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Rattletrap
10 years ago
Weht out to the garage to look at my cars to cheer myself up.

Rattletrap had other ideas. this is how he greeted me when I opened the doors.

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Taking the mickey out of the one that cares for you is not the done thing RT[-x
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
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Rattletrap
10 years ago

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Get well soon .

Originally Posted by: Sunroof53 



Thanks for the 'get well card' sunroof 53. I've spent many hours of the last few days like that Beetle! Friday I went back to the Doctor as you guys avised. He indeed said i had concussion.

Strange though because on Saturday I felt unusually good and active. With the spring like weather decided to get in the sun and do a bit moreon my 'rescued from the garden '71 Beetle.I made good progress everthing I did on it went right first time and that never happens to me fixing beetles. Back down to earth again Sunday though, feeling tired with headaches, that about how I am right now.

I'm off back to the hospital tommorow for that head scan

My guess is that all theyll findin there is a low output aircooled unit with a tired 6volt battery.:rofl:

Ill post up what they do find hereon wednsday (which I think will be okay).
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
ozymandias
10 years ago
Sounds like a really nasty fall John, hope you feel better soon.

Will be down your way in a few weeks, hope to call in for a chat about all things VW.


Rattletrap
10 years ago

Sounds like a really nasty fall John, hope you feel better soon.

Will be down your way in a few weeks, hope to call in for a chat about all things VW.


Originally Posted by: ozymandias 


Certanly was Richard, I'm just being a clumsy idiot at the mo cant do nothing right.:(
still awaiting xray result though not expecting it to show much else theyd contacted me by now. Look forward to your visit. Bring some sturdy gloves.Perhaps we can move a couple of splits around if youre intrested.I want to pull GMO out an get some pics if poss.

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Rattletrap
10 years ago

Certanly was Richard, I'm just being a clumsy idiot at the mo cant do nothing right.:(
still awaiting xray result though not expecting it to show much else theyd contacted me by now. Look forward to your visit. Bring some sturdy gloves.Perhaps we can move a couple of splits around if youre intrested.I want to pull GMO out an get some pics if poss.

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 


Looks like nothing conclusive from the head scan.Had bad time yetserday in supermarket overwhelmned by all those blooping and bleeping noises bright lights

Doc says Ive to see a nuerologist. Not allowed to drive until i do not know when.I had a really good year thimgs planned with Routemaster (charity events + promos) and Rattltrap of course.:(
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Old Blue
10 years ago

Looks like nothing conclusive from the head scan.Had bad time yetserday in supermarket overwhelmned by all those blooping and bleeping noises bright lights

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 



My older son suffers from 'panic attacks'. It sounds like that is what you have experienced.
1956 VW Beetle, 1962 Morris Minor, 1968 VW Beetle (Old Blue), 1972 Morris Mini, 2005 MGTF

Blue, blue, Electric Blue, that's the colour of Old Blue!
ozymandias
10 years ago

Certanly was Richard, I'm just being a clumsy idiot at the mo cant do nothing right.:(
still awaiting xray result though not expecting it to show much else theyd contacted me by now. Look forward to your visit. Bring some sturdy gloves.Perhaps we can move a couple of splits around if youre intrested.I want to pull GMO out an get some pics if poss.

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 

Would be nice to get GMO, or YSV, on the road again after so long, I was wondering what to do this summer.

Old Blue
10 years ago

Would be nice to get GMO, or YSV, on the road again after so long, I was wondering what to do this summer.

Originally Posted by: ozymandias 


Have a pic or two of 349 GMO that Dad took back in the 1980's, the car is a Kdf 82e type split widow, taken at Stanford Hall I think? I'll see if I can get Jon to make a scan and post it up when I can catch him, as well as a scan of Old Blue to post on the 1967 onward section.
1956 VW Beetle, 1962 Morris Minor, 1968 VW Beetle (Old Blue), 1972 Morris Mini, 2005 MGTF

Blue, blue, Electric Blue, that's the colour of Old Blue!
Rattletrap
10 years ago

Would be nice to get GMO, or YSV, on the road again after so long, I was wondering what to do this summer.

