This brings back memories! I used to do European runs in a day cab 0813 with a box on the back when I was 18-19 years old. No night heater, no bunk, no curtains and no sat nav. Loved every second of it…!!! When I was 19 the owner upgraded our fleet and I got a Leyland Daf 45 with the high roof, was like someone gave me a Bentley.
I've never forgotten the sound of a Ford Cargo 0813 and how badly they rusted. The Dover engine just kept going though. I did think the Iveco Eurocargo was a huge leap forward
They're a very sharp looking rig though I wish this had the 10 stud wheels. You can can see they strived to give the cab interior car like comfort levels, much like Japanese trucks do. I imagine those plastics are subject to deterioration in harsh conditions.
I hate rust. Ford D series and Cargos were once a common sight in Australia. I recall them as street sweepers used by my local council in the 1990s. Probably among the last built. I recently came across a derelict heavy three axle example with a box body parked in an industrial area with spider wheels and yellow CAT motor visible when looking under the cab. Some of the final Cargos sold here became very Americanised wirh their engines and running gear.
DROVE many ford cargo back in 1990s FROM 0813 7.5/ 1013 10 TONNERS 6.2 LITRE FORD 5 SPEED . TO 17/ 24 TONNERS . 1 //// 1718 8 speed range change overdrive box deep 3.7 dif . f Perkings 540 V8 engine cruise 2300 rpm on edge green &62mph / 100kmh legal limit then pre 1997 . flat out 3000rpm edge red . 82mph /130kmh OFF the tacho . FLYER . NO 56mph/90kmh limiters back then HAPPY DAYS . HAD night out 1013 10 ton 6.2 litre ford engine 5 speed box 12 volt sleeper TOLD not use night heater all night as battery be flat in morning . WOKE up with cramp & 4am freezing - 7 c outside PRESTON lancnshire . BUNCK bit narrrow had sleep on ur side not back . DONE job BRISTOL to blackburm/ preston / liverpool back bristol . 2 day run . cruise 60 mph 2400rpm edge green on motorway m6/ m5 .
This brings back memories! I used to do European runs in a day cab 0813 with a box on the back when I was 18-19 years old. No night heater, no bunk, no curtains and no sat nav. Loved every second of it…!!! When I was 19 the owner upgraded our fleet and I got a Leyland Daf 45 with the high roof, was like someone gave me a Bentley.
Happy days,
I've never forgotten the sound of a Ford Cargo 0813 and how badly they rusted. The Dover engine just kept going though. I did think the Iveco Eurocargo was a huge leap forward
Loved these trucks and drove several during the 1980s and 1990s the truck would keep on going,it was an hard working truck 👍
Same era that I come from by the sounds of it .
Bloody lovely little truck, cheers for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks , glad you like it.
Hello Shaun, great video,you don't see these much now the cargo lorries,it is a tidy example,and the bed cabin is good to see.
Hello Steven , yes it's in pretty good nick to say it's 31yrs old.
Nice example, thanxs 4 sharing.
Thanks for looking.
Well it is a nice truck, especially with the sleeper cab. Would look good with an R.V. unit of the back.@@ShaunMurray63
Can't remember what engine mine had, but it was probably the slowest cargo 813 ever!
Now then, when are we going to do this top tear style drone filming with this to make you a nice little channel intro video Papi? 😊
Did you go to many rallies with it? ,looks a beaut will you miss it
Hello , yes we did some local shows with it and yes I think I will miss it.
Awesome 👏🏼 I was sent by squaddy. Subbed to you 🤙🏼
Good to have you onboard.
Just subbed back to you as well.
@@ShaunMurray63 thank you 🙏🏼 I do appreciate the🤙🏼 sub
@@chrismillersrcfamily No probs .My nephew has a drone channel on you tube aswell.
@@ShaunMurray63 you have the link? I watch all types of content.
They're a very sharp looking rig though I wish this had the 10 stud wheels.
You can can see they strived to give the cab interior car like comfort levels, much like Japanese trucks do.
I imagine those plastics are subject to deterioration in harsh conditions.
Rust was a bigger issue.
Pity. They were a great looking truck.
Yes they started getting there act together with the interiors but cab rust was a problem.
I hate rust. Ford D series and Cargos were once a common sight in Australia. I recall them as street sweepers used by my local council in the 1990s. Probably among the last built. I recently came across a derelict heavy three axle example with a box body parked in an industrial area with spider wheels and yellow CAT motor visible when looking under the cab. Some of the final Cargos sold here became very Americanised wirh their engines and running gear.
@@jamesfrench7299 We never got the artic one with the Cummins L10 just the 7.5t models.
Fixed the rev counter 😃
Epic , was it the allternator.
@@ShaunMurray63 hi shaun, yes changed the alternater, n rewired to the rev counter, also fitted original rear lights , plenty more to do😀 lovely motor
@@JamesHowell-p1q Yes it's a cracker.
Are you selling it? Looks nice. Can't say I know much about these.
Yes I've made the video as a selling tool.
@@ShaunMurray63did you sell it?
@@WranglingUAE Yes sold it last year sad to see it go.
DROVE many ford cargo back in 1990s FROM 0813 7.5/ 1013 10 TONNERS 6.2 LITRE FORD 5 SPEED . TO 17/ 24 TONNERS . 1 //// 1718 8 speed range change overdrive box deep 3.7 dif . f Perkings 540 V8 engine cruise 2300 rpm on edge green &62mph / 100kmh legal limit then pre 1997 . flat out 3000rpm edge red . 82mph /130kmh OFF the tacho . FLYER . NO 56mph/90kmh limiters back then HAPPY DAYS . HAD night out 1013 10 ton 6.2 litre ford engine 5 speed box 12 volt sleeper TOLD not use night heater all night as battery be flat in morning . WOKE up with cramp & 4am freezing - 7 c outside PRESTON lancnshire . BUNCK bit narrrow had sleep on ur side not back . DONE job BRISTOL to blackburm/ preston / liverpool back bristol . 2 day run . cruise 60 mph 2400rpm edge green on motorway m6/ m5 .