Wednesday, 8 July 2015

Welcome to the LAD Trucks Blog

Some Leyland, Albion & Dodge (LAD) trucks have been recently added to the collection.  These are trucks that share the same basic cab shape (with some variations) - called the LAD cabs.  Much of the  running gear is also similar across models; depending on the purpose each was originally intended for (or later adapted for), there can be four, six, or eight wheeler configurations and a range of engine sizes, gearboxes and final drive layouts.

Albion Reiver arriving at the shed




So far we are dealing with a 196? Albion Reiver six wheeler with a tip deck,  a 196? Dodge 300 Series four wheeler cab & chassis, 196? Leyland Comet four wheeler flat deck.  Additionally, there is a 1976 500 Series Dodge six wheeler with a long tip deck and a 1967 Commer tractor unit.

A bare cab has recently arrived  from Australia to replace one of the rusty bodies.  Check the "LAD Cab" page.