Truck Shite

[Vantman]

^^ those trade plates hanging? Just back from paintshop?

 

TS

 

Probably delivery to customer.

[dozeydustman]

Some old shite gathering shite I drove at Gravesham Borough Council before I moved to Sussex in 2015.

 

 

I loved this old TK, though at my height it was a little cramped. Didn't mind the lack of power steering too much. Only sent to auction because the Hiab died. First heavy commercial I drove in 2000, we had it until around 2003.

 

 

First freighter I drove on my own round after passing my HGV in late '01. Retired shortly after. These old Dennis Deltas were absolute pigs to drive, though still better than a Mercedes Econic

 

 

This was a good old truck to drive, pretty quick as well (no limiter!). Nice accurate* cable change magic wand gearbox, clutch was heavier than the Delta for some unknown reason.

 

Still trying to track down the Shelvoke I learnt to drive HGV's in but I can't remember the sodding reg plate. Ahhh nostalgia

 

[Felly Magic]

Didn't Dennis end up switching to the Allison World Series auto box on bin wagons? I did remember some bloke having a flatbed Elite with that box, a one off special job

[yellowperil]

Didn't Dennis end up switching to the Allison World Series auto box on bin wagons? I did remember some bloke having a flatbed Elite with that box, a one off special job

Our Dennis' have a autobox fitted and it has Allison written on the button surround so yes.

 

dozeydustman, that Bedford is lovely, were you all sad to see it go?

[dozeydustman]

Didn't Dennis end up switching to the Allison World Series auto box on bin wagons? I did remember some bloke having a flatbed Elite with that box, a one off special job

 

 

They had Autoboxes from the mid 1980's as an option, normally an Allison or ZF unit on the Deltas fitted with a generic 3spd + drive T- shifter. Early Elites could still be ordered with a manual 'box, which I think was an Eaton or ZF unit. The other L-reg (L211FHB) was an auto with the keypad, as were all subsequent lorries. Lovely old Perkins Diesels too.

 

The Leyland DAF 'carts we had were utter shite, as was the G-reg Leyland Freighter gritter. They went along the road bouncing like Zebadee from the magic roundabout.

 

 

that Bedford is lovely, where you all sad to see it go?

 

 

I was, but I think I was the only one TBH, everyone else preferred the shitty more modern Leyland Roadrunners and L/DAF 45's. It only went out once a week for fridge & scrap metal collections, had a genuine 38k from new on the clock when she went. 6-pot diesel with a 4-speeder. Above 60 she was a noisy old thing though!

[DodgeRover]

 

In the early 2000's when living in Portugalshire I was offered a truck. Well, a small truck.

While you were living out there did you by any chance come across a British plumber by the name of John who specialised in doing solar installs?

[dozeydustman]

About the only reason I stay on Facebook is to follow Trev's Truck Pictures Page.

 

He lives in Gozo and travels around there every day, sometimes hopping over to Malta.

 

90% of the trucks are ex British living a new life.

 

Pictured by Trev below is what looks like a DAF 75 but its actually an AEC which has been re cabbed with a DAF item. I love stuff like this. All the running gear is original and it has had a 4th axle added. He has posted up lots of videos of the run he got in it. I think its a DAF engine but have asked him the question.

 

How ace is that!

 

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I wonder if the old AEC cab still exists. AEC were (IMO) about the best British trucks and buses in their day. Lovely growly engines (especially the A760) and whining "Southall Orchestra" gearboxes gave them a lot of character. 

 

I think they'd still be going if they weren't bought by the Plughole of doom. I could see the AEC wings on the front of a few modern trucks....

[somewhatfoolish]

I spent a pleasant half hour watching this marvelous production. 

 

https://youtu.be/F_cYCvewYzc

[dozeydustman]

I like the looks of the Mickey Mouse Fodens, but 2T engines are just too busy for my taste.

 

I raise you a growly Mammoth Major

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3p4niBtv48&t=42s

[scruff]

I can't post it on here but for those on Facebook, look up Reive & Grossart's page, there's a video of a hedgerow B series ERF shunting trailers around, it's kwality. 

