Hi Harry, IIRC They were still trading in the earley 70s, They had some Commer Artics at that time, But thats all I can remember about them, Regards Larry.
Hi Harry, NMP. But IIRC This was taken on the North Circuler London, Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
0NMP. But very good if I may say so, Regards Larry.
Larry I seem to remember Cappies back in the latish 60s getting the odd
load out of Bowkers my then company for the new fruit and veg market
on the TVTE, I can well remember being one of the very first drivers in
the new market with a load of tomatoâs from Shoreham, was a quick tip
back then fruit and veg was Bowkerâs bread and butter in those days.
Two cracking photos of 2 Guyâs posted by Larry, donât know much about that model, what year and spec would they have been and weâre they any goodâŚ
RJ
Guy Big J 8lxb:
Two cracking photos of 2 Guyâs posted by Larry, donât know much about that model, what year and spec would they have been and weâre they any goodâŚRJ
I reckon the engines would have been either Meadows or Gardner but I wonder if Guys had started using AEC 7:7âs by that time. Cheers Bewick.
Guy Big J 8lxb:
Two cracking photos of 2 Guyâs posted by Larry, donât know much about that model, what year and spec would they have been and weâre they any goodâŚRJ
Hiya,
Iâve driven the same model Guy articulated outfit the company did have
the legger model as well both had 6 LW Gardner canât remember what
gearbox but both very slow.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Hi Harry, IIRC They were still trading in the earley 70s, They had some Commer Artics at that time, But thats all I can remember about them, Regards Larry.
Just Done a quick search, looks like the J W Capstaff liquidators were Appointed in May 1970 and the company was finally dissolved and struck off early 1975. Tyneside
harry_gill:
Lawrence Dunbar:
tyneside:
Lawrence Dunbar:
IIRC, Did they move into Capstaffs old depot on the Valley,, Regards Larry.
Got a feeling you may be right there Larry. Tyneside
I Can well remember Cappies opening this New Depot on The Valley, It was IIRC Called The Highway Transport Cafe, IIRC It had a licenend Bar. It was a hit from day one with out of town long haul drivers, And I was told that the nosh was spot on as well by A Bow Bella from London who worked for Dodds Transport London, The good old days in my book, But sadley gone forever
Hiya,
Larry how long did Cappies remain in business they seemed to just vanish,
Harry, I have something ringing a bell in my head about Capstaffs being taken over by HTS , they definitely took the depot over. I think their vehicles and depot (HTS) were used as props in the TV series âThe Brothersâ. It was a long time ago so I hope Iâm not getting confused in my old age! 
Regards Kev.
Bewick:
Guy Big J 8lxb:
Two cracking photos of 2 Guyâs posted by Larry, donât know much about that model, what year and spec would they have been and weâre they any goodâŚRJ
I reckon the engines would have been either Meadows or Gardner but I wonder if Guys had started using AEC 7:7âs by that time. Cheers Bewick.
Thank youâŚ
RJ
harry_gill:
Guy Big J 8lxb:
Two cracking photos of 2 Guyâs posted by Larry, donât know much about that model, what year and spec would they have been and weâre they any goodâŚRJ
Hiya,
Iâve driven the same model Guy articulated outfit the company did have
the legger model as well both had 6 LW Gardner canât remember what
gearbox but both very slow.
Thank youâŚ
RJ
One of Capstaffâs Commer units here in this Peter Davies photo, with one of four of Armstrongâs Comets heading South on the A1 with a Crowâs trailer and possibly a Waugh Road Services Aki in the background, unfortunately no date with this pic. The GUY models were Invincible MkIâs but with the Bowyer Bros GRP cab which was an option to the Willenhall cab by the mid 50âs. The Invincible was originally named Goliath but objections from the German Goliath Crane Co meant GUY would need a name change so chose an earlier pre-war bus name, Invincible. GUY approached AEC to supply them with chassis in kit form to be built up by GUY. The reason being GUY wanted to have the chassis bolted as was their practice and not rivetted as AEC did, so that the cross member locations would be reamed precisely to the bolt size, they also used AEC axles, braking and steering gear. The Gardner 6LW mated to a 5 speed DB box was originally fitted but later the Meadows 6DC 630 engine could be chosen. By 1958 the new MkII Invincible and Warrior range replaced the MkI. Franky.
