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Came across this, didn't know this offence existed.. The advisability of carrying unrestrained passengers is another matter, to quote the DfT spokesman: "... the police can already act where people in the rear of any vehicle are considered to be carried in a dangerous manner because they are unrestrained. [Owners] should beware of unbelted passengers. In a crash, they can injure others in the vehicle ..." In addition to considering the legal and safety issues involved, owners who intend to carry passengers in unbelted seats must check with their insurers to confirm that this is acceptable to them. http://www.leisurerentalsdirect.com/pages/contentPage.asp?QN=163

[video=youtube_share;IR_fqFuctOQ] I think the problem with mine has been that just one patchy coat of spray glue was used, don't know how to get it off the fabric though..

Clive, I'm sure you're aware but the instructions that I have read say you need to build up the spray glue with three coats or more, so you probably will need more than you think...

Hey I didn't know we had a bowling green! But I reckon it won't look the same after that bar gets liberated and taken for a midnight spin...

This is interesting, not sure which other glues are affected like this, I presume it is the glue that is softened in time. From the Timebond Data Sheet: LIMITATIONS • Evo-Stik Timebond is intended for interior use, but can be used in exterior locations protected from the weather, such as for laminates bonded to shop fronts. • It is unsuitable for use with sensitive surfaces such as expanded polystyrene, cellulose painted surfaces, bituminous surfaces. • Do not use Evo-Stik Timebond with vinyl or plasticised PVC as it will soften in time. • It will not bond well to polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene or teflon. Just remembered that I Evo stuck some sleeping roll, the thick black ex MOD type to the roof of Forceful to stop my head exploding in the summer, had a look at the bit that fell of a while ago and the foam is unaffected though the glue has mostly come off it, leaving a clean surface.

My headlining was put in by the people who converted the van, it has already come down once and been put back up by them since I've owned it ( I bought it used) they used spray glue. I am of the opinion that spraying does not get the glue right into the fibres, so will be trying the messy type I think, unless someone comes up with a better plan.

Another posiblity..http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1263-heat-resistant-adhesive.aspx

Got a similar problem Clive, been looking for something to re-stick the head lining in my camper, which has come down due to the glue failing, the roof gets v hot! Found this and I might give it a go..http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/High_Temperature_Contact_Adhesive_1Ltr_ADHCON

While I was out with Forceful today gent showed me these pix today and kindly gave me permission to post them for your enjoyment, I'm ashamed to say I never asked his name. The Explorer is an RAF one on unofficial loan and is blue although it doesn't look it, the RL suffered loss of air due to over use of the brakes in too high a gear..

I was out with my Scammell today when a gent showed me these Libya pix and kindly gave me permission to post them here for your enjoyment, I'm ashamed to say I never asked his name. this is Libya.

I feel your pain Clive, had plenty of that annoyance when Forceful was petrol engined, one just has to learn to rise above..:angel: Or dream of re-powering..... see you there!

Couldn't agree more Jim :thumbsup:

Daisy will be OK as long as Joe Daws doesn't get hold of her...

Just put a 1 in front of your old password, you don't need a whole new one, next time change it to 2 and so on...easy peasy

These self adhesive bullet proof panels where/are covertly worn by US lawmen/Deputies inside their tunics, giving rise to the 'My badge saved me from a bullet with my name on it!' myth

I'm guessing this thing is only a few inches long...

GRP or some sort of fibre reinforced shielding?

Also spotted this in Boston, not sure if it has military origins underneath though..

Spotted this one (careful) in Cape Cod last year..axles have gone AWOL

I have always loved the look of them and would like one, but the body rot puts me off, unlike most British military vehicles it has a lot of double skinned compound curves, always a pain to repair. One visits shows locally and I find the cab a bit claustrophobic, and the view from the driver's seat is not too good after a Scammell..

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Taken at the Six Bells, Chidingly, East Sx, if I'm not mistaken..

Yes, I am thinking that as I haven't received a penalty notice their records must show SORN. I SORNed it y'day and it now says 'SORN Not Due' on the enquiry site. The date of liability is now 01 04 2014, so it looks like continuous SORN hasn't kicked in yet! Intensive anti postie training has started for the dog, and an anger management course for me in anticipation of the inevitable.......

I'm with you on that detail Paul, but given the attention to detail, I wonder whether the compromise of smaller size wheels is to allow radial tyres and less leverage on the drums, giving better braking for a modicum of safety.. I'll try and ask him next time I see him. I took a video of it once, may show more detail, I'll try and find it.

Just an idea you might like to consider, although I'm not sure weather you could live with the intrusion of plastic into your lorry, so feel free to dismiss this idea if it doesn't appeal to you, I won't mind :-D I have recently made a new Acme lead screw nut for my lathe using Acetal, the screw is a little worn in the middle, the Acetal is formed by heating and pressing it around the screw thread so it makes a perfect copy. Because the Acetal has a minute bit of flexibility it can tolerate the screw wear more that a metal nut would, and it will have zero backlash. It should be strong enough for purpose, Delrin/Acetal is used widely for similar applications in industry. Wear rate is said to be minimal. A link to some more info here: http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/43645-Making-Acetal-leadscrew-nuts-the-easy-way?highlight=acetal