Pics of YOUR trucks

scannyfrog · 8 January 2008 22:00

my 1st truck after passing my test in April 07

bestbooties · 8 January 2008 22:55

B1 GGK:
You based on the A34■■ did some recruiting a few month back?

That’s right.About 3 miles north of Newcastle on the way up to the A500 and junction 16.
I work through their agency,have done for 4 years since I retired.
One or two guys on this site have started recently.

grn · 9 January 2008 10:32

SCANNYFROG:
my 1st truck after passing my test in April 07

Not bad for your 1st truck.

mark_r · 9 January 2008 17:18

Credit where its due, that is a clean lorry!!! I thought mine was clean. I hope you keep it this clean all the time , not just for the picture.

ellies_dad · 9 January 2008 21:23

SCANNYFROG:
my 1st truck after passing my test in April 07

Dem dere trims r fair shiny lad.

dieselcowboy · 10 January 2008 18:00

SCANNYFROG:
my 1st truck after passing my test in April 07

you based at Linford? Have been in there most weekends on Asda work, had a reasonable Topline the other day, but the rest of the fleet hasn’t got a patch on yours! Bet I never get your one on a weekend!!!
Looks good.

mark_r · 11 January 2008 11:50

This is the Mercedes Actros i drive for Fowler Welch Coolchain. Seen here at Sheerness container base. Most of these Mercs are being replaced by new Scanias { unfortunatly}.

lemonmouth · 11 January 2008 13:34

‘Unfortunately’ you say Mark? I’ve only driven a Merc Axor in the recent past and some earlier 1835’s - and I must say compared to a Scania , I’ve found Merc’s to be an absolute pile of **** - give me a Super Swede anyday

mark_r · 11 January 2008 16:53

We,ve just replaced 15 Actros Megaspace Mercs with Scania Highlines here at FWC, and the drivers are up in arms about it!! I was offerd one myself but decided to keep the Merc, you cant really compaire a 1635 or Axor with a new Megaspace can you!!. Lets throw it out for debait, Megaspace Merc, or Scania Highline?

rob_k · 11 January 2008 17:05

Unless the Scania had a V8 in it, I’d defo have a Mega Space. I used to tramp in a 480 V8 Mega Space (early model) and loved it for its space and comfort. I didn’t reckon much to the engine, but in fairness it was poorly as it had a dead injector so I’m not really in a position to judge.

mark_r · 11 January 2008 17:49

Swap a Merc Megaspace for a Scania R420? i dont think so!!

ellies_dad · 11 January 2008 17:52

Im in possesion of an 08 1846 actros auto I think “fenman” has rightly dubbed the scanias as swedish bedfords.

rob_k · 11 January 2008 18:03

Mark R:
Swap a Merc Megaspace for a Scania R420? i dont think so!!

And definitely not for one without wheels !!

scannyfrog · 11 January 2008 18:43

No I run out of Warwick but work for the Gamston depot. Linford do all the brick work and theres are covered in s***. Canute are a good company the money is good, trucks ok but the trailers are all crap and old but were told there are some new ones coming this year. They supply anything for the truck only polish, the trims I got off Ebay for £30 bargain.

postman_paul · 11 January 2008 19:47

Here’s one that i drive,well one of twenty one of them,all 410’s with auto box and not enough power to pull the skin of a rice pudding,oh well it’s only a job that pays well, but it would be nice that they went aswell as the 430’s they replaced.Paul

and i do get chance to drive a decent truck now and then.

ellies_dad · 11 January 2008 20:25

Hi paul, whats the second tank on the daf for. Hardly ad blue?

postman_paul · 12 January 2008 15:43

Hi ellies dad,you are right that is for ad-blue about 200 litres i guess,so if your parked next to one you could always syphon some of as now one would notice.I think daf have stiched them up with with a few extras they did not need,large ad-blue tank and auto sliding fifth wheels,either that or there was a free meal for someone somewhere.Paul

postman_paul · 12 January 2008 16:37

stuarty500:
My fathers F12 Show Truck

Hi stuarty500 have you any more info on that volvo as i would like to know who owned it from new and how much of it is original.Thanks Paul

joeg · 12 January 2008 16:58

postman paul:
Hi ellies dad,you are right that is for ad-blue about 200 litres i guess,so if your parked next to one you could always syphon some of as now one would notice.I think daf have stiched them up with with a few extras they did not need,large ad-blue tank and auto sliding fifth wheels,either that or there was a free meal for someone somewhere.Paul

I wouldnt syphon the stuff out. Its pig pee apparently. So if you get cut short and you have one, well you can put it to good use.

stuarty500 · 15 January 2008 22:06

Hi Paul

We bought the truck of a man called Stuart Knight from Barnsley. (Anyone know if his whereabouts as I would like to get in contact with him and I lost his details) He stripped the truck and restored it over 4 years. The truck was then painted in the colours that volvo painted the first F12 Globetrotter. A real credit to him.

The F12 reg YKM 460X was originally owned by Maple Leaf Transport of Penzance but Im not sure if they had the truck in the same colours.

Me and my Dad are hoping to get the old girl to Truckfest in Peterborough this year.

Stuart