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Post by Dan P on Aug 13, 2015 19:46:01 GMT
Hi my name is dan and im a new member on here, today i collected Biddy the 44 from a great guy that has looked after her for many years i hope i can keep her looking as good as paul has. sorry to see his face as i drove her away but looking forward to the adventures we will have in her  thanks paul ill look after her i promise! |
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Post by Dan P on Aug 13, 2015 19:51:52 GMT
all tucked up for the night |
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Aug 13, 2015 21:31:25 GMT
Hello to you too! Aah, Biddy - she has been a big part of Paul, Paula and Harvey's life for many years. And indeed she has been very well known and loved amongst our small but happy band of DAF owners for, well over 25 years.
So, no pressure there then!
Good luck and please keep us posted. Any questions etc, we're here.
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Post by Dan P on Aug 14, 2015 4:41:35 GMT
Thanks.. I've been looking round the forum and you all seem a really friendly bunch so it's good to know.
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Post by Nick the man with a daf.... on Aug 14, 2015 19:18:41 GMT
Paul may have looked glum, but he will cheer up seeing her parked in the dry safe and warm , as that was the one thing he couldnt do for her
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Post by Dan P on Aug 14, 2015 20:12:54 GMT
Yea he is now facebook friends with me so he will be able to see she is being cared for also im sure as soon as something creeps up i will be on the blower to him, he knows her inside out i was trying my best to keep up with all the info he told me but im sure i have forgot half of it already. Been out in her this evening to the mother in laws and she went like a dream on the 30 mile round trip |
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Post by joe on Aug 15, 2015 6:45:24 GMT
Wonderful stuff! Whereabouts are you? There may be local Daffers to yourself!
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Post by Dan P on Aug 15, 2015 12:36:07 GMT
I'm in Stoke on Trent. Seen the pics of your goldie Joe and looks lovely
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Post by swissdave on Aug 15, 2015 18:49:44 GMT
Hi Dan, welcome!
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Post by Dan P on Aug 15, 2015 21:27:08 GMT
Thanks swissdave |
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Post by spidersmart on Aug 16, 2015 15:29:05 GMT
Hi Dan have seen Biddy a couple of times a lovely little car you have there. Welcome from Mick Sophia's support staff.
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Post by Dan P on Aug 16, 2015 16:48:45 GMT
Cheers Mick
its great driving her around cant help but smile and the look on peoples faces as they try and work out what she is is great to watch lol
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Post by Nick the man with a daf.... on Aug 17, 2015 19:47:55 GMT
im on facebook too, nick payne, profile pic is a lamp post... dont ask
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Dan P
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Post by Dan P on Aug 17, 2015 20:00:55 GMT
 ok ill add you now... cheers
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Post by Dan P on Sept 12, 2015 17:55:29 GMT
Managed to get her all badged up now ... Im pleased with the result |
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Post by Bob Scrivens on Sept 12, 2015 21:08:13 GMT
Hi Dan nice to see Biddy in fine form, great 44.
Bob
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Post by starider on Sept 20, 2015 10:20:39 GMT
Hi Dan, nice to hear of a new Daf owner.Like the rest of us you will appreciate this wonderful vehicle.There will be great pleasure[and sometimes frustration] with using your 44, but once bitten you will always be faithful to the marque.I am without a Daf at present but I look after my son's 33 Pick-up whilst he travels the world. As an "old" [and I mean old!!] Daf trained mechanic, I'm always around for advice, although Essex Dafs are the best for spares and advice in the UK. Anyway good luck and enjoy. starider
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Post by Dan P on Sept 20, 2015 16:07:22 GMT
Thanks Starider yep im definatly bitten with her ... love the peeps and thumbs up i get on the motorway and its just so much fun to drive. Thanks for the offer of advice as well its comforting to know theres people out there who can point you in the right direction when needed |
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Post by andrejuan on Sept 22, 2015 18:35:12 GMT
Great to meet you and Mrs Dan on Saturday, glad we will be seeing Biddy again.
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Post by Dan P on Sept 22, 2015 20:45:47 GMT
Enjoyed it mate was a nice place as well.. Looking forward to next year's meets :-)
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Sept 22, 2015 21:09:22 GMT
And I'm hopeful we'll get a few more people.
Sorry that it was quite low this time, but it was still a great gathering.
We will start to think about events for next year probably around December.
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Post by Dan P on Oct 17, 2015 15:54:54 GMT
Been to the local Market town of leek today where they had some lovely old cars on the high street .. we got there a bit late so was at the end not with the main group but Biddy still Got plenty of attention and smiles from people Oh and the guy who owns the mini top left of the picture was called Graham and he used to be a Rally driver for Daf uk in london he used to drive a marathon for them.. hes going to find me some pictures for next time! |
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Post by andrejuan on Oct 17, 2015 18:09:55 GMT
That is really interesting Dan. I know John Bevan autocrossed a modified 66, but getting some history from Graham would be awesome.
If Richard reads this he might feel a magazine article coming on :-))
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Oct 17, 2015 19:22:01 GMT
If Richard reads this he might feel a magazine article coming on :-)) Oh yes, you bet! |
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Post by Dan P on Oct 17, 2015 22:33:25 GMT
hopefully if the weather is nice next weekend should see him at a car show at a heritage railway local to me... ill try catch up with him there and tell him your interested.
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ok ill add you now... cheers 
