South Wales Hauliers sixties and seventies onwards (Part 1)

paul_john · 2 November 2009 01:03

Actualy Andrew, it was Phillipes brother Nick, along with Gerard Hobbs, and Paul Marsh. Phillipe was not working in the business at that time, he had a restaurant in Cowbridge. I was getting ready to emigrate to the States, so I came off the road and took the position of truck rental manager in Cardiff for the last 6 mths. That was 18 yrs ago, so alot has changed since. A few mths later I believe they closed the transport side down, after having a trailer full of lambs
burnt over in France.I must say that their father Gabe was the best boss I ever had, a true proferssional and gent. Last I heard both sons were working in or taken over Gullivers Travels Self Drive and added depots in Gloucester and Exeter.
Good memories, Paul

pete_359 · 2 November 2009 22:15

here’s a couple from the 80’s,this 1635 of blueline transport was fairly new when i took this shot in the trailer park of “the abbey” around 1986.

pete_359 · 2 November 2009 22:26

taken @ the old ross services northbound in the winter of 1987.coil for the midlands,for a change!

pete_359 · 2 November 2009 22:32

one of john raymond’s first f10’s.taken at woodhall services in 1985 loaded with coil for grimsby and driven by steve everett.

pete_359 · 2 November 2009 22:42

now for something completely different,this is a shot of my 1989 f16 that i restored 5 years ago (after i sold my f88),seen here in glencoe on the road to fort william in september 2006.

paul_john · 2 November 2009 23:13

Andrew, once again your F16 looks superb. You are a true truck enthusiast, and craftsman. How did you ever part with them?. I had a 1600 E and MK 2 RS 2000 custom, which I sold and regret it still today.I followed project Peterbilt,on B.L.B. so I saw the hard work you put into your restoration. Great stuff.

pete_359 · 2 November 2009 23:21

thanks paul,that’s really good of you to say that.i am constantly amazed by the number of people who go on the blog.

dave_the_renegade · 3 November 2009 08:35

Hi Andrew,
Thats a really nice lorry,that F16 of yours,also a lovely shot of it ,have you still got it
Cheers Dave.

pete_359 · 3 November 2009 09:58

hi dave, thanks for that,my f16 was a great truck.i sold it in june 2008 to a haulier from derbys.then i went on american ebay and purchased my peterbilt 359.which alot of good friends on the show circuit hate!,but i have wanted one all my life and love it.

pete_359 · 3 November 2009 10:35

taken back in july 2009 outside my mate’s house near ghent.

3300john · 3 November 2009 10:44

Pete let us have a look at your PB on hear, you have made a good contribution why not put you’r latest project on also.You need someone to put your Volvo’s and the PB onto one photo, three all together WOW. Pete before i could post this you did it
John

dave_the_renegade · 3 November 2009 20:12

pete 359:
taken back in july 2009 outside my mate’s house near ghent.

Hi Andrew,
That was a Montgomeryshire number years ago EP.I had an Austin A35 Van back in the early sixties with an EP number. Not into American trucks,but that does look nice.
Cheers Dave.

bewick · 3 November 2009 21:03

Dave the Renegade:

pete 359:
taken back in july 2009 outside my mate’s house near ghent.

Hi Andrew,
That was a Montgomeryshire number years ago EP.I had an Austin A35 Van back in the early sixties with an EP number. Not into American trucks,but that does look nice.
Cheers Dave.

I would chance a£5 that you are still running the A35 so come on Dave own up !!! Snap on the American trucks they are not my bag either ! Cheers Bewick.

dave_the_renegade · 3 November 2009 21:14

Yes Bewick,
You are bang on mate,this one is a five cylinder 156 bhp Geeeerman,my other is a Transit at a poor 80bhp.
Cheers Dave.

bernard · 3 November 2009 21:18

HI ALL.FIRST TIME AT POSTING PHOTOS ON HERE.SOME CARDIFF TRANSPORT

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pete_359 · 3 November 2009 21:22

i am used to the most bizarre reactions since owning my peterbilt.the general public wave and take photo’s and always ask have you seen ice road trucker’s?the truck enthusiasts on the show circuit,they just look and say why?it’s as if i,ve come out as being gay to them!!!and i’ve had every chris eubank joke in the book.

dave_the_renegade · 3 November 2009 21:24

Hi Bernard,
Good pics,someone will tell you how to put them on opened up,but no problem,we can click on the link and see them.Welcome to the thread.
Cheers Dave.

pete_359 · 3 November 2009 21:30

hi bernard,
thanks for the two pictures,good to see the picture of the 2035 merc.i think?he was a subbie?

pete_359 · 3 November 2009 21:41

back to the matter in hand,a 1635 merc of joints taken outside my parents bodyshop,just outside porthcawl.

dave_the_renegade · 3 November 2009 21:44

Hi Andrew,
We have quite a few blokes from down that way,working up here for Tarmac,hauling out of the local quarries.
Cheers Dave.