16svt Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Anyone else spotted this little gem, what a lovely old girl. If only i had the money http://www.milweb.net/webverts/68960/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I believe there where two of these at Southend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAbbott Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 My Matador ventured outside for the first time in nearly 4 years, due to loss of storage, so it was a good time to get some pictures of it. Not been run in all that time either, but once it had warmed up, it ran pretty nicely. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contractorman Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Wanted AEC matador transfer box ..also front axle propshaft flange and nut .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 due to loss of storage I hope you have somewhere else to work on her organised, The Mat has always been near the top of my favorite vehicle list. It looks like you are well on the way with this one,please keep us informed on progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAbbott Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The forced storage move has actually been quite good - it's cheaper, and in a better building. It's also meant that some things have been completed quicker than they would otherwise. I have thought about doing a restoration blog, but progress is pretty slow, so updates would be quite infrequent. But I suppose there aren't any other matador restorations documented in much detail, unless there are some I have missed! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The forced storage move has actually been quite good - it's cheaper, and in a better building. It's also meant that some things have been completed quicker than they would otherwise. I have thought about doing a restoration blog, but progress is pretty slow, so updates would be quite infrequent. But I suppose there aren't any other matador restorations documented in much detail, unless there are some I have missed! Nick A restoration blog would be very informative, Nick, the Matador is such an iconic motor, many of us would be very interested. Anyway a slow restoration will give you loads of time to write about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matador Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I have spare Matador transfer box PM if interested Located in Cheshire, so close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug fleet Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 hi nick please do a restoration blog on the matador , would be good to see how your getting on. they are a great lorry and we have a lot of fun out of our timber tractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian201 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Hi Nick, it would great to see your Mat coming together on a blog. I recently collected a second Mat, both of which are at the start of the restoration process. The second Mat is in much better shape but still much work to do. I will put some photos in the next week or so. Just need to work out how to get photos loaded, any tips would be much appreciated. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAbbott Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Ok, due to a number of you expressing interest in my Matador restoration, I have started a restoration blog. Not much there yet, but hopefully I can bring it up to date in a short while, and then keep anyone interested updated with progress! http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?41492-AEC-Matador-853 Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thought I'd put up this picture, guessing taken 1980's, next to Denham telephone exchange. I have a similar pic of my Martian parked in roughly the same place. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That is my old truck! I have a poor photo copy of that picture somewhere. She didn't look as fresh as that when I acquired her she had half a Leyland PD grille and no sign writing left on. I fitted a nice AEC grille from a Militant amongst all the otehr work (new clutch, radiator, rear springs, brakes, fuel pump, re-wire...the list goes on). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c101 comando Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I have no idea if this is any help but there is two matador chassis with both axles winches and chassis fixings in ward recyclings yard newport south wales they are on the pile to be burnt up so dont hang around it seems they may let you take parts for scrap value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 A couple of Flickr links to the same truck. This one not looking quite so good :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Thats more like the condition she was in when I acquired her. I think that Utd (possibly ex Aldershot & district) who ptrobably carried out the body conversion from wartime configuration. A friend found her for sale again about a year back in the Friday ads of all places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Also interesting to note that the two of the pictures are in the same location, with the same trade plate in the window but with different owners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16svt Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) I thought it was time for a few new Matadors, so here we go. These were all for sale in Cumbria in 1998 No details on this one except it looks like a very early one This one says "1951, very good runner, cab fair, complete with part of original body £880" "1941, v.good cab,engine in bits, missing radiator, fuel tank and compressor £880" 1941 timber tractor. I could have had all of them for £3000!!!!! I don't know what happened to any of them. I suspect they all ended up being scrapped. They were too far way for me to consider. Edited March 12, 2014 by 16svt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowser1107 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Just spent a couple of nights browsing through the thread and how i envy you guys that have the mechanical know-how to take these lorry into your workshops and restore them to their former glory. I salute you all. My collection of Matador lorry amount to about 6-7, all Airfix of course :nut: Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 There has been a Matador sitting between Junctions 15 and 16 (or the other way around dependent on which way you are travelling) in a field on the right-hand-side by a woodpile for a number of years now. The cab came off it about five or so years ago and sits on its front with a sheet over it, whilst the chassis is visible sheeted up by the fence. I wonder if anyone else has spotted it, or even visited it. Always look out for it every time we head north, hoping that some day somebody might save it! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian201 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Not seen it but will be looking out for it on tuesday when heading north. I assume it's M6, is it on the left or right when heading north ?. Cheers ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 There has been a Matador sitting between Junctions 15 and 16 (or the other way around dependent on which way you are travelling) in a field on the right-hand-side by a woodpile for a number of years now. The cab came off it about five or so years ago and sits on its front with a sheet over it, whilst the chassis is visible sheeted up by the fence. I wonder if anyone else has spotted it, or even visited it. Always look out for it every time we head north, hoping that some day somebody might save it! Scott Hi Scott, I too have seen it, although I thought it must of been the Bedford RL timber crane that used to be on the other side of the motorway. It was there for years, and even had a TK cab fitted at one point, then it disappeared and the sheeted up chassis appeared on the other side. Thanks Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Not seen it but will be looking out for it on tuesday when heading north. I assume it's M6, is it on the left or right when heading north ?. Cheers ian Ha yes would have helped if I'd have said which motorway, but you guessed correct Ian in saying the M6. It's pretty visible on the right-hand-side as you head north. After Keele services and before Junction 16. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hi Scott, I too have seen it, although I thought it must of been the Bedford RL timber crane that used to be on the other side of the motorway. It was there for years, and even had a TK cab fitted at one point, then it disappeared and the sheeted up chassis appeared on the other side. Thanks Austin Yes that RL seemed to just disappear. However that was just before Junction 15 so a good five or so miles from where this one is. It has been here years, I'd say whilst that Bedford RL was still in operation. If you look closely you can see the Matador cab lying on the floor. Glad someone else has seen it though. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian201 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Many thanks Scott, I will be looking for it on Tuesday. Cheers ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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