PAUL GEE's PHOTO COLLECTION (Part 1)

[pete_359]

Hi Dean,
Even more brilliant images yet again.The Entress 86’s were loading channel island tomatoes from Weymouth,a regular job for that firm back then.ive noticed more classic welsh images,can i share them onto the South Wales thread please? Oh and once again,your outstanding thread has taught me something new again,I never realised chapman and ball did bulk work,I had heard of the firm many times previously as I am fanatical about Middle East trucking in the 70’s.
Regards andrew.

[deanb]

pete 359:
Hi Dean,
Even more brilliant images yet again.The Entress 86’s were loading channel island tomatoes from Weymouth,a regular job for that firm back then.ive noticed more classic welsh images,can i share them onto the South Wales thread please? Oh and once again,your outstanding thread has taught me something new again,I never realised chapman and ball did bulk work,I had heard of the firm many times previously as I am fanatical about Middle East trucking in the 70’s.
Regards andrew.

Andrew,sent you a PM

Rare Volvo N10 or N12 . Smith & Robinson tanker.

Greenwoods Foden

Click on page twice to read.

Lyons Tetley F88

Click on page twice to read

Some adverts.

[bewick]

Now then Deano, how you can place these two adverts for suspension together is unforgivable The UOP Bostrom was the “The dogs danglers” in the 70’s and the Poxy Chapman was the ■■■■■■■ pits Both Atki’s and ERF fit the Chapman seat as OE because of the price no doubt. But I replaced all the Chapmans with Bostrom seats. The Chapmans in the Atkis were absolutely ■■■■■■■ diabolical Because they were set up higher than the ERf’s they “rocked and rolled” about ■■■■■■■ terrible ! However, there lies a tale and involves one of our “A” series circa '76. This unit was put on to double shift nights to Daventry and back then days to Lancs/Cheshire/W. ■■■■■■■■ Now the night driver was a hefty Lad ( Still lives in Kendal long retired) probably about 17/18 stone but not a fat ■■■■■■■ by any means ! So this Chapman seat was “Flattened” Kaput, knackered, finito ! So I returned the motor to Middlewich after arguing the “toss” with them on the phone about this seat. So the "powers that be " came out to have a look and they couldn’t believe that in 6 months from new this seat was ■■■■■■ out of sight ! They claimed that the Chapman seat was tested to destruction with something like 25 stone lumps on it “Bollox” I says ! So they said "we’ll fit you a new Chapman seat ! I says " No ■■■■■■■ chance ! I want a new Bostrom seat or I’m going to see Peter Foden ! Finally, a fitter came out with a brand new Bostrom and it was even in that nice green ERF materiel and not in black like the Atki Bostroms ! End of problem, the seat gave perfect service for many years ! Happy Days as a Struggling Haulier ! Bewick.

[lawrence_dunbar]

Bewick:
Now then Deano, how you can place these two adverts for suspension together is unforgivable The UOP Bostrom was the “The dogs danglers” in the 70’s and the Poxy Chapman was the [zb] pits Both Atki’s and ERF fit the Chapman seat as OE because of the price no doubt. But I replaced all the Chapmans with Bostrom seats. The Chapmans in the Atkis were absolutely [zb] diabolical Because they were set up higher than the ERf’s they “rocked and rolled” about [zb] terrible ! However, there lies a tale and involves one of our “A” series circa '76. This unit was put on to double shift nights to Daventry and back then days to Lancs/Cheshire/W. ■■■■■■■■ Now the night driver was a hefty Lad ( Still lives in Kendal long retired) probably about 17/18 stone but not a fat [zb] by any means ! So this Chapman seat was “Flattened” Kaput, knackered, finito ! So I returned the motor to Middlewich after arguing the “toss” with them on the phone about this seat. So the "powers that be " came out to have a look and they couldn’t believe that in 6 months from new this seat was [zb] out of sight ! They claimed that the Chapman seat was tested to destruction with something like 25 stone lumps on it “Bollox” I says ! So they said "we’ll fit you a new Chapman seat ! I says " No [zb] chance ! I want a new Bostrom seat or I’m going to see Peter Foden ! Finally, a fitter came out with a brand new Bostrom and it was even in that nice green ERF materiel and not in black like the Atki Bostroms ! End of problem, the seat gave perfect service for many years ! Happy Days as a Struggling Haulier ! Bewick.

