oiltreader:
gazsa401:
The ERF next to the Scania looks like it’s from the Gardner Diesel engines fleet7
I think this taken at Toddington Services?
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This one gazsa401 I’ve tweaked Pennineman’s pic to get a better look at the reg plate.
Oily
That’s the one Oily I must of over edited it
Cheers Gary
pv83:
pyewacket947v:
While the subject of Ford D type sleepers is still in mind.
How about this ?
Leicester Forest East services
M1
Leicester
22 October 1986Looks like a mushroom doesn’t it…? Right, I’ll get me coat…
You’d probably be tempted to felt tip horrible on the trailer next door Patrick, or does that say trucking, my turn to get me coat and tin hat on 
Oily
oiltreader:
pv83:
pyewacket947v:
While the subject of Ford D type sleepers is still in mind.
How about this ?
Leicester Forest East services
M1
Leicester
22 October 1986Looks like a mushroom doesn’t it…? Right, I’ll get me coat…
You’d probably be tempted to felt tip horrible on the trailer next door Patrick, or does that say trucking, my turn to get me coat and tin hat on
Oily
. It said Bandhit Trucking on the trailer.
I think the Ford may have been with the same outfit.
22 Oct 1986
Leicester Forest East Services
Thanks to pyewacket947v for the pic 
Bandhit Trucking, one time of Tiverton, Devon fell by the wayside, a while back.
A tipper or two.
Oily
oiltreader:
pv83:
pyewacket947v:
While the subject of Ford D type sleepers is still in mind.
How about this ?
Leicester Forest East services
M1
Leicester
22 October 1986Looks like a mushroom doesn’t it…? Right, I’ll get me coat…
You’d probably be tempted to felt tip horrible on the trailer next door Patrick, or does that say trucking, my turn to get me coat and tin hat on
Oily
tonyj105:
pv83:
Never saw an Ford D series with such a sleeper cab…? Was it optional, or is this the result of some craftsmanship?sleeper cabs weren’t an option on d series , but unity , locomotors etc did sleeper conversions . I’ve an official ford bodywork book at home from about 1970 and that has a sleeper conversion company in it
tony
The first D-Series sleeper I did was a Locomotors for Tyre and Tune Transport .The picture is on this site somwhere so I hope you think it’s alright.This motor is now for sale in need of restoration.
Tony
pv83:
Thoughts anyone…?
Bit of a bugger to access that spare wheel…and how big is the jack and handle 
pv83:
Thoughts anyone…?
Hi pv83, What a set up that is. !!!
Looks to me like the whole front bogie swivels withthe cab and transmission to steer. would like to see more and know how it does work.
Looks a bit over kill for logs.
Someone on here must know eh!, great pic, cheers, Harvey
pv83:
Thoughts anyone…?
Not quite as big but very similar setup of a timber forwarder taken down my way and yes it is articculated, Cheers Buzzer
oiltreader:
Thanks to pv83, DEANB and rastone for the pics
OilyA bit more about the coach build of the pic that Dean posted, also other French styling from the 1950s.
darkroastedblend.com/2012/06 … built.html
Nice one Oily !
I reckon a few of us could do with one of these today !
oiltreader:
gazsa401:
The ERF next to the Scania looks like it’s from the Gardner Diesel engines fleet7
I think this taken at Toddington Services?
6
This one gazsa401 I’ve tweaked Pennineman’s pic to get a better look at the reg plate.
Oily
I am much obliged M’lud, I consider it an achievement just to get the pictures on the internet
oiltreader:
Thanks to pyewacket947v for the picA tipper or two.
Oily
Thanks for the Bandhit info Oily, nice to have the bare bones fleshed out.
pv83:
Thoughts anyone…?
Based on a Sterling T26 ? maybe.
Buzzer:
Sorry but definitely one for you Oily, Cheers Buzzer.
Thats sexist, eerr,well summat like that.
pv83:
Thoughts anyone…?
Hi Patrick, the rad is very much Euclid and yes there were Euclid logging trucks way back, other than that no idea.
Oily
Buzzer:
Sorry but definitely one for you Oily, Cheers Buzzer.
Now then Buzzer, you should have heard our leader at First Minister’s Questions today lunchtime, laying into HGV drivers and their companies for for causing havoc on the M80, they should’ve had more sense and heeded the warnings not to travel, not a clue with regard to delivery schedules. All the problems were being caused by HGVs. Anyone interested catch it on BBCiplayer after 23.30 today.
bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9 … s/upcoming
Skip approx. the first half hour of the prog to hear her tirade.
Oily
DEANB:
oiltreader:
Thanks to pv83, DEANB and rastone for the pics
OilyA bit more about the coach build of the pic that Dean posted, also other French styling from the 1950s.
darkroastedblend.com/2012/06 … built.htmlNice one Oily !
I reckon a few of us could do with one of these today !
Cheers for the pic Dean not as silly as it looks 2CV Saharas with snow ploughs, they were twin engined ,this courtesy of Wikipedia
"The 2 CV 4 × 4 2CV Sahara appeared in December 1960. This had an additional engine-transmission unit in the rear, mounted the other way around and driving the rear wheels. For the second engine there was a separate push-button starter and choke. With a gear stick between the front seats, both transmissions were operated simultaneously. For the two engines, there were separate petrol tanks under the front seats. The filler neck sat in the front doors. Both engines (and hence axles) could be operated independently. The spare wheel was mounted on the bonnet. The car had ample off-road capability, but at twice the price of the standard 2CV. 694 were produced until 1968 and one more in 1971. Many were used by the Swiss Post as a delivery vehicle. "
