utt61 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Thanks Clive! Looking forward to the photos, I love these trucks. I remember towards the end of production in Watford going on a tour of the production facilities. Very impressive indeed. Shame that the tank transporter wasn't selected in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) It was all to do with the price. and not the quality. the Goverment went for the cheaper option and not the quality option. just take how long the mod had the commander. I don't think the Osh will last that long. A.L.E seem to like the old girl and wish they could get there hands on some more.But alas there was only the one 8x8 built. but there was 9 6x6 versions built for Oman. Clive ................................ protruckservices.com Edited June 7, 2010 by protruck More content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Hi Utt61. I may have meet you if it was the open day we had. Here's some pics of the TBT on test. http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00158.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00169.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00170.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00173.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00185.jpg Hope you enjoy.I have loads more.:-D Clive .................................... protruckservices.com Edited June 7, 2010 by protruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Here's some of the 6x6 Tank Transporter, http://www.protruckservices.com/M%20Series%206x6/scan00001.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/M%20Series%206x6/scan00006.jpg Ready to leave for the docks http://www.protruckservices.com/M%20Series%206x6/scan00008.jpg Waiting at the docks for shipment http://www.protruckservices.com/M%20Series%206x6/scan00014.jpg Strapping down one of the oman Tanks on the trailer. http://www.protruckservices.com/M%20Series%206x6/scan00019.jpg Loading two APC's on the trailer http://www.protruckservices.com/M%20Series%206x6/scan00020.jpg Hope you enjoy:-D Clive .................................. protruckservices.com Edited June 7, 2010 by protruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Here's some more of the BR90's Cab Interior,Rolls Royce Eagle TX 400bhp Engine and ZF gearbox, and one of the other test vehicles. Cab Interior. http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00050.jpg Engine and Gearbox complete to go in. http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00020.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00021.jpg One of the Test Vehicle http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00072.jpg Enjoy:D Clive ..................................... protruckservices.com Edited June 7, 2010 by protruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Hi Utt61 When I get some more time i will up load some more. but there are thousands of them.:-( Hope you Enjoy. Clive .................................. protruckservices.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utt61 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Clive, Awesome, many thanks! Please feel free to post any more you may have! I really think that the 8x8 Unipower is one of the best looking military trucks of recent times. The rear 3/4 view of the TBT with the bridge on test is especially impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Hi mate. As i say I have thousands of them. in the factory, on test, and on MOD trials. plus many many more of all the unipower vehicles that we built and watford and at east molsey. When I have a lot of time i will up load all of them on to my website. Glad you liked them. Clive ..................................... protruckservices.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Great pix Clive, thanks. The Commander being Scammell and British was a source of pride and a tough act to follow, so it must be so hard being involved in producing such a great truck like that only to see the short sighted bean counters reject it after it performed so well. Such a missed opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Hi gritineye. Had the pleasure of building both the Commanders and The Unipower HET. For me the decision to not buy British was made by some porcupine in a suit, that didn't know on end of a truck from the other. No 10 saying we need to save money. My real opinion is not printable on this forum. Clive ............................... protruckservices.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Here's some more Unipower. These are of the Unipower C- series vehicles which only three were ever built. S24 & The C-series Heavy haulage truck built for Econerfrieght. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00056.jpg Heavy Haulage. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00077.jpg Same. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00082.jpg Oilfield. sorry about the photo quality http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00093.jpg Enjoy. Sorry forgot the Baby one. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00034.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00067.jpg Clive .................................. Protruckservices.com Edited June 7, 2010 by protruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Here's some more Unipower. These are of the Unipower C- series vehicles which only three were ever built. S24 & The C-series Heavy haulage truck built for Econerfrieght. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00056.jpg Heavy Haulage. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00077.jpg Same. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00082.jpg Oilfield. sorry about the photo quality http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00093.jpg Enjoy. Sorry forgot the Baby one. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00034.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00067.jpg Clive .................................. Protruckservices.com Clive, do I detect a UNIPOLVO in those photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Yes you do. Volvo F12. and most of the BR90 dash layout and heater and aircon were from the F12. oh and the doors. Clive ....................................... protruckservices.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Just thought id get the old Unipower thread up and running again. I'll start on the Scammell Gallery tomorrow. Clive ............................ protruckservices.com Edited June 7, 2010 by protruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 thanks for posting these great pics clive cant wait to see more . i rearly do admire the unipower i am 100 % sure that unipower would of been leading the world in heavy specialist trucks but as all ways wot chance has a company got if they cant get the backing of there own government nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddy Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Here's some more Unipower. These are of the Unipower C- series vehicles which only three were ever built. S24 & The C-series Heavy haulage truck built for Econerfrieght. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00056.jpg Heavy Haulage. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00077.jpg Same. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00082.jpg Oilfield. sorry about the photo quality http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00093.jpg Enjoy. Sorry forgot the Baby one. http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00034.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/Unipower/scan00067.jpg Clive .................................. Protruckservices.com where did the baby one end up??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomboom Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Well i have looked at every post and picture on this thread and i love my M35 and FH70 setup BUT i got to say for me personaly THIS is the best thread i have ever read,,,, Jesus i am in love with a unipower But how the hell do i tell the wife i will be faking it from now on ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Does anyone have the measurements to hand for a Unipower Forester? In particular how tall they are. Thanks Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Finally, I am pleased to say that my new toy has arrived. Some of you may recognise her from earlier on in this thread. She is the ex-RAF, then ex-BAA Unipower Forester ballast tractor. Any info on her history would be very nice. So far we have photos of her on the Unipower stand at the Earls Court Motor Show. Although we do not know the year of manufacture yet. Closest we have got so far is 1950 although not road registered until 1962. The aim is to return her to RAF colours and I will start a restoration thread soon. Cheers Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 That looks pretty good to me Edd, although the front hitch is a bit scary! Looking forward to your resto thread...:thumbsup::thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utt61 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Very nice! Good luck with the restoration, please post lots of photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I was most impressed with the way the wagon driver pushed it up onto the tilt n' slide :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 When a Foden DROPS is just not macho enough: http://www.flanderstechsupply.com/Vehicles.asp scroll to bottom of page:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unipowerben Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) [ATTACH=CONFIG]72779[/ATTACH]this is one of my unipowers Edited February 11, 2013 by unipowerben add new pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHawleyBell Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 On 6/7/2010 at 3:50 PM, protruck said: Hi mate. As i say I have thousands of them. in the factory, on test, and on MOD trials. plus many many more of all the unipower vehicles that we built and watford and at east molsey. When I have a lot of time i will up load all of them on to my website. Glad you liked them. Clive ..................................... protruckservices.com Old thread I know but figured it was worth a go. protruck I'm researching the unipower series of trucks and it seems your links don't work anymore. Would you still have any of these photos of the Indian 12x8 or the 8x8 HET? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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