as soon as i saw that photo i knew there was footage, i remember somewhere that they kept that single decker on that route because of low bridges & the pole thingy had to run really low along the side of the Trolleybus to get underBig Daddy wrote:Excellent find - well done Nick...A40FARINAGURU wrote:Found it see @ 38.32 & a bit later @51.40ish
Watched parts of video already which were really interesting. Must find time to watch it all...
once a day classic picture thread
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From this month's Classic Van and Pick up mag
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One for Nick Bayliss and this was published in the latest edition of the Austin Times (for Queensland owners) and contributed by Dave Roberts.
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Well that certainly says something about the original design...Paulc wrote:One for Nick Bayliss and this was published in the latest edition of the Austin Times (for Queensland owners) and contributed by Dave Roberts.
"Though basically the same design as the English version, the A40 has been adapted to suit local conditions. Differences include stronger wheels, modified front suspension and tighter dust sealing."
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ah but the suspension & wheels were A30/A35!Big Daddy wrote:Well that certainly says something about the original design...Paulc wrote:One for Nick Bayliss and this was published in the latest edition of the Austin Times (for Queensland owners) and contributed by Dave Roberts.
"Though basically the same design as the English version, the A40 has been adapted to suit local conditions. Differences include stronger wheels, modified front suspension and tighter dust sealing."
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Which returns us to the old subject of the wheels falling off (A30, A35 or A40)...A40FARINAGURU wrote:ah but the suspension & wheels were A30/A35!
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maybe they were fitted with the early Midget/Sprite wheels,(not the Frogeye ones)Big Daddy wrote:Which returns us to the old subject of the wheels falling off (A30, A35 or A40)...A40FARINAGURU wrote:ah but the suspension & wheels were A30/A35!
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Yes quite likely. Good job proper wheels were available from the parts bin...A40FARINAGURU wrote:maybe they were fitted with the early Midget/Sprite wheels,(not the Frogeye ones)
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Thailand 1961
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Meanwhile back on the bus/trolleybus theme. Trolleybus in Carlshalton and the bus in Dundee.
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From an Australian film, the Cars that Ate Paris.
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Wimbledon Raceway, C.1976...
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So sad...Neil Evans wrote:Wimbledon Raceway, C.1976...