croc Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Steve Adamson ere, Adam Elsdon got me to join the forum, so blame him, I can also see a couple of names I recognise from the GDSF forum. I have been into Austin Gipsys for many years, and do a few of the military shows up here in Scotland. Whilst not really a military vehicle I have a few ex home office Gipsys so I recon they are as military as a Bedford Green Goddess! http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1391/img0254ey9.jpg[/img] I have also wanted a Scammell Explorer for years, finally managed to get one a couple of months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi Steve, That's a great project you have there in the Scammell - bet she's done her fair share of winching in her time, given the roads around that part. Looks like the sea air has given it a decent tan and more than a few wrinkles! And is that a Leyland 680 under the bonnet? Better keep quiet about that - a good job you have the Gipsy (assuming its petrol), or you would be banned from a large part of the Clubhouse :whistle: Enjoy the forum - its a great college of knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Welcome Steve I can see why you want/need those vehicles by the background, enjoy your stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi Steve, That's a great project you have there in the Scammell - bet she's done her fair share of winching in her time, given the roads around that part. Looks like the sea air has given it a decent tan and more than a few wrinkles! And is that a Leyland 680 under the bonnet? Better keep quiet about that - a good job you have the Gipsy (assuming its petrol), or you would be banned from a large part of the Clubhouse :whistle: Enjoy the forum - its a great college of knowledge. It is indeed a LEYLAND 0680 POWER PLUS why keep quiet about it :-D can't be doing with petrol economy and whilst it is off the road it can run on the red stuff! That gipsy is petrol but the one I run as a daily motor is a 2.5 BMC which is the logical upgrade from the 2.2 BMC original engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da bomb Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi Steve, That's a great project you have there in the Scammell - bet she's done her fair share of winching in her time, given the roads around that part. Looks like the sea air has given it a decent tan and more than a few wrinkles! And is that a Leyland 680 under the bonnet? Better keep quiet about that - a good job you have the Gipsy (assuming its petrol), or you would be banned from a large part of the Clubhouse :whistle: Enjoy the forum - its a great college of knowledge. You definitely dont keep quiet about a 680 under the bonnet, everyone in the neighbourhood knows it's running! It also starts better than a petrol, after been stood 12 years, steve's said Scammell started on the first revolution, with it's 12 year old diesel, not a fluke either, as it is still running a treat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Welcome, welcome, I still hanker for a Gypsy after a lot of years, so nice to See them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 If you want one I can let you know if any come up, I have got enough now.... http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6822/img0246qn5.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hello Steve, Welcome to the forum, very nice pictures of your collection, nice to see some good old British vehs. Baz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi Steve, Another BRITISH vehicle owner, on board............... :banana: Enjoy yourself, All the best, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Great Looking Fleet of vehicles and you even have your own wrecker should anything go amiss close to home . Great Looking farming country by the way . Welcome to the Club Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 If you want one I can let you know if any come up, I have got enough now.... http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6822/img0246qn5.jpg[/img] Get the behind me!!!!!!! OK how much? I shouldn't I really REALLY shouldn't. :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Bet YOU hear the exhaust too, coming up thru the bonnet like that. Does anyone know of any exhaust parts for an Explorer. My wife is looking for the last pipe which comes from tyhe silencer up thru the rear body?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 What a great fleet. More snaps please, Croc. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thanks for the lead to the Parts manual, but I'm afrarid I got there too late, but thats my fault for giving up on the steam-fair Message board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 If you want one I can let you know if any come up, I have got enough now.... http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6822/img0246qn5.jpg[/img] Welcome to the Forum croc . :wave: Great to see your fleet & in a beautiful part of the world too . Pity about the Gypsy camp tho.......... OK OK sorry....been a long week & I couldn't resist . :naughty: :died: Going now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Snowtrac if you disapprove of these Gipsy's I will be round with the necessary attitude adjustment :box: They are a delightful vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I should have paid more attention to the rule which says not to post something which you think may be liable to offend others shouldn't I . :-D Let's not fall out Tony- we have a few things in common you know - I have long hankered for a WC ambulance , I have spent many years in the company of our four legged friends & I too have a fondness for these little Austins . I only ever mock those I am fondest of . :wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 My first ever car was a Gipsy, loved it, the horse effect others wanted Lambo's I wanted something to pull the trailer. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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