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Bilster · Joined: 26 Feb 2015 Posts: 4

Hello all,
My names Bill and I'm new to the forum. In my garage i have an old Fordson 7v truck, its been been in the family since before I was born (Im 36 now). I'm sure it would be a great restoration project but unfortunately I don't have the time or money to give it the treatment it needs. I don't have a log book for it and don't even know what year it is. It has rod brakes which I've heard makes it one of the earlier ones.
I'm just wondering if anybody on this forum knows anything about these trucks? I'll post what pictures I have below. Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks
Bill

peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7215 Location: Edinburgh

Hi Bill,

Welcome to the forum.

They were made both pre and post war. Your's is post war so 1946/47. From the registration: 1947 Carmarthenshire.

I have the Motor Trader info for it if you are planning to do some work on it.

Peter
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Bilster · Joined: 26 Feb 2015 Posts: 4

Hi Peter,
Thats great info thanks! I don't have the time or the money to restore it unfortunately and its been taking up the garage space for too long. I'm going to sell it but i don't have any idea of what its worth so im just trying to collect information to put with the advert Smile

Thanks again
Bill

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22807 Location: UK

I'd be tempted myself, but I've enough on my plate right now. Please note t&cs with regard to ads http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10724, it may be worth putting it in one or two of the classic lorry magazines.

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Bilster · Joined: 26 Feb 2015 Posts: 4

I will do thanks Rick Smile

Rootes75 · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:46 pm Post subject:

That looks a great little project. One of my definite favourites the 7V. My grandfather used to run one and have always liked them as a result.

If I had space.

Agree its post war, the pre-war grill was much more shaped than the post-war flat front.

emmerson · Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales

Why was it called the 7V, when it had a V8 engine?

Sorry.........................!

Rootes75 · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:15 pm Post subject:

If I recall they were introduced in 38, the two cars introduced in 37 were the 7Y eight and the 7W ten.

Bilster · Joined: 26 Feb 2015 Posts: 4

Thanks for the confirmation Rootes. And yeah that confused me a bit too Emmerson haha.

Rootes75 · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:36 am Post subject:

Bill,

I have sent you a pm, I'd be interested to know more about the lorry.

Rootes75 · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:09 pm Post subject:

Hi Bill,
Not sure if you have received my message. Could you pm me with more details on the Fordson and your location. If you are interested in selling we would like to come and take a look?

JohnDale · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:38 am Post subject:

I used to drive one of these(about 1958) & as you say,rod brakes, which were definitely iffy going astern. Used to deliver to a tip which had a baulk of timber to reverse against to stop going over the edge - health & safety???
Also,no starter motor, just a handle - luckily a good starter. Ah, the memories! What day is it today? Cheers,JD.
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