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When I took my HGV 1 you didn't even have to have a car licence, you just had to display standard "L" plates as well as HGV L plates. Then if you passed you automaticly got your car licence. But yes, nowdays you have to start at the bottom and work your way up.

I seem to remember from when I was a kid that Bedford TK's have an oil nipple on the steering box. My annoyed dad told me after I had been spending some time pumping grease into it...............(my dad had a haulage company)

I was told a long time ago by a chap from the abnormal load office of West Mids Police, that as long as it was not being used for hire and reward you could apply for an exemption cirtificate from stgo regs for a loaded vehicle/trailer combination that is outside CU regs. But by virtue of it's weight if your over 44t you still have to notify your route to the relevent authority/agencies IE. Highways auth, Police, Network Rail Ect. Weather this is true or the rules have been changed since then I do not know. Quote.. From what I can gather the status of “Historic Vehicle” does not exempt it from C&U regulations. A Dt 981's age. top speed and the fact it is a ballast tractor makes a difference with regards to C&U regs. Quote.. I'm afraid you are re-opening a frequently-visited can of worms with this thread. There is a lot of info already on HMVF about trailer use with older vehicles, with specific regard to the laden/unladen question. I know the subject has come up on other threads but I have not found anything regarding historic vehicles that would come under STGO regs Regards ...Steve.

As you are quite rightly are saying, Vehicle/trailer condition and maintainence are very important but that is not my question. It is the paperwork side that concerns me. I am not cirtain but in the back of my mind I am thinking that hgv semi/towed trailers have a log book. I do not intend to use the trailer for hire and reward and for the time being it will only be used unladen but I do at some point wish to have a "load" for the trailer, either an armoured vehicle or I have been concidering a light railway locomotive from the 1940's that I have found. Steve....

Hi all. I fear I may open another can of worms here but it is somthing I need to ask for the sake staying legal. A few years ago I purchased a wartime 45t Rogers trailer that I wanted to tow behind my Diamond T. I purchased the trailer from a collector in Belgium via an add on the internet and I had it collected on a low loader and brought to the UK via Immingham docks. The trailer is ex Belgium army and was built during the 1940/45 period. The question I have is that I know that HGV trailers in the UK, although not issued with a number plate are subject to plating and testing and are registered and have a log book/registration document issued for them to be used on public roads. What I need to know is 1. Do I need/How do I go about obtaining a registration document for my trailer? 2. What paperwork do I need to register it if I need to? (I only have a hand writen bill of sale from the seller) and 3. There is another angle and that is that if it was a modern trailer it would come under special type regs and that would open another can of worms. My head is spinning a little thinking about this but I do not wish to fall foul of any laws regarding this issue. One other thing is that my trailer has had fitted by the Belgium army a full set of 24 new tyres and two spares that have been filled with foam rather than air to prevent blow outs caused by carrying tanks like the Leapard 1 which they had at the time. Will this be an issue in the UK? Any help would be appreciated. Regards....Steve.

I got stopped by the police last night. They asked where I was between seven and eleven. So I said primary school. I've found this amazing new diet, it's called the Special Brew diet. I've only been on it a week and I've already lost 4 days. Went into the Opticians and told him that I could see 9 years into the future. He examined my eyes and nodded in agreement."You've got 2020 vision" Paddy's in the bed with his wife one evening when the next door neighbours dog is barking, causing a real nuisance. "I'm going to go down and sort this out for good!" He announces.A few minutes later, Paddy comes back from outside and climbs into the bed, but the dog is still barking."Well, what did you do!?" said the wife."I put it in our garden to see how they like it!" I think I've been watching Jamie Oliver to much. I've started putting olive oil in my pot noodle ... You know your a failure at life when you put more effort into getting your Sim's character a good job, than yourself Got a letter in the post today. it said DO NOT BEND.I thought, 'how the hell am i supposed to pick it up?' When someone tells me 'EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED' i like to punch them in the face and tell them 'Not as easy as it sounds is it?' birthdays are scientifically proven to be good for you, the more you have, the longer you live. Post natal depression is a serious condition. I am 48 years old and my mum still bursts into tears every time she sees me. I went into the pet shop the other day. I said "Can I buy a goldfish?"The guy said "Do you want an aquarium?" "I don't care what star sign it is" I said. I was in the restaurant yesterday when I suddenly realised I desperately needed to pass gas. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my gas with the beat of the music. After a couple of songs, I started to feel better. I finished my coffee,and noticed that everybody was staring at me....Then I suddenly remembered that I was listening to my iPod. Whilst cooking I got some herbs in my eye..I am now parsley sighted. I'm Immortal. I haven't been proven wrong yet. I was only any good at two subjects at school, English, Geography and Maths. They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That's why I don't get out of bed until the kebab shop opens. I watched my dog chase her tail in circles for 10 minutes thinking how easily entertained and stupid she was. Then I realized I just watched my dog chase her tail for 10 minutes...... I'm pretty sure my hair is receding. It's taking me longer and longer to wash my face in the morning. Why is it if one adult has one imaginary friend it's called insanity, but if lots of adults have the same imaginary friend its called religion?

