minidaffy Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hi i just found this in a hedgerow... it is ex military, well it has the remnants of a turret in the roof!! cheers martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hii just found this in a hedgerow... it is ex military, well it has the remnants of a turret in the roof!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]77335[/ATTACH] cheers martin Hi Martin, I would think it might have been a prototype or trials vehicle for a potential army contract as the cab looks like that often called the BMC "Bathgate" type, used on the Boxer and others. It would be interesting to see what engine was under it. The front hub looks to be a 4x4, wheelbase is slightly shorter than a normal 4 tonner military type, so it could have been designed as a tipper version, I would think it would have been badged either BMC, Austin or Morris. Might have a photo in my archives so will have a look. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 It looks to be Ford or Commer ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 It looks like an Austin FJ (FV13701) which was a contender for the 4x4 contract that was ultimately won by Bedford with their MK. It dates from the 1960's. My guess is that the chassis has been shortened when converted to a tipper in its later life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minidaffy Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hi it does indeed look like the pictures of fj's. i wander if its worth saving?? if it looks bad in the picture's, it looks worse close up!!!!! I was a bit short on time when i took the pictures so didn't have a chance to get a good look around it. I also spotted a Matador and a militant!! all in different places and in need of rescuing, all within 3 miles of my house!! quite a succesfull drive round the hills if you ask me!! Many thanks Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwardle Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I agree with Richard that this truck is an Austin FJ. According to the 1966 FVRDE catalogue it was fitted with a 5.7 litre 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine operating on the diesel cycle producing 105 bhp, and is suitable for multi fuel operation. This a very rare truck and should be saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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