Mr Smiley (1 Viewer)

[Seajay]

FourlanesFord submitted a new Showcase Item:

Mr Smiley

A happy little wagon which shortly is be fitted with an LPG tank where the spare wheel used to reside.

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[Jim]

Hi Chris, ingenious way to find space for a gas tank. Is it legal to mount the spare on the front like that?

 

[Carol]

Like the spare wheel, we converted a Bedford CF years ago and had the spare wheel there.

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[TheCaller]

That's where the Danbury VWs have it too - albeit under a cover.

 

[TheBig1]

Hi Chris, ingenious way to find space for a gas tank. Is it legal to mount the spare on the front like that?

not been legal for a few years as i understand it. not even allowed to fit bull bars now, let alone bolt a wheel and tyre to one

 

[TheBig1]

just to add:
From 25th May 2007 for motor vehicles categorised as M1 (a passenger carrying vehicle not exceeding 3.5 tonnes and not more than 8 passengers) or N1 (a goods vehicle not exceeding 3.5 tonnes) it will only be legal to manufacturer and sell bull bars that comply with EU Directive 2005/66/EC.

It will be illegal to manufacture and sell bull bars that do not conform to this legislation punishable by a maximum penalty, to be imposed within the UK, of 12 months imprisonment and/or a fine of £20,000.

2005/66/EC compliant bars need to be pedestrian friendly, energy absorbing types

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[Frentchy]

Just let some air out or the spare wheel, that will make it pedestrian friendly, energy absorbing
You might find people/cyclists lining up to bounce off it

 

[golly]

I think the number plate may be a problem unless you have it illuminated .

 

[Gooney]

Almost like a Bow thruster on a boat, handy for parking in tight spaces

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[icantremember]

My main concern would be loss of air flow through the radiator causing engine overheating in some circumstances.

 

[CWH]

FourlanesFord

Met you at the Sportsman's last Thursday!!!
Hello again!!!

 

[Littlewheels]

I am sorry ! It looks ridiculous.
Like, when did you last have a puncture? Call a breakdown service or wear dark glasses and a big hat so no one recognises you LOL.

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