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You sir, astound me as to your virtually encyclopedic knowledge of all sorts of road vehicles, both British and foreign. Most aficionados just know about cars, or buses and coaches, or lorries and trucks. But compared to them, you are a virtual polymath. Kudos are due.
I was an American serviceman stationed at R.A.F. Bentwaters from 1984 to 1987. i really enjoy your channel. I bought my first car while I was serving as a mechanic with the 81st Transportation Squadron. It was a 1972 Vauxhall Viva HC 4 door saloon. It had the 1800 slant 4 engine and 4 speed gearbox. It was white with a black vinyl roof and had a black stripe down the sides of the body. It also had the rally style wheels. I paid 350 pounds for it. keep up the great work keeping classic cars on the road.
Interesting video Rick - loads of variety as always, and what a lovely foot pump for your collection ! A video about that old garage would be great - I'm amazed it is still standing. Thanks for braving the rain for our delight - take care 🙂
First time viewing this video. I liked the old trucks, took me back to my younger days. The Bedford models were very popular here in NZ. In the city i live in Palmerston North , there is a pub called the Rose and Crown built in that architecture style like the one which was across the road from where you were. I don't drink alcohol anymore so i haven't been in it for years. The old Alvis is fantastic, such a lovely vechile. Very sporty looking for its time.
It's fortunate that the cylinder on the MX5 is easy(ish) to get at, I was speaking to a friend the other day and his car's slave cylinder is buried within the bellhousing, so it's a gearbox out job :-/
It's 323 am in the western part of the USA ... I have to unload a 200lbs 24 lock ring wheel for the 5 ton wagon,,,, hauling heat exchangers 100 more miles in the 99 fld freightliner ...
I used to drive a 1972 Atkinson in the real world delivering Clay Pipes with a fold fork system fitted on the unit . You would not be so enamoured if you had to drive with no heater or power steering . To be honest it was pure hell delivering to muddy sites and Roadside repair in the pouring winter rain
I'm sure it was hard going, I said as much I think in the Llandudno video about how tough the conditions were driving these old warriors back in the day. I sometimes wonder what it was like driving my 1940 lorry during WW2 when it was new. Thanks for watching.
@@oldclassiccarUK When I first started at Barber Road Services in 1980 on local collections I was given a 1953Leyland SuperComet to drive .It would do 80 mph with a twin speed rear axle but put 500. Kilos on it you were down to 25 Ah the good old dayd
Not only are your video's packed , so is your garage ! It really looked a very wet day and there some very brave souls in vehicles not equipped for inclement weather . Your dad must be still pretty flexible to get in and out of the M.G . Thanks P.S. l had perspex plates on my XJ6 in 1976
hi there, great video, the series 1 l/rover looks the part in the rain. pity you cant buy a series l/rover today due to clown activity within the company, love the yellow Foden dump truck,but we used to make dump trucks at AEC, the LD55 or 690 as it was known.they were produced at our Thornycroft wks.
Always enjoy these videos Very knowledgable narration, Unlike some that are just stats taken from Google. You’re like the petrol head Jack Hargreaves. Please take that as a compliment. ;)
Shame about the hotel, beautiful building,and the garage...I bet they could tell a few stories.Marvelous old scammel,a rare survivor,as is the beautiful Alvis xx
Yes the hotel is in a bad way, I don't think it's as old as it looks but even so, shame it's been left to fall apart. The garage is up for sale as I type.
Interesting to see the old foot pump as I've been trying to work out the best way to pump the tyres on my old German Hercules bicycle. It has the Woods type valves and tyres that are supposed to be pumped to 65 psi. Problem is I have no idea how to measure the pressure with that type of valve.
That 1965 Albion bus looks like they couldnt decide the front so in frustration they just cut it off flat, aerodynamics of a brick outhouse but made for town routes I guess. Certainly characterful. 👍
Right: Cheshire was a literal washout compared to the Wales turnout. But even if the weather was fine, they didn't have the space Wales had regardless. Still, perhaps the rain kept many away from displaying their treasures.
