Cockneys, their transport and Miss Lette.

[Cavcraft]

WALLOP!

 

Try again:

 

Up at stupid o'clock...

taxi time by Cavlover1, on Flickr

 

To get the 05.51 to Crewe...

taxi chester by Cavlover1, on Flickr

taxi crewe by Cavlover1, on Flickr

 

Then on to bleeding London via Rugby and somewhere else so exciting I've forgotten...

taxi 2 by Cavlover1, on Flickr

taxi 3 by Cavlover1, on Flickr

 

Has anyone else noticed that asking some railway staff any kind of question at all relating to train times makes them look at you like you've asked them if you can knob their wife and run off with their dog? I had some right miserable fuckers today.

taxi 4 by Cavlover1, on Flickr

taxi 6 by Cavlover1, on Flickr

 

 

WHERE's HARRY?

taxi 8 by Cavlover1, on Flickr

 

Greeted by the marvellous Ken round corner from station in this very vehicle...

taxi 7 by Cavlover1, on Flickr

 

Prior to loading up Junkman's new toy, Ken was busy searching for bits when I noticed this...

taxi 10 by Cavlover1, on Flickr

 

Then it was time to lob the 'lette into the back...

taxi 5 by Cavlover1, on Flickr

 

And head off home in this powerful* beast of a motor

taxi 9 by Cavlover1, on Flickr

 

And in a 'you couldn't make this up' style this was the exact mileage to my front door from Ken's...

taxi miles by Cavlover1, on Flickr

 

Thoroughly enjoyable day, precious few knobheads on the train, everything went smoothly and I got back in one hit. Big shout out to Mr and Mrs Ken, pleasure to meet you both.

[chaseracer]

That fracking exploration in Sussex has caused Lahndon to shift 90 degrees.  Turn it up!!

[Cavcraft]

Right, as you can see my picture taking/posting skills are absolutely shit. But there you have it.

 

They are suppose to portray an early start, mad dash at last minute for the first train, then Crewe to London. As you may have noticed I have purchased a black cab off 'our' Ken and handily enough Junkman wanted the 'ped so we lobbed that into the back at the same time. Ms Moby Lette was a great passenger, except she smelt a bit.

200 miles right on the nail door to door, in what has to be the slowest journey I've ever driven. It was painfully slow, 70mph could be had but it took several counties to achieve. I even stopped trying to overtake lorries on hills on the motorway as it was almost pointless!

 

It was more comfortable than I imagined it would be and didn't seem too bad on fuel, I estimate £50 to do the 200 miles so therefore about 25mpg I think. I'm knackered now so Mr Junkman I'll pm you about the 'ped later as I don't fancy running it up today sorry. 

[chaseracer]

Had I known you were passing, I'd've baked a cake!  At the very least, put the kettle on and cracked a packet of Suggestives to assist you through the last 50 miles or so.  

 

A black cab outside Chaseracer Hall would have the neighbours twitching the curtains...

[purplebargeken]

Fabulous to meet you today Billy.

 

You are an autoshite man of your word. I did tell you about the taxi's lack of err, motorway prowess but she will show you just how good she can be around town. She beats most things away at the lights and as you experienced, her turning circle is legendary.

That isn't actually bad given the sheer size/bulk/weight of the cab. 

 

A Mobylette does indeed fit in the rear bit of the cab. 

 

Many thanks to Christian as well.

 

Hope you both enjoy your new toys.

 

Ken

[Jim Bell]

Its quite steep, That London.

And the escalators go sideways.

 

Other than that, looks like you had a great day.

 

Well bought.

[Pillock]

At least there's very little chance of it going south of the river, this time of night.

Is it just a box ticked and move it on, or are you going to hang around outside nightclubs in it? 

[Tetleysmooth]

Cockaknees in Enfield, nah mate, you got it all wrong Billy boy.

Come dahn to Mile End, Bethnal Green or Stratford and meet a proper Cockney.

I was born in Mile End meself guv.

Knees up muvva Brahn.

[dollywobbler]

Brilliant. I hope this taxi becomes an Autoshite bike. Who's going to have it next?

[Cavcraft]

I assume I was in Norf Landahn as I passed v. close to Spurs ground on the train? I don't know the smoke that well, which is shit really as my parents and theirs hail from there.

 

Took the Doris to work in it tonight, she was majorly like WTF? when I came home in it today and actually LOL'd when she saw it.

[skattrd]

Top bombing Billy.

I'd expect the kids/wife would quite like being driven around in a taxi ... They can pretend they've booked/paid for a taxi and are not related to you

[Cavcraft]

Oh, they like pretending their not related to me, I don't need a black cab for that. Pretending to be in a fitness video and doing 'star jumps' in Primemark usually shuts them up.

