Were Goughs lorries brown at one time Dave, I seem to remember a tipper or two running from the Gore when I used to run in there?
Pete.
windrush:
Were Goughs lorries brown at one time Dave, I seem to remember a tipper or two running from the Gore when I used to run in there?Pete.
Spot on Pete,nothing wrong with your memory.
Cheers Dave.
That’s good to know Dave, now what did I do yesterday? 
Pete.
i might have driven any or all of those erf motors of gough’s . they are in the original hazel croft livery with the hg on the air deflectors replaced by the g for tough . they must have bought quite a few of the hazelcroft fleet when the gates were shut in august 1983 . cheers , dave
rigsby:
i might have driven any or all of those erf motors of gough’s . they are in the original hazel croft livery with the hg on the air deflectors replaced by the g for tough . they must have bought quite a few of the hazelcroft fleet when the gates were shut in august 1983 . cheers , dave
Here’s one with the number in view Dave. Perhaps you can identify it.
Cheers Dave.
I didn’t realise that Hazelcroft Garage ran any ERF’s, I only knew them with Fodens as they were a Foden truck agency?
Pete.
that was the only erf 8 wheeler hazel croft ran , driven by the late eric fenton . it was heavier than the fodens , so it was the only one they had . i think that erf in the middle of the three was my mount for a while . i had i had an argument with a stray cow and it was repaired with a different type grill . if the numbers were on view i could name the drivers . cheers , dave
rigsby:
that was the only erf 8 wheeler hazel croft ran , driven by the late eric fenton . it was heavier than the fodens , so it was the only one they had . i think that erf in the middle of the three was my mount for a while . i had i had an argument with a stray cow and it was repaired with a different type grill . if the numbers were on view i could name the drivers . cheers , dave
A E Gough had several ERF’s brand new,such as this one here with the Radnorshore FO numberplate. The one in the carnival hasn’t got a local number, so you might know this one.
Cheers Dave.
neither of those last motors were hazelcroft dave , most of the erf units were e10 powered lightweight lorries . they only had 2 x 14 litre units which i believe went to the north east . i ended up on a foden 6x4 ■■■■■■■ 320 , i think that went somewhere up bewick’s area . sad end to a good firm , i did 3 spells for them totalling 16 years , the last 4 with the new firm under the nephew . cheers , dave
rigsby:
neither of those last motors were hazelcroft dave , most of the erf units were e10 powered lightweight lorries . they only had 2 x 14 litre units which i believe went to the north east . i ended up on a foden 6x4 ■■■■■■■ 320 , i think that went somewhere up bewick’s area . sad end to a good firm , i did 3 spells for them totalling 16 years , the last 4 with the new firm under the nephew . cheers , dave
Next time I see Simon or Michael Gough I will ask them about the ERF’s Dave. As you can see, a few years back they ran quite a few ERF’s, along with some Daf’s and a couple of Leylands.
Cheers Dave.
One of Cargill Meats chicken artics, seen on the A480 near Mansel Lacy, Herefordshire.
Stewart & Alfie Davies Volvo FH artic, seen on the A480 at Stretton Sugwas, Herefordshire.
M A N artic, seen on the A44 near Dunfield, Kington.
Dave the Renegade:
A n ERF eight legger chassis cab of W L R Gwilt of Baschurch,Shropshire,seen at Conod’s at Barons Cross garage,Leominster.
My uncle had this new. Then in 1996 Ted Williams drove it. Then my Dad had it until 2002. Good old truck 
wayne77:
Dave the Renegade:
A n ERF eight legger chassis cab of W L R Gwilt of Baschurch,Shropshire,seen at Conod’s at Barons Cross garage,Leominster.My uncle had this new. Then in 1996 Ted Williams drove it. Then my Dad had it until 2002. Good old truck
Someone must have bought it Wayne, haven’t seen it at Conod’s for a long time.
Cheers Dave.
Be nice to see it restored one day Dave. Would like to find my Dad’s B Series even more
wayne77:
Be nice to see it restored one day Dave. Would like to find my Dad’s B Series even more
Might appear at one of the lorry shows Wayne. I will keep a look out for it.
Cheers Dave.
Dave the Renegade:
wayne77:
Be nice to see it restored one day Dave. Would like to find my Dad’s B Series even moreMight appear at one of the lorry shows Wayne. I will keep a look out for it.
Cheers Dave.
Cheers Dave…the old L plate A series been restored looks great. Gwilts have some great old photo’s in there office of the vehicles. Might try and ask if I can scan them. Great to look online for the old fleets I remember as a kid. Setting my Dad up online after Christmas so want to find sites he will enjoy
A49 2012.
A44 Kington bypass 2010.
These are the only others that I have of W L R Gwilt, unless I have some at a show. Look forward to seeing some of their old one’s Wayne.
Cheers Dave.
Dave that is my uncle’s one. Though no longer as he has retired this year. As did my Dad.
They have kept the 58 plate in photo but sold my Dad’s 52 plate. So only one vehicle on road now. When I was a kid had 8 on road that was 80’s
My Dad left school on a Friday at the age of 15. Started at WLR Gwilts on the following Monday. And retired at 66 years old…51 years. And Mr Gwilt still alive when he retired at 99 years old. Don’t think that happens much these days. Unfortunately Mr Gwilt died later this year.
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Link a pic that appeared in local paper