Is that legally a bus or a truck :?: I spoke with the DPTI here and as it is a semi-TRAILER, the trailer will not be registered if it has any seats fitted. It is illegal to travel in a TRAILER. Amazing as it was used as a bus from '46-'72 (some 26 years). Also an articulated bus is one where you ca...

Have spoken recently with a very nice gentleman, Allan McInnes of Milang, who remembers The Semi Being driven to Dick Martin's Auto Spares of South Rd, Edwardstown in 1972. He thinks that it was traded in on another bus (possibly a Bedford). He thinks it was only there about a week before it went to...

The Abbott's semi is now back on the South Coast (Victor Harbor) area and is undergoing restoration, which will be a L O N G process. There has been conjecture over this bus as no reference can be found in any books of authority (ie "The Australian Articulated Bus" by Greg Travers.) But I ...

In my quest to search for the history of "The Abbott's Semi (trailer bus)", I was shown a photo today of an Inter (poss '38) towing a trailer bus, very similar to The Abbott's Semi. The trailer had markings on the side "Whyalla Coach Lines". When searching the 'net, I cannot find...

Hi guys.
I would like to purchase a copy of "Buses Up & Down the Murray. The Murray Valley Coach Company of Albury" by Spennemann, Dirk.
Please contact me if you know of any available, new or used.
Thanks. Rod.

On trying to track back the history of our semi, can anyone identify the logo behind the driver's door?
Thanks, Rod.

Here is what we have just acquired and our aim is restore it to its former glory.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Semi/539491649498491

Would you have any photos of our Semi, which I believe was manufactured by Lawton's in the mid 40's. Thanks. Rod.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Semi/539491649498491

This is her in her heyday. Our aim is to get her back there.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Semi/539491649498491

This bus has now been located by a friend and in a lot better nick than I expected.
Hopefully can update info soon. I have still to see it.

Is it possible that this was built by the Parramatta Bus Co at Northmead?

My neighbour made a mistake on brand. Their make is CAV. Details as follows: Starter Motor: Type: BS524 P-81 Despatch #: 133281 Serial # : RJ 936 Voltage : 24 Volt Generator : Type : G7A 124-3 Despatch # : 1200050 Serial # : XA 137 Speed : High Voltage : 24 Volt Independant Assessment on price: $ 30...

Hi Guys. My neighbour has these parts, surplus to requirements. Generator: 24 Volt 55amp Starter Motor: 24 Volt Both Lucas Brand Suits AEC 470 Motor Air Cleaner: Dry Cartridge Suits AEC 470 or similar Originally used in Bus Offers appreciated. Can email photos if interested. Thanks. Rod.

Just in case someone knows about this vehicle, they can email me on;
grumpyoldman2@gmail.com
Thanks. Rod.

Hi Guys,
Trying to track down this semi, in which I used to travel to school in.
Any leads appreciated.
Thanks. Rod.

I found 6 of these on Ebay tonight the new Newmans one plus surprisingly the previously released Pioneer one, I just typed in Flexible Clipper

Probably find more if you typed in flxible clipper

Hi Guys. A neighbour wants a self-changing gears type rv.30 gearbox for his motorhome. Are these still available and price if you can? Sorry for jumping onto this forum, but as I own other old vehicles/machinery, I know how helpful they can be. Thanks. Regards, Rod. ps. he wants one that is direct c...