Bonser Truck

[stan]

I have a Bonser Truck which I am currently restoring and wondered if anyone knows what colour it should be painted to keep it original.
It is a Model D serial number 660110.

[charlie]

If you have an area of original paint that has not been exposed to too much sunlight? Underneath brackets etc that have been bolted on is usually a good place. If so you should be able to get it matched by a paint supplier.

[stan]

Thanks for that .I’ve rubbed down the chassis , but can’t really tell the original paint.There are four different colours , the most recent are orange and yellow , the older colours are green and blue but I can’t see which one was first.
Did they come out of the factory a particular colour or could the customer choose ?

[stan]

Does anybody know which type of tyre should be fitted to the front of a Bonser truck. I’ve seen some with 3 rib tyres and others with car tyres . Also any idea of where to buy them ?

[charlie]

The information I have shows a ribbed tyre on the front and either a cleated tractor tyre or Land Rover style mud and snow tyre on the rear.

[stan]

Thanks for that Charlie

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