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Old 20-09-2010
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First post on here - My name is Arne Barker from Chippenham, Wiltshire. I joined 4x4 response back in July.

Have met with quite a few local (and not so local) members at two of our pub meets, and the recent ESS show at Hullavington. So I now have a good idea of who my colleagues are, and what we are doing in our area.

Regarding vehicles - well my family and I are suffering with an incurable disease which started in 1948 at Lode Lane Solihul, I caught the disease some 20 years ago, and have had a succession of Land Rover marquees ever since. Our family tally is currently five vehicles. My two are a 1957 Series One (my daily driver) and a Defender Td5 double cab (Tomb Raider look-alike). For 4x4 response activities maybe the Series one is not that practical - with no seat belts and a positive earth system - no easy way to install a CB (which seems to be a requirement today) so have decided to prepare the Td5 double cab. Having said that, the Series One is very capable in the snow.

CB is now fitted, also mag-mount amber beacon up on the roof rack, fitted with a waterproof plug and socket arrangement so it can be removed or fitted easily.

Here are some pictures...

Arne




Second day on the road after a 12 month rebuild - on wedding car duties


Y9 at the ESS show Hullavington
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Old 20-09-2010
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Great wedding car!
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Y9 at the ESS show Hullavington
Can I fit a crane like that to mine (also MSL)?
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I'd rather have the coffee shop on the back !
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did some one say coffee shop...


any cakes???
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Hi Arne, Welcome on board. Like the pictures. Do like the crane attachment on the 90. That could come in useful!! Series 1 looks great.
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Nice motors Arne. Welcome to the crazy world of 4x4 Response.
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Thanks for the kind words of welcome.

The crane - have to admit it looks good, didn't notice it when I clicked the camera.

Coffee Shop - well Charlie WE61 had the perfect Coffee Shop setup in the back of his 101 - best coffee shop at the show think I have a picture or two somewhere, will upload for you.

Arne


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Here it is - the Perfect Coffee Shop



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i cant see any cakes...
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