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06-26-2008, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: South Coast of England
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Prayers for me tomorrow.
Hope you guys spare a thought for me tomorrow because its time to take my 66 to the dreaded UK annual vehicle exam. This test can be quite stiff for an old truck to get through. Hope the examiner has a soft spot for old American trucks! Phil.
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06-26-2008, 12:02 PM
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KOFFIN DRAGGER
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: st.anthony Idaho
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
good luck man
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06-26-2008, 12:04 PM
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Good luck!
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06-26-2008, 12:14 PM
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One day...
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Ya hope it all goes well for you!
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06-26-2008, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vandalia, Ohio
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Maybe you could bring the examiner some cold beer, or a good bottle of Scotch. Just an idea
Good Luck! |
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06-26-2008, 12:45 PM
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
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06-26-2008, 02:18 PM
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Location: Jane,Missouri
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
go luck man hope it goes ok for you..
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06-26-2008, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: South Coast of England
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Thanks guys, I'll keep you posted.
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06-26-2008, 03:03 PM
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Location: Palmer, Alaska
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
yeah man, good luck and let us know the outcome
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06-26-2008, 08:02 PM
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Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Good luck! I know I hate taking my old rig through the local test here. Drives me bananas every year....
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06-26-2008, 08:22 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Hope it goes well!
Out of curiousity.... does the UK have a "historic" plate available? Missouri offers a historic plate to any vehicle that is 25+ years old, and it only has a $25 one time fee. After that you don't have to have your vehicle inspected. Now it does come with a few draw backs.... 1,000 miles or less each year, you have to keep a log for those miles, but all car show/maintenance miles don't count toward the 1,000.
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06-26-2008, 08:29 PM
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Nothing to see here.....
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
I'll say a few Hail Marys for you!
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06-26-2008, 09:03 PM
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chevy only
 
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
do you have any stripper friends that can go with ya ?
 good luck
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06-26-2008, 11:29 PM
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
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that trick got me out of more than one ticket in the Phoenix area  Good luck man! |
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06-26-2008, 11:40 PM
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1 thing at a time is progress.
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
May the force be with you!!
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06-27-2008, 01:43 AM
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Location: Georgia
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Tell him you'll give him a ride in it if he passes you.
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06-27-2008, 08:51 AM
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
I love this advice. I,m sure most of these tricks could help swing the decision my way. In the UK every vehicle over 3 years old must pass this test (the M.O.T. test). The test is age related so a 66 truck wouldn't be expected to pass the same test as a 2004 truck. But all the basic safety items ie, steering, brakes, tyres , lighting, suspension and vehicle structure have to meet the standard. There is no historic plate system over here. It does help to have it tested by someone with a little common sense though. Someone with a soft spot for old vehicles ( normally and older mechanic with poor eye sight!!). The last person you want is the 'Hitler' type, fresh out of training.
You need this MOT certificate to get insurance and road tax. Phil. |
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06-27-2008, 12:42 PM
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow. Your prayers answered.
Well just got back from the test. A 1st time PASS. The tester was really interested in the truck and I kept him talking the whole time. He said the front suspension upper and lower ball joints were showing some wear, and he advised me to renew them at some stage. Other than that he was happy. I was more than happy, so now the truck can keep going for another year. Cheers everybody, Phil.
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06-27-2008, 01:18 PM
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Congrats!
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06-27-2008, 02:46 PM
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Congratulation
sounds like a pretty through exam, did he don the rubber gloves and stick a finger up the tail pipe?
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06-27-2008, 03:34 PM
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Hey that's great. Congrats!
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06-27-2008, 04:14 PM
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Location: oklahoma
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
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Hope it works out for you. Your story brings back bad memories of dealing with California emissions requirements years ago. Good luck. |
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06-27-2008, 05:24 PM
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Location: Phoenix Az
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
I shudder to think of how much it costs to drive a 66 around in Europe!
glad you passed the test, its a beautiful truck you've got. Jon |
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06-27-2008, 06:10 PM
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Location: Oklahoma
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Congrats to you and your truck.
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06-28-2008, 12:46 AM
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Re: Prayers for me tomorrow.
Glad to hear you made it, Phil. Must have been a relief.
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