Thread: Skulls blocking radiator air flow??

Originally Posted by Grockle

Ian and Mick, can you remember the special Woomera Rocket research coaches for the staff.

No, buy I'd take a stab at Leyland or Albion.

I used to drive an ex Lewis (Adelaide-Darwin) Albion Viking coach.Leyland 401 in front of a 6 speed Leyland box, and it must have had a 1.5:1 diff, it could fairly march given enough road.

Originally Posted by MickS

No, but if you hum a few bars, I might be able to wing it...

Der dum de dum der,dum de dar dumer dee do,I love Rockets what about you? not today take them away I've got a head ache from the fuel,dum de dum der,you look just like a mule,sod of ya fool,dum de dar doo.

Are ya glowin yet,are ya glowin yet......yes you bet......

Originally Posted by Grockle

Der dum de dum der,dum de dar dumer dee do,I love Rockets what about you? not today take them away I've got a head ache from the fuel,dum de dum der,you look just like a mule,sod of ya fool,dum de dar doo.

Are ya glowin yet,are ya glowin yet......yes you bet......

Fires burning, fires burning...Coombiyah my lord....coombiah..

Originally Posted by V8Ian

No, buy I'd take a stab at Leyland or Albion.

I used to drive an ex Lewis (Adelaide-Darwin) Albion Viking coach.Leyland 401 in front of a 6 speed Leyland box, and it must have had a 1.5:1 diff, it could fairly march given enough road.

I think they were articulated which made them different from the norm.

Originally Posted by Grockle

I think ECU and softer cams for more low down power for towing etc.

I thought it may have had lower comp piston too, for more low down torque. Amazing what can be done with ECU mapping these days.

Originally Posted by MickS

Fires burning, fires burning...Coombiyah my lord....coombiah..

Been better if he was in tune.

Originally Posted by Grockle

I think they were articulated which made them different from the norm.

Yes there were a few around from WWII, Hornibrooks of Redcliffe had one until the very early '60s. The original prime mover had been replaced by a White. There were a few running around Sydney after the war, one at least, has been preserved in Adelaide or Sydney. Mick may be able to enlighten us on the museum in Sydney.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Been better if he was in tune.

Or even spell it right.... Kumbaya - also spelt Kum Bay Ya