Broken Vows

[malcolm erik bogaert]

last year I made a vow of no more big trucks...just more manageble ones like champs and landrovers...well today Ive broken the vow...just couldnt help myself....and purchased a mint condition 1958 Zil 157K...all new tyres plus 6 good spares /CIT working...fitted with new wings and mudguards...plus the rear wooden g/s body is mint with no woodworm...plus a big box of spares...on the downside..no hoops or canvas...but Im sure bedford MK canvas can be made to fit...scraped a set of Hipo hoops at Xmas...now Ill have to make a set...even the wifes happ....Happy Easter to all from a contented trucker......malcolm PS even the weather has improved!

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by malcolm erik bogaert

last year I made a vow of no more big trucks...just more manageble ones like champs and landrovers...well today Ive broken the vow...just couldnt help myself....and purchased a mint condition 1958 Zil 157K...all new tyres plus 6 good spares /CIT working...fitted with new wings and mudguards...plus the rear wooden g/s body is mint with no woodworm...plus a big box of spares...on the downside..no hoops or canvas...but Im sure bedford MK canvas can be made to fit...scraped a set of Hipo hoops at Xmas...now Ill have to make a set...even the wifes happ....Happy Easter to all from a contented trucker......malcolm PS even the weather has improved!

Here is some info on Mallys new baby..

http://www.sovavto.net/ZIL/157-E.HTM

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by malcolm erik bogaert

last year I made a vow of no more big trucks...just more manageble ones like champs and landrovers...well today Ive broken the vow...just couldnt help myself....and purchased a mint condition 1958 Zil 157K...all new tyres plus 6 good spares /CIT working...fitted with new wings and mudguards...plus the rear wooden g/s body is mint with no woodworm...plus a big box of spares...on the downside..no hoops or canvas...but Im sure bedford MK canvas can be made to fit...scraped a set of Hipo hoops at Xmas...now Ill have to make a set...even the wifes happ....Happy Easter to all from a contented trucker......malcolm PS even the weather has improved!

If this is the confessions thread, then I must join you Malcolm. I have also got another truck. (F15 ID thread)

Can you post any pictures of your new find/purchase??

[malcolm erik bogaert]

will post pictures when it arrives on or after 14/4/10...Ive had 3 of them before and last one went to a big collector in Australia...cheers malcolm

[malcolm erik bogaert]

herewith picture of Zil 157 that the vendor sent me regards malcolm

[malcolm erik bogaert]

and the rest regards malcolm

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by malcolm erik bogaert

and the rest regards malcolm

Looks forever like a Dodge knock off engine..
Should run forever..

Beauty truck..