Things you never see anymore

[davieG]

On 04/06/2025 at 10:57, davieG said:

Black raincoat, lost half of a front tooth wearing one of these. It wasn't belted up and as I was running the buckle swung up and wacked my tooth.

Just dug this out me, my brother and a few friends trains spotting in Grantham.

 

[Foxdiamond]

48 minutes ago, davieG said:

Just dug this out me, my brother and a few friends trains spotting in Grantham.

 

Ah yes the belted, double breasted mac. No need to worry about anyone taking the micky. We all had one.

[Trav Le Bleu]

4 minutes ago, Foxdiamond said:

Ah yes the belted, double breasted mac. No need to worry about anyone taking the micky. We all had one.

All you old-fogies did 

[Foxdiamond]

1 minute ago, Trav Le Bleu said:

All you old-fogies did 

Yes. I don't think we had much choice

[davieG]

39 minutes ago, Foxdiamond said:

Ah yes the belted, double breasted mac. No need to worry about anyone taking the micky. We all had one.

Even on none school days and excursions.

[Foxdiamond]

13 minutes ago, davieG said:

Even on none school days and excursions.

Yep. Remember a photo of me next to Santa at Arding & Hobbs store in Battersea. School cap on too.

[Parafox]

2 hours ago, Foxdiamond said:

Ah yes the belted, double breasted mac. No need to worry about anyone taking the micky. We all had one.

 

If we're talking coats right now, I had one of these in 1975. I don't remember the cost as it was gift from my late uncle. I treasured it, but it marked me out as a bit of a target for "greasers" at the time.

 

[Parafox]

"Greasers" or "Grebos" From the early 70's.

 

Didn't like the "mods" or "skinheads" and there would be frequent meet ups for a scrap, particularly in places like Southend or Skeggy.

 

They used to be renowned for carrying motorbike chains to a fight.

 

Edited 10 June 2025 by Parafox

[AyewJoking]

think ive done this one before but i need closure..............

Edited 10 June 2025 by Royston.

[The Bear]

8 minutes ago, Parafox said:

 

If we're talking coats right now, I had one of these in 1975. I don't remember the cost as it was gift from my late uncle. I treasured it, but it marked me out as a bit of a target for "greasers" at the time.

 

Very Del Boy. 

[Flamey]

Funny photos in 'Phunny Photos' thread. 

[Parafox]

1 minute ago, The Bear said:

Very Del Boy. 

 

I felt quite the Jack The Lad at the time.

[Parafox]

[Trav Le Bleu]

12 minutes ago, Parafox said:

"Greasers" or "Grebos" From the early 70's.

 

Didn't like the "mods" or "skinheads" and there would be frequent meet ups for a scrap, particularly in places like Southend or Skeggy.

 

They used to be renowned for carrying motorbike chains to a fight.

 

Leicester's very own Grebos.

 

 

 

Along with Gaye Bykers on Acid and Lesbian Dopeheads in Mopeds (the same band, I know).

 

[Parafox]

 

I was never sure how it worked or what it was supposed to do. I think it was to restrict air entry into the engine when it was first started up from cold and as it got hotter the choke had to be gradually released. 

[Parafox]

4 minutes ago, Trav Le Bleu said:

Leicester's very own Grebos.

 

 

 

Along with Gaye Bykers on Acid and Lesbian Dopeheads in Mopeds (the same band, I know).

 

 

Not real Grebos as I knew them back in the day.

 

This lot aren't as scary.

 

Great band names though.

 

 

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[HighPeakFox]

6 minutes ago, Trav Le Bleu said:

Leicester's very own Grebos.

 

 

 

Along with Gaye Bykers on Acid and Lesbian Dopeheads in Mopeds (the same band, I know).

 

Not forgetting Chrome Molly (if you ever knew of them in the first place)

[Foxdiamond]

36 minutes ago, Parafox said:

 

If we're talking coats right now, I had one of these in 1975. I don't remember the cost as it was gift from my late uncle. I treasured it, but it marked me out as a bit of a target for "greasers" at the time.

 

Reminds me when Crombie's were all the rage amongst young blokes

[Parafox]

Just now, Foxdiamond said:

Reminds me when Crombie's were all the rage amongst young blokes

 

They were a lovely coat. Smart, well made and reasonably affordable IIRC. 

[davieG]

12 minutes ago, Parafox said:

 

I was never sure how it worked or what it was supposed to do. I think it was to restrict air entry into the engine when it was first started up from cold and as it got hotter the choke had to be gradually released. 

Rust bucket cars. Fortunately they were built on chassis so were relatively safe from collapsing but there were plenty around with see through wings and sills. Newspaper and Isopon filler was what held mine together. 

[Foxdiamond]

28 minutes ago, Parafox said:

 

I felt quite the Jack The Lad at the time.

As opposed to the Jack The Lad band. A splinter group from Lindisfarne fame 

[Parafox]

13 minutes ago, davieG said:

Rust bucket cars. Fortunately they were built on chassis so were relatively safe from collapsing but there were plenty around with see through wings and sills. Newspaper and Isopon filler was what held mine together. 

 I once bought Ford Sierra (in Hinckley) which I thought was a bargain and a decent car until the cracks literally started to appear and when I reached under the wheel arches and into the wing panels I pulled out a load of filler and newspaper.

 

Did you ever sell a Sierra whilst living on Wykin Road?

Edited 10 June 2025 by Parafox

[davieG]

My elder brother living London had a real rust bucket. There was no floor left where the drivers feet rested and he just had thick pieces of cardboard there. The accelerator linkage was broken so he had a bit of string going through the dashboard tied to the throttle and used to just pull on it to accelerate and let go to slow down. Bloody scary. 

[davieG]

3 minutes ago, Parafox said:

 I once bought Ford Sierra (in Hinckley) which I thought was a bargain and a decent car until the cracks literally started to appear and when I reached under the wheel arches and into the wing panels I pulled out a load of filler and newspaper.

 

Did you ever sell a Sierra?

No. An Austin A45 van, Vauxhall Viva the gear stick came off in my hand as I was driving home from buying it. I had some awful cars. You’d be lucky to get more than 3 months MOT and Warranty. 

[davieG]

That A45 had 3 months MOT so when I took  it back to the dealer he failed it for not having seatbelts. I asked how long had they been required and he said nearly a year. So I said you sold me an illegal unroadworthy car so you should pay for it. We had a big argument as he refused. I spent 4 hours in his office refusing to leave and threatening him I’d call the police. The mrs was so embarrassed she went home. He paid up eventually just to get rid of me. 😂👍