The most beautiful historic race truck, trannies etc - Page 10

Lancsbreaker · 9 Jul 2011, 12:51 (Ref:2924125)

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Originally Posted by grantp

I think the standard V6 petrol was 2.5 ltrs.

One that I drove had overdrive and a mechanical ABS system for the rear brakes.

It went well when new but seemed troubled after a trip to Spain, towing, and a tank or more of what was then poor quality fuel in Spain. That and being thrashed all the way back in less than 24 hours probably didn't help it at all.

Danger of anorakism here......Zephyr V6 were 2.5, Zodiac 3.0....and the one I fitted was out of a 3.0 Capri......better manifolds

We borrowed one Transit to tow our SD1 to a rally in Germany - it had a 5.7 V8 Chevy lump with auto box, and a disc-braked rear axle......on the way back a prop-shaft UJ started breaking up, and we had to limp back to Calais, clanking our way onto the ferry. Set off up the big hill out of Dover and as the box changed up halway up the hill the UJ finally let go.......after debate we decided to unhook the trailer and turn it round, then turn the Transit round , rehitch and roll back down the hill. Turning the trailer went reasonably well, until we realised that the Transit was starting to disappear down the hill on its own, as the disc-braked handbrake wasn't too good...the driver protested that he'd left it in Park - but seemed not to appreciate that the lack of a prop UJ would render this somewhat useless

......we caught the van, but it was interesting for a few moments....

Malcolm Smith · 4 Aug 2011, 17:18 (Ref:2935887)

Spotted last weekend at Knockhill, 'Italian Job' themed coach, used by Triumph TR8 team of Willy Toye & co.

Moosehead · 4 Aug 2011, 22:09 (Ref:2935981)

Remember this from a few weeks back....

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Originally Posted by Moosehead

Saw this Mk1 Transit transporter at a local show the other week. The cab and chassis were excellent but I thought the aluminium tilt bed a little too modern. Would be ideal for carrying a 105E or similiar.

Well it turned up again tonight -

And if you look its carrying a 105E, of sorts!

Some sort of carbon fibre clothed bewinged wonder. No idea what its going to be used for. Its not complete (I hope) as the roof panel was held on by a bungy strap and some tank tape.

Mike Bell · 5 Aug 2011, 06:12 (Ref:2936036)

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Originally Posted by Moosehead

And if you look its carrying a 105E, of sorts!

I know this is completely off thread topic so big apologies-

"Having followed the FIA's deliberations on correct period specification for TVR Griffiths, Gordon Streeter goes to great lengths to ensure his new Appendix K Anglia complies."

Cliff Ryan · 5 Aug 2011, 06:20 (Ref:2936037)

Isn't that the Hot Rod Anglebox in Al's photo restored back to original condition

See Al, I told you so

Al Weyman · 5 Aug 2011, 07:33 (Ref:2936050)

Ha ha no its my old one!

Next job is to renovate my old Threepenny bit Austin transporter! (Just to get back on topic lol)

BTW that Anglia in Waynes post looks like its being done up for Drifting, I dont like that sport sorry it leaves me cold, each to their own though. BTW2 I dropped a garment round to your house last night Cliff and would be obliged if you can give it to Wayne.

zefarelly · 5 Aug 2011, 07:51 (Ref:2936056)

where those windows for tanning ones legs?

That Anglia is one of the worst things I've ever seen

Al Weyman · 5 Aug 2011, 08:26 (Ref:2936067)

Ha ha dont be cruel it was a long time ago (74?) If I remember rightly moments after that picture was taken old Bill turned up and wanted to arrest me and take me down to the slammer for missing a court appearance although I had made the correct application to postpone. They let me off when I told them I was raising money for charity but had to report to the nick at 7pm and they banged me up for the night to appear in court on the Monday and I was still covered in grease from the days racing as I thought they would let me go home but oh no!!! BTW the Mini was mine as well.

Lancsbreaker · 5 Aug 2011, 11:10 (Ref:2936108)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Ha ha dont be cruel it was a long time ago (74?) If I remember rightly moments after that picture was taken old Bill turned up and wanted to arrest me and take me down to the slammer for missing a court appearance although I had made the correct application to postpone. They let me off when I told them I was raising money for charity but had to report to the nick at 7pm and they banged me up for the night to appear in court on the Monday and I was still covered in grease from the days racing as I thought they would let me go home but oh no!!! BTW the Mini was mine as well.

