Bob Grundy Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Some time ago there was a reference in a magazine to a 1950's Commer Gun Tractor based on the Q4. I believe that they were produced on a limited scale and that there is only one preserved. My information is that it was in the north of England at one time, early 1990's ? There was a metal toy produced based on it as well. Has anyone further information ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Bob, it was Bernie Jones who had one, well before the 2 Scammells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hi Bob, I just happened to have a parts list for the Q4 on my desk, with the list of body types on the cover, but no mention of a gun tractor. If anyone has a photo I would be interested to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I've found a photo of the Commer CB4, is that any use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hi Bob, I just happened to have a parts list for the Q4 on my desk, with the list of body types on the cover, but no mention of a gun tractor. If anyone has a photo I would be interested to see it. To answer my own question, just found a company that has a model kit of the gun tractor. Looks like it is based on the tipper version, with winch and short chassis behind axle. Never seen it listed as in service, perhaps it was only on trials? Here is a photo from BW Models website; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks Richard, that spare wheel cover/ramp looks like one from a Hippo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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