Shep Shepherd Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 1 minute ago, mat_the_cat said: What's classed as high mileage for a truck? Over 500,000 km, but I might be wrong. mat_the_cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, bigstraight6 said: One of the first 18 tonners I drove was an 03 plate example of these about 6 years ago now, I rather liked it and it had that unmistakable knock that Mercedes lorry engines seem to have. Good luck with the driving assessment Shep.. I love the sound of a M-B truck engine, especially at high revs in a low gear bigstraight6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, mat_the_cat said: What's classed as high mileage for a truck? Well, my 17 plate MAN TGX is on 430,000 k’s now, I was driving one of our 18 ton rigid DAFs on Saturday morning, 07 plate with just shy of 800,000 k’s under the crank and still driving lovely.... mat_the_cat and Shep Shepherd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I do like a nice DAF. I passed my test in a CF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Shep Shepherd said: I do like a nice DAF. I passed my test in a CF Yep, they are a nice drive. The only lorries I’ve not enjoyed driving in my time doing this job have been Ivecos, from 7.5 tonners to 6x2 artic tractors, they are all complete shit and I’m amazed that Iveco are still in business... Shep Shepherd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, bigstraight6 said: Yep, they are a nice drive. The only lorries I’ve not enjoyed driving in my time doing this job have been Ivecos, from 7.5 tonners to 6x2 artic tractors, they are all complete shit and I’m amazed that Iveco are still in business... Many drivers have told me that Iveco trucks are hapless devices. I've yet to drive one myself. Best truck I've driven so far is a 1997 Volvo FL7 flatbed. An oldie, but a goodie ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 48 minutes ago, mat_the_cat said: What's classed as high mileage for a truck? Over 1 million kms is classed as high, but age depending. We look after some 62/63 plate Actros mercs with upwards of 900k and some well into 1m kms and they’re still going, just about. After that milestone they become export territory. mat_the_cat and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Dunno how I’ve never seen this thread, considering I work on trucks for a living... I got a few photos of interesting trucks last weekend at the Grampian Transport Museum for there military day. There was more but the weather changed by the minute. And my favourite, which I also have a video for, is this. It’s the truck from the first photo but it’s towing a Centurion ARV! (Sadly can’t see much of the Centurion in the photo) LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 That's probably the cheapest way to get a Centurion moved about given they are powered by an RR Meteor, which is more or less a Merlin without a supercharger. 17-Coffees and stonedagain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Well the Centurain ARV did a short stint on its own...then ran outta fuel....leading to a curious Sort of Tug to come the rescue with several Jerry can's, letting it make it back 'home' (other end of the track, which being GTM is a very small track) before it made other track appearances ( second one was when being towed) . I think Supernaut got a few photos of it running on it own steam and also being towed. Either way I was happy seeing the Centurian run, its the first time I'd seen an actual tank move (okay its not a full on MBT, but being an ARV it was originally a MBT) and every bit as amazing as i'd hoped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 hours ago, 17-Coffees said: Well the Centurain ARV did a short stint on its own...then ran outta fuel....leading to a curious Sort of Tug to come the rescue with several Jerry can's, letting it make it back 'home' (other end of the track, which being GTM is a very small track) before it made other track appearances ( second one was when being towed) . I think Supernaut got a few photos of it running on it own steam and also being towed. Either way I was happy seeing the Centurian run, its the first time I'd seen an actual tank move (okay its not a full on MBT, but being an ARV it was originally a MBT) and every bit as amazing as i'd hoped! You want to get yourself down to Tankfest at Bovington, great weekend watching tanks and ARVs hooning around. 17-Coffees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 7 hours ago, 17-Coffees said: Well the Centurain ARV did a short stint on its own...then ran outta fuel....leading to a curious Sort of Tug to come the rescue with several Jerry can's, letting it make it back 'home' (other end of the track, which being GTM is a very small track) before it made other track appearances ( second one was when being towed) . I think Supernaut got a few photos of it running on it own steam and also being towed. Either way I was happy seeing the Centurian run, its the first time I'd seen an actual tank move (okay its not a full on MBT, but being an ARV it was originally a MBT) and every bit as amazing as i'd hoped! Aye, I posted a heap of photos in my spotted thread, and the videos of it running. I remember the info sheets stuck to the side of it said it did about 5-7 gallons per mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 20 hours ago, sutty2006 said: You want to get yourself down to Tankfest at Bovington, great weekend watching tanks and ARVs hooning around. I was aiming to make it this year, as taking my dad down there for his 60th Birthday present. Hopefully making it to Tiger Day if we can get holidays to align though! sutty2006 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 This early generation Volvo FH and small trailer combination operates out of United Downs near Redruth hauling precast concrete sections... twosmoke300, rml2345, Shep Shepherd and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 This old girl has recently been retired after being deemed uneconomical to put through its annual test, it was my regular steed about 4 years ago and we now have just one other Foden left on the fleet, the removal of parts to keep others on the road has started.... Shep Shepherd, 500tops and Vantman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/16/2019 at 9:44 PM, sutty2006 said: Over 1 million kms is classed as high, but age depending. We look after some 62/63 plate Actros mercs with upwards of 900k and some well into 1m kms and they’re still going, just about. After that milestone they become export territory. How do they go on when they export them to