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morris recovery truck

Post by eveline »

i found this for sale on a irish site i never knew they made them have not seen them anywhere else ?????

http://www.carsforsaleireland.ie/used-c ... al-132083/
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It's terrific:D

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Post by alzax3 »

What a beast... I wonder what 1.6 engine they're using? :D
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Post by callyspoy »

it is quite a beast, but visibilty must be horrific with the external visor and the "nose down" stance!
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Post by rayofleamington »

I hope it doesn't have standard seats - you'd slide off!
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Post by d_harris »

I'm genuinly not sure if I love it or hate it.....

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Post by jonathon »

Think is back looks broken, Yuk !!! sorry, Minor Mania made a much better job of their truck

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Post by ani »

Dan_Harris wrote:I'm genuinly not sure if I love it or hate it.....
That's not like you Dan - you usually say "I want" :lol:

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jonathon wrote:Think is back looks broken, Yuk !!! sorry, Minor Mania made a much better job of their truck
I have to say the fire-engine in NZ remains my favourite :D

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Post by ASL642 »

It looks like they got the angle wrong when they welded the cab front to the flatbed back :o Sorry not a fan.

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Post by iandromiskin »

ani wrote:I have to say the fire-engine in NZ remains my favourite :D
Was that posted on this site too ? Is there a link or pictures. I saw that Tow truck too and have it in our club magazine for comment. Personally I don't like it, original I know, but it just looks weird and you'd wonder if it was safe to drive let alone use.
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Post by moggie-tom »

Not a fan either, wouldn't mind taking it for a test drive though.


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Post by iwsmithy »

Horrid.
Must be undrivable - you'd surely be stooping to see under the top of the windscreen frame all the time to see out while trying to stop yourself sliding off the seat!
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Post by morrisman1 »

I reckon its ugly, my personal opinion. just doesnt look right with the cab leaning forwards. If it was flat then it would be much better!
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Post by 8009STEVE »

I had nothing to do with it! :D
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Post by teenoes »

8009STEVE wrote:I had nothing to do with it! :D
You´re sure?
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