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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347   
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Hi Guys,
These have a bit of a story behind them..... While at university I was tasked with going down to the storage units where the uni kept all the end of year show stuff to collect it. While there I helped an old Frenchman (who claimed to be the only Frenchman in Bournemouth) with clearing his locker out as he could no longer afford the rent as he had fallen on hard times. He was throwing out a load of old tools, so I thought I'd help him out by buying them off him instead of him just throwing them into a skip- he was a very nice guy and seemed very upset about the whole affair. One of the things he offered me was these 2 storage bins which I eventually bought off him. Turns out they were for storing sterile Hip Surgery parts after they had been washed ready for use - hence the big seals and the filters. To my mind I thought this would be great for using on an overland or camping for storing food or stuff which needs to breath a bit while being transported. Anyway, I payed him £25 for the both of them. Now here is the kicker, having bought an nice heavy old vice, pair of stilsons, odds and ends spanners and now these bins I waved the nice old man goodbye and then carried on moving the boards from the uni's storage locker into the back of the van. About a hour later having done this I set off and was let out of the storage facility onto the road by a very cool looking green Lamborghini. Driven by the Frenchman 
Anyway, I have kept them for nearly 2 years now as they "might" come in useful but having moved them countless times and never once into the Land Rover for there intended function I am now offering them up for sale with a cautionary tale - never trust a Frenchman! As for the lockers, well made aluminum lockers. Nice thick seal around the lid which locks down with a satisfying "clock" on each end along with carry handles. One has an inner tray which I thought would work well as a cutlery draining thing for camp washing. One has a slightly dented top but I haven't tried to fix this as it doesn't affect it in any way. They stack onto each other quite well. The filters are removable and I imagine something like a coffee filter paper would work as well as I have no idea where to get replacements from. Cost me £25 and some pride so I'm happy for them to go for just £25 for the pair, Collection only though I could probably send them as a pair for £20 by APC Couriers.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Please note, I have nothing against the french, most of them are wonderful people. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter  Last edited by shaggydog on 24th Aug 2015 8:07pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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15th Aug 2015 3:54pm |
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| Hanechdene Member Since: 18 Sep 2014 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 62 
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What the dimensions?
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15th Aug 2015 4:33pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110  
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What about Lamborghini drivers then 
Great looking boxes by the way  For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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15th Aug 2015 4:55pm |
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| Leenorthants Member Since: 08 Sep 2013 Location: Silverstone(ish) Posts: 856
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Yes please, pm me a contact number. Thanks
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15th Aug 2015 10:17pm |
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| Mike_B Member Since: 23 Jan 2011 Location: Moray Posts: 550 
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You have mail!
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17th Aug 2015 4:51pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Provisonaly sold
Nothing against them ether! They must be doing something right  Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
Self confessed mileage hunter |
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17th Aug 2015 6:45pm |
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| Leenorthants Member Since: 08 Sep 2013 Location: Silverstone(ish) Posts: 856
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Who to?
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20th Aug 2015 11:07am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Sorry, Mike B grabbed them but you are 3rd in line if it falls through
 Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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20th Aug 2015 12:48pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Sold and shipped
Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
Self confessed mileage hunter |
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24th Aug 2015 8:06pm |
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