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I presume you get to spend the night with Jimmy White for that sort of money.
You think this is far fetched, I saw Jordan and Peter Andre out and about on the town in Haywards Heath last night. They didn't ask us to spend the night with them though. Can't imagine why.
Probably because you didn't have a camera and weren't from the press so you couldn't offer them any publicity!!!!!  Now if you did have a camera....................  No but a friend did! Waiting for the piccies to be developed. Jordan was not wearing any make up and therefore appeared to have a face like a pan of smashed crabs. And she was squinting like a sack of whelks. I can't believe it, HHeath used to be the most miserably dull town in England. When I worked there, the hight of sophistication was a pint and a prawn sandwich at the Sussex Arms. Now it has a strip to rival Vegas, wall to wall totty all aged 30-something and the Sussex Arms has closed down. Plus ca change indeed! So why the hell did you suggest Sandown Park as a place for the get together??? If there's space for Jordan, I am sure there's space for the Commer (maybe two)  |
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« Reply #511 on: March 15, 2004, 09:12:05 pm » |
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How about this as a replacement for the commer Steve - some really good efforts there, particularly the Star Wars shuttle bus. Whether DC's palace is a bit out of our league is perhaps debatable Now how about this wonder - the McQuay Norris from 1934 - did they ever build more than one  [attachment deleted by admin] |
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« Reply #512 on: March 22, 2004, 11:48:35 am » |
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noticed this in the T3 Magazine the other day. T3 is the initials of Tomorrows Technology Today!!
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« Reply #513 on: March 22, 2004, 08:27:13 pm » |
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This is why the Zarse mobile has been kept under wraps all winter - he's been redecorating it!
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« Reply #514 on: March 23, 2004, 12:56:50 pm » |
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he's been redecorating it! Not to mention those handy aerospace gadgets sprouting from it............. |
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« Reply #515 on: March 23, 2004, 02:28:03 pm » |
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he's been redecorating it! Not to mention those handy aerospace gadgets sprouting from it............. That is so we can watch the football on Sunday night!! |
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« Reply #516 on: March 23, 2004, 02:31:46 pm » |
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It's wonderful! I wonder where they got the idea though of putting Blackpool Tower on the side?
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I wouldn't sit there if I were you, it's still a bit wet.
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« Reply #518 on: March 23, 2004, 05:54:01 pm » |
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That's definately better than a FIAT Uno.
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« Reply #519 on: March 24, 2004, 02:27:34 pm » |
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Not strictly a commer replacement, but it would be better for posing around the paddock thab those poncey little bradshaw electric carts.
Or you could say sod it, and drive the whole way on it.
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« Reply #520 on: March 24, 2004, 05:24:56 pm » |
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I've just found this thread.
Here's my modern Commer replacement.
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« Reply #521 on: March 25, 2004, 02:56:42 pm » |
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Perhaps Mark could enlighten us to what a Berkeley Foursome is? Andy, Prepare to be enlightened. Produced from 1956 to 1960, The Berkeley was unique at the time of its launch in that it employed not only a transverse engine and front wheel drive, but a complete fibreglass monocoque hull reinforced locally by lightweight aluminium sections. Good (for the time) performance came from low weight, all-round independent suspension, a low centre of gravity, and hydraulic drum brakes on all 4 wheels, combined with a mighty 18hp from an Anzani 322cc, 2-stroke twin. The Anzani was dropped at an early stage (reliability problems) and was replaced by a 20hp Excelsior 328cc twin engine. Public demand, particularly from America, resulted in a search for a more powerful engine. leading to a 492cc triple version of the 328 twin. With over 30 Bhp available to propel only about 600 pounds weight, performance was somewhat improved and the car could top 75mph. The original Excelsior-engined 4 wheelers were joined by a 3-wheeler variant to attract those with motorcycle licences. Later 4-wheel models were fitted with a 40bhp Royal Enfield 650cc 4-stroke twin to increase performance to top 90mph - a frightening prospect! this led to the god awful styling of the front as displayed by the Foursome on e-bay, to accommodate the taller engine (valvegear). All of these variants were designed as two seaters, although there was a small space behind the seats where it was possible to squeeze a very small person. So, in an attempt to expand the appeal of the Berkeley further, a four-seat version, was introduced by lengthening and widening the basic shell and called the Foursome. Although powered by the 492cc engine that was proving very popular, the Foursome failed to attract the buyers and less than 20 were built. This one on e-bay (also currently in the club newsletter) looks like it is a Foursome, which had been fitted with the later bonnet/nose section to accommodate the engine fitted which is a Reliant 850 and, presumably the running gear, including a driven back axle. It has also been fitted with a dreadful concotion of a hardtop, which looks like a combination of the front of a Berkeley Hardtop and the rear of a Ford Anglia. A picture of a standard light blue Foursome, with my red one behind it is below More info for those interested at http://home.clara.net/peterfrost/berkeley.htmlhttp://www.pearsies.btinternet.co.uk/BerkModels.htmMark [attachment deleted by admin] |
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« Reply #523 on: March 30, 2004, 11:58:58 am » |
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« Reply #524 on: March 30, 2004, 01:51:22 pm » |
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im concerned about its possible M.O.T failiure. does the throne have a seat belt?
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