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Biglorryblog is indebted to regular contributor Russell B. Hurley who sent me this fascination story while I was away on my hols. But I'll let him tell it: "Hello BLB, I just found an interesting site on the web. Cabmasters (www.cabmasters.com) are selling what looks like to be fully furnished, NEW foden Alpha cabs! So now is the chance to 'roll your own' Alpha!"

Russell continues: "I'm curious to ask you and other readers what would be needed to add to this in order to make a 'genuine' alpha tractor. This would surely beat any previous claims of owning the 'last foden ever made'. Now theres a thought. If I'm not mistaken, I reckon it would be a grand idea to offer one of those mouldy old pies of yours [what flippin' cheek--BLB. My pies are the very best 'virtual pies] to any of the anorak army who can provide a full and precise list of what would be needed to turn this inanimate cab into a road going British stormer. Note the '380' badges on the side panels...The way these parts are coloured would indicate a sell-off of no-longer needed MOD parts. What do ya' reckon there BLB?"

Thanks Russelll---what a cracking story! These are cleary 'Mark 1' Foden Alpha cabs which begs the question could they replace a 'Mk 2' cab as well. If you DO have an Alpha an it's taken a whack but you want to keep the chassis and Cummins or Cat engine (and why wouldn't you?) this seems a great way to do it. Meanwhile, if you want to be reminded as to what a 'complete' Foden looks like click through here for a rather nice picture. You'll like it....