Compo 10,328 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Weren't the "Leader" and Velocette "le" both used as police bikes for a while? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,139 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 I certainly remember the Velocette police bikes. Being water cooled they were very quiet for a motorcycle. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Just pinched this from the internet. Look at the communications device! : 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 I want one. The Wireless, I mean. Just about suits my tech ability these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 And I remember going to skeggy and back on a Raleigh runabout, same colour as the one in the picture. Had bum cheeks like a cow's posterior after that trip. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Army bags were the norm for years, kids used em for school bags & blokes used em for snap bags. Not seen one for ages. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 ^^^^Don't think you will see those again WW1 number 1 webbing, now its all Velcro not brass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 .Red rings around the tops of kids legs, where their wellies have chafed. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 16 hours ago, catfan said: Army bags were the norm for years, kids used em for school bags & blokes used em for snap bags. Not seen one for ages. When I were in't RAF these were called "Small packs"; the bigger ones we used for school bags we kids called "Haversacks" but the RAF called them "Large Packs". There's one for sale on eBay today at £35. I think they used to cost about a pound from the Army Surplus stores - perhaps someone has a good memory for prices? hang on a minute....just found this on the internet: http://www.endicotts.co.uk/content/british-37-pattern-large-pack-used-graded-khaki £12.95 +p/p for a grade 1 or £5.95 for a grade II Large Pack, genuine 1950s item. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Sweet shop scales like these. I like the little holders for the wieghts on the front of the machine: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Giz us a quarter of torpedoes please!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 The one I had for my school bag was the grey one, I think that was the RAF one. We called it an haversack, bit bigger than the one in the photo and two straps to carry between the shoulder blades. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 An interesting list Ian. I had to Google Barnips and Corfam to find out what they were. This made good reading. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 I do not remember Driving Casuals. I always have an old pair of flat shoes in the car to drive in so I do not damage smart shoes driving long distances. Also the soles of the shoes are clean and dry so my foot does not slip on the pedals in bad weather. On the subject of ladies driving, I watched Back in time for tea tonight. All about the 1970s. I was amazed when they said haw few women could drive in those days. I never noticed being in a minority having passed my test as a teenager. I was not a casual driver! I just got on with it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Tinkers -especially the ones on bikes with a pedal-driven grind wheel at the front. I remember one who travelled the South Notts villages like Ruddington, Bunny, Rempstone, Costock, Wymeswold, Hoton etc. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 I reckon elfnsafety put a stop to that, no safety guard on grinding wheel ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 1 hour ago, catfan said: I reckon elfnsafety put a stop to that, no safety guard on grinding wheel ! Plus no abrasive wheels certificate!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Anyone ever have a steering wheel cover - the ones that you put on with laces? Edited after posting.....Just taken a look for a photo of one and it seems you cna still buy them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I've had a couple in the past, on older cars, but nowadays, the wheels are much more comfortable, although madam has one that just slips over....... So the instructions say, although it took me about ten minutes to fit it with the help of a couple of dessert spoons and a kitchen knife ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Likewise driving gloves Compo. I had some when I had an MG over 50 years ago, but even then, I thought they were a bit poncey. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Driving Gloves ! Go faster gloves ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,139 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 What about those dreadful stick-on rear screen demisters and the front screen heaters with suction cups? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Tax disc holders. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crankypig 457 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 People wearing real fur coats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Mothers of today wouldn't know what to do with these ! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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