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Dennis F7 EVH 680 and Dennis F12 MAH 580
This photo was taken on 23rd July 2022 at Bressingham Steam Museum, Norfolk. Despite being in the same ownership since 2004, this was the first time these two appliances had been together. The intention was to provide an interesting comparison between an F7 and an F12 but also to show what MAH 580 should look like when it is rebuilt. 'EVH' dates from 1950 and 'MAH' from 1951 so the similarities between the two models are even more pronounced than they would be with a later F12. The cupboard units which can be seen dividing the cab on the F12 were also present on the F7 but they were removed whilst it was still in service. The steel on the front of MAH is not original and will be removed.
MAH was bought by the current owner already dismantled after a failed restoration bid. Nearly all the pieces came with it but there were no photos or instructions!
Both machines will be restored with the plan being to use EVH as a template for the rather challenging F12 project.
I'll submit separate MAH 580 pictures with more information.
This photo was taken on 23rd July 2022 at Bressingham Steam Museum, Norfolk. Despite being in the same ownership since 2004, this was the first time these two appliances had been together. The intention was to provide an interesting comparison between an F7 and an F12 but also to show what MAH 580 should look like when it is rebuilt. 'EVH' dates from 1950 and 'MAH' from 1951 so the similarities between the two models are even more pronounced than they would be with a later F12. The cupboard units which can be seen dividing the cab on the F12 were also present on the F7 but they were removed whilst it was still in service. The steel on the front of MAH is not original and will be removed.
MAH was bought by the current owner already dismantled after a failed restoration bid. Nearly all the pieces came with it but there were no photos or instructions!
Both machines will be restored with the plan being to use EVH as a template for the rather challenging F12 project.
I'll submit separate MAH 580 pictures with more information.
It looks as if on full lock the wheel nearly touches the steering gubbins
Added by Neal Glover on 23 September 2022.
Added by Neal Glover on 23 September 2022.
Looking at the bell housing, it seems the engine is not on the centre line, so this pushes the driver’s seat further towards the door than it should otherwise be? May just be the angle of this particular photo, though? I wonder if the F8 was the same…
Added by Rob Johnson on 25 September 2022.
Added by Rob Johnson on 25 September 2022.
Dennis
Added by Rob Johnson on 22 September 2022.