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Bob Moseley (RIP) 11-12-07 10:46

Dubbo Rescue
 
Hi all

The jungle drums have been working again. Just heard about an "English Blitz" being rescued from a scrap yard in Dubbo. Believed to be a Fordson. Anybody have any clues. Be nice to see some photographs.

Bob

aj.lec 11-12-07 11:09

true
 
rumour mill was true
just caught site of it yesterday
pretty sad and missing a fair bit
definately is a fordson ,not exactly sure of model ,same cab shape as a wot6
It has a round turret hole
sold before i saw it to a local plumber
will try to get some pictures tommorrow for you

aj.lec 12-12-07 08:06

here it is
 
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was running very late so i didnt have time to get the numbers off it but here are a few pics

aj.lec 12-12-07 08:06

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aj.lec 12-12-07 08:07

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empty gearbox

aj.lec 12-12-07 08:08

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drivers side

aj.lec 12-12-07 08:09

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full side shot

aj.lec 12-12-07 08:10

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bent chassis but repairable

aj.lec 12-12-07 08:11

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turrett hole with woodwork in very good condition

Richard Farrant 12-12-07 09:59

Andrew,

It is indeed a Fordson WOT6, a later one than Mike Kelly showed in his thread a few days ago, as it has the roof hatch and removable top half of cab for shipping, also different cab vents on front. Date of build would be about late 43 to 45.

I was going to ask if the dynamo was any good, because I need one for a WOT6, but it would cost an arm and a leg to get it home :( so dont worry :D

Bob Moseley (RIP) 12-12-07 11:26

Dubbo Rescue
 
Andrew - thanks for that. Proves that the "Network" is working. Thanks also Richard for the vehicle data.
Bob

aj.lec 12-12-07 11:39

no worries
 
no worries
unfortunately it proves my spies are a bit slow missed it by about 3.5 weeks !!
definately something different in this neck of the woods .Would be interesting to know where the rest of it is :thup:

Keith Webb 12-12-07 11:43

WOT6
 
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The one Mike showed is in Dinger's yard...

If I recall the chassis was badly rusted around the front. You can see by the layout why they were called the English Blitz over here, as was the Bedford QL.

aj.lec 12-12-07 12:20

interesting
 
How do they compare (performance, reliability and handling wise )to a ford or chev blitz ?
:confused


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