gritineye Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 :thumbsup: Great Link, especially this bit, which Antarmike will love.. :-D To keep the troops happy and minds occupied, short exercises were arranged where a few vehicles would set off to visit areas where you would not normally get a chance to visit. These photos were taken on a 3 day trip to Ben Ulid and the mountains in the region. Obviously it was a photo opportunity for the new fangled Scammell Recovery 6x6 which we had recently taken on strength. However, the Scammell had a surprise of it’s own to deliver. Back at base, as it drove into the LAD there was a very loud bang, sounds of compressed air escaping and dust and debris flying everywhere. Grinding to a stop the driver was very surprised to see one of his rear wheels, still attached to the brake drum, carry on past his cab and go bowling down the LAD forecourt. Luckily it came to rest without doing any damage. Evidently Pickfords, who used a similar vehicle for heavy haulage in the UK, had experienced the same situation. Their fix was to fabricate a large spanner with a handle about 10ft long with which to apply sufficient torque to hold the bearing nut in place. Very primitive but that’s the solution we adopted until the backroom boys came up with a more secure method of locking the nut in place. I would love to know what their secure method was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 :thumbsup: Great Link, especially this bit, which Antarmike will love.. :-D To keep the troops happy and minds occupied, short exercises were arranged where a few vehicles would set off to visit areas where you would not normally get a chance to visit. These photos were taken on a 3 day trip to Ben Ulid and the mountains in the region. Obviously it was a photo opportunity for the new fangled Scammell Recovery 6x6 which we had recently taken on strength. However, the Scammell had a surprise of it’s own to deliver. Back at base, as it drove into the LAD there was a very loud bang, sounds of compressed air escaping and dust and debris flying everywhere. Grinding to a stop the driver was very surprised to see one of his rear wheels, still attached to the brake drum, carry on past his cab and go bowling down the LAD forecourt. Luckily it came to rest without doing any damage. Evidently Pickfords, who used a similar vehicle for heavy haulage in the UK, had experienced the same situation. Their fix was to fabricate a large spanner with a handle about 10ft long with which to apply sufficient torque to hold the bearing nut in place. Very primitive but that’s the solution we adopted until the backroom boys came up with a more secure method of locking the nut in place. I would love to know what their secure method was! An arc welder........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) That Morris Commercial (or whatever it is) has got a fair bit of a chassis twist on..giving it a workout! Edited April 18, 2011 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Wiston park steam rally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks for posting chrisg. Someone has spent a fair bit of time modifying this. Interesting mod on the crane too. Is it in private ownership or with a garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) Ex recovery firm Newcastle according to the program Probably private ownership Edited July 8, 2011 by Chrisg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Nicely preserved though. Any idea what engine is in it? Looks like a modern turbo lump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks for posting chrisg. Someone has spent a fair bit of time modifying this. Interesting mod on the crane too. Is it in private ownership or with a garage? 26/#43 BSJ 271 Edward Colins, Cummins L10 ................:coffee: Just one drive of Forceful and he had to go for Cummins power..:drive:...its infectious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Cummings of some sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 :D:D I thought Cummins might be the engine of choice for the discerning Explorer owner..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 :D:D I thought Cummins might be the engine of choice for the discerning Explorer owner..... Edward took Forceful for a good long drive, his face was aching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Modern mirrors don't look out of place either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I really like that- the new back body is very neat. Doesn't restrict the suspension travel either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well, someone has to disagree but I think it is ugly, and spoilt by too much crap welded or bolted onto it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well, someone has to disagree but I think it is ugly, and spoilt by too much crap welded or bolted onto it.... :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I'm afraid i would have to agree with you on this but might have used phrases like "Its not my cup of tea" Or "its lost it's classic looks" But at the end of the day yes it has got "too much crap welded or bolted onto it":rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I assume that extra hoist is to get the spare wheel on board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I'm afraid i would have to agree with you on this but might have used phrases like "Its not my cup of tea" Or "its lost it's classic looks" But at the end of the day yes it has got "too much crap welded or bolted onto it":rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I thought "too much crap welded or bolted onto it" summed it up quite nicely.:whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Ahh well, just me then :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I'm afraid i would have to agree with you on this but might have used phrases like "Its not my cup of tea" Or "its lost it's classic looks" But at the end of the day yes it has got "too much crap welded or bolted onto it":rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: ....said the man with a load of crap welded and bolted to the front of his Explorer Oh I forgot - that's the prototype 432 secondary braking system being trialled. :cool2: Edited July 11, 2011 by N.O.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 ....said the man with a load of crap welded and bolted to the front of his Explorer Oh I forgot - that's the prototype 432 secondary braking system being trialled. :cool2: :rofl:Very good N.O.S. !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Well, someone has to disagree but I think it is ugly, and spoilt by too much crap welded or bolted onto it.... The front box and bumper bar are from it's commercial days and the rear body was not there, as it was being kept in a showman's yard at the time, Edward was heavily influenced in that style when he built the new body and fittings, he does propper work with it, even recovered a complete funfair tractor and road train back home. So all done for a good reason. So don't knock what you don't understand. :pfrt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 A major part of the Explorers appeal is it's off road ability, I don't mind the Showmans body style but drop towbars and ground anchors limit that ability somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 ....said the man with a load of crap welded and bolted to the front of his Explorer Oh I forgot - that's the prototype 432 secondary braking system being trialled. :cool2:You have no idea how close to the truth you are about the secondary braking system.....It's just held up with two chains looped over two bent bits of rod.......However if you jiggle the chains as if the scammell was bouncing along the road they unhook themselves leaving the jaws of death just standing up in their own! There is now all sorts of rope tied round the thing in order to prevent me from being fired through the windscreen. It takes chunks out of the tarmac when you let it drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 You have no idea how close to the truth you are about the secondary braking system.....It's just held up with two chains looped over two bent bits of rod.......However if you jiggle the chains as if the scammell was bouncing along the road they unhook themselves leaving the jaws of death just standing up in their own! There is now all sorts of rope tied round the thing in order to prevent me from being fired through the windscreen. It takes chunks out of the tarmac when you let it drop Do you think you'll leave it on Rob? It must be a talking point when you're out and about. Not original but part of the Scammell's history and an adaptation for intended use....much like the yellow one......:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 It's staying on for now mainly because it makes removing the engine a bit easier as i can just pop a jack under it and lift the front. Its also hugely welded on. Also had lots of comments about it looking pretty mean "A bit like the Jeepers Creepers truck...or the duel truck." Perhaps i should put it in for some film work...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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