DodgyBastard Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Up for sale is my Transit recovery truck, it has the bombproof 2.5di "banana" engine. DSC_0712 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0714 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0656 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0655 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0651 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0638 by srblythe, on Flickr Mot April 186 recent new tyresRecent parts fittedDiscs pads and caliperProp bearingAlternator with twin batterysSmall winchLed marker lights and tail lightsLed work lightsBack boxOil and filterClear front indicatorsTracking needs done and can do with a windscreen sealHad a lot of money spent over the last few years body works showing its age but to be expected for her age. It has a full set of wheel straps so ready to put to work. The main reason I'm selling is I cant drive it, well not over long distances anyway. The seating position really hurts my knee. After spending 4 hours driving it today I've realised it's just not for me. I would much rather pay someone to move cars for me instead of suffering driving the Transit. It's ok to drive if a little bit slow. DSC_0631 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0629 by srblythe, on Flickr £1275Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland. Dead_E23, danthecapriman, greengartside and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Can everyone just refrain from buying this for a month, please? KTHXBAI chodweaver, DodgyBastard, loserone and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Just been offered a caravan and generator for it on Gumtree... The Moog, Brodders, somewhatfoolish and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 That's weapons grade right there. Shame it doesn't fit you Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 That's a tremendous building in the background. Why is it so tall though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 That's a tremendous building in the background. Why is it so tall though? I think it housed the winding gear when it was a working mine. Dead_E23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I would make the joke about MoT exemption*, but I'll leave it because it's unhelpful. GLTWTS - WTF you eyeing up my unit for? DodgyBastard and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Mot exemption for recovery vehicles is long gone isn't it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Also does it have ifs or a beam axle at the front ? Seems really early for a smiley unless that's a cherish transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 This picture is just so full of win HillmanImp, DodgyBastard, oldcars and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Also does it have ifs or a beam axle at the front ? Seems really early for a smiley unless that's a cherish transferThe dash isn't smiley-ey either. I think the 190s went over to IFS with the first facelift though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Possible smiley front end fitted then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Smiley front was 1995. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 We should crowdfund this........ no more car transport hassles. Sorted! AlabamaShrimp, KruJoe, danthecapriman and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Smiley front was 1995.I know - I served my apprenticeship on them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 We should crowdfund this........ no more car transport hassles. Sorted!This is the best idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 We should crowdfund this........ no more car transport hassles. Sorted! Good idea. I'll take 100% and everyone else can jog on. DeeJay, trigger, DodgyBastard and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 When are you and Barbara Cavland collecting it? AMC Rebel and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 As soon as you suckers have paid it for me! AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 As soon as you suckers have paid it for me! Here's an idea, everyone can crowdfund it and it can just live at my garage... AMC Rebel, Cavcraft, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 "Recently rustproofed deck" You missed a bit, mate. Lacquer Peel, DodgyBastard, Cavcraft and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 More pics DSC_0002 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0006 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0007 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0008 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0011 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0988 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0992 by srblythe, on Flickr It currently needs a front wheel bearing which will be fitted this week. Would there be much interest in a roffle at £25 a go? AMC Rebel, Lacquer Peel and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Yes. AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Billy should buy all the tickets. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 This could well happen in a few weeks if it's still about. FOAD, what's it down as on the V5, does it say 'recovery' as thetaxrates are cheaper and the tunnel fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Just been offered a caravan and generator for it on Gumtree...Better than a twix and a games consul is suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Does it have power steering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Does it have power steering? Yes it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 This could well happen in a few weeks if it's still about. FOAD, what's it down as on the V5, does it say 'recovery' as thetaxrates are cheaper and the tunnel fees.Aren't you limited in use though, ie you can't use it legally to run one in as frag only for recovery of a stranded vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 That's on the (joke) MOT exemption, which doesn't legitimately cover 3500 (or under) KG vehicles. I have feeling my insurance no longer cover recovery trucks though, so would have to have a new policy, then ensure that covers all aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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