You're probably right - I got some strange results when I Searched on
Thornycroft Nubian on the Web - Load of Sex sites amongst others - only one
site relating to vehicles, but not the 4 x 4 version.
I've since been told that most Thornycroft Vehicles were called "Nubian". I
dont think the "Politically Correct" movement had reached England in the
1930's and 1940's.
Perhaps it should be renamed - any suggestions ?
Regards
Tim
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Foley <redmenaced@yahoo.com>
To: Tim Bell <tcb@hasher.demon.co.uk>
Date: 15 December 1998 17:41
Subject: Re: [MV] RAF 1944 Thornycroft Nubian TFAC4/1
---Tim Bell wrote:
>
> Hi list
>
> I asked this question earlier... unfortunately got no replies...
>
> ************
> Has anyone out there got a 3 ton Thornycroft Nubian 4 x 4 TFAC4/1
> If so how rare are these vehicles - how easy is it to get parts in
the UK -
> who deals with spares for these - does anyone have any scrap-yard
leads?
> ************
> I have the following to add....
>
> I have the opportunity of buying one of these vehicles in bits,
however it
> needs a total rebuild and the refabrication of 80% of the woodwork -
ie cab
> and cargo tub, additionally the engine appears to be complete, but
does not
> run and is stored seperately to the chassis. The steelwork is
generally in
> good condition and the power train appears to be complete. It needs
new
> tyres either 1200 x 20 or 1300 x 20. Fuel pump is an "Autovac" and the
> engine has a Magneto system rather than distributor. Whilst I have
been told
> the vehicle was made in 1944, the mechanics give the impression of
something
> from the 1930's.
>
> Is it worth the effort - Is there anyone out there who has any idea
about
> this type of vehicle?
>
> Any suggestions or assistance regarding this would be really useful
- I'm
> ready for a challenge, but I dont want to find that parts are
impossible to
> get. If the engine runs and spares are relatively easy to obtain - I
would
> guestimate a rebuild of about 2 or 3 years, otherwise... who knows?
>
> Can any British Vehicle enthusiasts out there give me an idea what
amount of
> money would be acceptable to offer - pref in GBP ?
>
> Cheers
> Tim
> +++++++++++++
Hi Tim,
Time to dust off the old "Spirit of Adventure" and dive in.
Thornycroft Nubian? At least its got a cool name. That's not
politcally correct is it?
Joe F.
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