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by werkhorse
Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: New Users/Ask a Simple Question
Topic: AEC AV 760 Bleeding Issue !
Replies: 1
Views: 2824

Re: AEC AV 760 Bleeding Issue !

Possible vent blocked in the tank ?
by werkhorse
Sun Aug 28, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Green Coach lines Timetable
Replies: 1
Views: 2345

Green Coach lines Timetable

Recently came into my possession after a friend saved it from a house clean up
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by werkhorse
Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: The Lunch Room
Topic: Post Your Pothole Pic Here.
Replies: 19
Views: 3594

Re: Post Your Pothole Pic Here.

Late last year traveling back from Hobart to Launceston. Just north of Symonds Plains raceway I came across this (one of a few on that stretch). Luckily I was in my Hilux with wide tyres so it wasn't bad for me ... But the lady behind wasn't so lucky ... I heard the crunch from my ute as she hit it ...
by werkhorse
Fri May 06, 2022 9:34 am
Forum: Buy / Swap / Sell
Topic: MC8 8V71 clutch required
Replies: 9
Views: 3199

Re: MC8 8V71 clutch required

It'll be either a 14" or 15.5" Eaton/Spicer set up ... Any heavy vehicle mechanic can source what you need ... They are a very standard clutch for most US built drivelines
by werkhorse
Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: Chasing an old truck
Replies: 4
Views: 3643

Re: Chasing an old truck

Well... As one of the few Kenworth historians in Australia... I've just had a look in the "bible" but there are quite a few chassis numbers around this time in the list that have no info against them... And this is one of them... Only way to go is take the chassis number to your local KW d...
by werkhorse
Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Launceston Motor Show 2019
Replies: 4
Views: 24535

Re: Launceston Motor Show 2019

You'll have to remind me next year Neil... Would have loved to come along
by werkhorse
Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:50 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: 2019 Tasmanian Truck Show at the Agfest site
Replies: 1
Views: 20570

2019 Tasmanian Truck Show at the Agfest site

Volvo B58-56 at Carrick Truck show February 2019
Volvo B58-56 at Carrick Truck show February 2019
by werkhorse
Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Yes it was really great to meet... This should lead to a great outcome for all. And it looks like I may have picked up another history project with Pages Tspt.
by werkhorse
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:57 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Another great piece in the Norton puzzle was given to me by Tony on Sunday. A 1948 Norton Motors timetable... I was speechless when Tony handed it to me. Now one little bit of interesting trivia that Tony and I have been working on, and you can see it on the cover, was the association of both Hill's...
by werkhorse
Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

This is the photo of No.19's crash Les .... with thanks to Trove/LINC/Libraries (or what ever name they go under this week)
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by werkhorse
Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

seems some of the videos were private....all should now be public
by werkhorse
Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:04 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Red Ansair Flxible Clipper
Replies: 3
Views: 21668

Re: Red Ansair Flxible Clipper

Ok should be fixed now
by werkhorse
Fri Jan 18, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Red Ansair Flxible Clipper
Replies: 3
Views: 21668

Red Ansair Flxible Clipper

Some of you may be following the Norton Motors thread and know I have some old film footage of their buses ... this was amongst the film and as I'm not up with the who's who of these Clippers I was wondering anyone could supply some details of this machine. Click on the image to be redirected to the...
by werkhorse
Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Yes I believe I've seen a photo of that accident .... rear ended a car which ended up on it's side I think
by werkhorse
Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Here are two shots of the Reo ... Quite possibly the only time it was ever captured.
Norton's Reo in Mount St
Norton's Reo in Mount St
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Second Capture of Norton's Reo in Mount St
Second Capture of Norton's Reo in Mount St
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by werkhorse
Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:23 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Ther Federal with crossing the Leven River in Ulverstone on it's way to Hobart for the annual rowing competitions

ImageFederal with row skull Ulverstone by werkhorse, on Flickr
by werkhorse
Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:22 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

One of the early OBs exiting the driveway of the 88 Mount St depot

ImageOB in driveway of 88 Mount St by werkhorse, on Flickr
by werkhorse
Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:20 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

One of the OBs in Burnie

ImageOB CAC driving by werkhorse, on Flickr
by werkhorse
Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:25 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Here is either 21 or 22 being offloaded at Burnie

ImageFleet No. 21 or 22 being offload from Ship at Burnie by werkhorse, on Flickr
by werkhorse
Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Should be public now
by werkhorse
Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:10 am
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Well it seems the first video was a success.... Can anyone confirm its viewable?
by werkhorse
Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:55 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Ok ... Lets see if this works. A short clip of the Norton's SB fleet No.19 being dragged back onto the road at Boat Harbour. seems you have to click on the picture to be transferred to the video on Flickr ;) https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7875/46037659684_6cb6581d39_z.jpg Boat Harbour SB Bedford cra...
by werkhorse
Mon Jan 14, 2019 7:57 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

werkhorse wrote:Another angle of No.19 at Boat Harbour for you Loco Les. Not too sure about that rope coming off the window frame though
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Les, the film footage show the bus being dragged back onto the road.... Sideways by the back end first.... I'll try and get it up on here first for you
by werkhorse
Mon Jan 14, 2019 7:44 pm
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Thanks guys... Just finished chatting with Neil and it looks like I will be able to share the story with more people than I had ever hoped to.

The video has arrived so I will be editing it in the next week or so and I'll work out a way to get some of it on here for all to see
by werkhorse
Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:13 am
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Norton Motors of Burnie
Replies: 48
Views: 44684

Re: Norton Motors of Burnie

Tony called the other day and said I should have a copy of the film just after Christmas .... So the wait begins

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