Hi Dean,
Hope you are keeping well.
Hyva are a Dutch company who’s headquarters are about 30kms outside of Rotterdam, they have a few sub subsidiary companies based around the world, The company of Hyva UK is based at Trafford Park, a lot of their equipment is fitted by agents throughout the UK as the Manchester workshop is always overflowing with new assemblies being prepared for the end user.
Cheers Dave.
DEANB:
I am sure someone mentioned this company recently on here. Roberts / Ross Roadways Volvo F88.1
Bearing in mind how many thousands of photos we have had on here we have not had many DAF 2600’s on here ? I wonder why ?
Wild Group DAF 2600 coming through Dorchester. Looks like a Morris ? rather than a Maxi on the right ■■ Range Rover behind and a
Renault shed on the left.0
Henry Streeter Foden.
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French Volvo F12.
Anyone recognise the green Marathon behind,fairly distinctive colours and did Europe ■■7
Western BRS DAF. Those 1100/1300’s must have been one of the most sold cars back in the 1970’s they were everywhere when i was
growing up a bit like Bedford Tk’s.6
Barbour European Renault,no doubt loaded with whiskey and heading for the Truckline ferry. Think they were based Glasgow ■■
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new to to A
Cracking pic of a Foden S ■■? havent a clue,gives me a headache thinking about all the different Foden models.
Seen here on the building of the Holes Bay road in Poole and no doubt an owner drive
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Hi Dean i think you will find the S39 foden tipper with the red cab & gray body was brand to Amey Roadstone Co ARC Daz
Kwik Save DAF.3
Who owned this originally then Chris…
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DEANB:
kingswinford kit:
“DEANB”Not sure if we have had a J & R motor on before from Wallington.
Hi Dean ,John Wallington were from the Newport area ,remember them loading out of Hoovers Pentrebach ,Merthyr ,regards Keith
Thanks for the info Keith.
Heres a few Hoover motors that may bring back some memories.
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Barbour European were from Stirling and had some motors based in Southampton
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Morning Dean,
Sadly no relation to me!
H L Smith are still trading and based in Albrighton 6 miles from Wolverhampton, I have always used them for the supply of gearbox and power steering boxes.
This is a very well known motor Dean, is it still working today, Buzzer
pete smith:
Morning Dean,
Sadly no relation to me!
H L Smith are still trading and based in Albrighton 6 miles from Wolverhampton, I have always used them for the supply of gearbox and power steering boxes.
My last firm had a Fuller 'box from them, it must have been a ‘friday night’ job as it kept jumping in and out of low range on hills both loaded or empty from day one. I complained to one of my ‘gaffers’ about it but nothing was done until I had a day off and a relief driver had it, he also complained about it and the boss then decided that maybe something was wrong! I took it back to Smith’s, first thing they said was “are you changing gear correctly?” and I said that after 15+ years of driving Fuller gearboxes I had a pretty good idea! We went for a test drive and with it being level country around there it wouldn’t perform. I told them it only does it on hills, loaded or empty, they still reckoned there was nothing wrong though! Anyway I had to leave it, they loaned me the rail fare from Wolverhampton to Birmingham, changed trains to Derby and then another train to Matlock. My gaffer had to send them a cheque in return. They gave me a lift in a small van to Wolverhampton station, there was a large dumper transmission in the back and it wasn’t strapped! The driver braked sharply for some lights and the gearbox slid forward and hit the seats, I heard it slide and braced myself but the driver didn’t and he connected with the steering wheel! 
Anyway we got the truck back eventually and they had fitted a different back end to the box, they still didn’t admit to there actually being a fault though but it was fine from then on.
Pete.
DEANB:
Who owned this originally then Chris…
Sainsbury’s, of course! 
JRK 610K - Atkinson Borderer by Mark Griffiths, on Flickr
ERF-NGC-European:
Some absolutely cracking pics on this thread over the last few days. The Maxi in the pic of the Wild DAF 2600, Dean, is a BL (BMC) 1800 ‘Landcrab’ by the look of it.
