AndyFowler Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Just found this pic on my computer ! I can't remember where it came from so if someone has already posted it I apologise for my senility ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) That (BKH 905X)is a pic of the RAF Constructor I bought from Peter. It should be yellow, not orange - typical film processing!! A funny thing happened when I went to look at it (it had stood for several years). Peter backed his Fiat Allis loader up to it and I put a set of jump leads across the Scammell batteries - then the positive onto the loader battery terminal and the negative I just "touched" momentarily on the towing jaw of the loader out of habit to make sure it was safe to clamp on without a load of sparks. I got a shock when the bl**dy thing fired up and just sat there ticking sweetly away :shocked: As mentioned in another thread, that Scammell decided it wanted me!! Edited August 8, 2008 by N.O.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Andy, the first grey one is an Oilfields Consructor. The Avonhill pic just shows the Explorer from your earlier pics on the left. No doubt this Explorer will have been saved too Oilfields trucks are very rare! Also it was not my RAF truck next to the Explorer as I had thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'm having a job keeping up with you mate! The last pic is the TRS unit of Porth (now on Anglessey) before it was signwriten and the wooden lockers fitted. I'll post a pic when I get permission from the photographer. Keep 'em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Have you anymore pics of your Constructor mate ? Any work been done to get her mobile yet ? I just had a look at the previous pics when moving her with the Mountaineer and was thinking how complete she looks ! I know pictures can make em look pretty but what sort of time scale do you think to get her roadworhy? Can't wait to see her as I'm sure it will be a pucker job having seen your last one ! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 This pic was also bought from Ebay and I will post in both galleries ! I'll get a promotion if it kills me ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Have you anymore pics of your Constructor mate ? Any work been done to get her mobile yet? Erm, err, well, on the conservation side I've just put a better tarpaulin on her (over the heavy old one, so didn't get chance to take body pics for 6x6,). However when time allows I'll free off a stuck rear brake and get her out for some fresh air and a proper photoshoot - maybe put a couple of batteries on her too? Will let you know. For what it's worth I've already rebuilt the air tanks :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Well done mate ! I knew you wouldn't be able to resist her ! I had a good day working on "Daisy" today but still only scrapping and priming ! Still you've been there ,seen it ,done it ! :bow::bow::bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Another pic I bought from Ebay ! She's had a hard life but not sure if Ex-military ! Not sure where this pic came from but they could be sisters ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 so didn't get chance to take body pics for 6x6,). :-D To savor the knowledge that one day, sometime in the future, the inner secrets of the body will be revealed is quite enough excitement for me to be going on with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Here is a picture of KYC 621 D when I owned it this was the first of the RAF constructors built chassis number10571. I sold it to Paul Rhodes who then did a marvelous nut and bolt rebuild, an absolute credit to him. It broke my heart to sell it so Paul must have been gutted ! The 20 tonner was mine for about 3 years. I bought it from Tony Jackson in Coventry, brought it back on suspend tow behind my crusader 35T tractor and a 10/30Ton dummy axle recovery unit. (I will dig out some pictures one day and post). I eventually sold it to Bernie Jones along with a 680 Power Plus engine out of a Mountaneer Dump Truck which had a twisted chassis which I bought from a man called Barry in Derby. I sold the dumptuck chassis cab to Shawtrack owner Jamie in Mansfield as they were still running a Mountaineer dump truck on pond clearance work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 The 20 tonner was mine for about 3 years. I bought it from Tony Jackson in Coventry, brought it back on suspend tow behind my crusader 35T tractor and a 10/30Ton dummy axle recovery unit. (I will dig out some pictures one day and post). I eventually sold it to Bernie Jones along with a 680 Power Plus engine out of a Mountaneer Dump Truck This is the 20 tonner while it was owned by Bernie Jones and after he had fitted the Leyland PP 680. PSU 439 was subsequently sold, by Bernie, to a well known commercial vehicle recovery operator. Does anyone know where it is now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 No, but I know said well known Comercial Vehicle Recovery operator very well and will ask him where it went. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Nice little video of Pickfords Pioneers and Constructors and Roger Austins collection just posted on Youtube ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Nice little video of Pickfords Pioneers and Constructors and Roger Austins collection Andy, have you seen the original program that this was taken form? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I do remember a series narrated by the late John Peel , Bernard but I have not seen it for years ! I will see what E Bay turns up I think ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I have a VHS tape I recorded off TV, but as you've seen it..................:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 What was the name of the series and which channel please Bernard ? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Dunno, but you can borrow the tape if you like, maybe Laughton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Ok mate ! I've booked time off so all being well I'll see you there !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 OK, PM near the time to remind me to bring the tape, see ya there, hope it's dry as it's clay on the off road course, which gets a bit slippy :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) Andy, I recommend this one if you don't already have a copy. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Classic-Heavy-Haulage-GIANT-LOADS-ON-THE-MOVE_W0QQitemZ300195834737QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300195834737&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Edited August 15, 2008 by 6 X 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Got one and just bought the other thanks 6x6 ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 PSU 439 was subsequently sold, by Bernie, to a well known commercial vehicle recovery operator. Does anyone know where it is now ? Yes, it is with a well known commercial vehicle recovery operator. And very nice it is too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Thanks for that, Antar. Can you help with any additional info on the history / ownership of this truck before you acquired her? Denial is just a stage of becoming an anorak. Yes, I bought it of a chap in Kidderminster called Alan who had steam engines. He bought it from a garage in Somerset ? from a man called Mike, all I can recall at the moment. With regards to Cyprus, the Grey one with PSA on it definately came from there because I know the person who repatriated it, Dave from Staffordshire. John Riley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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