[Tetleysmooth]

I noticed we have a new member called N Dentressangle, which made me realise I haven't seen a Norbert Dressingtable truck on the road for ages.

 

Have they gone to the wall? They used to be everywhere.

[busmansholiday]

Bought out by XPO Logistics about 3 years ago IIRC

[3VOM]

Bought out by XPO Logistics about 3 years ago IIRC

Presumably M. Dentressangle is currently on a large yacht in the Med fighting off hotties.

[Tetleysmooth]

Bought out by XPO Logistics about 3 years ago IIRC

 

Blimey XPO must be big then.

I used to drive for Stobarts back in the day, and there was a constant rumour that Norbert was going to take us over.

I've heard that XPO are a right shower to drive for.

[Magpie215]

 

This used to be a regular sight in Blackpool recovering broken down buses I think it disappeared into preservation in the 90s.....not sure where it went.

[tooSavvy]

^^^ that a relation of the 'Dumper Trucks' Vid (on here) by the Coal Board...?

 

TS

[Vin]

Diamond T wrecker. US WWII surplus I guess...

[petermchugh79]

Some modern bling

 

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[CreepingJesus]

I noticed we have a new member called N Dentressangle, which made me realise I haven't seen a Norbert Dressingtable truck on the road for ages.

 

Have they gone to the wall? They used to be everywhere.

XPO are a 'reorganisation' of the ND group, and what was left of Christian Salvesen and the joint ventures with DB and so on. Certainly their 'recycling and salvage unit' business up here for Asda and Tesco seamlessly transformed from ND to XPO with just the signs and logos changed.

I've trunked plastic granules for them, from Grangemouth to Leigh in the past. In fact, first time I'd to check in at Grangemouth Docks, I asked for XPO and got a puzzled look from the guard. Once I explained it used to be ND, he pointed me to the right yard, but he genuinely hadn't noticed the change. Same guys in the same red Renaults doing the same jobs...

They are an odd company to work for. Nothing wrong per se, it must just be cultural. 53mph limiters on a run like that are a pain in the cunt though. 4'29" 59s each way, plus change, officer.

 

Thought Tesco owned ESL

[0ldCh0d]

This is not my picture...But I think this needs to be posted here.....Minted old thing...

 

[tooSavvy]

Hnnnggg!

 

TS

[5speedracer]

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Can you still be a Tang in the Republic?

 

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[petermchugh79]

Tang surly lad, that company is in monaghan just a few mile from the border the home of all thing tang #cowboys don't care

 

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[Zelandeth]

Didn't catch what it was, but was rewarded by the unmistakable sound of a Detroit 8V71 with straight pipes on screaming past this morning.

 

Ah, the joys of holidaying in the US...

 

Pretty sure it was an old Kenworth that was responsible for the noise...keeping my eyes and ears open for it surfacing again.

 

They truly do sound epic. Sad the big two strokes never caught on to the same extent in the UK...

[Vantman]

[tooSavvy]

Am aware of 'clutch out/downhill velocity' vs. governor.

 

However - logging trucks, on the A69 towards the chipboard plant @Hexham, stoically maintain 65 - up hill & down - and don't try to ripp them on long drags unless SwiftMotor

 

..... They make money by doing as many round trips as poss in a day = hmmmmm

[CreepingJesus]

That's loggers everywhere bud, big fans of the Aberdeen Overdrive.

 

In other news, Robert Burns in Broxburn is looking for artic drivers. Easy enough work, and supposedly he's an ok gaffer, but it's flat out everywhere. No idea of the money, but you'll get a nice yellow Volvo...

[busmansholiday]

Took the camper back to where I store it after it's mot pass (yipee) and they have a big haulage / storage yard next door and had dragged this outside today.

[Vin]

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Peacock & Binnington. Still going, Still in Brigg and still Massey Ferguson dealers. My old man gets his chain saw chains sharpened there...

[Steve79]

Cheeky google street view pic. Have a client round the corner from this garage but it was always parked inside.

 

Think it's a Scammel of some sort?