Cavcraft Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 I ran out of bottle just shy of £300 on this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LDV-CONVOY-VAN-HI-TOP-LWB-/302244353541?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=0G%252FwsndlTI%252FFf9BV1NyE4EebluY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 strangeangel, Vince70 and Dick Longbridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edessex Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I've only read the first few pages of this, but will revisit it later. I have always loved LDVs, especially the older Sherpa type ones. Looking back I really wish I had bought a little Pilot as my first vehicle! I went self-employed a few years back, mainly gardening services, I used my car briefly, but needed a van. I REALLY wanted an LDV, but considering the trade I felt a more modern and 'neater' vehicle would be better, hence the Vauxhall Movano. However, I am intending to do some work around my yard soon, and need a tipper. So soon I will hopefully be in the market for an LDV tipper! eddyramrod, Cavcraft and CreepingJesus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 A former neighbour of mine used to virtually live in his drop side 200. Milk deliveries in the morning, gardening and house/garage clearances the rest of the time. Don't recall it ever letting him down either, which was impressive, cos he's the least mechanically sympathetic person I know! Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timolloyd Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 TV Sherpa alert: Broadchurch episode 3. Likely witness vehicle rather than rapist's. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (from The Comic Strip Presents...Four Men in a Car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkntun_yyTs beko1987, Stanky, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 One of my all time favourite films Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 In Harrow this afternoon. LPG. CreepingJesus, Dick Longbridge, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 LookingPrettyGood 😄 CreepingJesus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Top Spotage there! Nightfire Red, Twin Cam ford engine. Much Winning there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I've recently been working with an ex police sergeant and amongst quite a few law enforcement anecdotes he told me that back in the 90's they used to have a fleet of LDV 400 V8 response vans. Two vans full of coppers were dispatched to a large brawl in a town centre. The first van on the scene came screeching to a halt and a copper threw open the side door open only for it to come off it's runners and crash on to the road just in time for the second van to run it over. The second or third copper out of the now door-less Sherpa decided now was a good time to shout "WE'RE HERE!" in a camp voice. Amazingly this had the effect of ending the fight as everybody was laughing at the coppers, even the coppers themselves. Stanky, Timewaster, Dick Longbridge and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I've recently been working with an ex police sergeant and amongst quite a few law enforcement anecdotes he told me that back in the 90's they used to have a fleet of LDV 400 V8 response vans. Two vans full of coppers were dispatched to a large brawl in a town centre. The first van on the scene came screeching to a halt and a copper threw open the side door open only for it to come off it's runners and crash on to the road just in time for the second van to run it over. The second or third copper out of the now door-less Sherpa decided now was a good time to shout "WE'RE HERE!" in a camp voice. Amazingly this had the effect of ending the fight as everybody was laughing at the coppers, even the coppers themselves.Ah, the friendly 90's. How I miss them. Quality tale for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 A couple from the bus rally at Brooklands last week. Brooklands have their own minibus. And this gem belonged to one of the stallholders. This one looks like the roof won't be attached to the body too much longer. Nor many other bits for that matter. Cavcraft, CreepingJesus and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Thats rare; SWB, single rear wheel and a high roof. CreepingJesus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I've recently been working with an ex police sergeant and amongst quite a few law enforcement anecdotes he told me that back in the 90's they used to have a fleet of LDV 400 V8 response vans. Two vans full of coppers were dispatched to a large brawl in a town centre. The first van on the scene came screeching to a halt and a copper threw open the side door open only for it to come off it's runners and crash on to the road just in time for the second van to run it over. The second or third copper out of the now door-less Sherpa decided now was a good time to shout "WE'RE HERE!" in a camp voice. Amazingly this had the effect of ending the fight as everybody was laughing at the coppers, even the coppers themselves.Entirely believable. The sliding door could jump the stops quite easily. Ours did once or twice (one time on the move), but the door didn't actually come off thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Thats rare; SWB, single rear wheel and a high roof. The unusual and rarely ticked bubblewrap/marshmallow/feathers/big hats/pre-inflated balloon delivery option. I'm torn between wanting a freight-rover era one for CF SPRINGS YO! one-upmanship and a proper sherpa with leftover J4 and MGB parts. Asimo and scruff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Dick Longbridge, anonymous user, Cavcraft and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Stolen goods. holbeck, Lacquer Peel and scruff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 If that's for making those shitey maxxus biscuit tins they can keep it; awful flimsy shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 This ex-Highlands and Islands fire brigade Convoy is CLASS.