Unusual and I am assuming it did not drive out of the factory like this. Kind permission of Steve on CMN forum.
Steels SMB at Totton used to convert them,and possibly other companies. Think i have some pics somewhere will see if i can find them.
DEANB:
Steels SMB at Totton used to convert them,and possibly other companies. Think i have some pics somewhere will see if i can find them.
Why convert them?
essexpete:
DEANB:
Steels SMB at Totton used to convert them,and possibly other companies. Think i have some pics somewhere will see if i can find them.Why convert them?
Must have been cozy in the winter!
essexpete:
"DEANB"Steels SMB at Totton used to convert them,and possibly other companies. Think i have some pics somewhere will see if i can find them.
Why convert them?
Possibly if it was having a certain body fitted like a crane with a jib that would lower down along side the cab.
Leaflet.
DEANB:
essexpete:
"DEANB"Steels SMB at Totton used to convert them,and possibly other companies. Think i have some pics somewhere will see if i can find them.
Why convert them?Possibly if it was having a certain body fitted like a crane with a jib that would lower down along side the cab.
Leaflet.
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Odd sort of utility vehicle.
Maybe it started life as an airport vehicle like this one there are a lot of half cabs in the aviation sector
essexpete:
DEANB:
Steels SMB at Totton used to convert them,and possibly other companies. Think i have some pics somewhere will see if i can find them.Why convert them?
Reduce the taxable weight maybe?
It’s a perennial problem this one.
Regular transport is unit plus 40’ trailer (so not the one shown, obviously).
Regular load is 20 tons of steel, a quarter of which are 55’ in length.
Steelworks is at point A.
Regular destination of load is just a few miles away at point B.
The route is simple: turn right out of the gate and drive for one mile and turn right at the first turning. Proceed for two miles and turn right and the first turning. Proceed for half a mile and turn right at the first turning. Stop on the weigh-bridge and pull up in a straight line to be tipped.
The dedicated drivers on this run keep getting lost in the warren of backstreets crammed full of really good pubs and ample parking that lies to the left of the main road outside the factory.
The half cab ensures that they take the correct route or risk having their cab decapitated.
Les Sylphides:
0It’s a perennial problem this one.
Regular transport is unit plus 40’ trailer (so not the one shown, obviously).
Regular load is 20 tons of steel, a quarter of which are 55’ in length.
Steelworks is at point A.
Regular destination of load is just a few miles away at point B.
The route is simple: turn right out of the gate and drive for one mile and turn right at the first turning. Proceed for two miles and turn right and the first turning. Proceed for half a mile and turn right at the first turning. Stop on the weigh-bridge and pull up in a straight line to be tipped.
The dedicated drivers on this run keep getting lost in the warren of backstreets crammed full of really good pubs and ample parking that lies to the left of the main road outside the factory.
The half cab ensures that they take the correct route or risk having their cab decapitated.
That’s some good gear your on
robthedog:
Les Sylphides:
0It’s a perennial problem this one.
Regular transport is unit plus 40’ trailer (so not the one shown, obviously).
Regular load is 20 tons of steel, a quarter of which are 55’ in length.
Steelworks is at point A.
Regular destination of load is just a few miles away at point B.
The route is simple: turn right out of the gate and drive for one mile and turn right at the first turning. Proceed for two miles and turn right and the first turning. Proceed for half a mile and turn right at the first turning. Stop on the weigh-bridge and pull up in a straight line to be tipped.
The dedicated drivers on this run keep getting lost in the warren of backstreets crammed full of really good pubs and ample parking that lies to the left of the main road outside the factory.
The half cab ensures that they take the correct route or risk having their cab decapitated.
That’s some good gear your on
Time o`the year innit? Autumn.
Lots of mushrooms around.
Not Ergo, but half cabs are still being built t`other side of The Channel.
franceroutes.fr/camions/bea … orte-fers/
Scania, Merc, and pictures of old UNIC central cabs.
Franglais:
robthedog:
Les Sylphides:
0It’s a perennial problem this one.
Regular transport is unit plus 40’ trailer (so not the one shown, obviously).
Regular load is 20 tons of steel, a quarter of which are 55’ in length.
