Oops :D Look what I (possibly) have bought

[chrisd87]

90bhp to drive all that? I think it'd be quicker to get a horse to pull it along! Maybe a nice big V8 would make it a bit more interesting

Good luck with it. You could probably build quite a spacious motor-home on the back of it.

[Onne]

I will buy it.

I can get it at the right price

SAdly I can't find any details about the engine, kerbside weight etc. anywhere

[plastic_orange]

Onne,

I think you will regret purchasing it - have you checked out the spares situation, miles per gallon, price of tyres etc etc. If you are paying more than scrap value (around £100) you are being done.
I'm not being negative, just concerned.

Pete

[paulk]

If you can tell me which type it is you can have a handbook for it.

Its either a 204,304 or 404 i've got em all Probably a 304 or 404.

You can have it next Sadmog meeting your down or i'll post it.

[rayofleamington]

Go for it Onne - that way people will think I am completely sane by comparison ;-)

[Willie]

That's what you think Ray!

[Onne]

If you can tell me which type it is you can have a handbook for it.

Its either a 204,304 or 404 i've got em all Probably a 304 or 404.

You can have it next Sadmog meeting your down or i'll post it.

Could you by any chance find out some details about it?

Especially weight

[mal]

I want to see it looking like this shortly Onne



I thought I was mad when I bought the little A35 last year anyway good luck Onne

Mal

[Onne]

I have great fears that I may not be allowed to drive it. It may be heavier than it looks.

Surely a Cab with chassis, a little diff and little engine won't way 10,000lbs?

[wibble_puppy]

oh my aching sides.

i like the little curved windows at the base of each side of the cab. one for each cat

[paulhumphries]

I have great fears that I may not be allowed to drive it. It may be heavier than it looks.

Surely a Cab with chassis, a little diff and little engine won't way 10,000lbs?

Bin back body.
Fit a caravan on instead.
Register as a motorcaravan.
No limit then on weight as long as no goods carried.
Carry goods, as well as being a motorcaravan, and the goods aspect takes priority / you are back as being classed as a lorry.
http://www.ukmotorhomes.net/motorhome_mot.shtml
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/reposit ... Advice.pdf

Paul Humphries.

[Onne]

You are a star... anyone got a small mobilehome/cottage?

[rayofleamington]

anyone got a small mobilehome?

there's one right next to your Pikey van

[Onne]

Yes, and a sixties one too! I'll work on the cab and chassis first. Will be a challenge getting it in my container.

Less than 4" on either side

Onne

[rayofleamington]

Yes, and a sixties one too! I'll work on the cab and chassis first. Will be a challenge getting it in my container.

and before you ask - it doesn't fit on the trailer
Even the transit van was too big - but i think you remember that ;-)

[Onne]

I am sure this is just as drivable, maybe even better!

Also have just found out that the base model weighs 1877kg (4000lbs(?))
Thanks to magnifying glass and dutch brochure online

Onne

[wibble_puppy]

Will be a challenge getting it in my container. Less than 4" on either side

You can nest your vehicles. Like Russian dolls. Container, lorry inside container, Victoria inside lorry. And with the Robin Reliant inside Victoria... yer away!

[JimK]

Onne, I think you're completely round the bend. You've bought a clapped-out horse wagon that's slower than the horse it used to carry.

[Onne]

slow as in graceful Jim.

And I never pretended to be sane.

[paulhumphries]

slow as in graceful Jim.

And I never pretended to be sane.

I bought a LWB / petrol Transit Luton and it struggled to do 15 mpg.

No harm in slow but can you cope with, I est, 10-12 mpg ?

Paul Humphries.