introduction Hi everyone

[marty56011]

Hi I'm Martin from east Yorkshire, found the forum while researching info for my new challenge. I've laid my hands on a 1952 Leyland Martian and having never done anything on this scale before I'm hoping some people may share there wisdom. I'm not a complete novice, I have restored a few cars but this is a whole new level.

[john1950]

Hello, welcome in. That is quite a truck to start with. What engine does it have?

[marty56011]

To the best of my knowledge its the original rolls royce b81 engine with 7000 miles on. Not had it started yet but does turn so not seized

[john1950]

Original and free, a good start

[sharky]

Welcome aboard.Nice project.

If you need any help or fabrication work we are based over at Barnsley so feel free to give us a shout and can easily be bribed with biscuits and tea.

[Tony B]

Blimey! When you start you start big. :-D Welcome in.

[AndyFowler]

Lovely Jubbly :-D

[rog8811]

Good looking vehicle, post plenty of photo's!

[robin craig]

Welcome,

 

nothing like starting with a big project. Looks very complete, good luck.

[marty56011]

thanks for the replies, its defiantly a huge thing but from what I can see its mainly complete an original apart from the rear roof section but I quite like it so think it'll stay for now.

 

I'll take a trip to the shops sharky an stock up on tea an biscuits coz I'm sure I'll need help somewhere lol

 

I'll start a thread an get some more pics up, should it be in Artillery & Anti-Tank Weapons or Transporters & Wreckers ( home of the big ones )

[Tony B]

I always class a 'Practical Classic' as can you get it into a Tesco car park and put the shopping in. In your case.... you could get that into Tesco's. :-D Add a whole new dimension to scan and shop.

[sharky]

I'll take a trip to the shops sharky an stock up on tea an biscuits coz I'm sure I'll need help somewhere lol

 

You could get an awful lot of tea and biscuits in the back top notch bribery .