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Title: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 09:43

A few months ago I decided I was going to buy a Transit flat bed Recovery truck, My plans were to buy cars from Auctions to trade on, Also buy the odd scrap car & weigh them in,

I decided that if after a couple of months I could make it work then I would hand my notice in at work & do it full time.

Anyway this is what I bought

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/15e4f3ba.jpg)

Its a P reg non turbo model, Only covered 81000 genuine miles, Mint with no rot at all.

Had it since Feb this year, Since I had it the truck has earnt me back what I paid for it (Only using it part time) So I handed my notice in & left work on the 29th April.

I decided I needed a newer truck so sold the transit yesterday & went & picked this one up

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/S7000021-6.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/S7000022-6.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/S7000023-8.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/S7000024-8.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/S7000025-8.jpg)

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: dantheman6554 on 30 April 2011, 09:47

Looks good mate, suprising how much money there is to be had moving cars about for people,   collection and delivery !

Dan

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 09:54

Yeah there is money to be made doing it, For A local collection & drop off most places charge about £40.

There is a few lille things I need to do to it mainly give the sides of the body a coat of red paint & then some black Hammerite on the bed, Get some reflective stickers down the side of the body & then have my number put on the side of it

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: dantheman6554 on 30 April 2011, 10:02

Get the forum to sponsor you!  :grin:...............................JV!

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 30 April 2011, 10:35

 :grin:

I take it the sun is shining on the "s", or has some scallywag removed it?


 :grin:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: Thom89 on 30 April 2011, 10:41

Quote from: The Mighty Elvi on 30 April 2011, 10:35

:grin:

I take it the sun is shining on the "s", or has some scallywag removed it?


 :grin:

That covers Mk3s removal, in any condition  :wink:

Thom

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 30 April 2011, 10:43

I could imagine a certain someone would love that truck.  Right Colour, just needs some yellow tint on them lights.

 :rolleyes:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: Jack3559 on 30 April 2011, 11:30

Good luck with your new business!

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: JC on 30 April 2011, 12:36

i thought about doing this too, oh well  :cry:

and to get sponsored by the forum you gotta stay loyal to dubs,

this is still top of my list

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-LT-50-5000KG-2-4TD-17-FT-BEAVERTAIL-swap-no-swop-p-x-/330553817357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4cf68af90d#ht_500wt_1156

 :cool:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 14:16

Quote from: The Mighty Elvi on 30 April 2011, 10:35

:grin:

I take it the sun is shining on the "s", or has some scallywag removed it?


 :grin:

Yeah the sun was shining on it  :grin:

Quote from: Chuff on 30 April 2011, 12:36

i thought about doing this too, oh well  :cry:

and to get sponsored by the forum you gotta stay loyal to dubs,

this is still top of my list

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-LT-50-5000KG-2-4TD-17-FT-BEAVERTAIL-swap-no-swop-p-x-/330553817357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4cf68af90d#ht_500wt_1156

 :cool:

The LT is nice but quite dear for what it is if you want a work truck

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 April 2011, 15:02

Liking the new truck!  :cool: 

Best of luck with the new job mate!  Must be nice being your own boss!?!?

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 17:16

Cheers for that, It is nice to know I have no one to answer to (Appart from my missus!)

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: bobbarley on 30 April 2011, 17:22

Nice one mate :afro:

Are you gonna get a work number etc?  If so get it splashed about, I'd certainly keep it in my mobile!

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 17:27

Yeah it going in on Wednesday to have "LC" put above the bit where it says "Recovery Services" then my number underneath.

Been outside most of the afternoon tidying it up with a bit of "Post Box Red" paint on the side of the body, Tempted to paint the actual flat bed bit in Black Hammerite over the weekend.

Also fitted my Parrot hands free kit to it

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: bobbarley on 30 April 2011, 17:30

Well good on ya mate.  Next time my waterpump breaks I know who to call, the RAC can go f**k themselves  :grin:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 17:34

No problem mate, Got my Business cards through from Vista print

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/lcrecovery.jpg)

Quite pleased with them  :cool:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: bobbarley on 30 April 2011, 17:41

You could get some stickers mate, or like etched glass sticker kinda jobbies  :cool:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: Jack3559 on 30 April 2011, 17:47

You're only a couple of hours from DMonday... Perhaps you could work out some kind of subscribtion/frequent flyer discount!

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 17:55

Quote from: bobbarley on 30 April 2011, 17:41

You could get some stickers mate, or like etched glass sticker kinda jobbies  :cool:

Having my company name & phone number done in silver (The previous owners ones were done in Silve so can use part of his stickers & keep costs down)  :grin:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 17:56

Quote from: Jack3559 on 30 April 2011, 17:47

You're only a couple of hours from DMonday... Perhaps you could work out some kind of subscribtion/frequent flyer discount!

