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British Heavy Haulage.
2 years 4 months ago - 2 years 4 months ago #229757
by grandad
Think it was to help with visibility when close to other vehicles in traffic etc. or turning round in tight places
Replied by grandad on topic British Heavy Haulage.
What always had me stumped is why the UK truck cab builders always made them to look like sad puppies, with the drooping windscreens.
Think it was to help with visibility when close to other vehicles in traffic etc. or turning round in tight places
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2 years 4 months ago #229758
by grandad
Replied by grandad on topic British Heavy Haulage.
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2 years 4 months ago #229774
by Zuffen
Replied by Zuffen on topic British Heavy Haulage.
I had a Matchbox version of the Pickford's Scammell in the background of the last photo.
About the ultimate Matchbox car in my opinion.
About the ultimate Matchbox car in my opinion.
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2 years 4 months ago #229782
by cobbadog
Cheers Cobba & Cobbarette
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I've never noticed or known of these Scammells before being a part of this Forum and I do like them. They certainly have a 'presence' about them.
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2 years 4 months ago #229787
by Brocky45
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That last picture of the red "Fearless" Scammell almost looks like they used a mid 50's American GMC 5 window cab??????
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2 years 4 months ago #229790
by Inter-Action
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Can someone tell me what the little "Jigger" "thing a me jig" is alongside the left hand headlight , of the "Fearless" Scammell.
What a great looking truck. I know why it is named Fearless. Who wouldn't give way to that beast ?
What a great looking truck. I know why it is named Fearless. Who wouldn't give way to that beast ?
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2 years 4 months ago #229791
by Morris
I have my shoulder to the wheel,
my nose to the grindstone,
I've put my best foot forward,
I've put my back into it,
I'm gritting my teeth,
Now I find I can't do any work in this position!
Replied by Morris on topic British Heavy Haulage.
Brocky45 I have no idea what cab they used but the bonnet (hood?) does not appear to match the firewall or bulkhead or whatever you call it. Whatever it is, it would be a great thing to have, if you could afford the fuel.
I have my shoulder to the wheel,
my nose to the grindstone,
I've put my best foot forward,
I've put my back into it,
I'm gritting my teeth,
Now I find I can't do any work in this position!
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2 years 4 months ago #229792
by Swanny
Replied by Swanny on topic British Heavy Haulage.
Inter- Action That " thing a me Jig " is a vice I think ,thats what my old eyes see.
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2 years 4 months ago #229794
by JOHN.K.
Replied by JOHN.K. on topic British Heavy Haulage.
Its a vice.....all the US army wreckers have a Wilton vice mounted on the front in the same place......the Wiltons are quite expensive ,but IMHO ,not much good ...........(the Chinese make a knock off )
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2 years 4 months ago #229797
by PaulFH
Replied by PaulFH on topic British Heavy Haulage.
Brocky 45, thought they were a modified LAD cab, as used for
Leyland Comets, Beavers, Albions and the Dodge 1016 Series.
Unusual shape cab air scoops each side on the transition to the
bonnet, as the cabs were designed for cab over trucks.
Might be wrong of course. Paul.
Leyland Comets, Beavers, Albions and the Dodge 1016 Series.
Unusual shape cab air scoops each side on the transition to the
bonnet, as the cabs were designed for cab over trucks.
Might be wrong of course. Paul.
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