FWDTEXAS Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 We have a Trafic in the colection but have absolutly no other information. Can any one help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 can you post a photo? any further discription ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWDTEXAS Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 we have a truck, probably pre-20's, but no info it is a Trafic ???? Any one knows anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 we have a truck, probably pre-20's, but no info it is a Trafic ???? Any one knows anything? Photo & a bit more info please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Do you mean a Traffic? Made St. Louis, Mo. 1918-1929. Pre-1925 models are easily identifiable by a having semi-circular front chassis cross-member that doubles as a bumper and used a 3,610cc 4-cylinder Continental Red Seal engine, Covert 3-speed gearbox and Russel internal gear final drive. Does that sound like yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I would agree with that and also never used by the military. There is one survivor in the UK, which was used in the film those magnificent men in their flying machines - as the ride for the travelling air circus - it carried the early aeroplane of the two American brother pilots. You should restore yours to looklike that one John. It would be most appropriate. One was found in the UK a few years back. Someone thought it was a steam Thornycroft chassis for a while and the Basingstoke (Thornycroft) museum became very excited, until i spoke to the curator and told him that it was not and then he became very dissapointed. There is a running one in California that i was given a picture of a while ago. Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWDTEXAS Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thank you for the info, now you got me into trouble again, an other chalenging project. I shall take some pictures. Could I have a copy of the picture please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 The survivor in the UK used to be based in Milton Keynes (I think) the registration number was K 7611 and it was built in 1918. I do remember it at some HCVC rallies in the late 70's and early 80's. Does it still survive I wonder. I am sure I have a photo of iy somewhere, will have to start digging again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 A Traffic in action! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWDTEXAS Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 thanks for the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 A Traffic in action! Steve That was one of the pictures I was looking for!!! I still must look for another photo that was taken when it was owned by someone called Smith (I think) in Milton Keynes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 It is amazing how many of these old trucks are still tucked away, only to come out every now and again. I have been looking on Youtube for the Traffic clip in the film "Those magnificent men in their flying machines". Youtube could be a fabulous tool but it is a little sad that it is mostly used for mankinds baser instincts. I did find a couple of clips of the film, including one of Sarah Miles getting her skirt ripped off. There is a good clip of the movie at: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=s4fVp-hEPOk Which does not show the Traffic but is quite fun. Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Am interested if you have any parts for a 1920's Mack AC (Bulldog) Especially engine parts or solid wheels. My brother has just imported one from the States, nearly complete but missing bits and pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Wow. A Bulldog. Not seen one of those for years. Photos please!!! Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWDTEXAS Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Here are the pictures of our Traffic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 What a wonderful vehicle! Eminently do-able. If only life were longer! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Wow. A Bulldog. Not seen one of those for years. Photos please!!! Tim (too) Kid brother has started a web site, piccies of Mack are there, try following this link http://rustytrucks.tripod.com/id4.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 As you say Steve, the Traffic looks very restorable. The Mack is loveley though. Where is it located? Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 As you say Steve, the Traffic looks very restorable. The Mack is loveley though. Where is it located? Tim (too) The Mack is in east Yorkshire at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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