Bewick:
That Big j is a “one off”! was it a factory built twin steer or somebody’s “codged” an 8 wheeler into a tractor!!!
I’m not clued up on Big Js, Dennis, but I’m sure I have read that the factory built only one Chinese 6 Big J unit, and which was a Motor Show exhibit.
The HILL Big J, was powered by a 6LX-150 when the first trials were carried out, and although successful, Hill was told he would have to uprate the Gardner as it was under-powered. I think that one of the Guys in 6x2 form still exists and was planed for preservation, wether or not this ever took placei dont know■■? it was parked round on the Hills vast piece of land 10 or 15 yrs back.
As my last comment worked so well (4 nil), I’ll try this one for size. Can’t wait to see Saints go up as champions this season…
Hi Mikey
If you want to get cold on Saturday afternoons you can always come and wash lorries 
Happy New Year to you all
Another of Chris Hill’s pics who knows where this was?
A bonus if you can guess who was steering the rear bogie
happy new year to you all, is it millbrook roundabout before the flyover was built,if it is then the photo would be before
1975, cheers paul
fte:
happy new year to you all, is it millbrook roundabout before the flyover was built,if it is then the photo would be before
1975, cheers paul
Hi Paul a Happy New Year to you.
Yes it is Millbrook roundabout the building on the left is still there I think and if you look closely you can see the Shell garage in the distance!
But what about the rear steers man?
Hi All
Hi Pat Happy new Year
I think the steers man is Chris Hill
The Bridge Commercials pic got some chat!!!
Cheers Rich
tribsa:
Hi All
Hi Pat Happy new Year
I think the steers man is Chris Hill
The Bridge Commercials pic got some chat!!!
Cheers Rich
Hi Rich
A very Happy New Year to you, yes you are quite right it is Chris in the pic he mentioned that when he gave me the pic to put on!
He is another of the same load recognise the building on the right that was pulled down a few years ago? Also see the Thames Trader support vehicle behind!
This was one of two loads here is the other
The date for Paul was the 27/28 June 1970
Rich
Great photos Pat, not a marker board, high viz or hard hat in sight…proper job.
I,m guessing that,s on route to Fawley.
Would the rear steersman be TIR Originals brother Hennesse.■■?
tribsa:
The date for Paul was the 27/28 June 1970
Rich
Bloody hell Rich, you,ll be telling us you took the Pic next, you forgot to mention the time
The Building is the old Swimming baths.
Hmmm this has created some interest so here is the last pic you all should know where this is!!!
Anyone remember what the pub in the distance on the right was called it was demolished years ago and the building is now St John’s Ambulance I think!
ainacs:
Hmmm this has created some interest so here is the last pic you all should know where this is!!!Anyone remember what the pub in the distance on the right was called it was demolished years ago and the building is now St John’s Ambulance I think!
Ainacs,
was it the Sailor’s Return■■?
If it was 1970 I’d of been 5 so I asked my father.
Mike
ainacs:
[Did Chris Hill say who the drivers were Pat ■■?
Hi All
Fergi the book says (but that has given me duff information before) George Holbrook & Bill Miles the other load had a TK as a support vehicle
Cheers Rich.
mikey1964:
ainacs:
Hmmm this has created some interest so here is the last pic you all should know where this is!!!Anyone remember what the pub in the distance on the right was called it was demolished years ago and the building is now St John’s Ambulance I think!
Ainacs,
was it the Sailor’s Return■■?
If it was 1970 I’d of been 5 so I asked my father.
Mike
Yes Mikey it was the Sailor’s Return!!! Also the big building was the Toogood Seed Factory later to become Solent Business Centre I think
Fergie47:
ainacs:
[Did Chris Hill say who the drivers were Pat ■■?
Hi Dave
Sorry I will take notes next time he gives me some pics to put on he has a fantastic precise memory.
Here is another old one for you all, sorry but not very clear.
is that Reema from N. baddesley