Yes Robert an 1800 not a Maxi.
Oily
oiltreader:
ERF-NGC-European:
Some absolutely cracking pics on this thread over the last few days. The Maxi in the pic of the Wild DAF 2600, Dean, is a BL (BMC) 1800 ‘Landcrab’ by the look of it.Nay Robert, not a Maxi or an 1800 they had rear quarter lights…1100 or1300 I’d say.
Oily
Hi Oily,
It is a Landcrab I think, it is not the pic with the BRS Daf in but the B+W with the Wilds 2600, Cheer’s Pete
pete smith:
oiltreader:
ERF-NGC-European:
Some absolutely cracking pics on this thread over the last few days. The Maxi in the pic of the Wild DAF 2600, Dean, is a BL (BMC) 1800 ‘Landcrab’ by the look of it.Nay Robert, not a Maxi or an 1800 they had rear quarter lights…1100 or1300 I’d say.
OilyHi Oily,
It is a Landcrab I think, it is not the pic with the BRS Daf in but the B+W with the Wilds 2600, Cheer’s Pete
Your right Pete, like my teacher used report “needs to pay more attention”.
The other car in the photo is a Renault 12.
Oily
robthedog:
One you might like Dean
Proper job Rob. 
ERF-NGC-European:
Some absolutely cracking pics on this thread over the last few days. The Maxi in the pic of the Wild DAF 2600, Dean, is a BL (BMC) 1800 ‘Landcrab’ by the look of it.
Thanks for the comments Ro,never heard them called “Landcrab” ,i was a kid then. 
dave docwra:
Hi Dean,
Hope you are keeping well.Hyva are a Dutch company who’s headquarters are about 30kms outside of Rotterdam, they have a few sub subsidiary companies based around the world, The company of Hyva UK is based at Trafford Park, a lot of their equipment is fitted by agents throughout the UK as the Manchester workshop is always overflowing with new assemblies being prepared for the end user.
Cheers Dave.
Thanks for the info Dave. Never driven roll on roll off motors but knew the names Boughton,Powell Duffryn,Sheppard etc but had never
heard of Hyva until you lot mentioned it !
ArcDaz:
“DEANB”Cracking pic of a Foden S ■■? havent a clue,gives me a headache thinking about all the different Foden models.
Seen here on the building of the Holes Bay road in Poole and no doubt an owner driveHi Dean i think you will find the S39 foden tipper with the red cab & gray body was brand to Amey Roadstone Co ARC Daz
Thanks for the model Daz ! Did you miss the new Donoghue Routeman i popped on…
robthedog:
“DEANB”Barbour European were from Stirling and had some motors based in Southampton
Learn something new everyday Rob,i never knew they had a depot at Southampton.
pete smith:
Morning Dean,
Sadly no relation to me!
H L Smith are still trading and based in Albrighton 6 miles from Wolverhampton, I have always used them for the supply of gearbox and power steering boxes.
There i was thinking you had some wealthy relatives Pete !
windrush:
“pete smith” Morning Dean,
Sadly no relation to me!
H L Smith are still trading and based in Albrighton 6 miles from Wolverhampton, I have always used them for the supply of gearbox and power steering boxes.My last firm had a Fuller 'box from them, it must have been a ‘friday night’ job as it kept jumping in and out of low range on hills both loaded or empty from day one. I complained to one of my ‘gaffers’ about it but nothing was done until I had a day off and a relief driver had it, he also complained about it and the boss then decided that maybe something was wrong!
Anyway we got the truck back eventually and they had fitted a different back end to the box, they still didn’t admit to there actually being a fault though but it was fine from then on.
Pete.
