julezee001 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Just a few photos of Bedford RL's kindly given to me by ex REME Recovery Mechanic Ron Stephenson. All are from around 1964, and feature vehicles in Aden. Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_g_kearney Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Interesting tyres on the RL with its front end torn off. Are these standard commercial highway crossplies? John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwalker Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hello. I am about to overhaul the winch on YSU350. The limited docs that I have refer to "Technical Handbook EMER Wh Veh F 172" for winch overhaul. Can anyone help?? Rgds, Daniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pearson Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hello. I am about to overhaul the winch on YSU350. The limited docs that I have refer to "Technical Handbook EMER Wh Veh F 172" for winch overhaul. Can anyone help?? Rgds, Daniel. Don't think I can help with RL emer but will have a look when I get home. I am about to scrap my RL Light Recovery due to extensive tin worm, a fact which breaks my heart. Don't want to buy it for spares do you? I would prefer it to be fully restored but being broken up for spares is better than just going in the pot to become razor blades and tin cans. PM me if you are interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Interesting images Jules, love the look of that Martians tyres! The number on that Explorer has appeared in the Explorer gallery, post 110, but it had mudguards then.... http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll21/ANDYSCAMMELL/SCAMMELL%20EXPLORER/SennyB4001.jpg Edited January 2, 2013 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwalker Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Two more pictures. Cab is mainly OK, just a bit of rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwalker Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Am now sorted in terms of documentation. Big thanks to Wally. Lowered winch today with help of a friend John. Steam cleaned it. Plan to remove rope-drum and find out where the play is arising. Also to rust-treat and paint chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwalker Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Can someone identify and explain this insignia found in a couple of places on the truck please? It is just a tatty sticker and about to get removed, I'm not sure if it merits reinstating after vehicle is painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Shopland Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Just a few photos of Bedford RL's kindly given to me by ex REME Recovery Mechanic Ron Stephenson. All are from around 1964, and feature vehicles in Aden. Enjoy!! Very interesting. Thank you for sharing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Agreed! My uncle served in Aden on his National Service and quite enjoyed it! Apart from nearly cooking in some of the armour that is.... Keep em coming!! Alec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan76 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Can someone identify and explain this insignia found in a couple of places on the truck please? It is just a tatty sticker and about to get removed, I'm not sure if it merits reinstating after vehicle is painted. Hi Dan - I'd guess it's a brigade or divisional formation badge but I have never seen one like that before and a quick internet search doesn't throw anything up. Have you tried contacting the REME museum? They might know... Duncan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
examech Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Picture 4 ( with Scamell ) 60Sqn RCT workshop Normandy Lines, Khorrmaksar. Picture 5 Habylayn, mobile control tower in background. Last picture Habylayn "Workshop" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy-t Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Dear All. I am making a model of the Accurate Armours Bedford RL Wrecker (1/35th scale) and I am stuck for some decent photos of the rear body, I have got some from this site, but realy would like a diagram if possible of the top view of the rear body layout, does any one have a workshop manual for this vehicle which might have some good photos of the rear body work, that they could send me copies of please. Regards from Dizzy-t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mc Cargo Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Interesting tyres on the RL with its front end torn off. Are these standard commercial highway crossplies? John. I served in Aden during 1966 and 1967 We moved up to Oman after that! As to the tires and other things they were in short supply. We used what ever we could get our hands on. Look at Flicker and check on '' Oman '' you will see the Bedford RL Recovery on single sand tyres all round. John Mc Cargo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Can someone identify and explain this insignia found in a couple of places on the truck please? It is just a tatty sticker and about to get removed, I'm not sure if it merits reinstating after vehicle is painted. There's a Landrover on eBay at the moment with the same insignia on. The ad claims it's the markings of the 1st East Anglian Regiment (Royal Norfolk and Suffolk) (though it's not a genuine military Landy). http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1949-Land-Rover-Series-1-Lights-behind-grill-/121346787727 Edited May 30, 2014 by Sean N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbside bob Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Can someone identify and explain this insignia found in a couple of places on the truck please? It is just a tatty sticker and about to get removed, I'm not sure if it merits reinstating after vehicle is painted. I have these on my RL also but don't seem to be able to find out what they are, Hopefully someone will be able to tell us, Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Dear All.I am making a model of the Accurate Armours Bedford RL Wrecker (1/35th scale) and I am stuck for some decent photos of the rear body, I have got some from this site, but realy would like a diagram if possible of the top view of the rear body layout, does any one have a workshop manual for this vehicle which might have some good photos of the rear body work, that they could send me copies of please. Regards from Dizzy-t There is a picture of the rear body taken from above in "The Green Machine" That might help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbside bob Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 My RL light recovery has these stickers also, But I can not seem to find out what they are related to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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