It would appear that like cars and buses, British indigenous trucks have been largely replaced by foreign marques, in the lorries' case, largely by Sweden.
I was gifted an Alvis 3 ltr when I was just 16 but unfortunately it was just beyond repair for me as my wage was £6 per week and it needed 4 tyres oh how I wish I had it now although at 72 and on a pension i am still in the same financial situation lol
Dirty weather does not stop the truly dedicated. This applies of course to both presenters and strictly observers. What's a bit of damp to these brave souls, eh?
That hotel on the A41 used to have an outdoor swimming pool or Lido. We used to go in the summer when it was warm enough for outdoor swimming, probably the summer of 76 as it was pretty hot that year. Think I also went to a disco at that hotel in the 80’s sometime when it was still a hotel. Has been derelict for decades.
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"It was a foggy day on the 6th of May, in a Scammell hauling bricks..." - Laurie Lingo & The Dipsticks' Convoy G.B. 😋
Lovely video, everytime you poke the camera inside the cars I can smell it. Thanks
You sir, astound me as to your virtually encyclopedic knowledge of all sorts of road vehicles, both British and foreign. Most aficionados just know about cars, or buses and coaches, or lorries and trucks. But compared to them, you are a virtual polymath. Kudos are due.
You're too kind, I had to look up what a polymath is :-)
I was an American serviceman stationed at R.A.F. Bentwaters from 1984 to 1987. i really enjoy your channel. I bought my first car while I was serving as a mechanic with the 81st Transportation Squadron. It was a 1972 Vauxhall Viva HC 4 door saloon. It had the 1800 slant 4 engine and 4 speed gearbox. It was white with a black vinyl roof and had a black stripe down the sides of the body. It also had the rally style wheels. I paid 350 pounds for it. keep up the great work keeping classic cars on the road.
Glad you're liking these uploads Tony, thanks for watching
Great video. Love the old NSW Rego plate in the background. That M rego goes back to 1983/84
Love love love these video's! I think it's fabulous that your son also has this passion, makes me smile
that was a great blog of the old truck keep them coming Gary form Crewe 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks!
Really enjoyed the Video loved the Tyre Pump and the John Bull tin, Cheers !
Interesting video Rick - loads of variety as always, and what a lovely foot pump for your collection ! A video about that old garage would be great - I'm amazed it is still standing. Thanks for braving the rain for our delight - take care 🙂
Hi, I used to drive a Foden S20 12 speed range change tractor unit for H.R.Grimley & sons many years ago.
Excellent video once again OCC 👍👍👍
Hard to pick a favourite... The 🚛 🚛 were all great.
Thanks Craig, the turnout was a little lower than in 2022 but still an interesting morning
Love the video, thank you for sharing your knowledge
Thanks Julian
Love this 😊
First time viewing this video. I liked the old trucks, took me back to my younger days. The Bedford models were very popular here in NZ. In the city i live in Palmerston North , there is a pub called the Rose and Crown built in that architecture style like the one which was across the road from where you were. I don't drink alcohol anymore so i haven't been in it for years. The old Alvis is fantastic, such a lovely vechile. Very sporty looking for its time.
That looks a great pump. Well collected
Thanks Allan, despite not needing any more pumps as soon as I saw it, I knew it was coming home with us :)
Nice on RJ and a very cost effective clutch replacement.
It's fortunate that the cylinder on the MX5 is easy(ish) to get at, I was speaking to a friend the other day and his car's slave cylinder is buried within the bellhousing, so it's a gearbox out job :-/
It's 323 am in the western part of the USA ... I have to unload a 200lbs 24 lock ring wheel for the 5 ton wagon,,,, hauling heat exchangers 100 more miles in the 99 fld freightliner ...
