Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Great story mike,i once worked there as a plumbers mate ,also houses of Parliament,her maj has her own loo there that is never used by anyone else. Not officially anyway:whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Explorer helping set up giant Scalextric:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Explorer helping set up giant Scalextric:confused: :rofl::rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Explorer helping set up giant Scalextric:confused: I think its in Malaya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hi gps-likin your blog. I am here - what are you lookin at? Gods workshop looks a little white and damn cold at the moment -no respray this weekend ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) was this explorer built as a ballast tractor or has it been converted pic is dated at 1960 i know there were explorers as ballast tractors for a middle east oil company but ive never heard or seen any others ? Edited January 8, 2009 by younggun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I think it may be ex RAF nick, someone else will know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 was this explorer built as a ballast tractor or has it been converted pic is dated at 1960 i know there were explorers as ballast tractors for a midle east oil company but ive never herd or seen eny others ? Wonderful photographs younggun, thank you for sharing them. I assume the top picture shows them trying to cope with a weight limit on the bridge and controlling the trailer using cables or chains. Or is the trailer just stuck ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) Wonderful photographs younggun, thank you for sharing them. I assume the top picture shows them trying to cope with a weight limit on the bridge and controlling the trailer using cables or chains. Or is the trailer just stuck ? 6x6 in the heavy haulage world one is never stuck just slightly delayed trailer is being winched across to keep excess weight off the bridge a practice still being used to this day . Edited January 8, 2009 by younggun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Would the Explorers used as ballast tractors have had a different gearbox etc? Surely the standard 6 speed would be a bit high geared? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I think it may be ex RAF nick, someone else will know for sure. I think you are right Bernard !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 According to Pat Wares book Tugs of War pg132-135 the only difference is the ballast box for the RAF spec. Contract 5924 ! Couple of pics show it to be the same as your pics Youngun !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Ta for the info Andy. Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) According to Pat Wares book Tugs of War pg132-135 the only difference is the ballast box for the RAF spec. Contract 5924 ! Couple of pics show it to be the same as your pics Youngun !:-D thanks for confirming that andy :thumbsup: i hope some ballast explorers are still out there somewhere . Edited January 8, 2009 by younggun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 6x6 in the heavy haulage world one is never stuck just slightly delayed :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) Thor698, 'Thor' is "Nightmare ?.....Quite a transformation ! If you don't mind me saying 'Nightmare' did look a bit sinister when all in black. I remember 'Efnick' very well. I think I once saw you in company with 'Efnick' blasting down the A303, probably on your way to a show, one Friday evening. God willing, I should be at this years 'Noggin' and Natter' so look forward to meeting you then. What happened to the very nice sand coloured Explorer that was often at rallies with you and your mates ? It's owner lived on a farm very close to the A303 and very kindly sold me a front winch cable guide for a Scammell. Edited January 9, 2009 by 6 X 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 was this explorer built as a ballast tractor or has it been converted pic is dated at 1960 i know there were explorers as ballast tractors for a middle east oil company but ive never heard or seen any others ? From the book "HILLS OF BOTLEY" we find that TOT297 was first registered by Hills 1958 and was ex military, with what looks like a Hills built body. There is a lovely colour shot of it too, maroon body/cab with crimson bonnet. Fitted with a 680. They had another with standard body called 'Tiny Tot' being used in early '60s. Back to the Paris Hilton memoirs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Back to the Paris Hilton memoirs... Have you got to the bit where she puts a Leyland 680 in her Explorer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Have you got to the bit where she puts a Leyland 680 in her Explorer ? Not yet - she's just about to give CW a good scrub down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi 6x6 The sand coloured scammell was nicknamed LSU because of her reg-sorry cannot remember rest of reg. It was brought by a chap and went London way. She still gets to GDSF in the military section. There are pictures on this thread from Croc-she it still sand coloured. Rally season I am always tanking up and down the 303 picking on anything I can catch!!. Efnick has just been sold again for the second time in as many years and is now also heading London way. I would love to take her back to black but have struggled to find cheap paint! Green is cheap and plentiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi 6x6The sand coloured scammell was nicknamed LSU because of her reg-sorry cannot remember rest of reg. It was brought by a chap and went London way. She still gets to GDSF in the military section. There are pictures on this thread from Croc-she it still sand coloured. Index #49 finds it, now owned by top man John Millam, (E. Sx., nowhere near London:-D) often seen in the company of Harris's Explorer and Matadors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Index #49 finds it, now owned by top man John Millam, (E. Sx., nowhere near London:-D) often seen in the company of Harris's Explorer and Matadors. so east sussex is nowhere near London, whot way do you go :??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Can anyone help. My friend Bob owns Doughty XSU765 on page one of the Leyland Martian thread. He had a cab fire yesterday. He is looking for a picture of a Martian in similar condition with a price as proof of value for his insurance. He will also be looking for parts and advice on the best way to put the damage right. To say he is completely gutted would be an understatement. Any help any of you guys could offer would be greatfully received and passed on. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Sorry to hear that, what a shame, hope they pay up soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Good idea getting the numbers , I'll try to do that from now on ! It'll keep Bernard on his toes !:-D :goodidea: A very good idea croc, every one take note! updated index posted, if you see anything wrong just pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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