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Post by Nick on Mar 18, 2014 13:24:30 GMT
sorry whats wrong with driving a daf?? fully auto, lazy driving style, reliable, (handy carrying capacity) quirky, noisy in a pleasing way and above all else orange.. (obviously some of the above wont apply to everyeone) cant think of anything else id rather be behind the wheel of
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Post by Kenr on Mar 18, 2014 22:19:10 GMT
Here I am! Have been under the weather of late but am lurching on as best I can! Didya miss me then?
Goodmayes, where the feck is Goodmayes?
Hold on.........
Ah, near Ilford.
I could do that if someone were to provide the exact details ;o)
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Post by Kenr on Mar 18, 2014 22:23:26 GMT
Is it me or does that little 66 appear to have rather a long tailpipe  I have always subscribed to the belief that algae when found on cars is actually a protective barrier. I kid ye not. |
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Post by 33grinder on Mar 18, 2014 23:55:52 GMT
I missed you mate. Welcome back!
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Post by Sigmund Fraud on Mar 21, 2014 9:43:34 GMT
Nice to see you back, Ken !
I'm surprised that a DAF connoisseur like yourself failed to recognise that the tailpipe on that 66 comes from the very rare 66 'Bosozoku Super Luxe'* edition, which was only available for a very brief period of time through the Japanese DAF dealership network.
*This information may not be entirely true...
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Post by mattsdafs on Mar 21, 2014 21:39:24 GMT
Good to see you back on here Ken,hope your feeling better... If your up to visiting Ilford,I can provide a brief address....Laura sends her love,says she is missing you  |
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Post by Kenr on Apr 6, 2014 15:41:50 GMT
How silly of me to not recognise the BSL exhaust. Damn.
Big kisses to Laura please Matt. I will get that front panel sorted once the bloody weather stabilises.
Daf report from the roving Daf Hunter sidekick:
Right. I went over to Ilford and had a peek at the beige 66. This could easily be sorted bodywise as the biggest issues were a rusty blob on the bootlid in the usual place, same under the passenger side of the front screen and below the outer trim on the passenger door. None of it horrible and they are only flesh wounds. A smattering of surface rust here and there. Sills and jacking points look solid. The interior looks tidy with no evidence of mould or dampness, seat covers adorned all the seats so they might be okay, or might be knackered. Who knows. The rear bumper has had a knock and is missing at least one end cap. I would imagine t he exhaust rubber has disintegrated over time.
I knocked and rang the bell but got no reply. I then clocked something on the wall that would normally indicate the input of carers or similar. I knocked at a neighbours door just in case. The neighbour was friendly and said that the old boy was an enthusiast and had turned down 3 offers to sell the car. I wrote a lengthy but very pleasant note and have left my phone number. 'Tis all I can do for now. I will post if I hear anything.
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Post by macplaxton on Apr 6, 2014 21:09:27 GMT
I then clocked something on the wall that would normally indicate the input of carers or similar. ^^^^ He's almost as good as that Belgian detective lads!  Well done Ken! |
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Post by Kenr on Apr 9, 2014 21:13:44 GMT
Oh well, looks like the algae covering on this one will get thicker. No response as yet from anyone Ilford orientated. 3/3 non-responses (including the Onslow clone) aren't doing my Daf PR reputation any good whatsoever.
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Post by Sigmund Fraud on Apr 10, 2014 8:38:34 GMT
Great detective work there, Ken !
It sounds like the owner of this car walks the fine line between eccentricity and insanity (like many of us, I suppose), so I strongly doubt you'll be hearing from him.
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