I might just as well finish off the LHD series and include the dear old Transcon. I drove Transcons and loved 'em, but never had LHD ones. Where possible, I’ll give details of drivelines. Robert
I might just as well finish off the LHD series and include the dear old Transcon. I drove Transcons and loved 'em, but never had LHD ones. Where possible, I’ll give details of drivelines. Robert
To date, this is the only example of a ■■■■■■■ 14 litre / 9-speed Fuller Transcon in LHD I can find. Perhaps someone knows of more examples. this is Rowley’s ex-Greek machine, now in preservation. Robert
Perhaps this had one too, but the rubric is ambivilent…
These were 3-axle affairs… Robert
Billy King’s LHD Transcon had a big-cam ■■■■■■■ and a 13-speed box - oh, and a high roof! He did Morocco with it and I ran with him on many occasions. RIP, mate. Robert
Arguably one of the most famous UK Transcons was Chris Hooper’s LHD example. Our paths crossed on various occasions between here and the Gulf. His vehicle was heavily modified and again, he had added roof (I think from a Renault). It had a big ■■■■■■■ and 13-speed Fuller. Robert
For those who can’t get enough of Chris Hooper’s machine, here is the Astran article that tells all. Robert
There were some more weird and wonderful variants of the LHD Transcon with high roofs and stretched chassis…
Another one to add to the collection Robert…
Don’t remember too much about the driveline on it, other than it had a ■■■■■■■ engine and Fuller box.
The cab featured the “Middle-East Kitchen Pack”
I was 16 when it joined the fleet, so I only got to drive it round the yard - hence never getting too far up the box.
I did a few trips in it with driver Barry Aspland, who took it over when it’s original driver - John Nightingale - left the company.
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Another one to add to the collection Robert…
0Don’t remember too much about the driveline on it, other than it had a ■■■■■■■ engine and Fuller box.
The cab featured the “Middle-East Kitchen Pack”
I was 16 when it joined the fleet, so I only got to drive it round the yard - hence never getting too far up the box.
I did a few trips in it with driver Barry Aspland, who took it over when it’s original driver - John Nightingale - left the company.
I see that in addition to the M/E Kitchen Pack, it also has roof-mounted air-conditioning. Cheers! Robert