spa10000 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) Hello all. I got some pictures of an unknown tanker in use with Italian Air Force in the early Fifties for fuel servicing to the Republic F-84G fighter-bombers. It should most probably be related to USAF than USAAF, albeit I'm not sure. It was for sure no local production since the overall styling is completely different and we used no semitrailers at that age (see the second picture for an example). The tractor is an Autocar U-7144-T but 'till now I have found no clues about the semitrailer's manufacturer and precise model. The pictures date back to 1955 and the trailers seem already worn and weathered, but the 1953 edition of TM 9-2800-1 contains nothing resembling this shape. I'd exclude the F-2A model, due to the shape of the tail behind the single axle. Any hint? T.I.A. Luca Edited March 11, 2010 by spa10000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Over to you Tony :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm certain this is a post war trailer - looks like a U.S. design too. Somewhere I have a photo of the twin axle version which was on a farm locally as a sprayer bowser - like the single axle tanker above it had a lower profile than the ww2 ones. I'll keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Some more Autocars to drool over Jack Right hand drive????????? or taken through a mirror perhaps.:kissoncheek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleetmaster Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Not sure if this is WWII , any one of you folks knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Been there several years ago, not just military trucks also classic cars and trucks, think there was a 5th wheel tractor unit in that collection, shame the owner is no longer with us. Indeed there was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Those phots were certainly the berlin air lift, the wreck recovery was one that unfortunatly failed to make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goncalo Mendes Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) Found this on another forum, I hope someone get it! it would be a shame if this go to recycling http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=171299 G_Mendes Edited October 8, 2010 by Goncalo Mendes title change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleetmaster Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Getting closer to this historical match.... The truck has arrived, Now the trailer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Well done to you, Fleetmaster!!! These will make a wondeful outfit. The amazing thing is not just to be able to find and save both unit and trailer seperately (I've followed the discovery of both), but that they should both be in such unbelievable condition :shocked: Were you born lucky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Incredible - can't wait to see this on the circuit! How's yours getting on N.O.S.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 ...How's yours getting on N.O.S.? Oh, fine thanks, Jack :blush: I knew this was going to lead to me having to admit I've not made much progress this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Oh, fine thanks, Jack :blush: I knew this was going to lead to me having to admit I've not made much progress this year "When you wake up in the morning, you can taste success in your spit - isn't that one of your sayings? What'd you have last night then? A curry?" Alan Sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Its making me green with envy Fleetmaster, keep us informed of progress with photos cheers Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goncalo Mendes Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Well, it seems it is saved!!!! Hurray!!!! By coincidence, after my post, it is in good hands, with a future on sight!!!! Mr. Fleetmaster, you have my deepest cumpliments!!!! More photos please!!!! G_Mendes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goncalo Mendes Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hello, Anyone knows, how is the work going on this subject ? From a samll search that I made, it is a unique restoration, worldwide. Cumpliments, G_Mendes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Indeed there was. What happened to the vehicles that he owned ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I believe that most of them have been sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I suspect that underneath this lot there might be a Federal C-2 wrecker and C-2 trailer :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I think it's safe to say that you are the only one to have noticed that....:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I dont know if any of you have seen this before but thought it might be of interest. Unfortunately there is no information on the back of the photograph as to location or date or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I dont know if any of you have seen this before but thought it might be of interest. Unfortunately there is no information on the back of the photograph as to location or date or anything. Oh, I'm going to HAVE to put whitewall tyres on mine now! - MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-0 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 im going to have a couple of the Federal 94 x 43 trucks for sale soon. they are located in california usa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavy8 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Keep me posted on those federals, depending on how soon you decide to let them go i may be very interested. I'm located in Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I dont know if any of you have seen this before but thought it might be of interest. Unfortunately there is no information on the back of the photograph as to location or date or anything. [ATTACH=CONFIG]51669[/ATTACH] Intava was the aviation fuel part of Vacuum Oil Co, they dropped the Intava name sometime in the late 40's/early fifties and vehicles were remarked Vacuum so that narrows down the date of photo but as to location I have no idea although white wall tyres were probably more common in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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