I had a Mandator for a while there too…a great machine except the ratchet handbrake used to catch the arse of my bib and brace when sliding out the cab
anyway the 8 wheeler Foden loaded with sheet steel from Gartcosh is definitely Arthur Smith (AFFA FAE FAFFA ) it was his pride and joy then you never saw him "doon the road "
with sheets flapping looking like a Spanish galleon …I,ve been away for 40 odd years now but last heard he was with Gibbs of Fraserburgh
Allisons was a great mob I learned the ropes there from a great old fashioned gang of "Carters " ( 1964/1971)