Simon Daymond Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 if the chassis number is anything to go by.. 0859 067 ? BTW, does anyone know how many mk1 militants were built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) if the chassis number is anything to go by.. 0859 067 ? BTW, does anyone know how many mk1 militants were built? Over the entire span of production, of all types, I have heard a figure of roughly 2,500 in total. Gun tractors I have heard of a total of around 350. That's what I've heard. John Harrington, Military Vehicle Officer, of the AEC Society may have a better idea than me. Edited January 13, 2009 by 6 X 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Definitely not one of these tankers but this convertion was around about 12 years ago I guess. Was that not one of the bowsers used on the A14 project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-pete Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Pete, what types of Militant do you own ? Are they all MK 1 ? What do you know about their history ? Cheers. (and yes, THEY do own you) there all mk1s first one is a gs cargo 27cl51 as seen on some early picks second one is a mk1 with a mk3 atlas and the other one is a short wheel base bridging lorry but its just a chassis cab at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 there all mk1s first one is a gs cargo 27cl51 as seen on some early picks second one is a mk1 with a mk3 atlas and the other one is a short wheel base bridging lorry but its just a chassis cab at the moment Thank you for your reply. What a nice collection ! It sounds as though the gs cargo has fixed, and not drop, sides. Is it 6 X 4 like the one below ? The SWB chassis cab is a bridging truck ? That's interesting. I didn't know they produced a SWB bridging truck. Most SWB lorries with a winch were gun tractors. You can't beat a MK 1 Militant. Best drive there is out on the road. A really nice lorry in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-pete Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 there she is up in north wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-pete Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 and there she is at war and peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Those VHE militants were used on the Thanet way project in Kent a few years ago, it was one of the sites on my round if i remember there were 2 tankers and a atlas crane flatbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 and there she is at war and peace Pete, thanks very much. Yes, I do know of this one but didn't make the connection with you. What a beauty ! One of the best ones out there. Thanks for posting these wonderful 'photos. (Got any more pix that could be posted ? Cheers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-pete Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 i think the r.e.m.e do it best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-pete Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 if you got a militant you have to tow something :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 How long to get to Llandudno Pete ? Shes a beauty ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-pete Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 about 4 hours with a break i dont push her to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I take it you are nearer than me Pete ! Took me nearly six hours in the old Pajero ! :-D Will you be at War and Peace this year only takes an hour in my Humber Pig to get there ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-pete Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 nice for some andy im looking at a good 6 hours to wqar and peace on a good run :sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Let me know when you should be arriving and I'll have a cold beer waiting ! You deserve it mate ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chambers101 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Just been out on the mountain bike gettin muddy over Hounslow Heath when on my way back along the A30 past Heathrow i got the shock of my life. There was a Mk1 sitting behind a stack of hay bales. Didn't stop to inquire as i was in a hurry.I think it had an Atlas Crane on the back. Looked in alright condition. Maybe the owner is gonna restore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Just been out on the mountain bike gettin muddy over Hounslow Heath when on my way back along the A30 past Heathrow i got the shock of my life. There was a Mk1 sitting behind a stack of hay bales. Didn't stop to inquire as i was in a hurry.I think it had an Atlas Crane on the back. Looked in alright condition. Maybe the owner is gonna restore it. It's always nice to come across an interesting vehicle unexpectedly like that. Personally, I'd prefer to spend an hour looking over something found behind a barn than see 50 lorries all lined up at some show. I hope you'll have your camera with you when you're next over that way. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chambers101 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) The Millitant at Hatton Cross Edited January 22, 2009 by chambers101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 The Millitant at Hatton Cross Mike, thank you for posting this 'photo. An interesting find. It looks fairly complete from what one can see from the picture and, like you, I wonder what it's fate will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-pete Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 heres one of my other millys taken at welland show a few years ago :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 heres one of my other millys taken at welland show a few years ago :-D Very nice too ! I like the name and is that an Imp on suspended tow ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Very nice too ! I like the name and is that an Imp on suspended tow ? Rare Imp estate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) Rare Imp estate? It certainly looks like one. I'm only kidding about the towing. I think it's probably just the uneven ground that makes it appear that way. Edited January 27, 2009 by 6 X 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-pete Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Very nice too ! I like the name and is that an Imp on suspended tow ? yes you are right this was my first militant i use to take the hillman husky with us so we had some transport at the shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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