposes only ) nothing kinky , Oh all right maybe a little bit kinky ! :-D we will bring the dyson but won,t be able to carry an explorerer as its not an abnormal load as we have to abide by c&u rules,wouldlove to but means going through the hastles of getting every thing tested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 we will bring the dyson but won,t be able to carry an explorerer as its not an abnormal load as we have to abide by c&u rules,wouldlove to but means going through the hastles of getting every thing tested Ah thats a shame mate ! Bloody rules ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantters Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Clean Cab you have on that one, a lot cleaner than my ex BNFL Amazon thats for sure!! Good luck with the resto, it'll all be worth it in the end. Ref Chatham. Is it Roger organising it as usual? The register seem to have forgotten us mere mortals and seems that the events are all "Secret Squirell" this year as nothing at all is posted on the web site. Whats the date of the run? Anyway good luck and hopefully see her out and about soon. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Clean Cab you have on that one, a lot cleaner than my ex BNFL Amazon thats for sure!! Good luck with the resto, it'll all be worth it in the end. Ref Chatham. Is it Roger organising it as usual? The register seem to have forgotten us mere mortals and seems that the events are all "Secret Squirell" this year as nothing at all is posted on the web site. Whats the date of the run? Anyway good luck and hopefully see her out and about soon. Nigel we have the same info as you,we no its on but no dates have been published,we,ll endever to find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantters Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Got the info for Chatham....! 21st road run! 8 & 9th of October at the Historic Dockyards. Road run starts approx 10 am Sunday 9th. I will be there on the Sunday only possibly with the Amazon and definitely with something else Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Got the info for Chatham....! 21st road run! 8 & 9th of October at the Historic Dockyards. Road run starts approx 10 am Sunday 9th. I will be there on the Sunday only possibly with the Amazon and definitely with something else Hope this helps By hook or by crook I shall come down to watch you all leave mate ! Hope there is a good Scammell turnout ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Got the info for Chatham....! 21st road run! 8 & 9th of October at the Historic Dockyards. Road run starts approx 10 am Sunday 9th. I will be there on the Sunday only possibly with the Amazon and definitely with something else Hope this helps good work, will endevour to be there with the amazon and trailer and possibly something on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 update on amazon got rest of rubbing down done yesterday and sprayed first coat of primer on,still one or 2 patches to work on.also sorted a few of mechanical probs out she had through lack of use,mainly bits seizing up so next week on with the top coats if all goe,s well.forgot to take camera so no pics this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 the army never had them this one was at the defence research agency and rada,it was used to move prototype tanks about between testing grounds at night,was painted in blue to keep it conspicuous when on the road and had civilian reg Was this thing in an auction at Chertsey a fair few years back? There was certainly one blue one put up for sale. There were a load of spares and some other vehicles there including two Martian heavy recoveries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Was this thing in an auction at Chertsey a fair few years back? There was certainly one blue one put up for sale. There were a load of spares and some other vehicles there including two Martian heavy recoveries. that was the twin of this one,ours was straight to us when finished with,would be good to find out if the other one has survived into restoration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantters Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 By hook or by crook I shall come down to watch you all leave mate ! Hope there is a good Scammell turnout ! With a little luck I will have 2 down there mate. Welcome to ride shotgun on the road run if you fancy a spin out mate or if you are really brave you can follow us down in the Pioneer which should have an engine with new internals by then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Wow !:D:D:D:D Thanks mate ! An offer I can not possibly refuse ! That is very kind of you ! :D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 got a good day in on cab today,finished prepping up and got some primer on and finding more prep to do its got to be good to meet my quality control ,its all in the preperation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Looking good mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 its gonna be good,will be the best transporter in the country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Andy you have the best collection to transport mate ! Really looking forward to seeing some of the different combinations on the trailer ! I know it sounds a bit sad ( I usually am I know! ) but thanks for putting so much time and effort into maintaining this collection ! It is really great to see your dedication and hard work ! Well done mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 update on progress yesterday and today.got all priming finished and filling and rubbing down ready for topcoats so hopefully next week will be finished,couple more topcoats and then flatting down & polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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