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Title: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Ken T on 05 February 2012, 23:23:52
you know we understand migs and their little faults, well here's a vehicle that needs similar care and attention  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/jcb-digger-/360431135056?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Tools_Construction_Tools_ET&hash=item53eb5ea950 I particularly like the " very little brakes " . So if you are ever behind a JCB, leave plenty space.  :y :y

Ken
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 06 February 2012, 05:50:34
Still digs holes?    Mmmmmmmmmm, I have an ex wife ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 February 2012, 08:09:51
Its a 3C, nasty horrible Leyland 4-98 engine in them.

Cant say I have come across one with 'good' brakes yet!  ;D

Or one with no play in the bushes!
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 10:04:05
Its a 3C, nasty horrible Leyland 4-98 engine in them.

Cant say I have come across one with 'good' brakes yet!  ;D

Or one with no play in the bushes!
Ah, but imagine the road presence you would have with such a vehicle, Mr DTM, road presence is everything ;D

Even blind women in their Passats would see that  >:(.  And breath.
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2012, 11:14:55
Its a 3C, nasty horrible Leyland 4-98 engine in them.

Cant say I have come across one with 'good' brakes yet!  ;D

Or one with no play in the bushes!
Ah, but imagine the road presence you would have with such a vehicle, Mr DTM, road presence is everything ;D

Even blind women in their Passats would see that  >:(.  And breath.

With the added advantage that you can "accidentally" leave the rear arm untethered and drive round with it on a low loader. When the bucket decides to swing round they make fast work of a GATSO camera.  ;D
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Cliffo B on 06 February 2012, 11:23:50
Ho! Ho! The mind boggles :o ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Stallion on 06 February 2012, 12:56:54
Still digs holes?    Mmmmmmmmmm, I have an ex wife ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 ;D ;D :D :D
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 February 2012, 13:22:37
Its a 3C, nasty horrible Leyland 4-98 engine in them.

Cant say I have come across one with 'good' brakes yet!  ;D

Or one with no play in the bushes!
Ah, but imagine the road presence you would have with such a vehicle, Mr DTM, road presence is everything ;D

Even blind women in their Passats would see that  >:(.  And breath.

lol, there about as easy to keep in a straight line as a Land Rover, I have also wheelied ours when the throttle cable stuck (not a pleasant experience!)
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Matchless on 06 February 2012, 13:38:59
Dont know what you are complaining about Mark, the engine cant be too bad if it can wheelie and the steering only has 90 degrees of play in it now that there is some fluid in the hydraulics.
Ergonomics are wonderfull with the full upholstered reclining seat and the throttle pedal is conveniently located somewhere behind the driving seat.
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 February 2012, 13:40:20
Dont know what you are complaining about Mark, the engine cant be too bad if it can wheelie and the steering only has 90 degrees of play in it now that there is some fluid in the hydraulics.
Ergonomics are wonderfull with the full upholstered reclining seat and the throttle pedal is conveniently located somewhere behind the driving seat.

That sounds like somebody volunteering to coal the loco with it on Thursday evening  ;D
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Matchless on 06 February 2012, 13:44:58
Err, No.
I have a pressing engagement with another wonderful and endearing machine.

I just hope it gets a bit warmer by Thursday.
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 13:53:50
Dont know what you are complaining about Mark, the engine cant be too bad if it can wheelie and the steering only has 90 degrees of play in it now that there is some fluid in the hydraulics.
Ergonomics are wonderfull with the full upholstered reclining seat and the throttle pedal is conveniently located somewhere behind the driving seat.

That sounds like somebody volunteering to coal the loco with it on Thursday evening  ;D
I'd love to help, but will be washing my hair....
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 February 2012, 14:02:19
Dont know what you are complaining about Mark, the engine cant be too bad if it can wheelie and the steering only has 90 degrees of play in it now that there is some fluid in the hydraulics.
Ergonomics are wonderfull with the full upholstered reclining seat and the throttle pedal is conveniently located somewhere behind the driving seat.

That sounds like somebody volunteering to coal the loco with it on Thursday evening  ;D
I'd love to help, but will be washing my hair....

We can sort that for you, we have a nice two inch main next to the loco shed!
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 17:59:12
Dont know what you are complaining about Mark, the engine cant be too bad if it can wheelie and the steering only has 90 degrees of play in it now that there is some fluid in the hydraulics.
Ergonomics are wonderfull with the full upholstered reclining seat and the throttle pedal is conveniently located somewhere behind the driving seat.

That sounds like somebody volunteering to coal the loco with it on Thursday evening  ;D
I'd love to help, but will be washing my hair....

We can sort that for you, we have a nice two inch main next to the loco shed!
Now if I could use the Benford Thwaites lookalike....
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: henryd on 06 February 2012, 21:48:57
Its a 3C, nasty horrible Leyland 4-98 engine in them.

Cant say I have come across one with 'good' brakes yet!  ;D

Or one with no play in the bushes!
Ah, but imagine the road presence you would have with such a vehicle, Mr DTM, road presence is everything ;D

Even blind women in their Passats would see that  >:(.  And breath.

With the added advantage that you can "accidentally" leave the rear arm untethered and drive round with it on a low loader. When the bucket decides to swing round they make fast work of a GATSO camera.  ;D

Something similar happened down here a few years ago and took the roofs off a couple of cars, sadly it did the same to the occupants as well  :'(
Title: Re: Quick fixer up ?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 February 2012, 08:12:07
Dont know what you are complaining about Mark, the engine cant be too bad if it can wheelie and the steering only has 90 degrees of play in it now that there is some fluid in the hydraulics.
Ergonomics are wonderfull with the full upholstered reclining seat and the throttle pedal is conveniently located somewhere behind the driving seat.

That sounds like somebody volunteering to coal the loco with it on Thursday evening  ;D
I'd love to help, but will be washing my hair....

We can sort that for you, we have a nice two inch main next to the loco shed!
Now if I could use the Benford Thwaites lookalike....

Lol

Said item needs a new battery (but still starts...just) and ahs just recevied some repair work to its tip lever!.

I have to say, it shifts!