cliffgoldsmith Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hi every one. my name is cliff and i am a new subscriber to the forum with a Diamond T 980 upto now i have no idea on how to use it or what all the leavers and knobs are for, but im sure by using the forum someone out there will be able to answer any questions i have. the truck is not home here until this coming saturday so until then i will not be able to give any chassis or engine numbers. all i can tell you now it that it has been in a museum for the last 20 odd years and its mod reg number is 23 YZ 80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Welcome Cliff. Feel free to ask any questions. Plenty of experience on HMVF! Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Welcome Cliff! One thing I can tell you is that, assuming that's its original bumper, it's a 980 not a 981. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffgoldsmith Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hi Adrian. thanks for the information on what type the truck is. As far as im aware, the Diamond T is in an origional and un-molested condition and in very good order with a rolls royce diesel engine fitted thanks cliff goldsmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUF Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hi there, quick bit of info as I'm off out drinking! This vehicle was in the museum of Army Transport for them 20 odd years, the man who would know all about it is the great northern one aka Wally Dugan. i will try to find out more info in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hi welcome in........ it will travel along slightly faster with the Rolls engine, but you will still not have to worry about speed cameras. Have fun, a lovely old truck, the gear box is a work of art with the 3 speed transfere case and four speed auxilary box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Welcome to the forum, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 very nice welcome to the forum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenivers Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Welcome aboard Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUF Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Having spoken with the great northern one, he can confirm the front bumper was changed due to the vehicle being involved in an accident, signs of which can still be found by the amount of filler on the near side front wing, This was done while on active service. The vehicle arrived at the Museum of Army Transport in 1980, he still has the 1033 for its transfer and the servicing details from its arrival until 2003. Edited October 30, 2012 by FLUF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffgoldsmith Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 thanks for the info on the truck, but can i ask what a 1033 transfer is, and what is the difference between the two bumpers. after 2003 the truck was then moved to the shildon museum of transport until about 5 or 6 weeks ago any more information is most welcomed thank you cliff goldsmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUF Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 As for the bumpers I haven't got a clue. But sure someone will help with that info... so have you purchased the truck or a custodian ? A 1033 is an issue and receipt voucher... http://www.arrse.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=28706&d=1252774435 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffgoldsmith Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 the truck has been purchaced from a persom who bought numerous vehicles from the transport musem. the shildon museum of transport has now closed down and all stock sold due to the falling number of visitors over the past years, yet the enterance fee was only £2 per person. the museum was also a registered charity. this just goes to show how the ressesion has hit days out for thoes even on a tight budget thanks cliff goldsmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACCDT Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hi Cliff welcome and where do you hail from, North, East, South or West UK? you mentioned that the Diamond T was moved in 2003, was this the same Diamond T that was at the Beverley Museum of Army Transport when it closed in 2003?? Cheers Steve MaccDT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUF Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hi Cliff welcome and where do you hail from, North, East, South or West UK? you mentioned that the Diamond T was moved in 2003, was this the same Diamond T that was at the Beverley Museum of Army Transport when it closed in 2003?? Cheers Steve MaccDT we've already confirmed its the one from Beverley if you read through the posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Comber Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) thanks for the info on the truck, but can i ask what a 1033 transfer is, and what is the difference between the two bumpers.after 2003 the truck was then moved to the shildon museum of transport until about 5 or 6 weeks ago any more information is most welcomed thank you cliff goldsmith Hello Cliff, well done you look like you have puchased an up together presentable T . ref the bumpers, the one you currently have on the vehicle is for a 980, a 981 bumper has a winch wire apature and roller fairlead head within on the drivers side of the cab to enable forward winching. Edited October 31, 2012 by John Comber spelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffgoldsmith Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 hi there Just to let you know where im from, im from near boston in lincolnshire on the east coast. i will be able to give you more information on the DT (engine & chassis numbers) on saturday when i get it home i will also be able to post some better pictures thank you cliff goldsmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challengeruk Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi every one. my name is cliff and i am a new subscriber to the forum with a Diamond T 980upto now i have no idea on how to use it or what all the leavers and knobs are for, but im sure by using the forum someone out there will be able to answer any questions i have. the truck is not home here until this coming saturday so until then i will not be able to give any chassis or engine numbers. all i can tell you now it that [ATTACH=CONFIG]68772[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]68773[/ATTACH]it has been in a museum for the last 20 odd years and its mod reg number is 23 YZ 80 hi im new to the forum but i know a bit of history about 23 yz 80 as its the truck my dad drove when it was in service with 240 squadron royal corps of transport barnet i know he would be happy to pass on any info you need about it , but he is not very good with computers hence why he has asked me to post for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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