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1878
Hi, we are looking to buy a second hand milk float. We are based in Putney on the embankment and thought it would be a perfect way of transporting stuff...
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Jul 1, 2006
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1879
Tom, or anyone else looking for a float! There's a Morrison potentially up-for-grabs in Birmingham - see my earlier post to Kelly. Drop me a line if...
Tim
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Jul 1, 2006
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1880
Kelly, I know of a float that might be available, but it is located in Birmingham. It's a 1958 Morrison in full working order with a charger and all original...
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Jul 1, 2006
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1881
... http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Beyond_cheap_fuel/ will be launched to the local community. Hi All,I've just joined the group, read on to see why, I...
clive1471
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Jul 2, 2006
12:02 pm
1882
It may be worth checking out Dairy Crest workshops on the A316 Sunbury Cross. They often sell on surplus floats and its only 15 - 20 miles away from you ! ......
paul
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Jul 2, 2006
10:13 pm
1883
Hi All, I am the publisher of Milk Bottle News and over the last 20 years I have been interested in milk bottles and dairy memorabilia including milk floats....
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Jul 3, 2006
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1884
Hi Paul Nice to see you here!... good idea about the museum. Regards Malcolm Bailey _____ (______) Milk Bottle News ... / \ The UK...
Malcolm - Artisan Int...
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Jul 3, 2006
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1885
All, Birmingham Airport are currently disposing of a 1958 Morrison float in good condition - see below for details. Please contact Bob Belither...
Tim Fardell
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Jul 3, 2006
12:29 pm
1886
Hi John, I don't know, but I think they vary. Someone on the mailing list (copied) might know......
Tim Fardell
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Jul 3, 2006
1:19 pm
1887
Hi All, It's Clive - new to the group, I once had a Smith Cabac float, and loved it, but then I moved to Oxfordshire from Lincolnshire, and it kept getting...
clive1471
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Jul 5, 2006
6:45 pm
1888
Great to see a load of new photo's on Milko. Does anyone have a couple of shots of Co-Op floats in the turquoise and white livery? When I was a lad my Dad...
Sam Wilding
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Jul 5, 2006
7:30 pm
1889
I am hopeing to take bob up on his offer, but need to arange transport, Do you know how much a 1958 Morrison Float would weight? and does anyone have any...
Stuart
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Jul 6, 2006
5:33 pm
1890
I would reckon about 2000kg for the weight, including batteries. Should be fine on the back of a normal recovery vehicle. As to transport, I was investigating...
Tim Fardell
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Jul 6, 2006
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1891
... couple ... and ... Hi Sam, I have some but as they are old not on digital camera. I would have to copy and send them to you. What did you used to work on...
milkbottlenews
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Jul 6, 2006
7:53 pm
1892
Thanks Paul! That would be really kind. Mainly four wheeled floats, as far as I can remember there was only one three wheeled float, a Rangemaster(?) I think....
Sam Wilding
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Jul 6, 2006
9:36 pm
1893
Hi Sam, There is also still Craigs Dairy near Weymouth in Osmington. They also run some electrics and have been going for years. Round here the co-op floats...
milkbottlenews
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Jul 6, 2006
10:15 pm
1894
Hello Paul You are quite right about Craig's dairy, Not seen them around for ages but I live about 10 miles away from their premises. The Co-Op floats here...
Sam Wilding
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Jul 7, 2006
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1895
Hi Group, The Cabac 4 1/2 tonner I ran around in, in the Boston/New Leak area of Lincolnshire in the 90's, had a top speed of 25 to 28 mph, I am after another,...
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Jul 7, 2006
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1896
OOPS - I meant Saturday the 8th! Clive :-)) www.westmill.coop ... used ... intend ... debate ... can ... deal ... due ... community ... industrialised ... oil,...
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Jul 7, 2006
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1897
Hi You weren't supposed to exceed 25 mph down hill for fear of over reving the motor. I have upgraded mine and it will now do 45 mph top speed, cruise at 30 to...
Peter Eggleston
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Jul 7, 2006
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1898
Sounds good - any photos?? What did you do to it?? Where is it - I fancy a look!;-)) Clive :-)) ... reving the ... cruise at ... area of ... after ... 30/35, ...
clive1471
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Jul 7, 2006
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1899
Sounds good - any photos?? What did you do to it?? Where is it - I fancy a look!;-)) Clive :-)) ... reving the ... cruise at ... area of ... after ... 30/35, ...
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Jul 7, 2006
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1900
Sounds good - any photos?? What did you do to it?? Where is it - I fancy a look!;-)) Clive :-)) ... reving the ... cruise at ... area of ... after ... 30/35, ...
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Sounds good - any photos?? What did you do to it?? Where is it - I fancy a look!;-)) Clive :-)) ... reving the ... cruise at ... area of ... after ... 30/35, ...
clive1471
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Jul 7, 2006
9:18 pm
1902
wonder if any person can confirm a rumour that there is a site in the midlands that holds many old floats, this is caused because they cannot scrap the vast...
malcolmhier
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Jul 7, 2006
9:20 pm
1903
Hi Paul I always thought CRS in relation to the Coop stood for Cooperative Retail Services, correct me if I'm wrong Regards Phil Stonehewer ... From:...
Phil Stonehewer
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Jul 7, 2006
9:21 pm
1904
Yes, CRS = Coop Retail Services. Ian...
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Jul 7, 2006
9:25 pm
1905
FYI http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CHERISHED-PLATE-EPL-169B-ON-A-ELECTRIC-MILK-FLOAT_W0QQitemZ220005338353QQihZ012QQcategoryZ421QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem THIS IS A OLD MILK...
Paul Birch
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Jul 8, 2006
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1906
Don't know why my reply came up four times, maybe I clicked the button too much. Clive - pressing it once this time! ... of...
clive1471
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Jul 8, 2006
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1907
FYI click on http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VERY-RARE-TROJAN-ELECTROJAN-ELECTRIC-VAN-BROCHURE_W0QQitemZ200003114574QQihZ010QQcategoryZ36086QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem THIS IS...
Paul Birch
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