South Wales Hauliers sixties and seventies onwards (Part 1)

UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS OLD TIME LORRIES, COMPANIES AND DRIVERS (INTERACT
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DAVID THOMAS, AND SONS, SKETTY. SWANSEA.

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Here’s a few ‘Feel Good’ photos from this years season as we all seem to be suffering from ‘end of season blues!!!’ Lee.

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sammy dog:

Dave the Renegade:

pete 359:
hi all,
dennis to be honest mate,i don’t really “get” the modern truck racing.it’s all big teams and six figure sums.when i went to the first ever race at donnington in 1984,that was brilliant.the drivers dropped their loaded trailers in the parking area,stuck a number on the door and went off around the circuit.it’s changed alot since those early days.this scania pace truck reminded me of a certain ■■■■■■■■ haulier :wink:
regards andrew.

Hi Andrew,
Thats Dennis mate TNUK member yappie’s motor.
Cheers Dave.

perhaps dennis was driving :wink: :wink:

Who’s idea was it to use JR and his Motor as Pace truck? are they ■■■■■■■ mad or what? I thought a pace truck was supposed to hold the competitors at a steady speed?? The field would have to go like blue arsed fly’s to keep up with JR!! He’d have them spread out right round the track!! Now if he had to use the Scania 92 he drove at Bewick Transport in his “formative youth” well I think they’ed just about be able to keep pace with him----- but it would be a close run thing,he’d still give them a run for their money in the 92,no danger!! Gives me the shakes just thinking about it even after all these years! Cheers Dennis.

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hi dennis,
this well known 143 was a racing transporter at pembray.having worked on and driven many scania’s,i have to say, quality truck with useless dealers,sorry but the truth is always going to hurt.we waited 10 days for an r series door recently.if that was a volvo it would be with us the next working day,guaranteed.

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pete 359:
hi dennis,
this well known 143 was a racing transporter at pembray.having worked on and driven many scania’s,i have to say, quality truck with useless dealers,sorry but the truth is always going to hurt.we waited 10 days for an r series door recently.if that was a volvo it would be with us the next working day,guaranteed.

Sounds like Scania have “gone off” over the years Andrew,they belong to MAN/VW now don’t they? I would never entertain MAN at any price so I can only supposed that they’ve made Scania drop down to their way of working.I wonder how long will it be until amalgamate fully? Cheers Dennis.

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pete 359:
hi dennis,
this well known 143 was a racing transporter at pembray.having worked on and driven many scania’s,i have to say, quality truck with useless dealers,sorry but the truth is always going to hurt.we waited 10 days for an r series door recently.if that was a volvo it would be with us the next working day,guaranteed.

Very nice motor, it was impounded for many years so has about 350,000 kms from new!!

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cushtytopline143:

pete 359:
hi dennis,
this well known 143 was a racing transporter at pembray.having worked on and driven many scania’s,i have to say, quality truck with useless dealers,sorry but the truth is always going to hurt.we waited 10 days for an r series door recently.if that was a volvo it would be with us the next working day,guaranteed.

Very nice motor, it was impounded for many years so has about 350,000 kms from new!!

hi lee,
we all thought it was that, very low mileage one :laughing:
regards andrew.

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ttx from oldham.

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pete 359:
a couple from the malvern show,i love this fh :sunglasses: :sunglasses: :sunglasses: .she could tell a tale :exclamation:

Thanks Andrew,

There is a longer version of the Trucking International story about Ralph’s trips to the Chinese border, witth his FH’s on the site below.

http://andyturnbull.com/tbtk/list.htm

Regards

Ryan

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Y111RDF:

pete 359:
a couple from the malvern show,i love this fh :sunglasses: :sunglasses: :sunglasses: .she could tell a tale :exclamation:

Thanks Andrew,

There is a longer version of the Trucking International story about Ralph’s trips to the Chinese border, witth his FH’s on the site below.

http://andyturnbull.com/tbtk/list.htm

Regards

Ryan

hi ryan,
thanks for the link :sunglasses: .

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mechanic77:
Spotted this one at work today.
Neil.

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hi neil,
i saw this one at work yesterday.

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approx 18 days 432 hrs 25920 mins to go :cry: :cry: :sunglasses:

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sammy dog:
approx 18 days 432 hrs 25920 mins to go :cry: :cry: :sunglasses:

hi mart,
not that you are counting :exclamation: i just emailed jenny,peter’s wife with a link to trucknet.they want to see the photos :sunglasses:
regards andrew.

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sammy dog:
approx 18 days 432 hrs 25920 mins to go :cry: :cry: :sunglasses:

Whats this “crack” Martyn? is it when they come to take the electronic tag off or maybe you can re-apply to get your licence back or similar!! Anon II.

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sammy dog:
approx 18 days 432 hrs 25920 mins to go :cry: :cry: :sunglasses:

too what?

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pete 359:

sammy dog:
approx 18 days 432 hrs 25920 mins to go :cry: :cry: :sunglasses:

hi mart,
not that you are counting :exclamation: i just emailed jenny,peter’s wife with a link to trucknet.they want to see the photos :sunglasses:
regards andrew.

hope they like the site :sunglasses: :sunglasses: ,i just had a spare min and thought what i could do but as you say make the most of it :laughing: :laughing:

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Bewick:

sammy dog:
approx 18 days 432 hrs 25920 mins to go :cry: :cry: :sunglasses:

Whats this “crack” Martyn? is it when they come to take the electronic tag off or maybe you can re-apply to get your licence back or similar!! Anon II.

you are a 1 dennis boyo ive managed quite well with out a licence all these years why would i want 1 now :exclamation:

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ubym344:

sammy dog:
approx 18 days 432 hrs 25920 mins to go :cry: :cry: :sunglasses:

too what?

the merc landing in south wales. :unamused: :unamused:

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sammy dog:

ubym344:

sammy dog:
approx 18 days 432 hrs 25920 mins to go :cry: :cry: :sunglasses:

too what?

the merc landing in south wales. :unamused: :unamused:

Is it coming on a UFO? You can,of course,get “treatment” for what ails you Martyn!!! Cheers Dennis.

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Bewick:

sammy dog:

ubym344:

sammy dog:
approx 18 days 432 hrs 25920 mins to go :cry: :cry: :sunglasses:

too what?

the merc landing in south wales. :unamused: :unamused:

Is it coming on a UFO? You can,of course,get “treatment” for what ails you Martyn!!! Cheers Dennis.

Its Welsh for trick or treat Dennis :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: .
Cheers from Wales.