1952 Leyland Motorhome Project.
2 years 1 month ago #231799
by JOHN.K.
Replied by JOHN.K. on topic 1952 Leyland Motorhome Project.
Sister in law wants a truck type horse float.........dont think thats what she s got in mind tho.......I hear "new" and "$250k" mentioned in conversation.
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2 years 1 month ago #231813
by PaulFH
Replied by PaulFH on topic 1952 Leyland Motorhome Project.
You may recall Brisbane Livestock Horse Transport in Hendra, John.
Very astute operator, his workshop built these in 6 and 9 horse side load
configuration. Most were Leyland, but one built on a Scania bus chassis.
Clad in aluminum and mostly unpainted. Hard to keep weight off the steer axle
with 9 horses, hence the long passenger section behind the driver's seat.
Did a heap of work with these including local race work and interstate stud stock.
Had a powerful 2-way set up so extra horses could be added to the load en-route
and he could check on progress, animal welfare and problems.
Ceased business mid to late 1990's, southern and newer local carriers took over.
Hino FD 6 horse rear load truck with living space up front advertised in Vic late
last year for 110K. 2006, low kms. Would have sold quickly.
Very astute operator, his workshop built these in 6 and 9 horse side load
configuration. Most were Leyland, but one built on a Scania bus chassis.
Clad in aluminum and mostly unpainted. Hard to keep weight off the steer axle
with 9 horses, hence the long passenger section behind the driver's seat.
Did a heap of work with these including local race work and interstate stud stock.
Had a powerful 2-way set up so extra horses could be added to the load en-route
and he could check on progress, animal welfare and problems.
Ceased business mid to late 1990's, southern and newer local carriers took over.
Hino FD 6 horse rear load truck with living space up front advertised in Vic late
last year for 110K. 2006, low kms. Would have sold quickly.
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2 years 1 month ago #231814
by Lang
Replied by Lang on topic 1952 Leyland Motorhome Project.
I always thought most of the horse carriers around, even back in the day when they were new looked really scruffy and indeed homemade. A very large number never even painted them at all, let alone a nice finish. Race tracks looked like a gipsy camp.
Lang
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2 years 1 month ago #231818
by Mrsmackpaul
Your better to die trying than live on your knees begging
Replied by Mrsmackpaul on topic 1952 Leyland Motorhome Project.
That all added to the atmosphere Lang, a bit like going to the local show only more grown up and for adults not kids
Paul
Paul
Your better to die trying than live on your knees begging
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2 years 1 month ago #231828
by PaulFH
Replied by PaulFH on topic 1952 Leyland Motorhome Project.
Quite agree Lang. Big changes in the industry for many reasons.
Larger companies had better gear built, but their largest asset became the Debtors Book.
Can't run a profitable show on cut rates and slow or non - payers.
You will see the best gear at any of the noted horse sales, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney
and Gold Coast. Worth a visit to see what goes on, and the money spent!
Frightening to see how some travel to the races.
Larger companies had better gear built, but their largest asset became the Debtors Book.
Can't run a profitable show on cut rates and slow or non - payers.
You will see the best gear at any of the noted horse sales, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney
and Gold Coast. Worth a visit to see what goes on, and the money spent!
Frightening to see how some travel to the races.
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2 years 1 month ago #231830
by hayseed
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Because those that matter...
don't mind...
And those that mind....
don't matter." -
Replied by hayseed on topic 1952 Leyland Motorhome Project.
Slow Horses & Fast Woman.....:woohoo:
"Be who you are and say what you feel...
Because those that matter...
don't mind...
And those that mind....
don't matter." -
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