Dennis you are some bloke, Fancy threatning to buy a quality Foden just to get a seat replaced, , Regards Larry.

[bewick]

Lawrence Dunbar:

Bewick:
Now then Deano, how you can place these two adverts for suspension together is unforgivable The UOP Bostrom was the “The dogs danglers” in the 70’s and the Poxy Chapman was the [zb] pits Both Atki’s and ERF fit the Chapman seat as OE because of the price no doubt. But I replaced all the Chapmans with Bostrom seats. The Chapmans in the Atkis were absolutely [zb] diabolical Because they were set up higher than the ERf’s they “rocked and rolled” about [zb] terrible ! However, there lies a tale and involves one of our “A” series circa '76. This unit was put on to double shift nights to Daventry and back then days to Lancs/Cheshire/W. ■■■■■■■■ Now the night driver was a hefty Lad ( Still lives in Kendal long retired) probably about 17/18 stone but not a fat [zb] by any means ! So this Chapman seat was “Flattened” Kaput, knackered, finito ! So I returned the motor to Middlewich after arguing the “toss” with them on the phone about this seat. So the "powers that be " came out to have a look and they couldn’t believe that in 6 months from new this seat was [zb] out of sight ! They claimed that the Chapman seat was tested to destruction with something like 25 stone lumps on it “Bollox” I says ! So they said "we’ll fit you a new Chapman seat ! I says " No [zb] chance ! I want a new Bostrom seat or I’m going to see Peter Foden ! Finally, a fitter came out with a brand new Bostrom and it was even in that nice green ERF materiel and not in black like the Atki Bostroms ! End of problem, the seat gave perfect service for many years ! Happy Days as a Struggling Haulier ! Bewick.

Dennis you are some bloke, Fancy threatning to buy a quality Foden just to get a seat replaced, , Regards Larry.

Now then Larry I only threatened to go and see Peter Foden the ERF MD and not " perish the thought" threaten to buy a Foden from Elworth !! Given the choice I would have sat on an “orange box” in a Borderer before I would have been forced to buy a Foden Sorry Mate but “a leopard can’t change it’s spots” Bit like you always attending The Durham Miners gala ! ( I didn’t really mean that last crack as you will know) Regards Dennis.

[lawrence_dunbar]

Bewick:

Lawrence Dunbar:

Bewick:
Now then Deano, how you can place these two adverts for suspension together is unforgivable The UOP Bostrom was the “The dogs danglers” in the 70’s and the Poxy Chapman was the [zb] pits Both Atki’s and ERF fit the Chapman seat as OE because of the price no doubt. But I replaced all the Chapmans with Bostrom seats. The Chapmans in the Atkis were absolutely [zb] diabolical Because they were set up higher than the ERf’s they “rocked and rolled” about [zb] terrible ! However, there lies a tale and involves one of our “A” series circa '76. This unit was put on to double shift nights to Daventry and back then days to Lancs/Cheshire/W. ■■■■■■■■ Now the night driver was a hefty Lad ( Still lives in Kendal long retired) probably about 17/18 stone but not a fat [zb] by any means ! So this Chapman seat was “Flattened” Kaput, knackered, finito ! So I returned the motor to Middlewich after arguing the “toss” with them on the phone about this seat. So the "powers that be " came out to have a look and they couldn’t believe that in 6 months from new this seat was [zb] out of sight ! They claimed that the Chapman seat was tested to destruction with something like 25 stone lumps on it “Bollox” I says ! So they said "we’ll fit you a new Chapman seat ! I says " No [zb] chance ! I want a new Bostrom seat or I’m going to see Peter Foden ! Finally, a fitter came out with a brand new Bostrom and it was even in that nice green ERF materiel and not in black like the Atki Bostroms ! End of problem, the seat gave perfect service for many years ! Happy Days as a Struggling Haulier ! Bewick.