A man and his wife are fighting a divorce case in court. The issue is who should get custody of the child.The wife said: Your Honor, I brought this child into this world with all the pain and labor. The child should be in my custody."The Judge then asked to the husband: What do you have to say in your defense?The man think for a while and says: Your Honor, if I put a dollar in a Pepsi vending machine and a Pepsi comes out. Whose Pepsi is it? The machines or mine?

Douglas still exist. You could always give them a ring and ask them. I'm sure they would be happy help you out.

See Sarge! I told you a Diamond T could do 40.........

Hi Harper. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?18735-Hercules-engine-decal-set&highlight=diamond+filter+decals I think this is what you are looking for. Steve...

I may be wrong but I have always been taught that rainwater that has not touched any metal is distilled water.... Quote from net.. Distilled water is preferable to tap water for use in automotive cooling systems. The minerals and ions typically found in tap water can be corrosive to internal engine components, and can cause a more rapid depletion of the anti-corrosion additives found in most antifreeze formulations

Then there is diesel / hydraulic just to add to the mix..:cool2:

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These photographs were taken at this years GDSF of the Diamond T's that attended the 70th anniversary get together at the event. The photographs were not taken by me as unfortunatly I could not attend, but are posted with the kind permission of the photographer Denis Newell, who is the son of a War vet who used to drive them in anger and who I had the privalage of meeting a few years ago.

Thanks for posting the picture, the line up looks fantastic (I only wish I could have been there to see it). I think it is testement to how good these trucks are in that so many survive in relation to how many (or few) were built in the first place, when compaired with other wartime vehicle production numbers. Steve...

Looks a bit close to the fuel tank and the plastic pipes from the air tanks in this pic. With the silencer being that close to the engine it will get very hot, especialy when pulling hard. Only a sugestion but I would concider re-routing the air pipes, just getting them warm is enough to burst them if the air pressure is built up. I'm looking forward to seeing this finished, they are a very useful piece of kit. Regards...Steve.

That's a relief, at least I don't have to go to Specsavers. :-D

Is it my eyes or is the bolt on the fan belt adjuster strap look lose on the second picture down. it will not help with charging if it is and the fan belt is slipping. Steve....

You need to report it to the police asap if only to cover yourself. If the chassis id plate has gone then there could be a Landrover driving around with your number plates on and if that person breaks any laws i.e. speed cameras or parking tickets ect it will come back to you. Once you report the crime to the police you will not be liable. Also the police will give you a crime number which you will need in any insurance claim should you decide to go allong that route. Regards...Steve.

I think that the current economic climate has to some extent contributed to the rise in prices. Due to the low interest rates some people have been looking for alternative places to invest there money for a better return. You only have to think back to the run on prices for 60s Jaguars particularly E Types, people were importing them from the USA and converting them to right hand drive to re-sell them. The price snowballed as the demand outstriped supply. Partly through films like Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers interest over the last ten or so years has been focused on WW2 which is fueling the increases in the price of hardware from that period, with the iconic Sherman tank being at the top of the tree. As the supply of Shermans are limited the interest has spread to other hardware from the period with many people jumping on the bandwagon looking to make money. The price rises to me is a double edged sword, it is good that more from that period is being saved rather than scrapped but the investors are forcing up the prices making most hardware out of reach of the hobbiest. Just my opinion :nut::nut::nut: Steve...

A mini railway shunter ??

There was a lot of them at leavesly internationals yard at Alrewas Staffs. There may still be one or two there but I have not been past lately.

Do I spy a Matador in the background of the last photograph ??