Re: SER1 Billing

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At 11:33 06/07/2004, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>  Even
>though its fitted with a Rover 'High Speed' diesel, it can still get a
>bit hairy out on the motorway going so slowly! I have often thought
>about fitting a flashing amber beacon, but having spoken to Traffic
>Police, it is not a requirement, although I think I would feel a bit
>safer.
>
>Cheers
>Mark
>Halifax UK

Hi,
Re the flashing light idea: I know someone who uses one on his Morris J 
type 10cwt van (about 1958) when travelling on motorways. Also he has a 
magnetic [SLOW VEHICLE] sign for the back doors too, inthe same style as 
the HGV LONG VEHICLE signs. (I know the mag mount wouldn't work on a Land 
Rover!) As a typical Morris J would have a cruising speed in the 40's it's 
probably not a bad idea. I'll wait to see what my part restored J feels 
like, speed and comfort wise to decide on that idea. As far as the Land 
Rovers go, I tend to get a bit wary when the speed drops below 50 on a busy 
motorway, but could just manage 55 with the knackered 2 1/4 diesel in the 
86" when empty (Had it down in the 30's towing a load of machinery on a 
flat bed trailer once, but that was in the dead of night with no one about) 
and the Transit powered 107 can normally trundle at 60 with no OD so not 
too worried really... I do tend to use a beacon these days when towing 
anything thats likely to slow me down or reduce the stopping distance.
Matter of how comfortable you feel really....
cheers

Iain McKenzie
www.fairmilerestorations.co.uk



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