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Rivet_101 · Guest

Hi

I am close to committing to making my J type / Austin 101 into some sort of service vehicle/ mechanic/ manufacturer's delivery truck for Francis Barnetts.

I have a Francis Barnett Fulmar in bits, and gave a donor Fulmar to a mate and we are thinking of getting both on the road this summer in a burst of activity one week (ambitious but possible; my engine is already restored and we have loads of good bits, so I see this as glorified meccano).

I have been thinking about liveries for the truck for some time and the idea of a Francis Barnett truck with two FB Fulmars loaded on the back really appeals.

For inspiration, does anyone have any pictures they could post here of 1950s/60s trucks, pick-ups, vans designed to deliver, repair or recover motorbikes?

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22843 Location: UK

And when you're done, you'll need a trailer like this one perhaps!!??

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/aermacchi.htm

Hope you don't mind, I'll remove the duplicated posts in the other categories, so that all replies go to one place Smile

Rick
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Rivet_101 · Guest

fair enough, Rick. I wasn't sure which category it went in and I think some people stay in their pet areas (I know I do), so i was attempting to catch everyone.

Nice trailer. Thanks

Rivet_101 · Guest

Rick, I have just found some of your pictures of recovery lorries.....inspiring!

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22843 Location: UK

which piccies in particular (I forget whats on the main site sometimes!!)?

RJ
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Rivet_101 · Guest

Hard to say because I came to them via Google. But there are various lorries with breakdown winches etc on their backs......photos taken at classic vehicle rallies.