Matador Steve Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Matador 0853 6064 ex William Press and for sale Engine there but u/s, Rad looks OK, no gearbox, but starter, dynamo, chassis, winch, transfer box, axles, wheels, steering etc all there. If anybody is interested for spares or repair I can ask the owner to contact you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHVT Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Were and when did you take this photo? This is a very intereating photo. I live in Malta, and if they still exist I will buy the lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHVT Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Mike nothing odd about the white cab top, from post WW2 until very recently the majority of RAF vehicles in Cyprus had white cab tops, the same practise applied in many hot climates. I have a photo of vehicles in Khartoum in the early 1950 with complete white cabs TED that photo is in Malta and not Khartoum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 that photo is in Malta and not Khartoum Mr MHVT of Malta I know fine well the photo I posted of the fire trucks is RAF Luqa in Malta I was there !! please read again what I said """"""I have a photo of vehicles in Khartoum in the early 1950 with complete white cabs """ a totally different photo that you have not seen I was making the point that in addition to white cab tops the RAF had in certain places at certain times painted whole vehicle cabs white to reflect heat. I hope you understand now what I mean. TED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 some Matador slides Mark :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) and some more Mark :cool: Edited April 25, 2009 by chevpol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 AEC Matador ex NP Timber Kettering Northants Now owned by Ben Freer (aka NP Timber) Weston By Welland Leics , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) AEC Matador still in its original working livery. Michael Watson Ltd timber hauliers Loddington nr Kettering Northants Anyone got any pictures of this when it was working ? Edited February 19, 2010 by nptimber added ouote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 AEC Matador at one time operated by Crouch Recovery Kibworth Leics . Awaiting restoration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 We got ourselves a convoy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 AEC Matador ex NP Timber Kettering Northants . Bought by me aged 16 (22 years ago) :shake: restored by me and dad and now ready for another tidy up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Not quite a matador but started off life as a Douglas snow blower converted by Williamsons of Skellingthorpe Lincs to a timber tractor now owned by Joe Freer nr Desborough Northants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I think this motor has earned its right to appear on the HMVF website ,its an AEC Mammoth Minor 366L, it shares the matadors 7.7 litre engine and 4 speed gearbox but is a lightweight 6 wheeler with a trailing rear axle(single tyres on rear axle) 16 tons gross . This vehicle was due to be delivered to Thomas Hewstern timber importers ,merchants surrey commercial docks in september 1939 but was commanderred for war work ,it possibly went to wiltshire war agricultural commitee as this appeared on a copy of the original build sheet. It found its way to Fossetts circus hopping hill Northampton and then to Hunts scrapyard nr Molesworth ,it was rescued by my father in 1996 in a completely derelict condition and restored to its present condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 WOW ! You do have some beautifull toys mate ! Well done ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I think this motor has earned its right to appear on the HMVF website ,its an AEC Mammoth Minor 366L, it shares the matadors 7.7 litre engine and 4 speed gearbox but is a lightweight 6 wheeler with a trailing rear axle(single tyres on rear axle) 16 tons gross . This vehicle was due to be delivered to Thomas Hewstern timber importers ,merchants surrey commercial docks in september 1939 but was commanderred for war work ,it possibly went to wiltshire war agricultural commitee as this appeared on a copy of the original build sheet. It found its way to Fossetts circus hopping hill Northampton and then to Hunts scrapyard nr Molesworth ,it was rescued by my father in 1996 in a completely derelict condition and restored to its present condition. and Unipower Hannibal in shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Heres a better shot of Unipower Hannibal GUT 107 (POGLES WOOD) Now fitted with Eaton Axles from a Thornycroft Trencher Anyone got a spare rear brake drum ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) Leyland Martian front rollers hanging (back to front) under the bumper there Ben???? Genuine Unipower axle on the ground in front of the shed??? Edited June 11, 2009 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Some nice pictures there np. Below are the two Matadors which I saw in Normandy last weekend. One as I have mentioned belongs to someone on here as there was a HMVF sticker in the window. While the other one had been driven all the way from Newcastle for the celebrations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philb Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 The one with the GS body, 776HTB, is mine. I only did 300 miles overall - quite enough for one weekend but well worth it. It looks like the other one has its spare wheel on the roof. I'd like to know how they get that up and down without injury! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 The one with the GS body, 776HTB, is mine. I only did 300 miles overall - quite enough for one weekend but well worth it. It looked very nice Phil, saw it once at Arromanches and another time just up the road from Pegasus Bridge. Well done for bringing it over. It looks like the other one has its spare wheel on the roof. I'd like to know how they get that up and down without injury! Would be interesting to see how they got it down as well incase it was needed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 It looked very nice Phil, saw it once at Arromanches and another time just up the road from Pegasus Bridge. Well done for bringing it over. Would be interesting to see how they got it down as well incase it was needed!!! You mean you have never used a roadside tree as a crane, all you needs is a leafy avenue, and a hoist! Lamp posts are ok for lighter stuff but for a wheel you need a tree or a bridge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 You mean you have never used a roadside tree as a crane, all you needs is a leafy avenue, and a hoist! Lamp posts are ok for lighter stuff but for a wheel you need a tree or a bridge.... Can't say I have Mike. We don't have that trouble with the Gipsy we just shove it in through the back door!!:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Leyland Martian front rollers hanging (back to front) under the bumper there Ben???? Genuine Unipower axle on the ground in front of the shed??? Not leyland martian but Commer Q4 but your right about the axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elsdon Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Can't say I have Mike. We don't have that trouble with the Gipsy we just shove it in through the back door!!:-D Crikey that sounds like a whole world of pain!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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