Old Jun 20, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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Martin-Hadland
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Originally Posted by 750hp escos
That must be a nice feeling mart!!! cool..all yours!!


cheers danny
Yeah mega feeling!! Was chatting with the wife last night and mentioned that it was all paid up on Thurday and she informed me that its not the 21st it's the 20th, so today its sorted!

Originally Posted by Mark Shead
The only problem I see is the long term future of owning one with the financial problem they have had,
I would be looking poss at a superflow if I needed to buy one today
Mark
Are you refering to that with regards to the future supply of parts and maintenance? If so I don't see it as an issue, they're quite simple when it comes down to it, we had a strap pull into the rear retarder breaking all the bearings, damaging a bearing flange and pulling everything out of line. I didnt need to buy any parts off DD, bought the original bearings and carriers (same make and spec) from a bearing supplier, had a new flange made locally and had the retarder balanced by our balancers and then built it all back up myself. Mike G has a wealth of knowledge and is always on hand if needed.

Last edited by Martin-Hadland; Jun 20, 2012 at 07:47 AM.
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