Lawrence Dunbar:
I remember a haulage firm Parfits they used to get up to Newcastle, the firm I worked for Smiles used to load them back with firebricks from Henry Fosters at Backworth, & they used to give us return loads as well, I sure it was run by Mrs Parfit ?, they had red wagons I think, any photos about. Regards Larry.
hi lawrence,
thanks for your comments.i think parfitts were owned by b.w.rees.a mate of mine drove for them.he had a scammell highwayman on steel from ebbw vale to scotland and the north east.i am told that they built alot of the steelworks at llanwern near newport.they were quite a big firm in their day.i have some pictures of them,will post them soon.
this 143 was one of two ec14 and i saw today.
Lawrence Dunbar:
I remember a haulage firm Parfits they used to get up to Newcastle, the firm I worked for Smiles used to load them back with firebricks from Henry Fosters at Backworth, & they used to give us return loads as well, I sure it was run by Mrs Parfit ?, they had red wagons I think, any photos about. Regards Larry.
hi lawrence,
thanks for your comments.i think parfitts were owned by b.w.rees.a mate of mine drove for them.he had a scammell highwayman on steel from ebbw vale to scotland and the north east.i am told that they built alot of the steelworks at llanwern near newport.they were quite a big firm in their day.i have some pictures of them,will post them soon.
this 143 was one of two ec14 and i saw today.
Well a lot of the firebicks from Backworth went to RTBs at Llannwern. Regards Larry
According to commercial motor it was the first one to go into service, on my iPad now so can’t upload the cutting, but I will, it shows it pulling a powder tank, cheers Steve
Yeh ur spot on, I’ve put a page on facebook for glyn John, there’s pictures I’ve bought and some I’ve had off here, there’s a bloke called Peter jones, I think he’s been on here, but he worked for them for a ■■■■■ age and he knows all the info, apparently they had the first maggie deutz as well, don’t know if it was in Wales or in the country but some rugby mush presented the keys
Lawrence Dunbar:
I remember a haulage firm Parfits they used to get up to Newcastle, the firm I worked for Smiles used to load them back with firebricks from Henry Fosters at Backworth, & they used to give us return loads as well, I sure it was run by Mrs Parfit ?, they had red wagons I think, any photos about. Regards Larry.
There was Parfitt Brothers of Ebbw Vale, maroon tippers sold out to a couple of drivers 1980 ish. Did a lot of work in RTBs Ebbw Vale.
There was Parfitts Motors of Rhymney Bridge, ran 4 wheel tippers and coaches. Old man Parfitt died taking a bus load of valley workers to ICI in Ponytypool, his Mrs ran the show then followed by two sons. Sold tippers 81ish, and coaches to Stage Coach mid 90s. Iirc had one or two flatbeds, or tipper with drop-sides red in colour. Can’t remember any artics though.
Telekonsteve:
Yeh ur spot on, I’ve put a page on facebook for glyn John, there’s pictures I’ve bought and some I’ve had off here, there’s a bloke called Peter jones, I think he’s been on here, but he worked for them for a [zb] age and he knows all the info, apparently they had the first maggie deutz as well, don’t know if it was in Wales or in the country but some rugby mush presented the keys
I don’t remember any Deutz in their fleet Steve, do you mean Ivecos. They went from Atkis,Sed Atkis, Volvo f86/88 f10, Iveco to Mercs
Noiseyjake, used to work for them, he looks in from time to time.
I’ll post the picture later, it was maggies, the gutless wonder variety, it’ll be about 8 tonight, unless somebody can do the bizzo for me, and ask ur mate if he’s got any pics for me, cheers
Telekonsteve:
Yeh ur spot on, I’ve put a page on facebook for glyn John, there’s pictures I’ve bought and some I’ve had off here, there’s a bloke called Peter jones, I think he’s been on here, but he worked for them for a [zb] age and he knows all the info, apparently they had the first maggie deutz as well, don’t know if it was in Wales or in the country but some rugby mush presented the keys
I don’t remember any Deutz in their fleet Steve, do you mean Ivecos. They went from Atkis,Sed Atkis, Volvo f86/88 f10, Iveco to Mercs
Noiseyjake, used to work for them, he looks in from time to time.
Regards Paul
hi paul,
how are you mate good to hear from you.re:glyn s.john,they also had transcon’s and many other trucks also .
regards andrew.
Lawrence Dunbar:
I remember a haulage firm Parfits they used to get up to Newcastle, the firm I worked for Smiles used to load them back with firebricks from Henry Fosters at Backworth, & they used to give us return loads as well, I sure it was run by Mrs Parfit ?, they had red wagons I think, any photos about. Regards Larry.
There was Parfitt Brothers of Ebbw Vale, maroon tippers sold out to a couple of drivers 1980 ish. Did a lot of work in RTBs Ebbw Vale.
There was Parfitts Motors of Rhymney Bridge, ran 4 wheel tippers and coaches. Old man Parfitt died taking a bus load of valley workers to ICI in Ponytypool, his Mrs ran the show then followed by two sons. Sold tippers 81ish, and coaches to Stage Coach mid 90s. Iirc had one or two flatbeds, or tipper with drop-sides red in colour. Can’t remember any artics though.
Regards Paul[/ They were 8wheelers,plus this was the late50s/60s. Not many artics about in those days, Regards Larry
pete 359:
hi all,
here is another gem from sunday’s visit to west wales.an immaculate very low mileage erf.
reminds me of d675 cheers martyn.
Get your hand down boyo and buy this one as well as the Merc!! I think I know where you can get a “half decent” paint job for the right money!! All you’ve got to do is tell the bloke wether you want “niagra” or “orange peel” finish!! Cheers Dennis.
pete 359:
hi all,
here is another gem from sunday’s visit to west wales.an immaculate very low mileage erf.
reminds me of d675 cheers martyn.
Get your hand down boyo and buy this one as well as the Merc!! I think I know where you can get a “half decent” paint job for the right money!! All you’ve got to do is tell the bloke wether you want “niagra” or “orange peel” finish!! Cheers Dennis.
ive a big shopping list and an empty wallet dennis mate cheers martyn.
good to hear from you.re:glyn s.john,they also had transcon’s and many other trucks also 
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