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272633516124 Vince70, catsinthewelder and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Stolen goods.Nah, they got them through clearing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Another Sherpa anecdote emerged from my ex Police Officer colleague last night. One provincial town had a big problem with banned drivers operating with impunity. Mainly that was because they knew the cars that plod would turn up in. Even the unmarked vehicles could be spotted a mile off. It was decided to mount an intelligence gathering operation aimed at the most prolific offenders on one estate in the town. Phone calls were made to British Gas who loaned a Sherpa Van and two branded donkey jackets for use of the Police - no questions asked. Two officers were tasked with parking up on the estate and just looking like a couple of British Gas blokes skiving off, whilst noting the movement of vehicles and individuals known to the Police. Specific instructions were given that on no account were they to give chase or to do any Police work other than their stated orders. All went well for the first couple of hours with vehicles of interest being noted and called in via radio. Then, perhaps their number one banned driver target was seen screaming through the estate in a stolen hot hatch. The officers could not hold themselves back. fired up the Sherpa and set off in hot (warm) pursuit. The suspect must have been mildly puzzled to be chased by British Gas, but wasn't about to surrender to a couple of Gas Fitters. A couple of highly dangerous circuits of the estate ensued and the officers in the Sherpa had the chance to end it by ramming the hatch and spinning it into a ditch. This was done but the poor old Sherpa didn't come out of it too well. Funnily enough British Gas were somewhat reluctant to lend vehicles to that particular Police division afterwards. Semi-C, eddyramrod, Dick Longbridge and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I've just found a thread on a disused old BL garage in Hailsham and look whats in the garage. http://www.abandoned-derelict.co.uk/garage-workshop-hailsham/ Alexg, Cavcraft and catsinthewelder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 This has just made my day! You've seen the Tory Battlebus, you've seen the big red Labour one. What are the SNP using? A 13 year old LDV Convoy! BX reg too so it's a long way from home. How cool is this. This would make me vote SNP if I could but I'm about 400 miles too far south. RobT, anonymous user, Cavcraft and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Filthy yoon sassenach minibus; true YeSNP would have located some proper AS-worthy material assembled at Bathgate, gen-you-wine McLeyland chod with the thruppny bit cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timolloyd Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Hopefully Sturgeon is using a Princess as her official car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I can't remember if I've mentioned this beastie yet. I've just replaced the exploded engine with a pug 405 item with Bosch pump. Nearly ready for MOT, just a little welding! I could do with a pair of front doors, a pair of rear doors, sliding side door and a bonnet in PO red if anyone knows to any cheap mint ones! CreepingJesus, Shep Shepherd, somewhatfoolish and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Pretty certain the SNP LDV belongs to Chris Law in Dundee. It sat outside his office in a fairly dodgy bit of town after GE15. His Saltire painted Bedford Green Goddess is tucked up in another part of the town after its' marathon journey during the indyref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Immediately made me think of Balamory. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I can't remember if I've mentioned this beastie yet. I've just replaced the exploded engine with a pug 405 item with Bosch pump. Nearly ready for MOT, just a little welding! I could do with a pair of front doors, a pair of rear doors, sliding side door and a bonnet in PO red if anyone knows to any cheap mint ones! Yay! Another Y TDA reg. As mentioned somewhere else in this thread Y833 TDA was my regular van for a couple of years. I like the fact you want every single door in mint postie red. You've more chances of winning the lottery. Lankytim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 2 LDV Sherpas, one in Pillock and the other in Convoy flavours seen at a recent classic event in Clacton, both ex Postman Twat Sherpatasticness of em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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