rbrtcrowther Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Cheers for that!:cheesy::thanx: Yes i'm dead sure now, second one from the far end, you can see the dent in the bonnet.:clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Congratulations on the worlds largers signiture picture andy.:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Congratulations on the worlds largers signiture picture andy.:rofl: :shocked: :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Anyone know the reason for two types of dashboard arrangement in Explorers? Mine came with a Military looking sealed set of guages etc, but the replacement bulkhead had a civvy looking set-up and all the holes are in a different place on the bulkhead. Mine is contract 7443, but I don't know about the donor. Any ideas? Thanks. Daz :idea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Was the civvy dash on earlier or later builds, Daz? I guess the MOD were keen to standardise everything, hence use of the military dash in Champ, Martian, Constructor, etc etc. I would be very surprised if the civvy dash was in the later contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Warning: smoking too much Keruing can cause you to end up with an Explorer that looks like this. Now look young 6 X 6, you leave my mate Amos's Explorer alone, do you have a stainless cab, opening lower windscreens and a davit built into the cab roof for gearbox removal?......................................I thought not! The rear canvas tilt is only ever seen on top notch Explorers :thumbsup: :-D His Pioneer (#25 in Pioneer thread) is not hampered by conventional thinking either! Edited January 4, 2009 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Civvy was in the early contracts 5067, 5820 5924 and 6263 Edited January 4, 2009 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Civvy was in the early contracts 5067, 5820 5924 and 6263 Am I not right in thinking the the very first contract, 3724 had a FV dash? These were the ones with coil ignition, gearbox handbrake and some other differences, possibly a double skinned cab:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hi. Mine is one of the first ones from the first contract. it has the standard sealed military dash and switch gear. Also double skinned cab with insulation. heater AND demister, propshaft brake. sprung towing points and it did have coil ignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 But what about alterations /mods during the countless rebuilds these trucks had over their service life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 A few pics of heaters.Mmmmmm.... heaters:shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Thanks for the info everybody. Mine has the same sealed unit dash and heater arrangement as Rob's photos. Mines 1955 though-single skin and unsprung towing points. Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 His Pioneer is not hampered by conventional thinking either! Is it the Pioneer with a series 2A ambulance body grafted onto the back ? Does anyone know the Scammell I'm referring to ? I once saw a photograph of this amazing looking vehicle that had been taken at a show and posted somewhere on the net but I've have been unable to find it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Now look young 6 X 6, you leave my mate Amos's Explorer alone, do you have a stainless cab, opening lower windscreens and a davit built into the cab roof for gearbox removal?......................................I thought not! The rear canvas tilt is only ever seen on top notch Explorers :thumbsup: :-D His Pioneer is not hampered by conventional thinking either! What's the red cylinder on the chassis for Gritineye? Nitrous oxide :rofl: or something more conventional like a bigger air tank for tyre inflation etc? Have to admit it's a very practical looking vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 We will all have to move to an area where Scammells and their owners can roam free without fear of persecution ! A Scammell utopia where fuel is free, vandals are hung and no one ever needs to overtake ! :-D You've been smoking that Kerouing too haven't you Andy????:nono::nono::nono: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) What's the red cylinder on the chassis for Gritineye? Nitrous oxide :rofl: or something more conventional like a bigger air tank for tyre inflation etc? Have to admit it's a very practical looking vehicle. Can't be sure Daz, as I ain't seen it for a while, but I suspect it holds extra air for the steering when shunting about a lot at low engine revs, the original compressor can't cope. I had one fitted once and it was very useful, not needed now with the Cummins compressor. All engineering on Amos's and his dad Mike's Scammells (they've got a few) is high standard stuff. Edited January 4, 2009 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 :tup:: Gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Am I not right in thinking the the very first contract, 3724 had a FV dash? These were the ones with coil ignition, gearbox handbrake and some other differences, possibly a double skinned cab:confused: Yes they did but there were layout differences between this contract and later ones using th FV dash. I hadn't gone back far enough in the handbook....such as they had warning light only for gearbox oil pressure, later ones had a gauge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 What's the red cylinder on the chassis for Gritineye? Nitrous oxide :rofl: or something more conventional like a bigger air tank for tyre inflation etc? Have to admit it's a very practical looking vehicle. If it is a RAF Explorer it's probably the Vacuum tank for vacuum braked trailers. RAF Matadors also carried a Vacuum tank, on account of the high number of vacuum braked trailers the RAF ran. (also connected with last post) later RAF Explorers had a vacuum gauge below the Gearbox oil pressure gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hi - I am new to the site. I own the Scammell Explorer OSJ 698 Thor - it has been discussed with the wrong Reg (wrong reg no OSJ 693) so thought I would put a quick message on to let you guys know !!:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) If it is a RAF Explorer it's probably the Vacuum tank for vacuum braked trailers. RAF Matadors also carried a Vacuum tank, on account of the high number of vacuum braked trailers the RAF ran. (also connected with last post) later RAF Explorers had a vacuum gauge below the Gearbox oil pressure gauge. Amos's Explorer is Ex-RAF Mike ! This Ex-RAF one has the same cylinder ! Edited January 4, 2009 by AndyFowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Amos's Explorer is Ex-RAF Mike ! This Ex-RAF one has the same cylinder ! Somewhere on the chassis is a reaction valve that monitors air pressure in the braking system, and opens a proportional valve that allows an inceasing amount of vacuum to two connectors at the rear of the chassis to which the trailer couples. Like RAF Matadors they had a small screw on connector and a larger quick release coupling. Edited January 4, 2009 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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antarmike Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Amos's Explorer is Ex-RAF Mike ! This Ex-RAF one has the same cylinder ! That one has a BT vehicle number, did it transfer from the RAF to the Army? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I thought that might be it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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