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| en48 Member Since: 17 Jul 2019 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 38   
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Thank you! I've had it for nearly 25 years - but never got around to it. A good few years ago it went off for a re-spray. Long story, but it still isn't red. It is however (apparently) well prepared and primed... We'll see. I think I'll be happy if it rolls and isn't a heap of rust. Its journey there was on a hired trailer pulled by my D3. It was fine, but i didn't enjoy it. Although the 90 could, obviously, do the job - I discovered that transporter hire was only about £50 more than a trailer. Will be good to be reunited though. |
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13th May 2021 4:28pm |
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| en48 Member Since: 17 Jul 2019 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 38
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Surely the process of turning metal in to rust adds mass - the extra oxygen molecules must weigh something?! Turned out to be a lot less crusty than I expected. Now just need to decide whether I've got the time... (And, frankly, ability.)  Click image to enlarge It took several more attempts to get the ratchet straps right. Anyway, got home safely. |
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15th May 2021 9:32am |
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| Pace Member Since: 19 Mar 2021 Location: Somerset Posts: 75 
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True, but not when that mass is largely on the tarmac underneath the vehicle rather than attached to it!
That looks very straight and solid, though photos can of course be deceiving. I've certainly seen a lot rougher. I find my motivation plays the biggest part in how much time I can find for one of these projects, capability only comes with experience anyway. |
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15th May 2021 9:45am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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I'm always amazed when I see this type of setup.
I wonder how it drives? Click image to enlarge |
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15th May 2021 12:00pm |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2645 
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It’s a pickup, so terribly I’d imagine.
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15th May 2021 12:06pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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I wonder why OEM’s don't incorporate this type of kit?
Click image to enlarge Dan Punchard Ltd Road Haulage Co( Est 1997.) (@DanPunchard) Tweeted: @DVSAEnforcement Thank you ,once bitten twice shy ,I can recommend these well worth the money if you care 😉 https://t.co/5RWebAp4xO https://twitter.com/DanPunchard/status/1393664319531913217?s=20 Now with colour screens: Click image to enlarge http://www.vishaypg.com/onboard-weighing/o...gwEALw_wcB Last edited by Supacat on 21st May 2021 5:38am. Edited 2 times in total |
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16th May 2021 5:30am |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2945
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The 2 car transporters on bangers and cash don’t look heavy enough 🤔
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16th May 2021 6:44am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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Click image to enlarge "3500kg Light Goods Vehicle stopped & inspected by our team at King George Dock,Hull. Can anyone guess the total Weight of the vehicle(in Kg)can you spot an overload, or is it OK?" |
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16th May 2021 6:58am |
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| wrcarter Member Since: 14 Jan 2021 Location: Laois Posts: 45  
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There is probably 3.5 tonne of sand alone. 1989 Land Rover 110 CSW
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16th May 2021 7:41am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3498 
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Maybe not quite 3.5 tonnes of muck, but there must be a fair load? Hard to estimate.
Total weight 6 tonnes? That looks like a wagon from one of the contractors who carry out framework repairs on roads for local authorities. We have them like that round our way. I may be wrong. As for the weighing devices, looks like a great idea but it adds money to the cost and unless it was legislation I doubt thee would be any appetite. There is no reason why they shouldn’t be fitted but like all things, it will be very low on the list until there is a major accident and people get killed. Lots of bulk carrier artic trailers have them fitted these days. |
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16th May 2021 8:01am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209 
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It didn’t need Columbo on the case to spot that did it? Also wants doing for insecure load, loose materials shouldn’t be higher than the sides and should be sheeted to give it at least some chance of staying in the vehicle if has to make an emergency manoeuvre. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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16th May 2021 8:48am |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1599
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On board weighing starts at 2-3k so that means its cheaper to pay an overweight fine.
plus they know they are overweight normally on the car job 3.5t. it doesn't help that there are no public weighbridges these days and a lot of private ones A wont weigh drive ins and B Charge a fortune if you do find one that will take you. none of the scrapyards or waste transfer staions around us will deal with the public, more so since lockdown. |
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16th May 2021 9:18am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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Answer was:
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16th May 2021 11:28am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3498
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16th May 2021 4:01pm |
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