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Offline Lord Pig-Pen

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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #165 on: March 25, 2009, 01:12:53 am »
Quote from: Leftie on March 25, 2009, 12:59:25 am
I agree with Perdu, the gear change takes a bit of time to get used to.

LPP, have you sorted out the DVLA 'Operators Lisense' etc? Even privatly owned it must be plated etc.
Last time I spoke to Simon we agreed for it to MOT'd (its a PHGV?) so has the same test as a car, so will have a years ticket when we get it. I should be an MOT Tester (sideline and bowstring) by the time its next due so all looking good. Woo
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #166 on: March 25, 2009, 01:24:06 am »
Quote from: Lord Pig-Pen on March 25, 2009, 01:08:01 am
Quote from: Perdu on March 25, 2009, 12:00:35 am
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a prediction has just slapped me like a wet tangoing

I predict that as you get used to driving the Bedford and its quirky box it will actually drive faster than you are expecting

The "reach behind your left buttock and swing the stick into place" motion soon becomes somewhat easier and the engine will enjoy doing a bit, a bit more.
Much like Lady PP, it has a lovely gearbox ;) and changing cogs was ever so easy with a good click click up and down change. The speed issue comes from its huge fat body and aerodynamic disability. Simon says it will hit 60mph but you have no steering as the plate glass and steel viewing area makes it so ass heavy. Perhaps wheelie bars would be an option... my drive back will tell all. Sure I will have an essay to type after that... and I hope lots of you will be there for the arrival.
PP

I'm banking on being there.

If I can find my photos, I'll bring them.
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #167 on: March 25, 2009, 11:42:20 am »
Quote from: Brad Zarse on March 24, 2009, 11:59:02 pm
Pope Pig Pen does have a certain ring to it  ::)

As long as when he's driving back from wales it's not " Hope Pig Pen"  ;)
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #168 on: March 25, 2009, 09:38:37 pm »
There have been a number of people showing an interest in coming down for the grand arrival of the mighty beast which hopefully should be 5 pm Saturday 4th April at The Rising Sun, Wootton.
If people are looking to stay and join us for the proposed post arrival drinkies, Indian in the evening and more drinkies I will have to get some accomodation sorted as PP Towers is fully booked out with Zarses.
There are several local B&B's or a new Premier Travel Inn a couple of miles down the road, which may be more suitable as there is a pub attached and will probably be the same price.
Please could anyone interested PM me and I will get things underway.
It should be a good day ;D
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #169 on: March 30, 2009, 08:58:00 pm »
It is happening this Saturday. She is all MOT'd up and sailed through with just a tyre and the usual emmissions issues. Insurance will be sorted tomorrow so the docs are here in time to tax her when we get to Wales Friday afternoon. Then its a night on the town and heading back late morning on Saturday.
The wait is nearly over!!
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #170 on: March 30, 2009, 09:31:17 pm »
Quote from: Lord Pig-Pen on March 30, 2009, 08:58:00 pm
It is happening this Saturday. She is all MOT'd up and sailed through with just a tyre and the usual emmissions issues. Insurance will be sorted tomorrow so the docs are here in time to tax her when we get to Wales Friday afternoon. Then its a night on the town and heading back late morning on Saturday.
The wait is nearly over!!

Since shes mot'd and taxed is she coming to le mans???

I would love to see her there  ;D
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #171 on: March 31, 2009, 11:59:23 pm »
I insured her today too... and at a very reasonable price on a 3000 mile limit. Fully comp including international recovery/breakdown, track day cover ??? and show cover. Under £103 all in... Now thats a bargain!
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #172 on: April 01, 2009, 12:03:40 am »
Quote from: Lord Pig-Pen on March 31, 2009, 11:59:23 pm
I insured her today too... and at a very reasonable price on a 3000 mile limit. Fully comp including international recovery/breakdown, track day cover ??? and show cover. Under £103 all in... Now thats a bargain!
PP

 :o  wow thats great, more money for beer and petrol!
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #173 on: April 01, 2009, 12:19:59 am »
Quote from: nopanic - neil on April 01, 2009, 12:03:40 am
Quote from: Lord Pig-Pen on March 31, 2009, 11:59:23 pm
I insured her today too... and at a very reasonable price on a 3000 mile limit. Fully comp including international recovery/breakdown, track day cover ??? and show cover. Under £103 all in... Now thats a bargain!
PP

 :o  wow thats great, more money for petrol!
Wish me luck on Saturday..... It will be a long day.... Cant wait! ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #174 on: April 01, 2009, 12:29:37 am »
The trackday cover bit made me spill my coffee ;D
I wish I could be there to welcome her. Enjoy the drive home and remember to brake early.
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #175 on: April 01, 2009, 01:04:54 am »
Quote from: garyfrogeye on April 01, 2009, 12:29:37 am
The trackday cover bit made me spill my coffee ;D
I wish I could be there to welcome her. Enjoy the drive home and remember to brake early.
With Drum's all round it will be on my mind  all day... they were sharp on the test drive but after driving that far.....  ;D
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #176 on: April 01, 2009, 02:46:11 pm »
They have great brakes those Bedfords, 'tisn't that you ave to worry about but the overtaking old ladies in their speedbuggies.

Remember to tell the throttle pedal what you want about ten minutes before you need it...

What with having to cart that replica of York Minster around on the back of the chassis, slowing down seems to not be a problem, it's all in the "need for speed" tha' knows!

Brakes will be fine I'm sure

but I have to be in John'O'Groats that day

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Have fun getting to know your baby, wish I could be there
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #177 on: April 01, 2009, 03:23:11 pm »
How cool to have a vehicle that has an air brake like the 55 Mercedes.  Shame it doesn't go down
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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #178 on: April 01, 2009, 03:51:22 pm »
Saw this article today and thought of your Popemobile.....

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Re: Le Mans Popemobile saved for the nation by The Brethren
« Reply #179 on: April 01, 2009, 04:52:01 pm »
I thought it was the Japanese that made them smaller and cheaper, not the Koreans
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