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Priestman cub

Post #1 by sdarmstrong » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:06 am

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Hi . We have just bought this little Priestman. Looking for any relevant literature on it . Or any information anyone cares to share !! Thanks .


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Post #2 by sdarmstrong » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:07 am

Oops . Multiple photos ... admin please remove?


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Re: Priestman cub

Post #3 by essexpete » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:14 am

Wow! Would that be a 1930s machine? What engine is it powered by? There will be a few on here who might help with info. It really would be like looking through a garden shed window.


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Post #4 by sdarmstrong » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:26 am

It’s 1928 I think . Ford a engine that was industrialised by a company in the Uk who’s name escapes me at the moment . Starts on petrol then switches over to tvo.


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Post #5 by essexpete » Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:05 pm

sdarmstrong wrote:It’s 1928 I think . Ford a engine that was industrialised by a company in the Uk who’s name escapes me at the moment . Starts on petrol then switches over to tvo.

I wonder if that is based on the Fordson model F tractor engine?


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Re: Priestman cub

Post #6 by Jeremy Rowland » Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:11 pm

sdarmstrong wrote:Oops . Multiple photos ... admin please remove?



Hi David; for whatever unknown reason I know not but only two photos are visible to me at the moment, I can correct later if needed, anyway many congratulations on this superb acquisition :thumbup: :claphands: look forward to seeing more photos of it. I cannot help you with any info on it but I am sure there are other members who may be able to help out with that.

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Re: Priestman cub

Post #7 by FOWLER MAN » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:25 pm

Hi David,
That's a brilliant find, I'm jealous. ;)
Some of those early Cubs were fitted with Mc Laren two cylinder engines and some with Dorman 2LB's :think:
I'm looking forward to seeing it progress as you work your magic on it. :thumbup:
Some pics. below of a slightly newer one I took at an Atherton open day.
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Post #8 by sdarmstrong » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:58 pm

Thanks lads . I will post more photos when I get it back to the yard next week .


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Re: Priestman cub

Post #9 by sdarmstrong » Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:40 am

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Re: Priestman cub

Post #10 by sdarmstrong » Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:42 am

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