I'd have thought with the old BMC truck loaded and towing a trailer you'd have been done for obstruction, it would have been that slow......

I had an early Bedford TK as a recovery truck about 20 years ago and it was terrible, although when the TK first came out (late 50s / early 60s?) it was seen as being really advanced

zefarelly · 6 Aug 2011, 07:07 (Ref:2936364)

not your Anglia Al, the abortion on the tranny, which is great, what a contrast!

I drove a late model TK a couple of years ago, not that bad, it was virtually new though . . . better than the old Army MK 4T General service variant. loads of them going cheap if you what a vintage clunker!

Mike Bell · 6 Aug 2011, 07:31 (Ref:2936370)

Going back to Al's pic of his old Threepenny bit Austin transporter, what great times they were driving about everywhere, in anything, on trade plates!

Those were the days.....

Al Weyman · 6 Aug 2011, 07:46 (Ref:2936372)

Yep they sure were, I even used to drive race cars on them on occassions.

p261brm · 7 Aug 2011, 14:48 (Ref:2936882)

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Originally Posted by brown dog

That bullnose was originally made for the diesel engined version

Perkins 4/108 indirect injection, combustion chambers used to split, drop out, holded piston, what fun

, Not my impression at the time...

Mark Konig had one this type with a Uren V6 installed for transporting Mk2 Nomad

Lancsbreaker · 8 Aug 2011, 11:10 (Ref:2937134)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Yep they sure were, I even used to drive race cars on them on occassions.

Yep, trade plates were good....though one of my mates reckoned the local police had a mantra "Red and White, stop on sight"........could have been just him, though - never had a problem when I had mine......

Al Weyman · 8 Aug 2011, 11:24 (Ref:2937141)

Yes I heard that but in fact I think it was the white on red they used to have a go at more cannot quite remember now.

p261brm · 8 Aug 2011, 13:01 (Ref:2937188)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Yes I heard that but in fact I think it was the white on red they used to have a go at more cannot quite remember now.

White on red general trade plate Red on White restricted use? Law changed 1970?

rogerwills · 13 Sep 2011, 21:03 (Ref:2955148)

My MAN transporter is for sale on Ebay. Been a great workhorse in case anyone is after a good reliable no-frills transporter.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190576622497

esper · 14 Sep 2011, 07:24 (Ref:2955262)

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Originally Posted by rogerwills

My MAN transporter is for sale on Ebay. Been a great workhorse in case anyone is after a good reliable no-frills transporter.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190576622497

Well Roger considering your modern endurance racing in recent times, this lorry is very historic

Al Weyman · 14 Sep 2011, 07:33 (Ref:2955267)

Useful looking vehicle Roger.

morninggents · 14 Sep 2011, 11:50 (Ref:2955400)

Nice pic, Roger. Is one of the Minis the ex-Richard Wood car?

**John Turner** · 4 Oct 2011, 08:46 (Ref:2965380)

A nice old thing; pic taken in the paddock at the MGCC, Snetterton meeting on Saturday, 1st October:-

simon drabble · 4 Oct 2011, 08:51 (Ref:2965385)

they had that at Julius' race at Thruxton having bought it a couple of weeks before at auction. There were two of these from memory and weren't they the official support trucks for the rally mini's?

Colin McKay · 4 Oct 2011, 08:56 (Ref:2965392)

This is the one that sold at auction earlier in the year. I was more than a little interested when it was first appeared with a guide price of £5K - £7K. A week later there was "an amendment to this lot" - guide price £30K - £35K and I think it sold for somewhere near the top end of that estimate, nicely restored with good history.

I think there were about 5 built (by Marshalls of Cambridge?) for use as mobile classrooms for mechanics when the Mini came out, and they went on to have second lives as rally support vehicles or went overseas to colonial dealers.

There are still some of the others around.

SAMD · 4 Oct 2011, 11:11 (Ref:2965481)

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Originally Posted by John Turner

A nice old thing; pic taken in the paddock at the MGCC, Snetterton meeting on Saturday, 1st October:-

'Works' colour scheme?

VIVA GT · 4 Oct 2011, 12:10 (Ref:2965515)

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Originally Posted by John Turner

A nice old thing; pic taken in the paddock at the MGCC, Snetterton meeting on Saturday, 1st October:-

There was one of these used by a guy wuo used to travel the circuits in the late 70's / early 80's selling clothing (what were called rally jackets in those days), just painted plain white.
It was a little tatty around the edges but a classy vehicle all the same.

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