pete 359:
sorry dennis mate,i was only a baby then.i guarantee 100% that nobody could accuse me of holding up traffic in my texan atki
wat u on about dave ? their going about 90 mph.no cars in sight behind them they cant catch them.so ones going 90 and the others doing 91 so what? we used to get that steel delivered ontime boy.! the guy that took the photo was a copper trying to catch them,hah!
sammy dog:
nice to see those pictures of c110 must admit i would never have known she d had that bad accident but if id known i probably never have bought it happy days.
hi mart,
i must admit i would never have known it had such a bad accident,by the way it drove.it’s amazing to find out so much about c110 all these years later.how many times did you run to newport in her mart:lol: 
regards andrew.
jinks@62:
pete 359:
sorry dennis mate,i was only a baby then.i guarantee 100% that nobody could accuse me of holding up traffic in my texan atkiwat u on about dave ? their going about 90 mph.no cars in sight behind them they cant catch them.so ones going 90 and the others doing 91 so what? we used to get that steel delivered ontime boy.! the guy that took the photo was a copper trying to catch them,hah!
No never drove a Marathon,only Leyland I drove was a Super Comet,a bit before the Marathon.
Cheers Dave.
Here are two recent photos kindly sent to me by forum member Tonytranscont of his ex. Hoover [Merthyr Tydfil] tractor unit which he has began work on to get her back into show use.
mechanic77:
Here are two recent photos kindly sent to me by forum member Tonytranscont of his ex. Hoover [Merthyr Tydfil] tractor unit which he has began work on to get her back into show use.
That’s going to look a smart motor when its back on the show circuit.
Cheers Dave.
3300John:
Hiya …it shows how fast we could go before limiters. trucks was a blur between birmingham and the steel works.
thats right is’nt it andrew.
Cheers John
hi john,
yes mate,you are right.look at the “day run” trips many firms used to do.before congestion,speed limiters,gatso’s etc.those old marathon’s could go well ! i remember one of joint’s many proper drivers,billy hathaway (rip) had a front right blow out north bound past frankleigh services fully freighted at just over 70 mph.that would quicken your heart rate 
. in those days a ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ and rockwell back end were a brilliant combination.bill still managed to tip at walker blackburn and load baled scrap out of sheperds at rochdale for the abbey.home by 5.30.ready for another north west in the morning.these days the speed limited plastic crap that we have now,would probably have to be towed in because a sensor de-rated the engine.
regards andrew.
jinks@62:
pete 359:
more from the booze cruise,standing up next to sid evans,phil o’reilly.phil was featured in the news paper article posted many pages back,he was a fitter with j+m transport and did several middle east trips for them.he now works for mcarthy’s in pyle.is that len tyler sitting next to sid?yes andrew thats len tyler.if you look at the bloke on the left its his mate reg who len worked with.we went on a mini cruise and we had a great time.ade.
hi ade,
thanks for sharing your pictures
the last time i saw this truck it was in a yard at the back of the shops in pontymister
Dave the Renegade:
mechanic77:
Here are two recent photos kindly sent to me by forum member Tonytranscont of his ex. Hoover [Merthyr Tydfil] tractor unit which he has began work on to get her back into show use.
That’s going to look a smart motor when its back on the show circuit.
Cheers Dave.
im sure aled will be pleased with that new xf he really knows how to look after his trucks
Bewick:
pete 359:
Dave the Renegade:
pete 359:
Is that a Commer Maxiload wrecker that has the Volvo on tow Andrew
Cheers Dave.hi dave,
yes,she’s a maxiload dave.i see the "senior northern member has sobered up and returned from the canariesthis brand new xf is the latest addition to the c.j. bird fleet.driver aled daniel cannot wait
Yea I’m back Boyo!!! you have a few day’s off out the country and the site starts going down the pan!!! Nice shots of the JM fleet Andrew and I see you look like you are ready to roll with your Pete!!! Good luck for the new season mate and keep those Joints shots comming! Regards Dennis.
terry western brs:
the last time i saw this truck it was in a yard at the back of the shops in pontymisterDave the Renegade:
mechanic77:
Here are two recent photos kindly sent to me by forum member Tonytranscont of his ex. Hoover [Merthyr Tydfil] tractor unit which he has began work on to get her back into show use.
