one for the old truck fans

[Grockle]

What were the make and model of the trucks in the film Hell Drivers

[CraigE]

I believe they were Kew Dodge Trucks from the 50's.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/1057.jpg
Promo shot from the movie with a fleet of Kew Dodge Trucks

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/1058.jpg
One awaiting restoration courtesy of www.oldclassiccar.co.uk (http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk)

[Grockle]

I believe they were Kew Dodge Trucks from the 50's.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/1057.jpg
Promo shot from the movie with a fleet of Kew Dodge Trucks

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/1058.jpg
One awaiting restoration courtesy of Classic Cars UK - Vintage & Classic Car Restoration, articles on running old cars, auto collectables & more (http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk)

But do you know the model Craig ?

[CraigE]

Youv'e got me there. I dont recall a model designation, just a model year. As a kid I remember there being one on Kangaroo Island in the 70's (we had a heap of varied trucks and cars). I think it was a 54 model, but I was only a kid.
Is this a test or do you genuinelly want to know the particular model?:D
They would have to be 51-55 I would think. Not much changed in the line up, but I would love a fire tender version.:):)
On the subject we used to have a 50's Thames (Ford), god old truck, can not recall the exact year. Used to sit in the centre as a kid on cold mornings to keep warm (engine compartment).

[CraigE]

After you got me intrigued I did a bit of digging. Probablly Kew Dodge 123 Tippers.

The trucks used were Kew-built Dodge 123 tippers, powered by Perkins diesels and hauling a legal maximum of 6-cubic yards (remember those?). Although as many as ten wagons can be seen in one shot of the yard (there were ten named drivers), only seven are ever seen 'on the road'. These bore the registrations: 844 DMX; 845 DMX; 320 EMY; 321 EMY; 322 EMY; 323 EMY; and UMG 853.

Hell Drivers - Britmovie - British Film Forum (http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/film-locations/2037-hell-drivers.html)

[Grockle]

After you got me intrigued I did a bit of digging. Probablly Kew Dodge 123 Tippers.

The trucks used were Kew-built Dodge 123 tippers, powered by Perkins diesels and hauling a legal maximum of 6-cubic yards (remember those?). Although as many as ten wagons can be seen in one shot of the yard (there were ten named drivers), only seven are ever seen 'on the road'. These bore the registrations: 844 DMX; 845 DMX; 320 EMY; 321 EMY; 322 EMY; 323 EMY; and UMG 853.

Hell Drivers - Britmovie - British Film Forum (http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/film-locations/2037-hell-drivers.html)

Well done mate,with Edbro tipping gear of Bolton and an Eaton 2 speed back axle,the trucks were loaned by Drinkwaters a constuction co in London.The cabs were known as LAD types ie Leyland,Albion and Dodge were by the main pressings were the same just dif bonnets.