These were light years ahead of everything when they were first produced in the sixties, and still look modern even today. Great watch many thanks for posting it!
@firglenchainsaws
12 жыл бұрын
Can't believe they are still on the road! Well done,I am envious. I drove a Mammoth Major 8 wheel tipper in London in late 1980s,fantastic wagon! I remember towing a Volvo F86 up Ealing broadway and BOTH wagons were loaded with rubble! AECs were animals and NOTHING sounds like a 760!
@paulwilson3083
4 жыл бұрын
I ran AECs with 505 and 760 engines , good engines, the Gardner's I also ran were far more superior on fuel consumption and long life but my driver's preferred the AEC as they would excellerate instead wait and be patient with a Gardner. A Great video, thank you so much for posting it.
@Karsiyaka02
13 жыл бұрын
Been in the passenger seat of many AEC's and it is great to hear the sound of a real Lorry again. Thanks for sharing your video mate.
@brianosborne9446
2 жыл бұрын
5:30 it's getting better! Proper wagon. That's what a real lorry sounds like. Great memories.
@jamesfrench7299
8 жыл бұрын
What a classic. I love those AEC trucks! I grew up on AEC's buses, so appreciate the 760's bark, though I think you don't have to an AEC aficionado to appreciate this!!
@123Roseleigh
13 жыл бұрын
I used to drive one of these AECs over the Kaimais twice a day. This clip is fantastic -and takes me back to the good old days. I was driving for Dibble Bros and had an 8-wheeler with a 6-wheel trailer. It was nearly possible ot make toast on the cab window near the exhaust on the uphill stretches - downhill, there was an air-operated slide that shut-off the exhaust for braking assistance. The only issue that I had was worn 'O' rings on the range transfer which slowed some of the changes.
@anthony342
4 ай бұрын
love that mate
@nigelbranthwaite8471
6 жыл бұрын
Just love the sound of AEC Engines
@paulwilson3083
4 жыл бұрын
If that was a Volvo the temperature gauge would be through the roof, what a great video featuring a REAL lorry.
@billalbion
12 жыл бұрын
AEC's were always noisy even with sound proofing with busy sounding engines, difficult cab to sleep across. Thanks for the video, brings back memories.
@Karsiyaka02
13 жыл бұрын
The Leyland with the TL 11 motor is only a toy compared to the AEC Mammoth Major. Pity Leyland got their hands on AEC or they still might be with us!!!
@chris_A8502
Жыл бұрын
Music to my ears. I worked on these engines as an apprentice HGV mechanic. Happy days indeed.
@andrewjefferies2962
3 жыл бұрын
That sound makes me get upset used to go trucking with my dad bring back happy memories
@127ynot
4 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone Not like this Vid..?
@anthony342
4 жыл бұрын
1:18 gives me goose bumps . i grew up next door to a fleet of leylands bulkers and a aec flat bed .
@trevortuddenham1005
11 жыл бұрын
I'm a x Driver of the 1960's AEC's I LOVE this model
@basiltaylor8910
4 жыл бұрын
Love AEC,s too bits soo, charismatic as a scroty kid in the 1970,s i rode 470, 505,and 691 Reliances as the coach firm Ivory,s had a school contract hauling kids, to and from Sir William Romney,s School Tetbury, Ivory,s had nothing but AEC RelIances with Plaxton Panorama Coach Bodies, before buying a Bristol LH6L ,and later a Leyland Leopard bought new in 1973. the 760,s is my FAV AEC Engine 12,4 litres of pure Southall Iron., Only thing that ruined a Mk6 Mammoth Major is that f---g awful ergo cab with its smily grille, me i, dump that cab and fit the nice Motor Panels Cab off a Guy Big J or an FTF.
@v6200man
4 жыл бұрын
Oh that is so good - reminds me of a cab ride I had in a Mammoth Minor of that era - brilliant
@TheClive49
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for vids I used to work on these, brings back happy memories however as an x mechie I must point out that resting the hand on gear shift causes increased wear on the cog box
@scammellman71
12 жыл бұрын
Nice vid m8, used one of these as a tanker..lol bloody slow loaded or empty but bloody good fun to be in and always got looks and comments too...the other drivers wouldnt touch it ( coz they couldnt drive it i suspect ) lol Nice one m8 keep on trucking.
@tommytippee5900
5 жыл бұрын
She certainly earns her beans. Great ole truck,my Uncle used to haul for a stone quarry and hed bring me out on the days. In England The AEC Merryweather Marquis Fire Truck was the same Cab and Motor. Endless Torque and Character.
@eldorado62
13 жыл бұрын
Would have been nice to have had a full screen picture.
@jameslindley8318
7 жыл бұрын
Great blast from the past !! done plenny of that !
@colinmiller5502
3 жыл бұрын
Jim Lindley? Blue Line? St Athan?
@ScottHiddelston
5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. What a beast !
@vincentgordon2492
7 жыл бұрын
I wish I were in the passenger's seat. nice video keep up the good work
@martinburke362
17 күн бұрын
V8s went like hell but not for long!!
@nigelbranthwaite8471
4 жыл бұрын
Could this AEC Mammoth Major crane possibly ex Christchuch Crane Hire/ Dury Crane Hire one appeared in Christchurch in the late 1980s early 1990s.
@basiltaylor8910
7 жыл бұрын
Oh i love the ,AECAV760, big noisy and waking the dead as all self respecting AEC,s should do, even their little 505 is awesome with a stub exhaust. RHM Foods based in Stroud had a big fleet of 6x2-6x4 505 Marshalls with the rot box Ergo Cab fitted out as bulk blowers. They barked like hell when thrashed fully loaded with animal feed only having a basic five speed box. Could have done with Volvo,s 16 speed SR52 Range Change Splitter Box as fitted in their F7,s , you had to keep the 505 spinning to get any decent performance. At 138bhp the AEC 505 Marshall was horribly underpowered, especially on the steep hill s around Stroud.
@stevetaylor5933
5 жыл бұрын
Aec had a splitter box option for the Mercury and Marshall, obviously not specified by the buyers,
@andrewccochrane8052
Жыл бұрын
good job it wasnt a straight 6 he was driving he is putting that box through the mincer
@GWLAD
11 жыл бұрын
sounds better than the leyland octopus
@johnfj80
Жыл бұрын
what gearbox, ?, a Fuller 13spd road ranger?
@taxus750
12 жыл бұрын
love it, 5* :)
@stevegolding428
5 жыл бұрын
Do we know what make of crane was on the back?
@ianperrott3587
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a Tadano crane on the back
@Enzo20061234
2 жыл бұрын
Ears are bleeding after this drive.
@EKJ22
11 жыл бұрын
how heavy is this truck ?.. it seems to loose speed very quily... but nice old truck.
@jamesfrench7299
2 жыл бұрын
Consider it's early 60s tech and non turbo.
@billalbion
7 жыл бұрын
I think that's a lorry mounted crane.
@bradfordlad9999
12 жыл бұрын
it needs a silancer
@martinburke362
Жыл бұрын
Ah those were the days, noisy engines rattley cabs roping and sheeting and that smell of diesel all over your clothes, 🤔where we mad!!
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