snowtracdave Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Was 1983 when we were there . Must have some pics somewhere but will probably be a slide as that was what I was taking in those days . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I remember rows of sorry-looking Morrises lined up on Blackpool Prom in the late 60s when I used to go with my mum and dad for the October half-term holiday. I know they were Morrises because their fronts were just like the Airfix Quad. Airfix kits were my main source of MV identification back then! I think there was a QL too. They were painted in reds, blues and yellows as I recall and even at the tender age of about 10 I lusted after them, despite the rust. It's taken me 40 years to finally get hold of one. I remember there being fewer of them each time we went. Where did they all go? Please dig out your photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 think most went to a scrap yard that use to be near me, not there now im afraid ..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Not quite at Blackpool but across the bay at Southport this photo was taken a couple of years ago. The contraption is used for fishing.Any ideas what is underneath the body????? Those axles certainly say Morris. Am I right in thinking it's on 20 inch rims too? Drool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 think most went to a scrap yard that use to be near me, not there now im afraid ..................... :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Those axles certainly say Morris. Am I right in thinking it's on 20 inch rims too? Drool. Yes definetely Morris, and I think quad given the 20" wheels. The chassis was all there (typical Morris sub frame for the engine) chassis pretty well rusted but still Morris!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Unfortunatley the proper DUKW's got worn out. they were replaced for many years with purpose built German vehicles , don't know manufacturer and were known as 'Puddleducks'. Then local polotics got involved. :shake: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: There is no justice in the world!!!! All those DUKW's scrapped - and I only want one of them!!! :cry: :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: There is no justice in the world!!!! All those DUKW's scrapped - and I only want one of them!!! :cry: :cry: When the family firm that owned the DUKWs at Eastbourne was sold, with it went an as released spare DUKW, in the shed for 30 yrs. My Mate Gearge who worked for them had a hell of a job persuading the new owner not to rip out all the original fittings and alter it for use on the beach! The owner was persuaded to sell it and buy a rougher one, a wise move financially too I should think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I rest my case - an "as released" one sat in a garage for 30 years - it's just not fair!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: Stupid thing is I can remember when you could pick a good one up for sub £5K... If I knew then what I know now!!!! :argh: :argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=47788 check this out, really good footage of the bren gun carriers on the beach(1947) look out at about a minute and a half for a jeep with rear wheel arch covers towing an ice cream van.(my dad has a log look for one of these jeeps some where with the italian families name in it.:coffee: ) (DEGSY YOU WILL LIKE THIS MATE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for that Willys, brilliant , that really brought some memories back. Central beach so packed you couldn't see the sand that was the heyday of Blackpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 My dad helped drive oyster bills jeep in the late forties as the guy was pissed , think this footage of the bren gun carriers is fantastic (just found it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 The carrier looked like a T16, four road wheels, other possibility was a Windsor, although I don't think it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) whatever it is , it looks bloody good .....(remember as a kid a field near here with their wheels in ) all the rest had long been scrapped ....:coffee: Edited September 14, 2009 by Willyslancs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=47788 check this out, really good footage of the bren gun carriers on the beach(1947) ANORAKON That bren gun carrier actually is a T16 Universal Carrier ANORAKOFF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 like i said whatever it is looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Takes me back, standing in the sea, freezing cold hanging on to the boats just to get a ride on the carrier. I seem to remember the carrier driver getting pretty wet too especially if the sea was a bit choppy:-D Perhaps one of the reasons they changed to trucks although it was probably more to do with availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Was told yesterday at a rally that a local ford dealer here ran two jeeps as courtesy cars , they were fitted with bespoke wooden cabs i believe ,(trying to see if i can trace some pics):coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early british ww2 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Not quite at Blackpool but across the bay at Southport this photo was taken a couple of years ago. The contraption is used for fishing.Any ideas what is underneath the body????? Definitely a Morris back axle and 20 inch wheels - It is only short in stature so would presume it was based on a 15cwt Morris c8 4x4 . Definitely a 4x4 also as you can see a front diff and the steering arm is in front of the axle (they were behind the axle beam on the c4 and cs8 4x2 models). Similar vehicles were also seen on the front at Blackpool - If I can find the pictures I have I will post them up - These were easier to name as some still had the radiator and bonnets on with the tell tale "Morris Worlds" Rad badge - Bodywork was wooden - a simple platform affair and they were there like the old Nuffield and Fordson tractors for many years through the seventies and eighties until they simply rotted away!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkcollector Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Funny I was born in Blackpool in 1966 and grew up seeing those trucks almost daily, I was always fascinated by them as a kid, but never managed to get round to looking at them closely, they must have been totally rotten. I dont remember any DUKW's by then but there was reputedly a sunken one somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 yes they were rotten junk collector , i was born here 1967!(glenroyd) my dad been here since 1947 doesnt mention dukws ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Aha! After a year or more of searching I've tracked down some ancient MV photos that I knew I'd got hidden away. This QL is one of the Blackpool ones, taken around 1970. I'll never forgive myself for not getting my dad to take more photos, especially of the Morrises. Come on, lads, somebody must have some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks for posting these pics up Ivor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 cheers mate............ love em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 A friend of my dad's sent these to him recently. Apparently they were taken in the mid-1990's while the Southport Airshow was taking place. Are these any of the ones that have already been mentioned on this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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