SK Merc V8's

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bowser:
i seem to remember reading an article in one of the mags about a husband and wife team who double manned one of these , they apparently lived in it if i remember right . i’m sure it was bronze coloured and E.P.S .
long time ago though … so maybe not… :blush:

Yes i can remember the husband and wife team the mag was going to follow the progress of them and the motor,
i can remember them complaining about how uncomfortable the seat was so merc fitted a new seat for them.
think they came from the hull area, like you say was a looooooooong time ago.

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8LXBV8BRIAN:

bowser:
i seem to remember reading an article in one of the mags about a husband and wife team who double manned one of these , they apparently lived in it if i remember right . i’m sure it was bronze coloured and E.P.S .
long time ago though … so maybe not… :blush:

Yes i can remember the husband and wife team the mag was going to follow the progress of them and the motor,
i can remember them complaining about how uncomfortable the seat was so merc fitted a new seat for them.
think they came from the hull area, like you say was a looooooooong time ago.

And wasnt they complaing about bad fuel figures was in the low 6"s if i remember right, yes they was from the hull area. it was a 2448 i think

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CRAIG-D:

topboy trucker:
That deeley merc is a beauty… :sunglasses: :sunglasses:

cheers topboy the present day is the first time in 24 years weve not had a merc in the fleet we had all mercs at one time 3 sk and a actros

Its my pleasure Craig…i would drive that SK Eurocab today m8.

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Its my pleasure Craig…i would drive that SK Eurocab today m8.
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it did go well but stopping it was another thing i remember having the brake pedal to the floor and not a lot happening and the bed bieng a bit on the narrow side but it was a good motor though

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A couple more with powder tanks

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i can remember my dad having a few of these SK’s before having Actros, he worked for Coulling Brothers out Lenham Kent be great to see some pictures if anyone has any■■?

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Here you are driverjoe. One of Coullings Mercs, this one was parked outside the drivers house in Borden near Sittingbourne. Maybe your dad knew him.

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Another old Kent Merc.

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seen replenishing the azura canaries-- Alan

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seen at las palmas --alan

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Mark R:
Here you are driverjoe. One of Coullings Mercs, this one was parked outside the drivers house in Borden near Sittingbourne. Maybe your dad knew him.

Thanks i will ask my dad

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Hi all when did the cab change from NG too SK ? Thanks Tony

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mercman123:
Hi all when did the cab change from NG too SK ? Thanks Tony

I think it was when the 17 series arrived around 1988/'89

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Ok thanks . Tony

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I love the pictures of the Coulling Bros Mercs,my Uncle worked there in the late 80’s and every school holiday i would be out with him riding shotgun. :sunglasses:

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If i remember rightly, their yard was out in the middle of nowhere. Down some really narrow lanes.

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Who was your uncle?

Feckless git:
I love the pictures of the Coulling Bros Mercs,my Uncle worked there in the late 80’s and every school holiday i would be out with him riding shotgun. :sunglasses:

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driverjoe:
Who was your uncle?

My uncle is Steve Williams,also known as Jasper.