Biglorryblog's 'Good man in Africa' Jerry B, has sent me these pictures. They come to Biglorryblog via his 'chap' Steve Allard "...who's has just come back home to the big banana [that's Uganda BLB] from three days evaporating cash at the WWA Dubai plant and equipment auctions! Using his phone he snapped this one----could this be the world's only Bedford MK-based mobile auctioneer's dais? Only in Dubai!"
However, (and this is where the story really starts) Jerry has also passed on these shots taken by Steve and he says: " One of my chaps [I assume that's Steve again] bought this for virtually nothing (at US$7000, less than scrap in my view) at auction in Dubai yesterday. Fairly new Cat engine fitted and ten speed box - Steve thinks its a C500 Kenworth (it's a 6x4 tractor with 89mm master pin) but just didn't have time to crawl over it as was running between different auction lots. He reckons it's perfect for a steady nut-by-bolt rebuild as it all works (he started it and moved it around), it's complete and in generally good solid order. It will make a good story once we get it back and the rebuild gets underway---but do you think it is a C500?" Well, what do you think BLB anoraks? Martin? Is it a C500? It certainly looks of that 'ilk'!
Jerry goes on to say: "I think this confirms it (I have also seen the catalogue entry). It actually doesn't have a fifth wheel fitted at present (although clearly it once did as the 'scars" can be seen on the chassis) and the chassis was extended to carry a water tank - this is being cut off now to save on freight volume costs back to Uganda. There were seven of these on sale - the cheapest went for $2 grand...ours was the most expensive at $7K but was the only one fitted with a set of (as yet unidentified) quote 'massive' reduction hubs. Bargain - I don't know. The 2 grand units must have been!" Just remember Jerry that if something looks to good to be true...it may well be. But I reckon you've got the best one. Anyway click through here for a couple more shots of Jerry's new toy (And have you noticed it's suddenly all gone quiet about an Antar!
Here's the engine. Is it a Cat? Looks to have a Cat cylinder head. Either way Jerry says: "This is going into the workshop and if it takes a year I don't care - this is going to have cash, Kenworth bling bits and time thrown at it. One of my two dream trucks - the other WILL follow. J" Oh does that mean you STILL want an Antar Jerry? Meanwhile, here's a final shot of the new toy in the desert sun taken by Steve.
Oh and by the way J, how many miles did it have on the clock?
Looks like a W model with steel gaurds and a butterfly bonnet,the C500`s here have fibreglass bonnets and a set back front axle.Is that a 3306 Cat with an air to air aftercooler?
It's a C500.
What gives it away are the two handles vertically mounted next to the radiator side walls.
Look at the head lights, extended mirrors, fuel tank and indicators housings all point towards a C500.
Yes that is a C500. they can be spotted a mile away. The C500s all have a straight through chassis. It extends straight out in front of the rad with 34 inch width betwen the rails. The reduction hubs you talk about are most likley clarks. B.D 71. What are you going to use this truck for. I have been working with these type of trucks for 30 plus years in the oilpatch moving drilling rigs.
Hi I am looking for some Cat gear can you see what we can get out of Dubai we are looking for new or very low hours
1x D8 with ripper (the biggest and strongest) possibility two D8’s
1x 330 or a 345 excavator plus rock breaker and quick couple bucket
1x 14 m grader
2x cat lighting towers
1x TLB with quick couple buckets