Steelworks is at point A.
Regular destination of load is just a few miles away at point B.
The route is simple: turn right out of the gate and drive for one mile and turn right at the first turning. Proceed for two miles and turn right and the first turning. Proceed for half a mile and turn right at the first turning. Stop on the weigh-bridge and pull up in a straight line to be tipped.
The dedicated drivers on this run keep getting lost in the warren of backstreets crammed full of really good pubs and ample parking that lies to the left of the main road outside the factory.
The half cab ensures that they take the correct route or risk having their cab decapitated.
That’s some good gear your on
Time o`the year innit? Autumn.
Lots of mushrooms around.
Sigh. All I had was a cuppa tea. Before we mission-crept into a druggie society, we used to call it a sense of humour.
So moving on: perhaps the local corporation had just laid off a load of bus drivers and thought half-cab AEC lorries might attract them…?
No, I thought not.
Now then, what can put in this tea? 
Les Sylphides:
Sigh. All I had was a cuppa tea. Before we mission-crept into a druggie society, we used to call it a sense of humour.So moving on: perhaps the local corporation had just laid off a load of bus drivers and thought half-cab AEC lorries might attract them…?
No, I thought not.
The www is not well suited to us seeing each others facial expressions, nor hear a particular tone of voice.
I read your piece as a flight of fancy, and think Rob did too.
References to substance was, on my part, and I assume on his, a salute to your high flying imagination!
No offence intended. 
Franglais:
Not Ergo, but half cabs are still being built t`other side of The Channel.
franceroutes.fr/camions/bea … orte-fers/Scania, Merc, and pictures of old UNIC central cabs.
When I was in Cannes a couple of years ago there was one of those cab in the middle things running around like the unic but it was an IVECO
Franglais:
Les Sylphides:
Sigh. All I had was a cuppa tea. Before we mission-crept into a druggie society, we used to call it a sense of humour.So moving on: perhaps the local corporation had just laid off a load of bus drivers and thought half-cab AEC lorries might attract them…?
No, I thought not.
The www is not well suited to us seeing each others facial expressions, nor hear a particular tone of voice.
I read your piece as a flight of fancy, and think Rob did too.
References to substance was, on my part, and I assume on his, a salute to your high flying imagination!No offence intended.
Indeed
Unless this is the leg end AKA Toby toby1234 amongst others, making another um welcome appearance with a new handle and if it is you’ve been sussed already within half a dozen posts
Les Sylphides:
Franglais:
robthedog:
Les Sylphides:
0It’s a perennial problem this one.
Regular transport is unit plus 40’ trailer (so not the one shown, obviously).
Regular load is 20 tons of steel, a quarter of which are 55’ in length.
Steelworks is at point A.
Regular destination of load is just a few miles away at point B.
The route is simple: turn right out of the gate and drive for one mile and turn right at the first turning. Proceed for two miles and turn right and the first turning. Proceed for half a mile and turn right at the first turning. Stop on the weigh-bridge and pull up in a straight line to be tipped.
The dedicated drivers on this run keep getting lost in the warren of backstreets crammed full of really good pubs and ample parking that lies to the left of the main road outside the factory.
The half cab ensures that they take the correct route or risk having their cab decapitated.
That’s some good gear your on
Time o`the year innit? Autumn.
Lots of mushrooms around.Sigh. All I had was a cuppa tea. Before we mission-crept into a druggie society, we used to call it a sense of humour.
So moving on: perhaps the local corporation had just laid off a load of bus drivers and thought half-cab AEC lorries might attract them…?
No, I thought not.
Now then, what can put in this tea?
Franglais:
Les Sylphides:
Sigh. All I had was a cuppa tea. Before we mission-crept into a druggie society, we used to call it a sense of humour.So moving on: perhaps the local corporation had just laid off a load of bus drivers and thought half-cab AEC lorries might attract them…?
No, I thought not.
The www is not well suited to us seeing each others facial expressions, nor hear a particular tone of voice.
I read your piece as a flight of fancy, and think Rob did too.
References to substance was, on my part, and I assume on his, a salute to your high flying imagination!No offence intended.
No offence taken 
. Thank you 
1/2 cab TK
