AEC Matador O854 tanker

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Les Freathy
AH AH we can see the straps on this shot, but what is all that gubbings under the tank and at the bottom of the cab shield part of it looks like pump control gear but that tube projecting from the shield is a puzzle plus where did the other photo go to

Les,

The shield is a firewall fitted as part of Petroleum Regulations, The black / dark cylindrical "tube" that appears to project from the firewall is the air reservoir. The long tubes either side of the tank are for hose stowage. I also ask where the original photo went.