Africa with the plethora of diagnostic equipment they’ll probably need? It’s not like repairing an old Foden with an Eaton splitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, sierraman said: How do they go on when they export them to Africa with the plethora of diagnostic equipment they’ll probably need? It’s not like repairing an old Foden with an Eaton splitter. A lot of them get down graded to euro3. I didn’t know it was possible until a couple of months ago but you can program these mercs to a lower euro standard which eliminates the need for the nox sensors, regens, egr, adblue etc etc. All for the third world economy. mat_the_cat and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 So they can be chucking out all sorts of crap for an indeterminate time in Africa. What about fault finding with things like the auto gearbox, they’d be properly stuffed then I’d assume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 15 hours ago, bigstraight6 said: This old girl has recently been retired after being deemed uneconomical to put through its annual test, it was my regular steed about 4 years ago and we now have just one other Foden left on the fleet, the removal of parts to keep others on the road has started.... What a pity! At least it will help keep the other on the road for a bit longer. I have a real soft spot for Fodens, which initially stemmed from the young me finding the company's logo, the styling of the company's 1970s and 1980s models, and the way that the name Foden sounds when spoken to all be quite lovely. FODEN. FODEN. FODEN. ? I get a real thrill if I see one when I'm on the road, still doing what it does best. I'd love to have a drive in one, if only to say that I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Once pride of the fleet now long retired... worldofceri, mat_the_cat, ShiteRider and 5 others 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Went to Malvern Truckfest at the weekend. Obviously there were a load of new, shiny trucks but there were some gems too. As always, feel free to correct me when I've blatantly called something by the wrong name. Couple of nice Renners. The only one of either that was there as far as I could see, doesn't seem long ago a truck festival had swathes of Magnums. An FH and a Red Truck I took a few of these types of pic where hauliers had bought old and new along. Always nice to see I bloody love F series Volvos. Slap bang in the middle of my small boy truck obsessed era. Likewise 142/143Ms. This got so obvious, Mrs Pillock called me out on having a favourite truck. I've spared you some of the others. I do imagine a 450hp V8 beavertail goes well. Yes mate, Scanias well know for being built on the outskirts of Rotherham. I think I like these. It's certainly nice to see them out on the road, makes a change. This looked absolutely smashing This looked fucked. Part of the recovery demonstration I think although we went Sunday Afternoon when they weren't doing it. They also had a knackered bus to drag around, some trailers to demonstrate lifting, and I think they were bringing along the cars that the monster truck was squishing and then taking them away afterwards Want older stuff? We've got older stuff. D series? Volvos Blue Guy and Seddy Good to see a driver and his truck showing mutual respect before battle "Vans with Lights" club. Fin. worldofceri, Supernaut, Saabnut and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 “Vans with lights club” wait..... lmao ? Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Wow. That black Roadtrain is giving me feelings. Noel Tidybeard and twosmoke300 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Whilst on my travels last wee, I came across this very tidy little MAN curtainsider. Always stored undercover and recently through its test, it was used to transport peas to market but is now surplus, and the owner is thinking of selling. I managed to avoid asking how much..... LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 does anyone on autoshite actually own a Lorry I know we have a few members who own things like buses, but I cant recall if anyone owns a lorry? edit: well @JimH duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 A Dodge Commando in what might be described as in rather tidy condition. By rather tidy we mean that virtually everything on the cab is brand new. The new cab came out of Renner's place at Dunstable complete with doors. Look! Seams where there are meant to be seams And door bottoms where there are meant to be door bottoms. Virtually everything inside the cab is new. I think you will agree that it is looking quite tidy in there. And by new I mean taken out of its genuine Renner trucks bag. Seats, dashboard, mats, headlining. seals, blanking plugs, the lot. A new instrument panel couldn't be found which spoils the effect a little. Perkins engine rebuilt at no trivial expense. Rebuilt means that everything was new barring the block and the crankshaft. Two speed Eaton axle fitted. New brakes all round, rebuilt power steering. You'll note that this one was taken before the body went back on it. It's been up for sale for a while but no one wants to pay even semi-sensible money for it. sheffcortinacentre, wuvvum, Shep Shepherd and 13 others 13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Wow, that must be the best Dodge Commado left! They were great workhorses back in the day as I recall from when I was working at a Leyland DAF dealer in the late 80s and early 90s when we looked after 4 of these for an animal feeds company that had quite a mixed fleet and the Dodge Commandos were the most reliable on said fleet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 What is semi-sensible money for a minted Commando? Can't afford it like, just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 It was advertised for a lot more but if someone were to offer close to ten bags then they could drive it away. Sounds a lot but that wouldn't cover the engine rebuild. mat_the_cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 14 hours ago, Pillock said: I bloody love F series Volvos. Slap bang in the middle of my small boy truck obsessed era. This looked absolutely smashing I do like an F-series. Fordy’s F12 (as pictured) is nigh-on perfect to me. The Roadrunner was on display down at Stithians truck show a few years ago, glad to see it still out and about. I’d like a truck to go with the bus, just the small matter of getting my HGV licence first. I was offered a Scammell Crusader for not a lot but had to turn it down. rainagain, Cavcraft and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now