Dennis you are some bloke, Fancy threatning to buy a quality Foden just to get a seat replaced, , Regards Larry.

Now then Larry I only threatened to go and see Peter Foden the ERF MD and not " perish the thought" threaten to buy a Foden from Elworth !! Given the choice I would have sat on an “orange box” in a Borderer before I would have been forced to buy a Foden Sorry Mate but “a leopard can’t change it’s spots” Bit like you always attending The Durham Miners gala ! ( I didn’t really mean that last crack as you will know) Regards Dennis.

. Dennis you know I wouldnt take offence at this sort of reply, Im just savouring some large Glenmorangies at the moment, Of course when one gets into their 80s its the only bit pleasure that I get,Of course waking up in the morning is even better wouldnt you agree, Regards Larry.

[bewick]

Lawrence Dunbar:

Bewick:

Lawrence Dunbar:

Bewick:
Now then Deano, how you can place these two adverts for suspension together is unforgivable The UOP Bostrom was the “The dogs danglers” in the 70’s and the Poxy Chapman was the [zb] pits Both Atki’s and ERF fit the Chapman seat as OE because of the price no doubt. But I replaced all the Chapmans with Bostrom seats. The Chapmans in the Atkis were absolutely [zb] diabolical Because they were set up higher than the ERf’s they “rocked and rolled” about [zb] terrible ! However, there lies a tale and involves one of our “A” series circa '76. This unit was put on to double shift nights to Daventry and back then days to Lancs/Cheshire/W. ■■■■■■■■ Now the night driver was a hefty Lad ( Still lives in Kendal long retired) probably about 17/18 stone but not a fat [zb] by any means ! So this Chapman seat was “Flattened” Kaput, knackered, finito ! So I returned the motor to Middlewich after arguing the “toss” with them on the phone about this seat. So the "powers that be " came out to have a look and they couldn’t believe that in 6 months from new this seat was [zb] out of sight ! They claimed that the Chapman seat was tested to destruction with something like 25 stone lumps on it “Bollox” I says ! So they said "we’ll fit you a new Chapman seat ! I says " No [zb] chance ! I want a new Bostrom seat or I’m going to see Peter Foden ! Finally, a fitter came out with a brand new Bostrom and it was even in that nice green ERF materiel and not in black like the Atki Bostroms ! End of problem, the seat gave perfect service for many years ! Happy Days as a Struggling Haulier ! Bewick.

Dennis you are some bloke, Fancy threatning to buy a quality Foden just to get a seat replaced, , Regards Larry.

Now then Larry I only threatened to go and see Peter Foden the ERF MD and not " perish the thought" threaten to buy a Foden from Elworth !! Given the choice I would have sat on an “orange box” in a Borderer before I would have been forced to buy a Foden Sorry Mate but “a leopard can’t change it’s spots” Bit like you always attending The Durham Miners gala ! ( I didn’t really mean that last crack as you will know) Regards Dennis.

. Dennis you know I wouldnt take offence at this sort of reply, Im just savouring some large Glenmorangies at the moment, Of course when one gets into their 80s its the only bit pleasure that I get,Of course waking up in the morning is even better wouldnt you agree, Regards Larry.

Dead right there Larry, up in the morning and the feet are pointing down the right way eh! had a couple of drams me’sel tonight Black Grouse IIRC Cheers Dennis.