Originally Posted by: ozymandias 



Be nice tojust to move GMO out for now and get some pics to post until i get 100% Dont want to touch the'49 at the mo:smile:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Rattletrap
10 years ago
Hey less of me an more of Rattletrap and beetles.

This ad circa 1968 metions near the end a certain Mr T Levy and his high milaege motor. According to Ratttletraps Log book Tony lived at Abbotsbury Gardns around 1965-9

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Rattletrap
10 years ago
As if bashing my bonce on block paving wasnt enough to stop me driving Rattletrap and my other vintge vehcles, here's something that could stop me andsome of you drivingif like me you and your old motors live in London;

https://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/news/classic-car-auctions/800023357/?utm_campaign=CCFS-Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=01112013-Newsletter&utm_content=Lead-story 

I'm alredy within the LEZ zone which has caused probs with those running older buses n trucks (made 1975-02), and can only hope pre74s vehicles will likewise escape this yet another ban:(
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
lifeintheslowlane
10 years ago
Yet more pointless restrictions on a group of vehicles that probably make up less than 0.001% of London traffic. Banning such a small percentage of vehicles that don't conform to emissions conventions is nothing more that mindless.
John.
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  • pre67vw Junkie
10 years ago
I have read on other forums its to do with the air quality MMMMMMMMMMMM if that's the case shut the Airports :rofl:



Andy W
Old Blue
10 years ago

Hey less of me an more of Rattletrap and beetles.

This ad circa 1968 metions near the end a certain Mr T Levy and his high milaege motor. According to Ratttletraps Log book Tony lived at Abbotsbury Gardns around 1965-9

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Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 


Dad loved those 'dry' Volkswagen adverts. I found he'd kept few in amongst his old magazines. Not seen this particular one before.
1956 VW Beetle, 1962 Morris Minor, 1968 VW Beetle (Old Blue), 1972 Morris Mini, 2005 MGTF

Blue, blue, Electric Blue, that's the colour of Old Blue!
Old Blue
10 years ago

Yet more pointless restrictions on a group of vehicles that probably make up less than 0.001% of London traffic. Banning such a small percentage of vehicles that don't conform to emissions conventions is nothing more that mindless.

Originally Posted by: lifeintheslowlane 



Why do you think that the 'sweetner' of nil road tax and MOT exemption has been given to classic motorcars? This is but the thin edge of the wedge.

If the Lib-Dems have their way ALL petrol and diesel cars will be removed from ALL UK roads. All these cars and probably most cherished vehicles like ours, other than national museum pieces will be of mere scrap value. See this link:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/liberaldemocrats/10224801/Lib-Dems-ban-petrol-and-diesel-cars-from-UK-roads-by-2040.html 
1956 VW Beetle, 1962 Morris Minor, 1968 VW Beetle (Old Blue), 1972 Morris Mini, 2005 MGTF

Blue, blue, Electric Blue, that's the colour of Old Blue!
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  • pre67vw Junkie
10 years ago
I will believe that when I see it :rofl: :rofl:




Andy W
Rattletrap
10 years ago

Yet more pointless restrictions on a group of vehicles that probably make up less than 0.001% of London traffic. Banning such a small percentage of vehicles that don't conform to emissions conventions is nothing more that mindless.

Originally Posted by: lifeintheslowlane 



Rattletrap didnt seem to impressed when i told him.
- I got out of the garage pretty quick.....
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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Rattletrap
10 years ago

I will believe that when I see it :rofl: :rofl:


Andy W

Originally Posted by: AW 



2040 Andy? Im not sure that i and a few others will see it anyway:cry:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
AW
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  • pre67vw Junkie
10 years ago

2040 Andy? Im not sure that i and a few others will see it anyway:cry:

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 




I Know time marches on.



Andy W
Rattletrap
10 years ago

I Know time marches on.


Andy W

Originally Posted by: AW 



Old Rattlletrap will be 90years old by then
Doubt ill be driving:unsure:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
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