Casual Observer:
That one must be fitted with the special short version of the 8 LXB , it does not have the extended front facelift grille , and it has a spare wheel between back of cab & 5th wheel .
Correct, there was a shorter version and I believe that it was called the 6LXB? Possibly even rarer than the eight cylinder version…
Pete.
sammyopisite:
0I thought this may be of interest on this thread as it says they did
ANON.
That maybe one of those proof of time travel examples.Someone has read this topic then gone back in time and parked a non 8 cylinder Gardner powered Big J where the original one was in the photo at the time. 
And apparently when laying out the print press the typesetter became completely overwhelmed by the thought of a Guy 8LXB and used completely the wrong typeface halfway through the script
Nearly Got me 
Try getting the Editing in line better next time
93 pages so far discussing nothing!
Thanks God we have a sense of humour (apart from Leatherhead that is!)
Jazzandy:
93 pages so far discussing nothing!Thanks God we have a sense of humour (apart from Leatherhead that is!)
You’ve just “cracked it” that will be his nickname from now on,and spot on at that “” “The Leatherhead” ■■■■■■■ brilliant !! Bewick.
I nicknamed one of my drivers Junction Nine (the Leatherhead junction on the M25) as he was a Leather Head, both in appearance and mental ability.
newmercman:
I nicknamed one of my drivers Junction Nine (the Leatherhead junction on the M25) as he was a Leather Head, both in appearance and mental ability.
Are we talking about one and the same by any chance?? Cheers Bewick.
No way, I’d be writing this from the murder wing in Wormwood Scrubs if CF had ever worked for me
The only thing this CF Geeza worked was his ticket as the old Saying goes, A WORKY TICKET IN EVERY SENCE OF THE WORD. He could start an argument all by himself in the middle of a field, Regards Larry.
sammyopisite:
I thought this may be of interest on this thread as it says they didANON.
The original cutting was borrowed from Marc "Bubs " scrapbook page as shown below but it seems as if it copied incorrectly
cheers Johnnie 
Can someone put some photos on this thread, Of a Big J Guy with the old Famous Percy 8 LX Engine in , Clearley showing it sticking out of the back of the cab, Im sure it will solve all the bloody arguments & disbelief about its existence in a Big J, Come on now there must be someone or somebody out there that can solve this long going SAGA, Heres hoping this will happen, Regards Larry,
Lawrence Dunbar:
Can someone put some photos on this thread, Of a Big J Guy with the old Famous Percy 8 LX Engine in , Clearley showing it sticking out of the back of the cab, Im sure it will solve all the bloody arguments & disbelief about its existence in a Big J, Come on now there must be someone or somebody out there that can solve this long going SAGA, Heres hoping this will happen, Regards Larry,
But Larry if someone had done that, how would we have spent the last 18 months
Spud1960:
Lawrence Dunbar:
Can someone put some photos on this thread, Of a Big J Guy with the old Famous Percy 8 LX Engine in , Clearley showing it sticking out of the back of the cab, Im sure it will solve all the bloody arguments & disbelief about its existence in a Big J, Come on now there must be someone or somebody out there that can solve this long going SAGA, Heres hoping this will happen, Regards Larry,But Larry if someone had done that, how would we have spent the last 18 months
In my case realey ■■■■■■ off ., & Then getting ■■■■■■■ & Enjoying it, But the question & photos are still to come, So what happens next I ask you, Regards Larry. Nissed as a Pewt at this moment in time . Hic Hic , & Im sure I will wake up in the morning feeling very stiff Eh, I wish.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Can someone put some photos on this thread, Of a Big J Guy with the old Famous Percy 8 LX Engine in , Clearley showing it sticking out of the back of the cab, Im sure it will solve all the bloody arguments & disbelief about its existence in a Big J, Come on now there must be someone or somebody out there that can solve this long going SAGA, Heres hoping this will happen, Regards Larry,
Now then Larry if you step outside the bungalow at about 11:50 pm on the 24th of December (if you can still stand up at that time wor hinney ) And if you look at the heavens very carefully you may just see Father Christmas sailing to-wards you on his sleigh pulled by an 8LXB Big J and Rudolf will be driving Santa will drop a full case of 50 year old Malt straight down the chimlea,well wrapped up in Bubble Wrap,I should think someone up Ponteland way would have a great Christmas and New Year eh!,and if this were to happen “H” would be out on the ■■■■ in Bethlehem with the three wise men,rockets permitting Cheers Dennis.
Bewick:
Lawrence Dunbar:
Can someone put some photos on this thread, Of a Big J Guy with the old Famous Percy 8 LX Engine in , Clearley showing it sticking out of the back of the cab, Im sure it will solve all the bloody arguments & disbelief about its existence in a Big J, Come on now there must be someone or somebody out there that can solve this long going SAGA, Heres hoping this will happen, Regards Larry,Now then Larry if you step outside the bungalow at about 11:50 pm on the 24th of December (if you can still stand up at that time wor hinney
Hiya,
Dennis, I do happen to have on one occasion been “on the pop” in Bethlemen
but the only problem I encountered was not rockets just pestered by an Arab
barman asking me how well I knew Margaret Thatcher the beer was rubbish
as well.
thanks harry, long retired.
harry_gill:
Hiya,
Dennis, I do happen to have on one occasion been “on the pop” in Bethlemen
but the only problem I encountered was not rockets just pestered by an Arab
barman asking me how well I knew Margaret Thatcher the beer was rubbish
as well.
thanks harry, long retired.
I’ve been on the pop in Bethlehem too, and the beer was alright - probably improved since your day! I think the 3 Wise Men had got held up by one of those Israeli control posts. Robert 
Woehoe…me being ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ now replying on a Gardner-thread
By the way, the 1978 4 page leaflet is for sale and in perfect condition, via google
harry_gill:
Bewick:
Lawrence Dunbar:
Can someone put some photos on this thread, Of a Big J Guy with the old Famous Percy 8 LX Engine in , Clearley showing it sticking out of the back of the cab, Im sure it will solve all the bloody arguments & disbelief about its existence in a Big J, Come on now there must be someone or somebody out there that can solve this long going SAGA, Heres hoping this will happen, Regards Larry,Now then Larry if you step outside the bungalow at about 11:50 pm on the 24th of December (if you can still stand up at that time wor hinney
Hiya,
Dennis, I do happen to have on one occasion been “on the pop” in Bethlemen
but the only problem I encountered was not rockets just pestered by an Arab
barman asking me how well I knew Margaret Thatcher the beer was rubbish
as well.
thanks harry, long retired.
Well “H” I hope you are not seeking sympathy 
Were you visiting relatives ? Having a pint in a Jewish bar with an Arab barman !!! I wouldn’t have supped it !! where did he go to fill the glass? out the back? And I just bet you said “Yus mate I vote for her at every general election” oh! this ale tastes a bit salty mate would it be “Dead sea bitter” by any chance" “Aye it is mate,got a ■■■■ pot full,sorry a barrel of it in the cellar”, Couldn’t resist the craic “H” Cheers Dennis.
sammyopisite:
0I thought this may be of interest on this thread as it says they did
ANON.
Surely this is one of the even rarer V8 LXB’s
