Crowfield Truck Rally 24 May 2009

Well, the sun has shone - which is a bit of a contrast to the last couple of years!!

Temperatures were high and the turnout was good, and so here are a few of my photos. Judging by the number of people with cameras, I imagine we will be seeing more posts on this one before long.

I tried to do a few more interesting shots this year, as it’s easy to get bored of just pictures of the truck - so I hope you enjoy!

A close up of one of my faves - FJ Durance’s Volvo FH

Front view of the same truck.

A line up of lovely old Scanias, including the 141 that belongs to Mr 141 on this forum.

Above is Ray Goudy’s venerable ERF.

A nice old 142 run by Bryan Nunn of Bury St Edmunds.

Oh yeaaaah!

Doughnut is another TNUK member, this is his drawbar Scania.

Continuing the ‘Old Scanias’ theme, here is one of Warrens’ from Diss.

Brian Palmer Haulage were well represented. This is the back of Valhalla’s truck.

…and a side view. Polish was very much the order of the day!

Frosts from Stanton are always out in force for Crowfield.

And a few miles south is the base of HCW…

…and Robert Parris…

Matt Gregory is based in Bury St Edmunds.

and no prizes for guessing where these are based…

A tidy T-Cab also from Bury. Now let’s cross the border to Naaarfalk!!

No idea who this belongs to!!! He’s obviously taking a rest from all the polishing!!!

Another well known Norfolk operator, Paul Arthurton.

But my personal ‘best in show’■■? No contest - Mike Newman’s awesome Volvo!!! Give me more!

Bill Watling’s Volvo comes a close second.

Euromat’s new truck, I believe, he’s been the victim of a prankster!

This old Yank was there, looking like an antique compared to the Europeans.

Not all foreign trucks though, as this ERF shows…

not a bad looking truck there.
some amazing bits of kit there, all looking superb in the lovely weather.
great photos mate, thanks for posting
is show on bank hol monday aswell?

chilistrucker:
is show on bank hol monday aswell?

Sadly not, it’s til tea time tonight, open to the public only on Sunday, tho’ I believe that it goes from Sat PM for the exhibitors. Never mind, next year eh!!

great photos mate especially this one

whos is the one on the left

…no idea about the owner of the Scania, i’m sure someone will put you right.

Here are a couple of others.

…and finally Crowfield wouldn’t be complete without this…

some really good photos of crowfield i went down today. mr vains looked good as allways nice to see some smart lorries there well done to all there

nice pics mate… i was in euromats truck the day b4 in belgium… i love how he even cleaned it to go there… hope to seee more pics soon

What a load of rubbish

Mr Vain is parked behind.
Only joking this Scania is well and truly loved

Carl:
great photos mate especially this one

whos is the one on the left

The one on the left is ex Warrens. The guy who owns it now is by all accounts a bit of a pro painter. This truck is his show piece to show off his skills as a body shop man. This was an out standing piece of work, floated my boat completly. ( A back shot would of shown that it was minus a 5th wheel as the gent in question doesn’t hold c license)

Stupot:
What a load of rubbish

Mr Vain is parked behind.
Only joking this Scania is well and truly loved

LOVED!

Funny you should say that, driving home i had the same conversation with my little bruv. We were talking about my dear, long suffering wife, who, bless her heart, puts up with the other love of my life.

Puzzling thou, at the 2 shows i’ve done this year, theres one statement that i’ve heard more than ever, most say if looks far better in the flesh, personally, i don’t think its looked to sharp in recent times. MUST TRY HARDER!

cheers for that rob it certainly is a nice bit of kit
nowt wrong with your motor mate its well tidy

Carl:
cheers for that rob it certainly is a nice bit of kit
nowt wrong with your motor mate its well tidy

Mate, it was my favourite truck there.

My motor would be better if i ever get it finished!

Here are a few more which I played about with to make them more interesting. Hope you enjoy my Warhol moment.

was a great weekend. was good to meet a few people in the flesh, mr v the truck does look better in the flesh, maybe you need a better camera!! oh and i was the prankster changing matts daf to daft!! lucky he saw the funny side!

here are some more photos but bear in mind im no photograher, i was a little drunk some of the time and the camera aint that great!!

the night time light show sponsered by mr vain




wilsons effort started slow

but soon picked it up a gear





then came the daytime and great weather which burnt the hell out of me!!

shauns “gutless” scania!!


the lesser spotted euromat


and his appropriate in cab decor


my favorite catwalk, polished with a sander!!



and a few mopeds turned up!!



but my favorite bike was…

blinding weekend! roll on next year

looks like a good day was had. brilliant pictures.

wardg:

What a great photo. Shame about the rusty bolt.

MR VAIN:

wardg:

What a great photo. Shame about the rusty bolt.

wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t admitted it!!

wardg:

MR VAIN:
What a great photo. Shame about the rusty bolt.

wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t admitted it!!

No matter, i knew it was there, but like so many things, i just keep running out of time. Greatpix mate, very good first post.