Frankydobo:
One of Capstaffâs Commer units here in this Peter Davies photo, with one of four of Armstrongâs Comets heading South on the A1 with a Crowâs trailer and possibly a Waugh Road Services Aki in the background, unfortunately no date with this pic. The GUY models were Invincible MkIâs but with the Bowyer Bros GRP cab which was an option to the Willenhall cab by the mid 50âs. The Invincible was originally named Goliath but objections from the German Goliath Crane Co meant GUY would need a name change so chose an earlier pre-war bus name, Invincible. GUY approached AEC to supply them with chassis in kit form to be built up by GUY. The reason being GUY wanted to have the chassis bolted as was their practice and not rivetted as AEC did, so that the cross member locations would be reamed precisely to the bolt size, they also used AEC axles, braking and steering gear. The Gardner 6LW mated to a 5 speed DB box was originally fitted but later the Meadows 6DC 630 engine could be chosen. By 1958 the new MkII Invincible and Warrior range replaced the MkI. Franky.
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Thatâs great info Franky, thank youâŚ
RJ
IIRC, The P.G Waltons artic had a 6 potter Meadows engine, A pal of mine drove for them , The Late Dennis Cook, Also IIRC Pye Clark drove a one too, Of course we are talking years ago stuff, And I get very confused sometimes because I worked with these oldies on journey work in my very young days learning the trade, Mind you I worked with the best blokes who taught me How to drive 8 leggers, Load, Sheet & Rope, Drink, Swear,Look for Cab Traffic 
, And last but not least how to get return loads Etc, The good old days when drivers were all Kings Of The Road ,Regards LarryâŚ
Lawrence Dunbar:
IIRC, The P.G Waltons artic had a 6 potter Meadows engine, A pal of mine drove for them , The Late Dennis Cook, Also IIRC Pye Clark drove a one too, Of course we are talking years ago stuff, And I get very confused sometimes because I worked with these oldies on journey work in my very young days learning the trade, Mind you I worked with the best blokes who taught me How to drive 8 leggers, Load, Sheet & Rope, Drink, Swear,Look for Cab Traffic
Hiya,
Larry cab traffic indeed if Mrs Dunbar seeâs what youâve written
youâll get cab traffic alright along with silent meals and made
to cab it on the sofa. lol. 
harry_gill:
Lawrence Dunbar:
IIRC, The P.G Waltons artic had a 6 potter Meadows engine, A pal of mine drove for them , The Late Dennis Cook, Also IIRC Pye Clark drove a one too, Of course we are talking years ago stuff, And I get very confused sometimes because I worked with these oldies on journey work in my very young days learning the trade, Mind you I worked with the best blokes who taught me How to drive 8 leggers, Load, Sheet & Rope, Drink, Swear,Look for Cab TrafficHiya,
Larry cab traffic indeed if Mrs Dunbar seeâs what youâve written
youâll get cab traffic alright along with silent meals and made
to cab it on the sofa. lol.
I see you are in lockdown now , so poor old Larry wonât be able to escape the wrath either . I do hope that you both have ample supplies of amber nectar to get you through the crisis ( thatâs if Mrs Dunbar doesnât lock the cabinet ) . Does it count as essential medication ? No worries with Covid with you two , if it gets in your bloodstream it will die of alcohol poisoning , you could use your blood for hand sanitising lol .
Does it count as essential medication ? No worries with Covid with you two , if it gets in your bloodstream it will die of alcohol poisoning , you could use your blood for hand sanitising lol .
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RJ
These are the ones that I cant put in the cabinet , Theres no room, , Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
These are the ones that I cant put in the cabinet
I can help you out with that Balvenie Larry !!! One o& the best ambers I have tasted !!
Tyneside
Hi Kev, It was Hammonds Transport that was used in the Brothers not Hiltons, Take care stay safe, Regards Larry.