Willy Landin Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hello everyone, We are starting the restoration of a Thornycroft Nubian Crash Tender powered by a Rolls Royce B80 engine (number 209 w2). This unit arrives to Buenos Aires in 1955 with 40 Avro Lancaster and Avro Lancaster Aircraft. Thornycroft Tender is based on Nubian 12ft wheelbase 4x4 chassis. Water transfer pump driven by a power off a dual´purpose drive by a V8 auxiliary engine. These is all the info we have, taken from newspapers, and archives but we are really in the need of servicing documention both for the engine and vehicle. please, Does anybody know or have information where We can get hold of any copies to assist with the Restoration. Thanks in advance! Willy Landin Museo del Automóvil - Buenos Aires Argentina willydirector@gmail.com 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwtbarmy Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 The RAF museum might be able to help. This thread here has a list of publications which they have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Landin Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Thanks ltwtbarmy for your answer! Do you know how can I contact them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 They have a Facebook group: (1) Museum of RAF Fire Fighting | Facebook which I think should be able to help you out Willy. Keep sharing the images - great to see! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Willy, I'm sorry I cant offer you much help with information, but I do wish you every success with the restoration. I look forward to seeing updates on your progress! kind regards, G506 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 19 hours ago, Willy Landin said: Hello everyone, We are starting the restoration of a Thornycroft Nubian Crash Tender powered by a Rolls Royce B80 engine (number 209 w2). This unit arrives to Buenos Aires in 1955 with 40 Avro Lancaster and Avro Lancaster Aircraft. Thornycroft Tender is based on Nubian 12ft wheelbase 4x4 chassis. Water transfer pump driven by a power off a dual´purpose drive by a V8 auxiliary engine. These is all the info we have, taken from newspapers, and archives but we are really in the need of servicing documention both for the engine and vehicle. please, Does anybody know or have information where We can get hold of any copies to assist with the Restoration. Thanks in advance! Willy Landin Museo del Automóvil - Buenos Aires Argentina willydirector@gmail.com Hi Willy, It looks like you will need some new parts for the engine. The best man to ask about Rolls Royce B80 parts is Richard Banister wjrbanister@gmail.com He is in England. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Landin Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Thanks a lot to Richard Farrant, G506 and Smithy for your answers and collaboration! I promise to keep you inform about the Restoration , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwtbarmy Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 9 hours ago, Willy Landin said: Thanks ltwtbarmy for your answer! Do you know how can I contact them? Try contacting the user RAFMT who is on the thread I showed you and can probably assist you with the RAF museum. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielblack Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 9:36 AM, Willy Landin said: Hello everyone, We are starting the restoration of a Thornycroft Nubian Crash Tender powered by a Rolls Royce B80 engine (number 209 w2). This unit arrives to Buenos Aires in 1955 with 40 Avro Lancaster and Avro Lancaster Aircraft. Thornycroft Tender is based on Nubian 12ft wheelbase 4x4 chassis. Water transfer pump driven by a power off a dual´purpose drive by a V8 auxiliary engine. These is all the info we have, taken from newspapers, and archives but we are really in the need of servicing documention both for the engine and vehicle. please, Does anybody know or have information where famous drones in Canada https://bat-hawkrecon.com/ We can get hold of any copies to assist with the Restoration. Thanks in advance! Willy Landin Museo del Automóvil - Buenos Aires Argentina willydirector@gmail.com Wow! Such an interesting project! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Landin Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) UPDATE RESTORATION Edited March 16, 2021 by Willy Landin 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vassa33 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Hi Willy I got the chassis number, because of Covid it maybe a while before I can access our records. Enjoyed the photos, you seem to be making good progress. Is that a Ford flat head V8? Is it a Sun Engineering body, there maybe a makers plate in the cab, I know some guys who worked for them who may have photos of that type. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 On 3/16/2021 at 9:27 PM, Willy Landin said: UPDATE RESTORATION Hi Willy, Excellent work, well done. I have worked on a number of Nubians years ago and from my recollections, I think you have the gear lever the wrong way around, the bend should be towards the engine. Look forward to updates on your progress. regards, Richard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vassa33 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/18/2021 at 10:17 AM, Vassa33 said: Hi Willy I got the chassis number, because of Covid it maybe a while before I can access our records. Enjoyed the photos, you seem to be making good progress. Is that a Ford flat head V8? Is it a Sun Engineering body, there maybe a makers plate in the cab, I know some guys who worked for them who may have photos of that type. Regards Hi Willy Got the Service Sheet for your Nubian. Seems 2 were supplied to the Argentine Military Aeronautical Dept. in April 1955.As I thought it had a Sun Engineering body fitted, from there it would have been shipped to Argentina. Ive attached a photo of the Service Sheet hope it make sence. Regards Vassa33 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Landin Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Hi Vassa, Thanks a lot for your cooperation! I really appreciate this! By the way..Yes the engine in the pics is a Ford flat head V8, now it's working perfectly. "Is it a Sun Engineering body, there maybe a makers plate in the cab, I know some guys who worked for them who may have photos of that type." If you could ask for some photos or info to these guys, it could be so helpful. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Landin Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Hi Richard Farrant, "I have worked on a number of Nubians years ago and from my recollections, I think you have the gear lever the wrong way around, the bend should be towards the engine. You are absolutely right! It was put in a hurry just to check the gearbox in the Wrong way... Thanks to tell us! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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