Simon edwards
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Aw crap I try to keep my face out of such things,this forum is about as social media as I get 
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6feetdown
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Can you fit 1 of those inside it? Ideal for more expensive items can't believe they've gone up Ā£70 since bought mine last yearAs Smiffy said open all through with one shelf,currently trying to fit this lot in somehow.
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Smiffy
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Can you fit 1 of those inside it? Ideal for more expensive items can't believe they've gone up Ā£70 since bought mine last year
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You would waste a lot of space with one of them. The rollershutter slides protrude quite a way inwards from the side before you could mount that.
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Brendan
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How's the truck goingPicked this up today,so far really pleased with it.nice little truck drives and feels like a much bigger wagon,quite chuffed .
Simon edwards
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Been out of circulation for a bit as my daughters just had a major op.
The Grafters been really good,I really like driving it,feels just like a tiny lorry, I havenāt towed much with it,our 2 ton Cat is the biggest load and it pulls that alright.
My only gripe is the really uncomfortable seat, itās got a sort of exaggerated lumber support that makes my lower back ache,Even using a booster cushion (much to everyoneās amusement,and yes I do look tall in this big lorry!Tossers!)
So yep Iām pleased with it ,might just have to take a knife to the seat.It feels very purposeful and you know youāre going to work when you get it which I prefer to constantly trying not to ruin a nice pick up, you can pretty much hose this out!
The Grafters been really good,I really like driving it,feels just like a tiny lorry, I havenāt towed much with it,our 2 ton Cat is the biggest load and it pulls that alright.
My only gripe is the really uncomfortable seat, itās got a sort of exaggerated lumber support that makes my lower back ache,Even using a booster cushion (much to everyoneās amusement,and yes I do look tall in this big lorry!Tossers!)
So yep Iām pleased with it ,might just have to take a knife to the seat.It feels very purposeful and you know youāre going to work when you get it which I prefer to constantly trying not to ruin a nice pick up, you can pretty much hose this out!
heritage machining
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Get a seat out of a old mercedes car and graft that in dead comfortable my my 1965 Volvo has a Jag seat in it and My landy FC will have something comfortable in other words not a land rover one
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
decades ago I had a mini traveller with a flip front and a Cooper lump ... seating was appalling so installed a pair of Renault 17 Gordini seats (which took some finding) in it. Renault have always been known for their excellent ergonomically designed seating and these were probably some of the nicest around at the time .. semi bucket, well padded and fully adjustable, with a very low seat base height .. perfect for where I put them .. superbly comfortable and really held you wellGet a seat out of a old mercedes car and graft that in dead comfortable my my 1965 Volvo has a Jag seat in it and My landy FC will have something comfortable in other words not a land rover one
Simon edwards
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Thanks for the advice,I will see how it goes as I havenāt been in it for a couple of weeks due to daughters op.To be fair I did also tweak my back a bit working out a few weeks ago (brain Refuses to join body in being fifty!),hoping that made the seat seem worse,if not I will be changing it somehow.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
love it .. a common problem on here I suspect ... certainly is in Druid central .... mine stopped at about 19 - 20-ish
.. now pay for it .. regularly
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6feetdown
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I know that feeling
Simon edwards
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Read a quote by Clint Eastwood recently when asked how he keeps going full on at his age, gave a hard stare and saidā I donāt let the old man inā . One of the best things Iāve heard in ages!
Lancs Lad
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Only hope I've got the drive and energy Trump must have ! I'd be like I've made my dough I'll go and play on my D11 in my giant sandpit by then
Simon edwards
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Iāve got an uncle in Australia who I lived and worked with a million years ago. Literally worked himself into the floor but but has done very well for himself from nothing.Now in his mid seventies ,physically f####d ,stillworking every day on his farm and has aD11 on his quarry .Lost the use of one arm and told me he āsort of just rests it on the wheelā when driving his Kenworth! Legend of a bloke,basically unstoppable, somehow chopped his thumb off on Tractor hitch a couple of years ago ,shrugged that off as an inconvenience.
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Maxus
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How is the izuzu serving you? In debates with myself about which will be my next vehicle! Grafter is on the shortlistPicked this up today,so far really pleased with it.nice little truck drives and feels like a much bigger wagon,quite chuffed .
Simon edwards
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Its been ideal for me, tows at full weight better than pick up,really nice when manoeuvring in tight spots.Very much a dedicated work tool,basic and practical.Had no issues so far,nearly three years in.
Downside,uncomfortable,very bouncy in cab,cramped too,fine for me on short runs mostly,not great for larger drivers or if youāre doing big miles.
Overall I like it for what it is.
Downside,uncomfortable,very bouncy in cab,cramped too,fine for me on short runs mostly,not great for larger drivers or if youāre doing big miles.
Overall I like it for what it is.
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6feetdown
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Yeah agree with the above.
If your doing a lot of miles I think an alternative maybe better due to the cab.
But pulls great, turning circle is superb.
Lack of storage is a pain.
In hindsight I might have gone with the utilitruck but lose a lot of carrying capacity
If your doing a lot of miles I think an alternative maybe better due to the cab.
But pulls great, turning circle is superb.
Lack of storage is a pain.
In hindsight I might have gone with the utilitruck but lose a lot of carrying capacity
groundworker
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As above. I have the utilitruck, been great for me.
But try before you commit, it's a very different driving experience from most trucks.
But try before you commit, it's a very different driving experience from most trucks.
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6feetdown
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Yes watch the speed humps
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Maxus
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It's interesting to hear how living with one is, I did briefly have one as a replacement for my shogun trailer setup after being involved in an accident. I kind of hated diving it, found it terribly uncomfortable, but as a tool it was perfect. Any variants/engines/ years to avoid?
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6feetdown
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I don't think they've changed much in years.
I think there was supposed to be an upgrade this year better cab layout and front end. Not sure if it happened though.
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