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Mad dogs
« on: March 23, 2015, 08:06:36 PM »
This is something interesting. Did this job with Carpy back in the 80's. In 3 parts  www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKZ9VoBw654

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Re: Mad dogs
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2015, 08:31:25 PM »
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You claim not to watch tele know I know why you watch you tube toooooooooooooo much mate.I prefer tv ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Re: Mad dogs
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2015, 08:44:18 PM »
Been there (wings, walker dispatch),  done that (until the engine blew up.
Back in 83 on a 400N.   Wouldn't care to repeat the experience though
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

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Re: Mad dogs
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2015, 08:50:38 PM »
I loved doing it, especially when there was a postal strike on, double your money. Did a run once a week from London to Stirling at a pound a mile, not bad back in 1988  ;)   

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Re: Mad dogs
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2015, 06:36:59 PM »
I loved doing it, especially when there was a postal strike on, double your money. Did a run once a week from London to Stirling at a pound a mile, not bad back in 1988  ;)

What is it with you Graham. Everything seems to revolve around the £1 mark.  :)

Free is even better for me  ;) ;) ;)

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Re: Mad dogs
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2015, 08:55:30 AM »
Oddjob
I reckon trig owns the pound shops mate.
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Re: Mad dogs
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2015, 03:43:34 PM »
Oddjob
I reckon trig owns the pound shops mate.
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Re: Mad dogs
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2015, 10:42:16 AM »
Was the 99p shop bought out by the pound shop, or was it the other was round  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Mad dogs
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2015, 11:56:51 AM »
99p shop were bought out by poundland.   the prices in 99p shop are going to soar now.
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

 

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