Fowler Plough Van

[single minded]

Someone out there must know where there is a Fowler 5 man plough van in dire need of restoration !

I am idealy looking for a van which is still roughly in one piece but in need of complete timber restoration, although would consider anything from a rolling chassis upto completely restored. The earlier the better but will consider anything so long it it is Fowler and used to be towed by a ploughing engine !

Many thanks

Guy

[davy]

Originally Posted by single minded

Someone out there must know where there is a Fowler 5 man plough van in dire need of restoration !

I am idealy looking for a van which is still roughly in one piece but in need of complete timber restoration, although would consider anything from a rolling chassis upto completely restored. The earlier the better but will consider anything so long it it is Fowler and used to be towed by a ploughing engine !

Many thanks

Guy

Tall order Guy,doubt there,s any about,but you never know,build your own perhaps would be an option.

[Roger]

I think there was one in advanced stages of decay or dissembly at Sellinge, this was about 4 years ago.

[single minded]

Originally Posted by Roger

I think there was one in advanced stages of decay or dissembly at Sellinge, this was about 4 years ago.

Tell me more............................................. ?

[Roger]

Originally Posted by single minded

Tell me more............................................. ?

I am sending PM.

[single minded]

Originally Posted by davy

Tall order Guy,doubt there,s any about,but you never know,build your own perhaps would be an option.

Thanks - I have all the drawings and if I can't rescue one I will build one from scratch but it is nice to have all the original metal bits which of course saves loads of time ! I know of several rotting away which aren;t for sale or are at lottery number prices !

Guy

[10 ton 12081]

theres one ebay under shepard hut

[ernestclump]

hi there, tractor dealer Steven haylock had one up there in need of restoration. might be worth a phone call to see if its still there?

[single minded]

Originally Posted by 10 ton 12081

theres one ebay under shepard hut

Many thanks fo the tip off - I bought it with some reluctance as the ebay advert was very poorly written and I could have ended up with a box of B&Q pine planks and some wheels but when I picked it up it was far more than I had hoped for - a complete pre 1900 five man plough van part restored but in generally good order with all the original bits even down to the table, cupboards, beds, belly boxes, in fact the only bits missing are the steps and the stove so thank you again to all those who phoned, emailed or posted the info.

The owner had carefully stripped it and saved eveything but had no clue as to what it actually was ! He still thinks of it as a shepherds hut even after I expained what it really was (after loading it and paying for it)

Thanks again

Guy

[davy]

Well done Guy,how lucky can you be