BP tankers.

G'day. In the mid 1970's, I was a despatcher for BP at their Auburn facility. Prime movers were either Atkinsons (including a twin steer) or COE Kenworths. There was one seriously under-powered Bedford which would drive out of the yard, get flat towed up Silverwater hill, and carry on from there.

Now, for the life of me, I cannot remember the exact livery. They were yellow and green with a splash of white thrown in, but in which order?

Can anybody help?

Take it easy,

Leon.

The truck at the back is an ex BP Kenworth used in western Qld. I can get a better picture if needed

6 4 36, G'day mate. Loved the bit about the underpowered Bedford. Can't wait until Deadlee Dave reads your post, he'll have coniptions. Hahaaa. cya Tim :

BP Depot,Newcastle 1978. V8GM under the cab.

The picture I was looking for

Late 1979

thats right send the mighty bulldog in to do that had work hahaha hey does anyone know why they used cabovers????

thats right send the mighty bulldog in to do that had work hahaha hey does anyone know why they used cabovers????

In a body truck config, prob to get a larger tank.

Elgindale, what is the story with the Acco, for sale? Need a motor to re-power a Nuess Acco. Cheers