That’s going to look a smart motor when its back on the show circuit.
Cheers Dave.
i cant remember the drivers name but i worked next to that truck hauling coal from newport docks to uskmouth p/station ian is ringing a bell cheers martyn.
pete 359:
sammy dog:
nice to see those pictures of c110 must admit i would never have known she d had that bad accident but if id known i probably never have bought it happy days.hi mart,
i must admit i would never have known it had such a bad accident,by the way it drove.it’s amazing to find out so much about c110 all these years later.how many times did you run to newport in her mart:lol:
regards andrew.
christ got to be fair to that old girl she did somework 7 days a week running port talbot to newport and nights running dust to bsc remember that 48 merc they brought for me to test drive more holes drilled in dash than a bloody colinder had a lucky escape there did nt engine let go a few weeks later cheers martyn.
sammy dog:
terry western brs:
the last time i saw this truck it was in a yard at the back of the shops in pontymisterDave the Renegade:
mechanic77:
Here are two recent photos kindly sent to me by forum member Tonytranscont of his ex. Hoover [Merthyr Tydfil] tractor unit which he has began work on to get her back into show use.
That’s going to look a smart motor when its back on the show circuit.
Cheers Dave.i cant remember the drivers name but i worked next to that truck hauling coal from newport docks to uskmouth p/station ian is ringing a bell cheers martyn.
Hello All.
I bought the transcont in 1996 from Ian Jones J&S haulage who ran her on bulk tippers and general haulage.I had seen it when it was working for Hoovers at Merthyr and then saw her when Ian was running in and out of Llanwern. I used to keep it in a good friend’s yard in pontymister. I have with my sons spent many a day making new steel sections , cutting out and welding in. We have had lots of help from people . A respray was completed in 2000 and the next few years saw further visits to shows. Sundays were the time to take her out for a spin. Now its time once more to get her ready for a tidy up and out and about again.
best wishes
Tony
Dave the Renegade:
jinks@62:
pete 359:
sorry dennis mate,i was only a baby then.i guarantee 100% that nobody could accuse me of holding up traffic in my texan atkiwat u on about dave ? their going about 90 mph.no cars in sight behind them they cant catch them.so ones going 90 and the others doing 91 so what? we used to get that steel delivered ontime boy.! the guy that took the photo was a copper trying to catch them,hah!
No never drove a Marathon,only Leyland I drove was a Super Comet,a bit before the Marathon.
Cheers Dave.
aye i drove a comet too once upon a time.marathons were crap mate really.every bump would bring down anything up in the top compartments al over the floor.good old ■■■■■■■ engine tho.the rest was s–t.when i had a merc although it was only a 25 it was heaven[once the muscles in my left arm built up from changing gear.]the comfort compared to erf or seddon atkis and leyland was tremendous.i only wish i had a 33 instead.then the e.p.s box came out.thats when we started getting soft and expecting things like power steering and heaters and such.and night heaters?what were they?we,re a bunch of softees now mate not like when my old man was up the road.god rest his soul.stopping in the old half acre cafe for breakfast,or waiting for a load at london brickworks and sleepin across the bonnet.they were the days.coming down blakeny hill fully loaded then was an art.brakes would be red hot on the wagons then.its about time we were looked after a bit what do you say.ade.
pete 359:
3300John:
Hiya …it shows how fast we could go before limiters. trucks was a blur between birmingham and the steel works.
thats right is’nt it andrew.
