boginspro Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 This brought back memories for me and most people of my age will know what it is so best leave it for the younger ones at first please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Last seen flying over Wincobank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside Echo Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 2 hours ago, SteveHB said: Last seen flying over Wincobank And Dewandering all over Sheffield at one time. W/E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 9 hours ago, Waterside Echo said: And Dewandering all over Sheffield at one time. W/E. And Manchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield Col Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Looks like a vent from a "Meat Safe" ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 32 minutes ago, Sheffield Col said: Looks like a vent from a "Meat Safe" ??? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rover1949 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 How big is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 29 minutes ago, rover1949 said: How big is it? It's been a long time since I have seen one so someone may need to correct this but I think they were about 28 inches across. SteveHB and Waterside Echo obviously know what it is and have given clues above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History dude Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Is it off a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rover1949 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 In that case, I think it would have been found downstairs but not upstairs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 A match striker from a bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 4 hours ago, jmdee said: A match striker from a bus. No, they would have to be big matches. 4 hours ago, rover1949 said: In that case, I think it would have been found downstairs but not upstairs ? No chance of being upstairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 If it has to be downstairs, I would guess it's either the cover over the transmission at the front of the bus, or a heating device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Then again, could be either a headlamp, or rear light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 You have it somewhere there jmdee but which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_exS10 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 23 hours ago, boginspro said: It's been a long time since I have seen one so someone may need to correct this but I think they were about 28 inches across. SteveHB and Waterside Echo obviously know what it is and have given clues above. I reckon you wouldn't get one in at that size. l would have said nearer two thirds of that. I remember what I could use them for when I was ten during the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Keith_exS10 said: I reckon you wouldn't get one in at that size. l would have said nearer two thirds of that. I remember what I could use them for when I was ten during the war. You are probably correct Keith_exS10 they perhaps just looked enormous to me, when the correct answer in put up I will try and post a picture in situ which will give a better idea of the size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 18 hours ago, boginspro said: You have it somewhere there jmdee but which one? Looking at later comments, I am going to say it's a headlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 33 minutes ago, jmdee said: Looking at later comments, I am going to say it's a headlight. Not headlights, the company that made these made many things but I don't think head lights was one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rover1949 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I think the name plate was Clayton. Am I getting warm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, rover1949 said: I think the name plate was Clayton. Am I getting warm? You are correct with that name and definitely warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmy117 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Heater vent from downstairs on a bus? Nigel L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 10 hours ago, Lemmy117 said: Heater vent from downstairs on a bus? Nigel L Yes that's it Lemmy117 , a Clayton Dewandre saloon heater that was fixed to the bulkhead of many pre and post war buses, including the Sheffield B and C fleet single decker half cabs. I remember them mostly from the Manchester routes where in winter passengers would try to be at the front of the queue in order to get the front seats. Clayton Dewandre were probably best known for their heaters and braking systems but made many things including the Verometer ticket machines which were used round their local area of Lincoln. There is a bit of information about them here ----------- http://oppositelock.kinja.com/for-those-of-you-who-like-old-ad-stuff-clayton-dewand-1593378174 --------- and the picture below is of one on a Sheffield AEC Regal where you can just see the corner of the front seats to give an idea of the size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysander Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thank goodness for the answer. In the back of my mind the shape was familiar and I remember huddling around the blessed thing in those Spartan days when men were men and bus drivers wore thick gloves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 13 hours ago, lysander said: Thank goodness for the answer. In the back of my mind the shape was familiar and I remember huddling around the blessed thing in those Spartan days when men were men and bus drivers wore thick gloves! The gloves were a part of the free uniform and so was a first class overcoat. I can't remember how often the uniform was replaced but when you left you only had to return one piece each garment so I managed to keep a very good overcoat and gloves which I had for about 20 years after leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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