South Wales Hauliers sixties and seventies onwards (Part 1)

punchy_dan · 7 October 2013 20:11

It stands well ,I never think of them being as tall as an Erf.

dave_the_renegade · 7 October 2013 20:13

Dan Punchard:
It stands well ,I never think of them being as tall as an Erf.

The driving height was lower than the ERF’s,but the cab height was similar.
Cheers Dave.

dai_cap · 7 October 2013 20:44

Dan Punchard:
Am I going bonkers or does the leyland look different to others ?

the leyland is a linx the one with the fixed head . dai Cap.

pete_359 · 7 October 2013 21:42

Another of Williams bros.

telekonsteve · 8 October 2013 12:50

A few more of glyn John sent to me by John Rees

paul_john · 8 October 2013 12:56

dai cap:

Dan Punchard:
Am I going bonkers or does the leyland look different to others ?

the leyland is a linx the one with the fixed head . dai Cap.

Hi Dai, it would help if we were able to determine if this Leyland is a 4 or 6 wheeler. I think its an older Bison, probably before the 500 fixed head was available. I am not 100% sure but thought that the fixed head motor was only available in the Buffalo tractor unit, or 6 wheel bison tipper chassis. (much later than 1973)

Regards, Paul.

paul_john · 8 October 2013 13:01

Hi Steve, cracking pic’s there. An extra link there as that HY-MAC 580C was built in South Wales.

Regards Paul.

pete_359 · 8 October 2013 19:38

Hi all,
My entire knowledge of leyland’s fixed head engines is based on my remembering how I used to dislike going out in j&m’s buffalo,because we never got to where we were going and always came back “on the bar”.

ew_car_truck_amp_bus · 8 October 2013 19:58

The Williams Bros , are from Nantgaredig the remaining Brother was in the dealership with me a few weeks ago looking at cars despite him no longer having a driving licence !

Cracking pic’s

E W

pete_359 · 8 October 2013 23:22

dai_cap · 9 October 2013 08:38

Paul John:

dai cap:

Dan Punchard:
Am I going bonkers or does the leyland look different to others ?

the leyland is a linx the one with the fixed head . dai Cap.

Hi Dai, it would help if we were able to determine if this Leyland is a 4 or 6 wheeler. I think its an older Bison, probably before the 500 fixed head was available. I am not 100% sure but thought that the fixed head motor was only available in the Buffalo tractor unit, or 6 wheel bison tipper chassis. (much later than 1973)

Regards, Paul.

back to the leyland is a 4 wheeler . the linx came out about 1969 - 1970 Tony Morgan had one new I think it was H reg .we had K reg 1972. dai cap

dave_the_renegade · 9 October 2013 08:44

dai cap:

Paul John:

dai cap:

Dan Punchard:
Am I going bonkers or does the leyland look different to others ?

the leyland is a linx the one with the fixed head . dai Cap.

Hi Dai, it would help if we were able to determine if this Leyland is a 4 or 6 wheeler. I think its an older Bison, probably before the 500 fixed head was available. I am not 100% sure but thought that the fixed head motor was only available in the Buffalo tractor unit, or 6 wheel bison tipper chassis. (much later than 1973)

Regards, Paul.

back to the leyland is a 4 wheeler . the linx came out about 1969 - 1970 Tony Morgan had one new I think it was H reg .we had K reg 1972. dai cap

This Leyland Bear with the same front preceded the Bison.
Cheers Dave.

paul_john · 9 October 2013 13:35

dai cap:

Paul John:

dai cap:

Dan Punchard:
Am I going bonkers or does the leyland look different to others ?

the leyland is a linx the one with the fixed head . dai Cap.

Hi Dai, it would help if we were able to determine if this Leyland is a 4 or 6 wheeler. I think its an older Bison, probably before the 500 fixed head was available. I am not 100% sure but thought that the fixed head motor was only available in the Buffalo tractor unit, or 6 wheel bison tipper chassis. (much later than 1973)

Regards, Paul.

back to the leyland is a 4 wheeler . the linx came out about 1969 - 1970 Tony Morgan had one new I think it was H reg .we had K reg 1972. dai cap

Hi Dai, that last photo proves its a 4 wheeler and a Lynx as you say. Would it have a Leyland 401 engine in it. I stand to be corrected but Leyland’s engines at that time I thought was limited to the 401, 410 and 680. The 500 fixed head came later.

Perhaps Andrew can remember the reg no of J&Ms Buffalo. I seem to remember a photo of it here somewhere.
Andrew, my mate Chalto ran a Buffalo to Europe mid 70s nearly bankrupt him, always broken down.

Regards Paul.

dai_cap · 9 October 2013 14:14

pete 359:
Hi all,
My entire knowledge of leyland’s fixed head engines is based on my remembering how I used to dislike going out in j&m’s buffalo,because we never got to where we were going and always came back “on the bar”.
0

I spok to Tony Morgan this morning he had the linx in 1970 he had a few probs with it he put an AEC 505 in it in the end. dai cap.

pete_359 · 9 October 2013 17:43

Paul John:

dai cap:

Paul John:

dai cap:

Dan Punchard:
Am I going bonkers or does the leyland look different to others ?

the leyland is a linx the one with the fixed head . dai Cap.

Hi Dai, it would help if we were able to determine if this Leyland is a 4 or 6 wheeler. I think its an older Bison, probably before the 500 fixed head was available. I am not 100% sure but thought that the fixed head motor was only available in the Buffalo tractor unit, or 6 wheel bison tipper chassis. (much later than 1973)

Regards, Paul.

back to the leyland is a 4 wheeler . the linx came out about 1969 - 1970 Tony Morgan had one new I think it was H reg .we had K reg 1972. dai cap

Hi Dai, that last photo proves its a 4 wheeler and a Lynx as you say. Would it have a Leyland 401 engine in it. I stand to be corrected but Leyland’s engines at that time I thought was limited to the 401, 410 and 680. The 500 fixed head came later.

Perhaps Andrew can remember the reg no of J&Ms Buffalo. I seem to remember a photo of it here somewhere.
Andrew, my mate Chalto ran a Buffalo to Europe mid 70s nearly bankrupt him, always broken down.

Regards Paul.

hi paul,
was a very long time ago.i think? the buffalo was an l or m reg.she didn’t reign long at j&m.
regards andrew.

gah1950 · 9 October 2013 19:01

pete 359:
0

looks very much like ryan plant komatsu D455 Dozer.

pete_359 · 9 October 2013 20:30

gah1950:

pete 359:

looks very much like ryan plant komatsu D455 Dozer.

Hi graham,
If anyone would know the right answer on heavy plant ,then it would be you my mate stan had his new motor today.celtic recycling’s new version 4 fh might? be the first 16 litre double drive in Wales?

pete_359 · 9 October 2013 22:34

yorkie_taff · 10 October 2013 04:07

The Komatsu on the back of the Kenworth, is a 355 model taken by myself at Frankley Services around 1982/3. Hope this is of interest. Cheers. Howard.

rdnicholls · 10 October 2013 17:04

Hi Yorkie Taff, whose komatsu is on the back. please .Rich…