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Scammell Crusader Radiator Caps

2010-05-14T18:04:00.001+01:00

Protruck Services recently had an enquiry for the availability of a Scammell Crusader Radiator Cap from a member of our forum, that had been searching for months with no luck. Not a part found easily on the second hand market...most in existence come complete with radiator attached.

So I put on my detective gear, traced the original manufacturer and found out that they had not manufactured or supplied one of these caps for 25 years or more! BIG problem.

I spoke to a very helpful guy at the company who managed to find, after a lot of digging through some old archives, the original drawings. So onto the next step.

I then had the task of finding a good machine shop to fabricate this without costing an arm and a leg, after all I don't think there's any possibility of the demand for these being more than the odd 1 off here and there (the final unit price for the cap and o-ring actually worked out at £85* *incl 10% disc to forum members & scammell register members delivered to customer in UK). I found a very good company and went to see them with the drawings. I had a look round their machine shop and saw this was a small, but very well set up manufacturing facility. The following day I received an email with the price and availability.

The company queried the angle of the pitch on the old type thread as this is not a standard pitch angle that is used today. We verified the information on the drawing by making three threaded plugs with slightly differing pitch angles to try in a radiator to check the thread. We ascertained the correct pitch and within two days I collected the caps from the manufacturer.

Receiving them I can honestly say I was extremely impressed by the standard of workmanship and quality of materials and finishing. It's nice to think that it's still possible to source quality UK manufactured parts for these great old British trucks. So I then packed the cap and sent the parts to the customer, hoping he would be every bit as happy as I was.

I received an email from the customer the following day and in his own words, "it fitted like a glove"... Another happy Scammell owner, and a happy me.

The upshot of this is we now have a very small stock of the new, beautifully shiny Radiator Caps! They will be added to our Parts Store which will be on the Protruck Services website soon. In the meantime, if there's anyone out there that wants one, just give us a call.

They are very shiny and could also make a great coffee mug stand, although maybe a bit pricey for that.

Scammell Cafe is open! - come and join us...

2009-10-30T22:45:00.001Z

Today ProTruckServices launch a new forum on their site.

The Scammell Cafe aims to be a small friendly forum for Scammell truck owners and enthusiasts. A place to meet up, have a chat, share info and help with other members, and just have a bit of fun along the way.

So if these great trucks are your interest, come on over, complete the simple registration process and say Hi.

Hope we get to meet you soon!

Scammell Road Run September 2009

2009-09-06T12:38:00.004+01:00

This years annual Croxley Green classic car show "Classics on the Green" will be held on the weekend of 19-20 September 2009. Croxley green is near Waford in Hertfordshire.

The organisers of the event, Watford District Classic Vehicle Club, have said "You do not need to book up for any Classic on the Green event if showing your car. Entry is by donation to our two charities RNLI and Diabetes UK. Only Tradestands need to book." (Contact details on their website).

The show will feature Carters Steam Fair amongst the exhibitors, many of their vehicles are Scammell Highwayman.

My particular interest in this years show is the "Scammell Road Run" taking place to Tolpits Lane, Watford (The site of the Scammell factory until it's closure). There is also a reunion for ex-Scammell employees scheduled for 14.00hr on Saturday 19th, so hope to see many of you there. (Contact The Scammell Register if you require more details).

Here's a little video about the show in 2008:

Hope everyone has a great day this year and the weather's good!

ProTruck Services are now Blogging!

2009-09-03T17:45:00.001+01:00

Hello & Welcome

You have found the blog of ProTruck Services.

Incase you haven't come from our website and don't know who we are, ProTruck Services are a company offering many services to the specialised vehicle industry; for individuals, companies and enthusiasts. You can find out more about us at ProTruck Services.com

The main aim of our blog will be to pass on any news, updates and anything else that we feel like sharing with you.

We are just about to start a project restoring a 1955 Scammell Constructor so I'm sure I will have plenty to blog about on this subject, and I'll be posting photos of the different stages of restoration...so add my blog to your favourites if you are interested in keeping up with the progress.

Until the next time,
Clive