[adr]

What I like about this collection of pics is its randomness, no particular Model/Make/ Load type etc has been favoured, they are just pics from British Road Transport with something for everyone Chris

[carryfast]

Bewick:
The UOP Bostrom was the “The dogs danglers” in the 70’s

+1

I’d also preferred the Bostrom over those zb uncomfortable air operated Isringhausen type things in the later DAF’s etc.

[deanb]

Foden trucks.

Paul wondered if anyone had a similar page to the one that Robert posted showing the different Atkinson
models,for the Fodens as in the pics. ■■

[newmercman]

Here’s a Foden my Dad had, I spent many an hour perched atop the blanket covered dog house.

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[deanb]

Bewick:
Now then Deano, how you can place these two adverts for suspension together is unforgivable The UOP Bostrom was the “The dogs danglers” in the 70’s and the Poxy Chapman was the [zb] pits Both Atki’s and ERF fit the Chapman seat as OE because of the price no doubt. But I replaced all the Chapmans with Bostrom seats. The Chapmans in the Atkis were absolutely [zb] diabolical Because they were set up higher than the ERf’s they “rocked and rolled” about [zb] terrible ! However, there lies a tale and involves one of our “A” series circa '76. This unit was put on to double shift nights to Daventry and back then days to Lancs/Cheshire/W. ■■■■■■■■ Now the night driver was a hefty Lad ( Still lives in Kendal long retired) probably about 17/18 stone but not a fat [zb] by any means ! So this Chapman seat was “Flattened” Kaput, knackered, finito ! So I returned the motor to Middlewich after arguing the “toss” with them on the phone about this seat. So the "powers that be " came out to have a look and they couldn’t believe that in 6 months from new this seat was [zb] out of sight ! They claimed that the Chapman seat was tested to destruction with something like 25 stone lumps on it “Bollox” I says ! So they said "we’ll fit you a new Chapman seat ! I says " No [zb] chance ! I want a new Bostrom seat or I’m going to see Peter Foden ! Finally, a fitter came out with a brand new Bostrom and it was even in that nice green ERF materiel and not in black like the Atki Bostroms ! End of problem, the seat gave perfect service for many years ! Happy Days as a Struggling Haulier ! Bewick.

Hello Dennis, Well i put them together chap as i knew you would answer ! I remember the Guys and
Leylands having pretty crap seats but the Volvos were fitted with Bostrom seats !

Lawrence Dunbar:

Bewick:

Lawrence Dunbar:

Bewick:
Now then Deano, how you can place these two adverts for suspension together is unforgivable The UOP Bostrom was the “The dogs danglers” in the 70’s and the Poxy Chapman was the [zb] pits Both Atki’s and ERF fit the Chapman seat as OE because of the price no doubt. But I replaced all the Chapmans with Bostrom seats. The Chapmans in the Atkis were absolutely [zb] diabolical Because they were set up higher than the ERf’s they “rocked and rolled” about [zb] terrible ! However, there lies a tale and involves one of our “A” series circa '76. This unit was put on to double shift nights to Daventry and back then days to Lancs/Cheshire/W. ■■■■■■■■ Now the night driver was a hefty Lad ( Still lives in Kendal long retired) probably about 17/18 stone but not a fat [zb] by any means ! So this Chapman seat was “Flattened” Kaput, knackered, finito ! So I returned the motor to Middlewich after arguing the “toss” with them on the phone about this seat. So the "powers that be " came out to have a look and they couldn’t believe that in 6 months from new this seat was [zb] out of sight ! They claimed that the Chapman seat was tested to destruction with something like 25 stone lumps on it “Bollox” I says ! So they said "we’ll fit you a new Chapman seat ! I says " No [zb] chance ! I want a new Bostrom seat or I’m going to see Peter Foden ! Finally, a fitter came out with a brand new Bostrom and it was even in that nice green ERF materiel and not in black like the Atki Bostroms ! End of problem, the seat gave perfect service for many years ! Happy Days as a Struggling Haulier ! Bewick.

Dennis you are some bloke, Fancy threatning to buy a quality Foden just to get a seat replaced, , Regards Larry.