Not sure what you mean?

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: Jimble on 30 April 2011, 18:03

Good on ya mate, always fancied being my own boss but i'm not that good at anything! :laugh: except watchin telly and drinking tea that is but not much demand for that. :undecided:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 18:08

Hopefully one day there will be a job for you doing just that  :rolleyes: :laugh: :grin:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: Jimble on 30 April 2011, 18:14

I'm hopeful! :grin:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: daz veedub on 30 April 2011, 20:52

good idea this mate hope it works out 4 ya  :smiley:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: Jack3559 on 30 April 2011, 21:05

Quote from: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 17:56

Quote from: Jack3559 on 30 April 2011, 17:47

You're only a couple of hours from DMonday... Perhaps you could work out some kind of subscribtion/frequent flyer discount!

Not sure what you mean?

Dan's car does more miles on the back of a recovery truck than it does on the road.

I think he's getting friendly with his local movers!

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 01 May 2011, 11:39

Ah right, Well once the new stickers & my number is on it ill post more pics,

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 04 May 2011, 16:16

Had my own number put on the Truck today

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/b86b3c6c.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/abd33d8b.jpg)

Also on the Back window I had "Cars Bought For Cash £££" & my number.

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 07 May 2011, 23:22

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/vwtransit.jpg)

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: shepgti on 07 May 2011, 23:59

has to be done :grin:

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u261/shep306/truck.jpg)

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 May 2011, 02:12

Now it's pimpin'  :wink:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 May 2011, 02:12

Quote from: Jack3559 on 30 April 2011, 21:05

Quote from: chrisr103 on 30 April 2011, 17:56

Quote from: Jack3559 on 30 April 2011, 17:47

You're only a couple of hours from DMonday... Perhaps you could work out some kind of subscribtion/frequent flyer discount!

Not sure what you mean?

Dan's car does more miles on the back of a recovery truck than it does on the road.

I think he's getting friendly with his local movers!

Driveshaft anyone?

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 08 May 2011, 08:57

Quote from: shepgti on 07 May 2011, 23:59

has to be done :grin:

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u261/shep306/truck.jpg)

Wonder if I can get alloys for it  :evil:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 09 May 2011, 07:24

Ordered some reflective stickers for the side of the Body

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170608842962&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Keeping with the Red/Yellow theme

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 10 May 2011, 22:10

Beading shot taken just after I polished it  :rolleyes:

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/fd21ceee.jpg)

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 11 May 2011, 21:43

Took a pic of one of the cars I bought Today, Had it on the Truck for about 15 mins before it sold  :shocked:

A 55 Plate Corsa SXi, 1 owner from new, 60,000 miles with full dealer history

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/b9c7b449.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/2e9e18fd.jpg)

Also bought a 53 plate Punto Active Sport, 59,000 miles, Full history, 2 owners, but that one needs a couple of small jobs doing on it

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 19 May 2011, 15:43

Fitted new reflective stickers to the side of the body today

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/f7aa2ef7.jpg)

Looking into getting a different beacon on the roof aswell

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: Dolly on 19 May 2011, 15:52

what license do you need to drive one of those and recover cars, anything special?

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 19 May 2011, 15:52

Its only a 3.5 tonne GVW van so can be driven on a car licence

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 13 June 2011, 00:11

Not much done to it since I bought it but here are a few pics of whats been on the back of it

1 st empty

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/0017e8d2.jpg)

Next are the cars I have carried

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/S7000012-4.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/S7000011-6.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/S7000010-5.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/S7000009-7.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/24e14607.jpg)

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: sharki786 on 13 June 2011, 13:57

VERY busy aint ya, GOOD LUCK!!!

me and my cousine were thinking about doing the same. but we need some monies to start off  :rolleyes: lol

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 13 June 2011, 17:17

Most of the pics are the cars I have bought for my self to sell, The Corsa VXR was a Job for a friend of mine to take it for its First MOT

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 17 June 2011, 23:58

Got my own website created & bought the Domain name

http://www.lcautoservices.co.uk/

Still needs a few little thingsdoing to it but at least its all up & running now

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: Dave_IOW on 18 June 2011, 20:11

did you literally just change the spelling mistake in carefully?

1 min was there, 5 secs later, gone  :grin:

Title: Re: My New Toy
Post by: chrisr103 on 19 June 2011, 21:55

Dont know what you mean  :grin: