rustexpert Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Picture doesn't seem to be visible; Here is a direct link; http://tractors.wikia.com/wiki/File:Coles_Crane_on_AEC_at_cromford_2010_-_IMG_0411.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustexpert Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 We always said it was a Thornycroft cab; I don't know if that was correct but it had an A.E.C. 7.7 engine and went like a dream like they usually do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]79512[/ATTACH] What a gorgeous and really seriously useful bit of kit . I had a Coles Crane in my yard for many years ..I think it was an 'Argus' ?....but anyways..it was supposed to be a 6 ton lift and would easily lift 8 or 9 tonne and the crane on the back of this truck looks exactly the same.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Show us the 1946 Hudson Commodore 6, Bob!! (we read the small print too ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Show us the 1946 Hudson Commodore 6, Bob!! (we read the small print too ) oh haha ! ..wondered if anyone had noticed ! ....I'll start a new thread and put a few pictures up ! similar cars were in use as US Staff cars and she is almost WW2 vintage ..very nice she is mate ! ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 This one turned up at the AEC show in may. Speaking to one of the guys with it, he assured me it was based on the Mk1 Militant, but I couldn't see a lot in common with my Mk 1. Back axles on it do look a fair bit like the ones under the tractor parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Bigtinasoup - just to put the potential value of your scrap crane carrier into context - try this: http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/large_image.php?ad=68673&cat=4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I have been back to the inlaws house so i returned to see her. intetestingly she hasnt got a wooden cab.... it is all metal. she hes no rocker cover and bits an pieces missing. aparently she was driven there where she sits 20 years ago so yee she was a runner. if i could get a rig big enough i could pull her straght forwards and drag her between some trees. now to get the farmer whos field i would have to use on my side! the scrap yard propriator seemed to like the idea of her being rescued. my plan would be to flat bed her in metal frame with wooden bed and bolt a hyab to her and put her to work. what do you think folks? http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7516/xhot.jpg OK OK - help me out here - WHAT ON EARTH are we looking at>:mad: I just see tractor cabs and tractor roll bars :computerrage: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locolines Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I am not sure what's there either ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 It is the remains of a Coles crane, They were fitted with AEC automotive parts, the crane is not built on a Militant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hair Bear Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Ok, let's zip up the old anorack and see what's there... Ferguson TEF front end Fordson DDN Major back end Drott tub Deere cab & back end Don't know what the blue engine is, almost definately not Ford - like to know Ferguson back end... Oh, and I think I see a lorry. Wouldn't mind a rummage in there myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Bigtinasoup - just to put the potential value of your scrap crane carrier into context - try this: http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/large_image.php?ad=68673&cat=4 crikey that would seem like a fair old bargain ?....a whole lot of truck for your money there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locolines Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Yes buy it ! Get in and drive it home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Ok, let's zip up the old anorack and see what's there...Don't know what the blue engine is, almost definately not Ford - like to know It's an early David Brown 990 with the sandwich front axle. You can tell from the main casting, the timing cover and the head. Someone has obviously painted it blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hair Bear Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Thanks, now you've said that I see traces of 'hunting pink' paint. It was the five stud hub that threw me.:red: Sorry, off topic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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