[garethj]

Good man, another star buy!

[purplebargeken]

No cockneys in Enfield mate, none whatsoever (unless they are in hiding). 

 

I had no doubts that the taxi would transport you in contented slowness to Chester. Sorry for calling you a scouser. Even more shameful is that I am actually a scouser and I got it wrong. 

 

All the best with her. Bloody good to have met you mate. 

[vulgalour]

Brilliant. I hope this taxi becomes an Autoshite bike. Who's going to have it next?

 

Me, hopefully... though I doubt the planets will allow for this event to occur.  I'd love a black cab, but a shonky maroon one with mahoosive bumpers as previously mentioned.

[trigger]

So what's it like to drive and why did you want it?! I bet it's a bit of a laugh to own.

[warren t claim]

I really can't say anything nice about LTI products other than that they're slightly better than a Metrocab.

[Junkman]

That cab looks bloody fabulous!

I hope the cigarette lighter works.

 

I had no fuggin idea the Moby Dick would be sent by taxicab!

Sure hope you didn't let the meter run all the time...

[Ghosty]

I really can't say anything nice about LTI products other than that they're slightly better than a Metrocab.

There are fuck all Metrocabs left anyway (with good reason!). I'd love to see someone break one for the Ford bits, and weigh in the rest.

[Cavcraft]

So what's it like to drive and why did you want it?! I bet it's a bit of a laugh to own.

 

Actually not too bad, though incredibly slow on the motorway. A few times I'd get in the middle lane to overtake trucks, then hit a hill and just pull back in to the nearside lane to avoid the embarrassment! I did get it to 70 a few times but as Ken had said before I bought it, 60 was about it's comfortable limit.

To be honest as I wasn't in a rush it was no biggie anyhow, so plodding along as the world bombed past me wasn't such a bad thing, and it was pointless stressing out about knobheads constantly lane switching, or me trying to defend my space as it were, because I didn't have enough speed to do it and it just makes you more stressed anyhow.

 

I got it because I'd always fancied a crack at driving one plus it's something a bit different to haul my cycles round in, though knowing me it'll be swapped for something next week lol. The missus wants us to go on holiday in it, but I reckon that's pushing it a bit as I'll need three months off work just to get to Blackpool!

[Cavcraft]

Oh aye, I drove 50 yards with the handbrake on yesterday (hash tag back slash @ hash tag knobhead) and now the brake warning light is flickering on the dashboard. Cleverly diagnosed by my lad as the handbrake switch so at least I don't seem have knackered the brakes up.

[purplebargeken]

You prawn! Doh!

 

The cig lighter will either be a loose connection (as I had to wiggle it around on Saturday at times) or a fuse (10A blade). Look at the sunvisor - drivers side and it will give you the rating and fuse location. The panel for the cig lighter is easy to access. Undo the 4 screws, pull off the 2 heater knobs and there you go. I would be inclined to fit a new one, couple of quid from the local factors. The taxi one is a bit 'clunky' in its design and would have been somewhat overused in its heyday. Not by me as I only us 'em for PratNav's. 

[Split_Pin]

That's bloody awesome. I do like these late models. I believe there are still a few knocking around Glasgow city centre.

[purplebargeken]

I loved the taxi to bits and am gutted that it is gone, I really am. I keep looking outside and wondering where it is. Then I remember and let out a deep and meaningful sigh. It was quirky, unrefined, slow on motorways (I did say didn't I  ), had random door lock quirks and at the end became a little incontinent but it was bloody great. Maybe one day I will have another, who knows. It worked its way under my skin like no other car I've had before (and I've had a few) with the possible exception of the 110 Landy.

 

Oh Billy, that list on the white board was a list of things that needs doing to my Daf 66 before an MOT is even considered. 'Tis a long list.

 

It needs a couple of bits sorting for sure but once done it will be great. Enjoy!!!!!

[Junkman]

I know the secret behind its slowness.

 

Only 330k miles - it's not properly run in yet.

[purplebargeken]

Indeed!

[Cavcraft]

Today I did my bit by running my mate and his family down to Rhyl for a few days camping holiday. Three adults, three kids and a shit load of gear=MEGA slow progress.

[Cavcraft]

On the piss photo of an on the piss car: this was even more hateful in real life than the picture suggest and it had large chrome skulls behind the back seat. Memphis Belle? Memphis fucking Belle End more like

[purplebargeken]

You is now an official taxi'ist. 

 

That PT cruiser should be nuked for an assault on taste.

[Bobthebeard]

Today I did my bit by running my mate and his family down to Rhyl for a few days camping holiday. Three adults, three kids and a shit load of gear=MEGA slow progress.image.jpg

Campsite looks a little steep. Slow progress excused!