daz76 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Would be good to know how many of these are still around. I know Natts is, but what about the others? Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Haven't you Posted the pictures of Chris Acocks Explorer upside down, Normally I see pictures of his axles, wheels and propshafts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) I think it has definitely been in the wars that one Mike ! Last seen at Gaydon last weekend looking like its had a miraculous recovery ! Edited June 20, 2009 by AndyFowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Anyone know where I can get hold of some proper handles for the bonnet sides on my Explorer? I'm currently making do with some from a big chest of drawers...:red::red::red: Thanks Daz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 My favourite at Duxford this year ! :-D Something went wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 colour photo of the New Zealand explorer, i think this shot came from a book produced in New Zealand many years ago but as this was passed to me i cant be sure. The lads from there will probably tell us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 My favourite at Duxford this year ! :-D Something went wrong... This is the diesel version....? 35 mph? 12 mpg!!??:shocked: bloomin heck think i might get rid of the car..... no need for it.... may as well take the scammell :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Great video Andy. Thanks for posting. Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott9643 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Anybody know what happened to this one. Sold from Filiegh, North Devon about five years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Looks a nice one ! Must have been nice and dry in the barn most of the time ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV1604A Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Call that an Explorer, naw,---- this is an Explorer. The secret weapon for REME no-one talked about, the turbo-driven go-faster one-off Scammell. Not sure whether FVRDE had a hand in it, but the idea was to hold all that power in check and to keep the front end from lifting under acceleration. Special sideboards to smooth wind-resistance and a roof aerofoil which doubles as a cargo box if required. The raised hatch on the rear acts as a parachute, deployed from the cab at will, for braking! It didn’t catch on, so, I believe, only one was made. The shape of the sloping exit rear board suggests it was possibly amphibious, too! Mike.:rofl::rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Call that an Explorer, naw,---- this is an Explorer. The secret weapon for REME no-one talked about, the turbo-driven go-faster one-off Scammell. Not sure whether FVRDE had a hand in it, but the idea was to hold all that power in check and to keep the front end from lifting under acceleration. Special sideboards to smooth wind-resistance and a roof aerofoil which doubles as a cargo box if required. The raised hatch on the rear acts as a parachute, deployed from the cab at will, for braking! It didn’t catch on, so, I believe, only one was made. The shape of the sloping exit rear board suggests it was possibly amphibious, too! Mike.:rofl::rofl::rofl: Oh my goodness ! What were they thinking ! Or drinking ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Blimey! That's an interesting variation on a theme!:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I think thats the worlds biggest laptop open on the rear locker... looks like they were way ahead in the communications department in 1950:shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 There was a mini one built on a Land rover chassis by an engineering student running about some years ago. Great laugh and a clever bit of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I think thats the worlds biggest laptop open on the rear locker... looks like they were way ahead in the communications department in 1950:shocked: No! Solar panel for hybrid electric power! Still Scammell way ahead of their time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 No! Solar panel for hybrid electric power! Still Scammell way ahead of their time. Clever way if getting round the Low Emissions Zone in London? (And that's from the place that has the Palace of westminster in it?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chambers101 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Should be called a Scallwart. I think it looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I think its a Friday night job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Looks like the front wheel arches would get slurped into the wheel if it was seriously off roaded:shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Just watched this and dreamed of what it will be like to get Daisy out on the road once more ! Now the decorating is completed its back to the paintng after War and Peace ! YIPPEE ! :-D Something went wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Also dreaming:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Just watched this and dreamed of what it will be like to get Daisy out on the road once more ! Now the decorating is completed its back to the paintng after War and Peace ! YIPPEE ! :-D Something went wrong... Original petrol engine very nice ,but does the green goddess double up as a fuel bowser :-D:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Original petrol engine very nice ,but does the green goddess double up as a fuel bowser :-D:-D Very good ! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thats very nice,did you see the way it tried to get into that petrol station:-DI am looking for one of those little caravans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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