Now then Larry I only threatened to go and see Peter Foden the ERF MD and not " perish the thought" threaten to buy a Foden from Elworth !! Given the choice I would have sat on an “orange box” in a Borderer before I would have been forced to buy a Foden Sorry Mate but “a leopard can’t change it’s spots” Bit like you always attending The Durham Miners gala ! ( I didn’t really mean that last crack as you will know) Regards Dennis.

. Dennis you know I wouldnt take offence at this sort of reply, Im just savouring some large Glenmorangies at the moment, Of course when one gets into their 80s its the only bit pleasure that I get,Of course waking up in the morning is even better wouldnt you agree, Regards Larry.

Larry ,thanks for your input. Glenmorangies is good for the heart ,opens the veins up apparently !

adr:
What I like about this collection of pics is its randomness, no particular Model/Make/ Load type etc has been favoured, they are just pics from British Road Transport with something for everyone Chris

Cheers Chris, thanks for your comments !

Carryfast:

Bewick:
The UOP Bostrom was the “The dogs danglers” in the 70’s

+1

I’d also preferred the Bostrom over those zb uncomfortable air operated Isringhausen type things in the later DAF’s etc.

Thanks for your comments “Carryfast”

newmercman:
Here’s a Foden my Dad had, I spent many an hour perched atop the blanket covered dog house.

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Nice pic of the Foden,cheers “newmercman”

Some pics

Hoover Foden

ERF of Scotts of Oldham.

DAF ,dont know whos ■■

Tidy 8 wheeler ERF, you dont see that many 8 wheelers today. They were very popular in the 70’s.

ERF,with what looks like a Maxi overtaking !

Smiths F86

Not sure bit old for me this one maybe AEC ■■?

Christian Meyer F88

Tilcon Foden

Cant make name out on Borderer.

[smallcoal]

Hi dean the Atki is morfa transport from Llanelli loaded with bins from pressed steel fisher going to rovers the sed don my uncle drove the bottom is the yard courtesy of Ron weatherall or who had these cheers John

[deanb]

G.R. Stein.

Commercial motor 1976,click on page twice to read.

Hoveringham Foden.

Commercial motor 1976. Click on page twice to read.

Some adverts from the 1970s.

[erf-ngc-european]

DEANB:
Not sure bit old for me this one maybe AEC ■■?
[/attachment]

I think that’s an AEC Militant Dean, it was a 6x6 military application and a big brother of the famous AEC Matador (4x4) unit. Robert

[deanb]

Guy Big J Tanker

Looks like Allman on the door. ERF

Another GUY

Plain Mercedes.

Hugh Friend from Blandford,still going today.

Marathon cant see name ?

MAN

Miners smart DAF

Tilcon Foden

Old Foden

[smallcoal]

Owens,td Williams,morfa transport, wm Morgan all pulled out of fishers on the rover contracts these pics courtesy of Ron also forgot they had Llanelli radiators as well

[steelboyf10]

Great pics…the tidy ERF 8 legged was owned by WG Hargreaves from Cannock, used to run up to Shotton works every morning and load for the midlands, they have a few eight wheels, old boy called Noel drove one, their units were 240 Gardner powered…some pics on the Black Country thread

[gingerfold]

ERF of Scotts of Oldham.

8

A grand old lorry soldiering on. Another well remembered north west haulier no longer in business.

ERF,with what looks like a Maxi overtaking !

5

Is this Finney’s of Tyldesley?

maybe AEC ■■?

3

Yes, AEC Militant Mk.1. with an interesting trailer.

[kingswinford_kit]

Hey DEAN ,once again great shots !! .Love that Girling Foden from Cwmbran ,i think it ended its days with Sam Bowkett Newport .
Also those Entress F86 Volvos at Weymouth ,they would hauled tinplate and steel to Metal Box Poole ,and Ford Southampton , and backloading the channel islands toms ! regards Keith .