Cheers Johnhi john,
yes mate,you are right.look at the “day run” trips many firms used to do.before congestion,speed limiters,gatso’s etc.those old marathon’s could go well ! i remember one of joint’s many proper drivers,billy hathaway (rip) had a front right blow out north bound past frankleigh services fully freighted at just over 70 mph.that would quicken your heart rate
regards andrew.
Now then Andrew,setting aside the individual heroics of the various Joints drivers! Were they required to operate at speeds of 70mph to complete the work they were given? Also would the two loads be connected i.e. both allocated by BSC or was the return leg ex Rochdale Joints own traffic sourced independantly of BSC? Final question,what kind of tyre policy did Joints operate? was it with one main manufacturer or was it " it’s black and round,and “cheap” Cheers Dennis.
jinks@62:
Dave the Renegade:
jinks@62:
pete 359:
sorry dennis mate,i was only a baby then.i guarantee 100% that nobody could accuse me of holding up traffic in my texan atkiwat u on about dave ? their going about 90 mph.no cars in sight behind them they cant catch them.so ones going 90 and the others doing 91 so what? we used to get that steel delivered ontime boy.! the guy that took the photo was a copper trying to catch them,hah!
No never drove a Marathon,only Leyland I drove was a Super Comet,a bit before the Marathon.
Cheers Dave.aye i drove a comet too once upon a time.marathons were crap mate really.every bump would bring down anything up in the top compartments al over the floor.good old ■■■■■■■ engine tho.the rest was s–t.when i had a merc although it was only a 25 it was heaven[once the muscles in my left arm built up from changing gear.]the comfort compared to erf or seddon atkis and leyland was tremendous.i only wish i had a 33 instead.then the e.p.s box came out.thats when we started getting soft and expecting things like power steering and heaters and such.and night heaters?what were they?we,re a bunch of softees now mate not like when my old man was up the road.god rest his soul.stopping in the old half acre cafe for breakfast,or waiting for a load at london brickworks and sleepin across the bonnet.they were the days.coming down blakeny hill fully loaded then was an art.brakes would be red hot on the wagons then.its about time we were looked after a bit what do you say.ade.
Hi ade,
I finished lorry driving in the 70’s after a bad RTA,but have been involved as a cpc holder with several firms and owner drivers since that came in.Only drive small vehicles these days,but would go back on the lorries tomorrow if I could.
When I was driving we held them back on the hills with the gears and tried to save the brakes,with servo assisted brakes,we didn’t have much choice.
Cheers Dave.
kingswinford kit:
jinks@62:
pete 359:
hi john,
brilliant photos mate.i cropped this one.andrew,this photo i took in the layby on the way out of stourbridge.ron rees and myself very often met there and had a cuppa before running down together.ade.
Would you have delivered to Hayes tubes in Lye ? Blueline were regulars here as well regards kk Ps Richardsons of Oldbury also hauled steel in here from Port Talbot
hi kk,we delivered to lots and lots of places up ther mate hayes included…ron and i at the time were on the midlands run regularly.though i used to cover the north as well.we used to leave at the same time and then meet in that layby on the 454 stourbridge road to the m5 jctcn5 i think [stbridge and brum turnoff] and then sometimes stop at wentwood for a cuppa too.anyone remember dianne who ran that place?you had time then not like today.then into llanwern for a west wales back down.ade.
Dave the Renegade:
jinks@62:
Dave the Renegade:
jinks@62:
pete 359:
sorry dennis mate,i was only a baby then.i guarantee 100% that nobody could accuse me of holding up traffic in my texan atkiwat u on about dave ? their going about 90 mph.no cars in sight behind them they cant catch them.so ones going 90 and the others doing 91 so what? we used to get that steel delivered ontime boy.! the guy that took the photo was a copper trying to catch them,hah!
No never drove a Marathon,only Leyland I drove was a Super Comet,a bit before the Marathon.
