Great War truck Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I had been contacted by the BBC in respect of an event that was being held in Exeter and they asked if we could bring down a WW1 truck. So for the weekend, Steve came down from leicester and myself and family from Oxon. Sorted the Autocar out and trailered it the 25 or so miles down to Exeter. The BBC had arranged for us to unload at Wyvern barracks. Unfortunatly, they seem to have failed to tell the barracks that. However, with a bit of charm and goodwill they allowed us to unload on the parade ground. We then drove through the city to the library where we parked up. Sadly it seemed that everything else that had been promised failed to turn up, so this is about as exciting as it got: After hanging around for four hours we did get some funny looks but quite a few interested passers by: Then it started to rain: So we went for a drive around the city which was actually very good fun and caused a lot of interest, before heading back to the barracks to load up again. A wasted day? Well a little dissapointing, but on the plus side at least someone had a bundle of fun: I must say that i dont feel very well disposed to assist the BBC in anything ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Any explenation as to their crappy performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Good show, thanks! But by now you must have figured out it was Jack who faked that BBC call? All we wanted was you to take the Autocar out on the road and show piccies here! Hanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Not the BBC and prank phone calls again? Heard far too much of that already. :yawn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlangham Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Oof, what a let down - i've heard no end of disaster stories involving re-enactors and the BBC! Nice photos though, can't help but think that with the lamps, the Autocar looks a bit like Clive Dunn http://www.televisionheaven.co.uk/clivedunn.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Any explenation as to their crappy performance? We have words and i am expecting a letter. Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Good show, thanks! But by now you must have figured out it was Jack who faked that BBC call? All we wanted was you to take the Autocar out on the road and show piccies here! Hanno Oh, you guys! Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Actually, it wasn't that bad. Whilst the BBCs organisation was a bit disappointing, we weren't really doing it for them but because it was rememberance weekend. We didn't get very wet, had some nice conversations and it was very relaxing. I also got to drive around in Exeter which is great fun. It was a bit of a non-event but we had a nice day and an excuse to take the lorry out. All in all, I think we were up on the deal. Anyway, we only play with old lorries for the fun of it! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Tim Looking again at the next to last picture with your daughter hiding under the umbrella. At first glance, reading the lettering on the side of the truck, I read it as: "Dad not to exceed 30cwt" :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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