Past Present and in Between in Pictures (Part 1)

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19 January 1986
M42
Bromsgrove
Worcs
Eng.

One of several Kraz/Belaz 6 wheeled tippers in use on the construction of the
Bromsgrove section of the M42.

[guy_big_j_8lxb]

Just been looking at the 6 wheel Commer again that’s on the previous page, it has a one piece screen where as the 4 wheeler below it has a split screen, also the John Player unit has a full screen also, any ideas why the 4 wheeler has a split screen…thanks in advance

Ray

[dipster]

Guy Big J 8lxb:
Just been looking at the 6 wheel Commer again that’s on the previous page, it has a one piece screen where as the 4 wheeler below it has a split screen, also the John Player unit has a full screen also, any ideas why the 4 wheeler has a split screen…thanks in advance

Ray

The split screen cab was an older vehicle & wheeler later vehicle has the updated cab.

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oiltreader:
Thanks to Buzzer, lurpak, Lawrence Dunbar, pyewacket947v, Andrew Morrison, Kempston, old 67 and Punchy Dan for the pics and also a lot of craic
Oily

Commers Patrick.

Ta Oily, smart looking wagons IMHO

[ray_smyth]

Guy Big J 8lxb:
Just been looking at the 6 wheel Commer again that’s on the previous page, it has a one piece screen where as the 4 wheeler below it has a split screen, also the John Player unit has a full screen also, any ideas why the 4 wheeler has a split screen…thanks in advance

Ray

Hi Ray, The split screen was an earlier model, as was the case with many cars, vans, and lorries.
An example was Atkinson lorries up to approx 1974. Cheers, Ray Smyth.

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Buzzer:
Nice old motor waiting to be saved, Buzzer

Heres another Buzzer

Dig

[guy_big_j_8lxb]

Dipster:

Guy Big J 8lxb:
Just been looking at the 6 wheel Commer again that’s on the previous page, it has a one piece screen where as the 4 wheeler below it has a split screen, also the John Player unit has a full screen also, any ideas why the 4 wheeler has a split screen…thanks in advance

Ray
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The split screen cab was an older vehicle & wheeler later vehicle has the updated cab.

Thanks, I thought that might be the case, as a kid I loved those Commers

Ray

[guy_big_j_8lxb]

Ray Smyth:

Guy Big J 8lxb:
Just been looking at the 6 wheel Commer again that’s on the previous page, it has a one piece screen where as the 4 wheeler below it has a split screen, also the John Player unit has a full screen also, any ideas why the 4 wheeler has a split screen…thanks in advance

Ray

Hi Ray, The split screen was an earlier model, as was the case with many cars, vans, and lorries.
An example was Atkinson lorries up to approx 1974. Cheers, Ray Smyth.

Thanks for the reply, it’s appreciated

Ray

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Tuesdays ten, Buzzer

[grumpy_old_man]

Guy Big J 8lxb:
Just been looking at the 6 wheel Commer again that’s on the previous page, it has a one piece screen where as the 4 wheeler below it has a split screen, also the John Player unit has a full screen also, any ideas why the 4 wheeler has a split screen…thanks in advance

Ray

I wonder what the front axle load was on the Commer, That front axle beam looks VERY flimsy And those mirrors weren’t the best design ever, they used to vibrate and flap about badly.
Back in the day when I first started at Fred Chappells we had a 6 wheel Commer tipper with a TS3 engine , and only one silencer you could hear that coming from a long way off. It was under powered, worked hard, and was very reliable, it shifted a hell of a lot of coal in it’s lifetime

[ray_smyth]

Just heard on the BBC News that Roger Hunt, former England and World Cup winning footballer
in 1966, and Transport contractor has passed away earlier today. Rest in peace, Roger.

Ray Smyth.

[kempston]

Ray Smyth:
Just heard on the BBC News that Sir Roger Hunt, former England and World Cup winning footballer
in 1966, and Transport contractor has passed away earlier today. Rest in peace, Sir Roger.

Ray Smyth.

Never knew that was anything to do with him Ray.
R. I.P. Roger.

[guy_big_j_8lxb]

grumpy old man:

Guy Big J 8lxb:
Just been looking at the 6 wheel Commer again that’s on the previous page, it has a one piece screen where as the 4 wheeler below it has a split screen, also the John Player unit has a full screen also, any ideas why the 4 wheeler has a split screen…thanks in advance

Ray

I wonder what the front axle load was on the Commer, That front axle beam looks VERY flimsy And those mirrors weren’t the best design ever, they used to vibrate and flap about badly.
Back in the day when I first started at Fred Chappells we had a 6 wheel Commer tipper with a TS3 engine , and only one silencer you could hear that coming from a long way off. It was under powered, worked hard, and was very reliable, it shifted a hell of a lot of coal in it’s lifetime

Thanks for the reply, sounds like she earned her keep, apparently not the best anchors in the world either…

Ray

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grumpy old man:

Guy Big J 8lxb:
Just been looking at the 6 wheel Commer again that’s on the previous page, it has a one piece screen where as the 4 wheeler below it has a split screen, also the John Player unit has a full screen also, any ideas why the 4 wheeler has a split screen…thanks in advance

Ray

I wonder what the front axle load was on the Commer, That front axle beam looks VERY flimsy And those mirrors weren’t the best design ever, they used to vibrate and flap about badly.
Back in the day when I first started at Fred Chappells we had a 6 wheel Commer tipper with a TS3 engine , and only one silencer you could hear that coming from a long way off. It was under powered, worked hard, and was very reliable, it shifted a hell of a lot of coal in it’s lifetime

I’ve driven that six wheeler of Ritchies a couple of times, ( back from rallies) The noise is deafening, my Mrs has bigger mirrors in her handbag, the cab is so tiny and claustrophobic, but I loved driving it!! That stroker sounds fantastic, but I wonder if I would feel the same if I had to get into it every day to make my living? Regards Kev.

[lurpak]

A room with a view nite nite

Ade

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