I used to drive a 1972 Atkinson in the real world delivering Clay Pipes with a fold fork system fitted on the unit . You would not be so enamoured if you had to drive with no heater or power steering . To be honest it was pure hell delivering to muddy sites and Roadside repair in the pouring winter rain
I'm sure it was hard going, I said as much I think in the Llandudno video about how tough the conditions were driving these old warriors back in the day. I sometimes wonder what it was like driving my 1940 lorry during WW2 when it was new. Thanks for watching.
@@oldclassiccarUK When I first started at Barber Road Services in 1980 on local collections I was given a 1953Leyland SuperComet to drive .It would do 80 mph with a twin speed rear axle but put 500. Kilos on it you were down to 25 Ah the good old dayd
Not only are your video's packed , so is your garage ! It really looked a very wet day and there some very brave souls in vehicles not equipped for inclement weather . Your dad must be still pretty flexible to get in and out of the M.G . Thanks P.S. l had perspex plates on my XJ6 in 1976
Thanks for watching!
Full house for me. I got a TK an FG and a D-series all three of my favourites TK's and FG's are getting very thin on the ground!
I remember playing in an abandoned FG back in the 70s as a kid, all broken glass everywhere in the cab etc .. great fun, explains a lot ...
hi there, great video, the series 1 l/rover looks the part in the rain. pity you cant buy a series l/rover today due to clown activity within the company, love the yellow Foden dump truck,but we used to make dump trucks at AEC, the LD55 or 690 as it was known.they were produced at our Thornycroft wks.
Always enjoy these videos
Very knowledgable narration,
Unlike some that are just stats taken from Google.
You’re like the petrol head Jack Hargreaves. Please take that as a compliment. ;)
Thanks Neville!
Shame about the hotel, beautiful building,and the garage...I bet they could tell a few stories.Marvelous old scammel,a rare survivor,as is the beautiful Alvis xx
Yes the hotel is in a bad way, I don't think it's as old as it looks but even so, shame it's been left to fall apart. The garage is up for sale as I type.
Interesting to see the old foot pump as I've been trying to work out the best way to pump the tyres on my old German Hercules bicycle. It has the Woods type valves and tyres that are supposed to be pumped to 65 psi. Problem is I have no idea how to measure the pressure with that type of valve.
Can't really help sorry, it's not something I've ever had to deal with, thanks for watching
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You captured my Ford D tipper well in all that rain 🙂
Ha yes it wasn't the best of weather that day was it!?!!
@@oldclassiccarUK It added a bit of Atmosphere to your video though but driving that lorry in the rain was hell i can tell you 😄
That 1965 Albion bus looks like they couldnt decide the front so in frustration they just cut it off flat, aerodynamics of a brick outhouse but made for town routes I guess. Certainly characterful. 👍
Right: Cheshire was a literal washout compared to the Wales turnout. But even if the weather was fine, they didn't have the space Wales had regardless. Still, perhaps the rain kept many away from displaying their treasures.
It would appear that like cars and buses, British indigenous trucks have been largely replaced by foreign marques, in the lorries' case, largely by Sweden.
I was gifted an Alvis 3 ltr when I was just 16 but unfortunately it was just beyond repair for me as my wage was £6 per week and it needed 4 tyres oh how I wish I had it now although at 72 and on a pension i am still in the same financial situation lol
Dirty weather does not stop the truly dedicated. This applies of course to both presenters and strictly observers.
What's a bit of damp to these brave souls, eh?
That's right, hats off especially to those who brought their fine vehicles out in what was pretty grim weather
That hotel on the A41 used to have an outdoor swimming pool or Lido. We used to go in the summer when it was warm enough for outdoor swimming, probably the summer of 76 as it was pretty hot that year. Think I also went to a disco at that hotel in the 80’s sometime when it was still a hotel. Has been derelict for decades.
I think I saw the p reg white Forden at the Shropshire steam festival last year .
That Albion bus looked like it was crabbing a bit. Look at the wheel placement by the carriageway lines?
Well done you guys it looked a bit on the soggy side! Thanks from France
Ha yes it was a little damp that day, thanks for watching
Wow These People Really move when they drive