Sounds like you had a scenic trip home Pete,with all those different trains…
oiltreader:
“pete smith” “oiltreader” “ERF-NGC-European” Some absolutely cracking pics on this thread over the last few days. The Maxi in the pic of the Wild DAF 2600, Dean, is a BL (BMC) 1800 ‘Landcrab’ by the look of it.
Nay Robert, not a Maxi or an 1800 they had rear quarter lights…1100 or1300 I’d say.
OilyHi Oily,
It is a Landcrab I think, it is not the pic with the BRS Daf in but the B+W with the Wilds 2600, Cheer’s Pete
Oily
Buzzer:
This is a very well known motor Dean, is it still working today, Buzzer
Lovely ! That must be the oldest working truck still tramping all over the UK.
There may be some older but i bet they are working alot more local.
Last time i saw that F88 he had just gone over the top of Poulner Hill at Ringwood loaded with logs and was in the outside lane
blowing the doors of a new Volvo FH and Scania. As you would say Buzzer he was “gelling on” and it was pretty to watch !
Click on pages twice to read.
240 Gardner:
“DEANB”Who owned this originally then Chris…
Sainsbury’s, of course!
I knew you would know Chris.
We have had some nice Sainsbury’s motors on here.
A.M.Walker’s F88 dropping gears for the roundabout hes on top of,and looking to see if he can keep going without stopping.
Anyone recognise the Atkinson ■■ Cant make the name out on the headboard,looks like initials M.O. ?
Dont remember seeing a Volvo in Greenwoods colours before. They have always been Foden and DAF. Seen here leaving Poole docks
with a load of Zanussi washing machines/tumble dryers that used to ship in from Cherbourg on unaccompanied trailers.
Two of Greenwoods DAF’s bringing said unaccompanied trailer’s to send out to France.
Pete Smith,one of your mates, Leonard Crane’s F88.
Daz, any idea who owns this one ? Probably an owner driver and looks like hes smoking either a pipe or a huge cigar ■■
One of Furnell’s Atkinson wreckers off Poole docks.
Dont remember ever seeing an Atkins subby so not sure if this is in a customers name or it is infact a subby,anyone know ■■
Anyone recognise the Foden heavy haulier with the big “T” on the front ■■
Wincanton ERF chinese six wrecker.
The Atki in the last batch has market in the headboard writing,
Could it be mainland market deliveries, M M D?
Great photos as ever.
Steve
Hui Dean & All
The Atkinson is Mainland Market Deliveries from Portsmouth
The 86 could be Pat Donnavan with Chris Donnavan at the wheel.
Cheers Rich
DEANB:
A.M.Walker’s F88 dropping gears for the roundabout hes on top of,and looking to see if he can keep going without stopping.1
Anyone recognise the Atkinson ■■ Cant make the name out on the headboard,looks like initials M.O. ?
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Dont remember seeing a Volvo in Greenwoods colours before. They have always been Foden and DAF. Seen here leaving Poole docks
with a load of Zanussi washing machines/tumble dryers that used to ship in from Cherbourg on unaccompanied trailers.8
Two of Greenwoods DAF’s bringing said unaccompanied trailer’s to send out to France.
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Pete Smith,one of your mates, Leonard Crane’s F88.
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Daz, any idea who owns this one ? Probably an owner driver and looks like hes smoking either a pipe or a huge cigar ■■
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One of Furnell’s Atkinson wreckers off Poole docks.
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Dont remember ever seeing an Atkins subby so not sure if this is in a customers name or it is infact a subby,anyone know ■■
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Anyone recognise the Foden heavy haulier with the big “T” on the front ■■
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Wincanton ERF chinese six wrecker.
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Hi Dean, I think the Atkinson could be Mainland Market Deliveries, it has a Portsmouth number plate…XRV 996L. Cheers, Ray Smyth.
Thank you for the pic of Len’s F88 Dean
DEANB:
I always thought as a kid these Morris vans had a look about them.Click on pages twice to read.
This looks like the pick up version?
