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Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 27th June 2024, 23:08
Replies: 2
Views: 7,234
Posted By robertdavey6
I was bought one but, it doesn't work with my...

I was bought one but, it doesn't work with my truck's steering wheel.
Forum: Say Hello 26th December 2021, 09:48
Replies: 3
Views: 9,485
Posted By robertdavey6
You've seen the half dozen I posted, taken in the...

You've seen the half dozen I posted, taken in the Melton Mowbray depot.
Not having been back, recently, those are all I have.
Forum: Bus & Coach Restoration 23rd June 2021, 10:31
Replies: 1
Views: 9,099
Posted By robertdavey6
http://www.partline.co.uk/automotive/model-all.asp...

http://www.partline.co.uk/automotive/model-all.asp?MODELWEB=Leyland
Forum: Bus & Coach Restoration 27th April 2021, 19:35
Replies: 3
Views: 8,635
Posted By robertdavey6
There is a large (internal) difference between...

There is a large (internal) difference between the two types of battery. Vehicle batteries are designed for high loads over a short period. As in cracking the engine, at start.
Leisure batteries are...
Forum: Say Hello 19th April 2021, 17:09
Replies: 10
Views: 14,919
Posted By robertdavey6
Not sure if it's relevant or not but, here goes. ...

Not sure if it's relevant or not but, here goes.
I drive an IVECO Strallis artic. The current one is my third and they all had an automatic battery isolator. When this operates, it cuts feed to all...
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 26th March 2020, 23:32
Replies: 7
Views: 18,230
Posted By robertdavey6
It was. Thanks. Some of his other albums are...

It was. Thanks.
Some of his other albums are worth a look, too.
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 25th March 2020, 20:28
Replies: 7
Views: 18,230
Posted By robertdavey6
Not sure just what/which/why but, that was using...

Not sure just what/which/why but, that was using my phone. Now I'm on the laptop, it works fine.
Go back to the phone...….. No go again.
Possibly the phone browser isn't compatible with something...
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 25th March 2020, 18:39
Replies: 7
Views: 18,230
Posted By robertdavey6
Around 50 images, by Sidmouth Ian? If so, I...

Around 50 images, by Sidmouth Ian?
If so, I found it via a FLICKR search. There looks to be some others of interest, too.
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 24th March 2020, 19:14
Replies: 7
Views: 18,230
Posted By robertdavey6
That link isnt working, for me. Just brings me...

That link isnt working, for me. Just brings me back here again.
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 11th March 2020, 20:57
Replies: 2
Views: 15,366
Posted By robertdavey6
I recall seeing an advert, on the rear cover of...

I recall seeing an advert, on the rear cover of an old mag., that showed 2x 20ft single axle trailers being joined together, to make a 40ft tandem axle one!
The concept was 20ft for daytime...
Forum: Cameras, Photography and Equipment 5th February 2020, 10:55
Replies: 10
Views: 110,798
Posted By robertdavey6
Same as me, Chris.

Same as me, Chris.
Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 16th December 2019, 18:32
Replies: 1
Views: 18,275
Posted By robertdavey6
Hi Tony, I've only ever parked there twice....

Hi Tony,
I've only ever parked there twice. The first time in 1983 and the second time in 2017

Best wishes, Robert
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 9th November 2019, 12:30
Replies: 3
Views: 19,904
Posted By robertdavey6
Building the M74 near Glasgow 1964

Some interesting old on and off road vehicles in this clip. There are even some coaches, near the end, just after the Minister declares it open.

https://youtu.be/MV3Z5HxZ_Lk
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 11th October 2019, 20:29
Replies: 3
Views: 18,791
Posted By robertdavey6
If it does, can we look forward to them appearing...

If it does, can we look forward to them appearing in yellow?:D:rolleyes::):confused::confused:
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 11th October 2019, 17:25
Replies: 3
Views: 18,791
Posted By robertdavey6
Wrightbus now equals JCB

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-northern-ireland-50013959
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 25th September 2019, 07:16
Replies: 1
Views: 15,546
Posted By robertdavey6
Wrightbus in difficulty.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-49818156
Forum: Bus & Coach Restoration 26th August 2019, 09:24
Replies: 5
Views: 17,604
Posted By robertdavey6
Don't forget that some railway transmissions used...

Don't forget that some railway transmissions used the same gearbox. It might be worth a look at railcar.co.uk They might have/know someone.

Hope that helps.

Robert
Forum: Military Vehicles 3rd June 2019, 09:26
Replies: 3
Views: 18,150
Posted By robertdavey6
The image, of a "huge winch", shows an EKA...

The image, of a "huge winch", shows an EKA equipped Foden.
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 21st May 2019, 13:34
Replies: 2
Views: 15,928
Posted By robertdavey6
Maybe 1970's?

Maybe 1970's?
Forum: Say Hello 27th March 2019, 10:41
Replies: 5
Views: 12,897
Posted By robertdavey6
Morning. I did wonder where you'd been.

Morning. I did wonder where you'd been.
Forum: Say Hello 4th March 2019, 23:26
Replies: 4
Views: 12,879
Posted By robertdavey6
It should be possible. Leyland was only a half...

It should be possible. Leyland was only a half day, for a good look round, on (re)opening day.
Forum: Say Hello 4th March 2019, 17:51
Replies: 4
Views: 12,879
Posted By robertdavey6
Hi, A warm welcome, from me, too. That's now...

Hi, A warm welcome, from me, too.

That's now on my list, as I've not been yet.

Best wishes, Robert
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 10th February 2019, 11:19
Replies: 2
Views: 24,559
Posted By robertdavey6
Is the downplating as simple as changing some...

Is the downplating as simple as changing some bolts?
We had a 32t tractor unit dropped to 22t (MANY years ago) and, all that was needed was to change the bolts holding the 5th wheel on. I think...
Forum: Road Haulage Discussion 6th November 2018, 14:38
Replies: 2
Views: 21,757
Posted By robertdavey6
Good question. First issue ones expire next...

Good question.
First issue ones expire next year, 2019.
Forum: Say Hello 27th September 2018, 20:58
Replies: 2
Views: 11,020
Posted By robertdavey6
A variety of jobs, straight out of school. These...

A variety of jobs, straight out of school. These were:-

Double Glazing maker (3 weeks) Cutting aluminium frames and gluing glass to them.

Warehouseman. (20 months) Picking orders of honey and...
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