Originally Posted by
teeteringhead
turbo-diesel Montegos
It was also one of the first MT vehicles with "civilianised" numberplates.
We used to use one of these for the run from Waddo to Geilers. Not only did it have civilian number plates, it even had a spare set with different numbers and tax disc for the continental run. I would have loved to see what was on the DVLA computer.
Anyway, before the run we would properly civilianise it.
Hide the green canvas and plywood wallet. Add a few freebie stickers - brats on board etc - newspapers, maps and sundry crap.
Pulled into Wattisham for a qucik top up. - Yes, same as the RAFP bit but we got fuel more easily. Then the fun bit, the ferry crossing.
As we got to Felixstowe we would drive down the freight lane with all the trucks flashing and honking cause no matter how 'civilianised' dear old movements always booked us freight
At least we got to use the truckers' restaurant which was inclusive -
munch munch munch.