Cheers Dave.aye i drove a comet too once upon a time.marathons were crap mate really.every bump would bring down anything up in the top compartments al over the floor.good old ■■■■■■■ engine tho.the rest was s–t.when i had a merc although it was only a 25 it was heaven[once the muscles in my left arm built up from changing gear.]the comfort compared to erf or seddon atkis and leyland was tremendous.i only wish i had a 33 instead.then the e.p.s box came out.thats when we started getting soft and expecting things like power steering and heaters and such.and night heaters?what were they?we,re a bunch of softees now mate not like when my old man was up the road.god rest his soul.stopping in the old half acre cafe for breakfast,or waiting for a load at london brickworks and sleepin across the bonnet.they were the days.coming down blakeny hill fully loaded then was an art.brakes would be red hot on the wagons then.its about time we were looked after a bit what do you say.ade.
Hi ade,
I finished lorry driving in the 70’s after a bad RTA,but have been involved as a cpc holder with several firms and owner drivers since that came in.Only drive small vehicles these days,but would go back on the lorries tomorrow if I could.
When I was driving we held them back on the hills with the gears and tried to save the brakes,with servo assisted brakes,we didn’t have much choice.
Cheers Dave.
aw what,these youngsters dont know the half mate do they.i bet their wondering what servos and vacuam brakes are.
pete 359:
i think this is dexions at hemel hemsted.we had to drive throigh and then reverse onto the hook?a regular run from abbey.
Bewick:
pete 359:
3300John:
Hiya …it shows how fast we could go before limiters. trucks was a blur between birmingham and the steel works.
thats right is’nt it andrew.
Cheers Johnhi john,
yes mate,you are right.look at the “day run” trips many firms used to do.before congestion,speed limiters,gatso’s etc.those old marathon’s could go well ! i remember one of joint’s many proper drivers,billy hathaway (rip) had a front right blow out north bound past frankleigh services fully freighted at just over 70 mph.that would quicken your heart rate
regards andrew.Now then Andrew,setting aside the individual heroics of the various Joints drivers! Were they required to operate at speeds of 70mph to complete the work they were given? Also would the two loads be connected i.e. both allocated by BSC or was the return leg ex Rochdale Joints own traffic sourced independantly of BSC? Final question,what kind of tyre policy did Joints operate? was it with one main manufacturer or was it " it’s black and round,and “cheap” Cheers Dennis.
hi dennis,
i wouldn’t say joints made the drivers speed,remember dennis,as a former operator you would know only too well that the company had to buy fuel ,even though it was a fraction of the cost it is now.in my opinion,there was something about the welsh steel wagons,hard work,long hours and trip money all these factors and more made the drivers more often than not press on a bit however,cardiff transport were one name that springs to any welshman’s mind when you talk about eccesive speed and steel,those boys were in a league of their own.bsc allocated the outward traffic and joints found their own work back.in all the years i was involved with joints,the maintenance,tyres etc etc was always,without compromise and given the work they were doing,in and out of scrap yards and steel mills the tyre bill’s were horrendous.
regards andrew.
jinks@62:
kingswinford kit:
jinks@62:
pete 359:
hi john,
brilliant photos mate.i cropped this one.andrew,this photo i took in the layby on the way out of stourbridge.ron rees and myself very often met there and had a cuppa before running down together.ade.
Would you have delivered to Hayes tubes in Lye ? Blueline were regulars here as well regards kk Ps Richardsons of Oldbury also hauled steel in here from Port Talbot
hi kk,we delivered to lots and lots of places up ther mate hayes included…ron and i at the time were on the midlands run regularly.though i used to cover the north as well.we used to leave at the same time and then meet in that layby on the 454 stourbridge road to the m5 jctcn5 i think [stbridge and brum turnoff] and then sometimes stop at wentwood for a cuppa too.anyone remember dianne who ran that place?you had time then not like today.then into llanwern for a west wales back down.ade.
Hi jinks thanks for that info did you ever backload from Baggeridge at Sedgley ? Got a pic of Marathon JWN X parked up at Harlescott Shrewsbury with such aload will post up at weekend regards kk
