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Old 15 June 2004, 03:04 PM
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Red face Lorry Driver on TWO wheels.....

...well three wheels actually

Just thought I'd share this photo with you that I took in Darlington last Friday, we shouldnt laugh but everyone was just standing there scratching their heads and it looked so bloody funny


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Old 15 June 2004, 03:09 PM
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What the hell was he lifting It looks like he has done everything right. He's lucky it didn't tip over!
Old 15 June 2004, 03:18 PM
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looks like a pallet of insulation, or maybe plasterboard, but that's not gonna weigh much.

Old 15 June 2004, 03:21 PM
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Oh come on guys, it's caption time!

"No, still can't see any oil leak..."
Old 15 June 2004, 03:22 PM
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"They all do that, Sir..."

Old 15 June 2004, 03:29 PM
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Nope, cant see any illegal immigrants hiding under there
Old 15 June 2004, 04:02 PM
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feeding Molly the giant horse was always a nightmare.
Old 15 June 2004, 04:29 PM
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another hard training day for the McLaren pit crew
Old 15 June 2004, 04:31 PM
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What the hell was he lifting It looks like he has done everything right. He's lucky it didn't tip over!

The extra support feet are at the back - they are in line with the wheels- should they not be at the side if you are lifting the load sideways?
Old 15 June 2004, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by fast bloke
The extra support feet are at the back - they are in line with the wheels- should they not be at the side if you are lifting the load sideways?
Sign inside cab: "Read operators manual before use".
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Old 15 June 2004, 05:29 PM
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LOL! Someone hadn't calculated their moments properly then!
Old 15 June 2004, 07:07 PM
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I've had a DAF45 on 2 wheels
Old 15 June 2004, 07:09 PM
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Got the explanation from an RAC data check on the vehicle

Manufacturer Volvo
Model
Body type dropside lorry
Colour
Fuel type Heavy oil
Date manufactured 24 April 2004
Number of previous owners
Last owner change

That explains it then, all the heavy oil was put on one side.
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Couldnt he just let the grab go and it would drop back on all wheels
Old 15 June 2004, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM
Got the explanation from an RAC data check on the vehicle

Manufacturer Volvo
Model
Body type dropside lorry
Colour
Fuel type Heavy oil
Date manufactured 24 April 2004
Number of previous owners
Last owner change

That explains it then, all the heavy oil was put on one side.
You mean it was FUEL SURGE ??
Old 15 June 2004, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby96
Couldnt he just let the grab go and it would drop back on all wheels
Where would he stand while doing this?

And it would come down with a big bang
Old 15 June 2004, 08:07 PM
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I sent this to our plant manager (who pissed himself) and he reckons their only chance (without a crane!) is to keep hold of the load and use the Hiab arm to slowly push the truck back upright.

Go and tell him and report back to us!
Old 15 June 2004, 08:21 PM
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The load bearing legs were put down without being slid right out towards the direction of the intended load target = big **** up
Old 15 June 2004, 09:28 PM
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Subaru should have fitted the "cornering arm" to the WR1, just look at the turning angle on that!! No understeer whatsoever.
Old 15 June 2004, 09:35 PM
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Default It's perfectly normal.

Nothing wrong with that photo, you can clearly see the copper has his shoulder under it and he's checking for excessive tyre ware on the inner tyres........
Feckin idiot never put out the legs...

Cheers
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Old 15 June 2004, 10:07 PM
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It's a female truck sarge.....
Old 15 June 2004, 10:09 PM
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That is one good driver. How he can hold that on two wheels is simply amazing, probly been to the Mr. Swift trainning days
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Old 16 June 2004, 07:54 AM
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I'm surprised some jobsworth traffic warden hasn't been along and ticketed it for parking on a junction
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