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Forum: Computers & the Internet 4th April 2009, 12:12
Replies: 1
Views: 19,871
Posted By billyboy
Spam.

Is it just me or some you others get a notification message from this site in an e mail stating "someone has replied to a thread you have subscribed to"
when you click on the link to open it, it...
Forum: Models & Other Collectables 27th March 2009, 04:43
Replies: 7
Views: 26,882
Posted By billyboy
Not sad at all Chris. Go for it mate...I would...

Not sad at all Chris. Go for it mate...I would too1
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 22nd March 2009, 22:50
Replies: 16
Views: 25,499
Posted By billyboy
Val

I drove 3 vals. Comfortable, great steering, but the brakes did leave a lot to be desired. If you had one with a Telma you were laughing. The 46 units were all right on the flat but show them a hill...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 14th February 2009, 01:20
Replies: 75
Views: 103,653
Posted By billyboy
What I had in mind Chris was fitting the K40 into...

What I had in mind Chris was fitting the K40 into the base/magnetic plate of a persuader. It a good diameter size giving plenty of magnetization to your roof. I never had a persuader move on my volvo...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 12th February 2009, 22:23
Replies: 75
Views: 103,653
Posted By billyboy
try for a persuader mag mount Chris. they work...

try for a persuader mag mount Chris. they work pretty good mate
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 30th January 2009, 11:11
Replies: 4
Views: 9,775
Posted By billyboy
good links there. thanks for posting

good links there. thanks for posting
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 27th January 2009, 08:46
Replies: 4
Views: 9,775
Posted By billyboy
To me, If they are "Half cabs or back loaders...

To me, If they are "Half cabs or back loaders then they are classic.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 10th January 2009, 10:02
Replies: 75
Views: 103,653
Posted By billyboy
Heard a guy whispering once, when asked why he...

Heard a guy whispering once, when asked why he was whispering he said "got to keep it down in case I am giving out TVI" LOL
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 10th January 2009, 09:51
Replies: 12
Views: 14,879
Posted By billyboy
One day I spotted an 18 wheeler in Leamington. It...

One day I spotted an 18 wheeler in Leamington. It was from Holland with a large curtain side trailor. as I observed it for the third time it stopped and the driver hung out of his window with papers...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 30th December 2008, 10:35
Replies: 10
Views: 15,630
Posted By billyboy
Wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year.

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 24th December 2008, 02:12
Replies: 22
Views: 27,767
Posted By billyboy
Moretons

Hi Deckboypeggy.
You know me from shipsnostalgia mate. I lived near coventry for many years. I knew Mortons well enough but never worked for them. As for Norbert's, My mate drove for them and I used...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 20th December 2008, 20:32
Replies: 11
Views: 13,567
Posted By billyboy
I heard the Ireland were going to experiment with...

I heard the Ireland were going to experiment with trucks and buses driving on the right. If successful they would get the cars and bikes to do it too!...LOL

creeps off to rest in a cold dark...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 20th December 2008, 20:16
Replies: 75
Views: 103,653
Posted By billyboy
Thats a big 10/4 Chris. Anything that could be...

Thats a big 10/4 Chris. Anything that could be blamed on CB was!

Had some really great copies on it though whilst on the M6 southbound from Blackpool with a Coach hanging on the hook.

Had some...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 18th December 2008, 10:42
Replies: 31
Views: 49,533
Posted By billyboy
ha ha ha...I like that Western SMT. I have the...

ha ha ha...I like that Western SMT.
I have the experience where I have been in a line of slow moving traffic, no chance to overtake anything due to oncoming traffic. look in the mirror to see a bus...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 18th December 2008, 10:04
Replies: 31
Views: 49,533
Posted By billyboy
the flashing of headlights here seems to mean...

the flashing of headlights here seems to mean either "get out of my way I am comming through" (bus drivers all untrained) or " hey look, my lights work" from the guy with a recent motor.
No HGV test...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 18th December 2008, 08:27
Replies: 31
Views: 49,533
Posted By billyboy
I recently had to drive in the dark over here....

I recently had to drive in the dark over here. You would be amazed at the amount of drivers here with NO lights at all. Many with NO tail lights. Now Driving with out of focus lights blinding you...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 14th December 2008, 22:35
Replies: 6
Views: 12,215
Posted By billyboy
Heard a story once of a driver who had a small...

Heard a story once of a driver who had a small glass pannel in the cab floor and a mirror on the front axle so he could see the copper hiding in his blind spot. Think the old Gardner men used to...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 13th December 2008, 22:00
Replies: 26
Views: 31,211
Posted By billyboy
Well ity would have to be EU standard plywood...

Well ity would have to be EU standard plywood Chris...LOL
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 13th December 2008, 10:18
Replies: 26
Views: 31,211
Posted By billyboy
Yes thats another possibility. hard to say...

Yes thats another possibility. hard to say without actually seeing the chassis
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 13th December 2008, 09:16
Replies: 26
Views: 31,211
Posted By billyboy
the Daimler busses used to leave Coventry with a...

the Daimler busses used to leave Coventry with a plywood box at the front. they used to drive them to places to have bodywork fitted.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 13th December 2008, 09:11
Replies: 26
Views: 31,211
Posted By billyboy
could have been vehicle chassis going up north to...

could have been vehicle chassis going up north to have bodywork put on them for the fire service Coastie. the simon snorkel type
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 9th December 2008, 22:57
Replies: 6
Views: 12,215
Posted By billyboy
Aberdeen Booster

how many of you older drivers remember using the "Aberdeen Booster" in them far off days?

When you truck was struggling to make 35mph with a screaming Gardner. Suddenly, a downhill bit of road,...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 9th December 2008, 08:45
Replies: 4
Views: 9,731
Posted By billyboy
Great to see a new site like this developing. ...

Great to see a new site like this developing.
Seasons greetings to all
billyboy
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 4th December 2008, 10:31
Replies: 3
Views: 9,224
Posted By billyboy
Only place i had problems was in Wales ......

Only place i had problems was in Wales ... couldnt even pronounce the places i was asking directions to...LOL
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 24th November 2008, 21:23
Replies: 26
Views: 39,957
Posted By billyboy
We have all heard storys about female hitch...

We have all heard storys about female hitch hikers, But did anyone ever have one?
I stopped for one in her 20's and thought my luck was in, till her boyfriend a smelly hippy type appeared from...
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