harvey b davison

How much time have we all spent looking at these pointless threads about pointless ZZZZZZzzzzzz.

Must admit, the engine in my little c15 van is the sweetest motor i've ever had.

I quite like the idea of using dayglo / illuminuos paint. Blue = makita.

Find something else that your interested in, learn how to do it, and then use it to fall back on. Thats what i did, if i carnt find any woodwork to do then its off to drive wagons for me. I find that its makes a nice change and i always feel refreshed when i get back to my proper job.

Ay, same here, it has to be my dad. Have always looked up to him, it was never easy tho when i was growing up, didn't appreciate him etc,etc. But now we are closer than ever and chat each and every day.

Most of my work comes through agencies whether its joinery (my main concern) or as a hgv driver and sometimes transport office work. Yes they are supposed to provide basic PPE. But, I am more than willing to use and provide my own ppe, as mine is always above minimum standard, i have various sets, and i know it will protect me. I always provide and use my own power tools, although these should be provided on site, as again i always have the right equipment for the job in the van. When i buy equipment, i know it will get used and abused so i buy the best there is, as it is bought for one purpose and that is to make me money. So if i'm offered work i know i am fully prepared to do anything that is asked of me. Once on site, and the gaffers know what i can do and the gear i have got, i get asked back, again and again. Providing a nice continuation of work. So if i was you, i would treat it as your own job, put in a good showing as you never know where it may lead to.

I think the working time directive states minimum 1/2 hr break within 6 hrs working. would have to look it up to be certain tho.

MMmmm, thats just reminded me, best check the tv,

Does everyone post tractor threads, You can post anything you want ( as long as theres a mention of tractors) lol, only kidding.

Nice job, like someone said before, cue the A-Team music, I love getting the welder and grinder out, even if its just to create mayhem.

I'll have some, what about a comp to design it ???

Never heard of putting cheese with it before, but must admit it sounds delish, mind you i have a cheese fetish at the mo.

Are you sure because the book now says and i quote ' the former lower figures applicable to both national operators and restricted licence holders have now been abolished '

Check your funds again, according to this years transport managers handbook, you now need 8.5k for your 1st vehicle, whether it applies to sub 7.5t vehicles i dont know, but if i was you i would just check with local TC office.

Talking about vosa and transport, recieved my new copy of The Transport Managers Handbook 2011 today, after a quick flick thru', i discovered you now need a minimum of £8.5k in a bank account, to be able to put your 1st hgv on road. End of my dreams, me thinks for now.

Awesome vid, wouldn't like to be chased by one of those.

My way of thinking as well. Eat well, look after yourself, dont smoke, drink sensibly, exercise regularly,and all is well. (hopefully).

Bit close to edge tho for my liking, think he only did it because of the dolly on the drag, instead of a standard swan neck bar.

I would say either a Trooper or Jeep Cherokee.

What about the disabled?? or their carers?? This is a bit of a bug bear of mine. I mean the whole of the disability car scheme is a bit of a sham in my mind. I remember years ago if you were registered disabled you could claim and get a little blue three wheeler car, fair enough, no problem. Now tho you can get range rovers and anything else through disability, surley this is not right. If you are disabled surley you are not fully fit to drive such a vehicle, and should therefore not be allowed to. If it is for your carer to drive you about, then you dont need anything bigger than a mini as that is adeqaute enough to get you to the doctors or such like as that is what the system is meant to be for.

Dont know about price, but it looks a decently made gate that mate, especially if its your first attempt. well done.

What about people that run trucks for business, how do you think the fuel rises will effect them. Almost everything in this country is at some stage moved about on the back of hgv's. This is from raw materials to the finished product, be it food, building materials, new cars, old cars etc. Yes back loads are increasing and so they should, but that is not the be all and end all. The haulage industry is pivitol to this country, yes things can be moved about on trains, but how does it get to the train and how does it get from the train to the shop, simple, by road. This is one of the reasons why everything is so dear (because of the distribution costs). I think that if haulage was allowed to run on red, then that would bring the cost of everyday things down. I totally agree with dean about the tax situation on cars, but either scrap it altogether or just have the single tax amount. These are just my thoughts on fuel duty, as having worked in the haulage industry and still do sometimes, i know first hand how badly these rises affect the industry. please dont feel i'm out for an argument as i am not.

Bloody hell !!, that really is top notch, you must be proud of the outcome with that. I know i would be.

IF we were closer together i might of been interested, but you are too far away for me. sorry. But this sounds a fantastic opportunaty for someone.

Same here pal, hope he gets well soon and well done to you for spotting it and getting him to hospital asap.