Dick Longbridge

Great to see REV getting really decent attention to detail. At least that way you've got the maximum chance of some semblance of reliability when you finally find yourself back behind the handlebars again.

I thought that must be a survivor of the mass Astra cull in Banbury, but it turns out to be a different address. 

I started working for WS Transportation a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been allocated this Scania 18 tonner on pallet network and general haulage work.

Interestingly, it was originally a 4x2 tractor unit running in Eddie Stobart livery. In common with several sister trucks, it was stretched and converted to a curtainsider in 2021 (judging by the body builders plate on the door shut). At a guess, acquiring new trucks was difficult post-Covid, so the existing fleet was adapted to suit changing operational needs. Being a 410, it goes pretty well for a four wheeler! Here is a pic of it from the Eddie days, borrowed from ‘eastleighbusman’ via Flickr.

Great to see REV getting really decent attention to detail. At least that way you've got the maximum chance of some semblance of reliability when you finally find yourself back behind the handlebars again.

https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/216080/saab-900i-aero-door-saloon
 

Great to see REV getting really decent attention to detail. At least that way you've got the maximum chance of some semblance of reliability when you finally find yourself back behind the handlebars again.

I thought you'd appreciate this, Dez.

I can see why Saabnut trusts Duncan with his cars! Lovely stuff.
I looked up when BSF was 'discontinued'.....Goooogle says....1948!

£1495
https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1714509

Great to see REV getting really decent attention to detail. At least that way you've got the maximum chance of some semblance of reliability when you finally find yourself back behind the handlebars again.

Great to see REV getting really decent attention to detail. At least that way you've got the maximum chance of some semblance of reliability when you finally find yourself back behind the handlebars again.

in better REV news, I have been informed the kingpin and bushes have been refitted and everything buttoned back up! I am very pleased to hear this, as this has been one of REV's longer-standing issues that was first noticed all the way back in 2021! so I am glad to see the end of it so to speak
 
and with that Duncan discovered the fun that is the Model 70 fasteners! 
have to admit that gave me a good chuckle
however in the course of putting things back together, this was noticed!

 which I find most interesting from a “I am a sad bastard who studies every nut and bolt of these machines” perspective  
because one of the things written in the parts manual is

"STY403 Steering top plate (C/W 2x 5/16" BSF bolt x 3/4" long packed in sets) NOTE: For use with Left hand Steering lock when LP 1161 wheels (Store STY 474) are fitted"

(Dunlop LP 1161 wheels are the standard 10 inch Mini 21A2744 wheels that later Model 70's like REV have)

The thing, I have never been able to figure out what "Left hand steering lock" actually is! It’s not listed anywhere else in the parts manual apart from that note, but I have to wonder if the steering lock, is what Duncan has just made himself?

I think this might be something @Zelandeth you might want to check on TPA, especially as TPA is on 10 inch wheels when she started out life on 12 inch wheels
 
and then some other items where sorted out also  

 

This thing does have a large derriere. Typical Chrysler, I guess.

Back in the eighties I worked at a provincial Fiat dealership. Back then pretty everything Fiat made was dynamically superior to the equivalent Ford…. Build quality, on the other hand…..😱

Now by the park in Hastings, apparently. Is that far from where it was last spotted? Currently shown as taxed although no V5 ownership change since 2005. Someone has patched up the smashed windows as a quick fix too - looking at the caravans around it, I'd say someone has helped themselves to it and is currently sleeping in it or something. 

'53 Panhard Uber Eats delivery vee-hicle

'77 Ford Pinto Caravan

'79 Pontiac Firebird rubbish lorry

I can confirm that this feature is most amusing when your mate nods off in the back.

'53 Panhard Uber Eats delivery vee-hicle

'57 Plymouth Belvedere 'Belipopter' apparently.