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Started by sichel, April 01, 2026, 03:23:37 PM

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sichel

Enjoy working with this handy tool. We'd like to know the manufacturer, model and year of manufacture.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

sichel

Where are the experts on vintage trucks?
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

marmer

Goudard et Mennesson radiator, aka "Solex."  Is it De Dion Bouton, or is that too obvious?

Bill d isere

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sichel

DeDion Bouton isn't too obvious, but it's spot on. I'm locking this so you can specify the model and year of manufacture.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

marmer

Bill, Dux is a great guess!  I once found a picture of a WWI-era Dux with a captured French Goudard et Mennesson radiator and I posted it as a puzzle.

marmer

1915 GQ three-ton?

sichel

Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

sichel

Marmer, are you still here?
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

marmer

Sorry, I've been a little inactive lately.  I will try to do better.

sichel

When a puzzle is locked, I get a bit fussy...
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

marmer

Go ahead and unlock it.  Let's see what Bill can come up with.  I retired from my job at the end of March and have had some medical visits (nothing bad, just time-consuming).

sichel

OK, unlocked. Keep your chin up  :thumbsup:
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

That must be it, but I don't have any further details.
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Bill d isere

Quote from: marmer on April 23, 2026, 11:18:33 AMGo ahead and unlock it.  Let's see what Bill can come up with.  I retired from my job at the end of March and have had some medical visits (nothing bad, just time-consuming).

I wish you a happy retirement and, above all, that your health checkups are all those of a young man with a bright future.
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sichel

Quote from: Bill d isere on April 23, 2026, 02:36:19 PMThat must be it, but I don't have any further details.
My source, a book, mentions horsepower and year of manufacture of the mystery refuse lorry. I have no idea if it can be found online.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

1914?  :disbelief: He's quite a bit younger.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

You're very close!
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

Other direction.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

marmer

Are we sure about that 1920s-vintage date?  I'm seeing sources which list 1921 as the first year for car-type radiators and pneumatic tires.