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Crittall windows-the cast iron frames that were popular from the thirties to the seventies-we had them on my parents seventies council house until they replaced them with upvc double glazing-did their job at the time but I remember our house being freezing in the winter in the mornings and at night!!
and31 said:
Crittall windows-the cast iron frames that were popular from the thirties to the seventies-we had them on my parents seventies council house until they replaced them with upvc double glazing-did their job at the time but I remember our house being freezing in the winter in the mornings and at night!!
My house that I bought in 1977 had those. They were 1938 installation at the house construction. As you said, cold and also rusty which broke the glass. Vey Art Deco in style but impractical.
motco said:
and31 said:
Crittall windows-the cast iron frames that were popular from the thirties to the seventies-we had them on my parents seventies council house until they replaced them with upvc double glazing-did their job at the time but I remember our house being freezing in the winter in the mornings and at night!!
My house that I bought in 1977 had those. They were 1938 installation at the house construction. As you said, cold and also rusty which broke the glass. Vey Art Deco in style but impractical.CammyN said:
Things that you attached to your windscreen wipers,
I think the idea was that the blade stuck to the screen a little better, usually in off-white
They're the sI think the idea was that the blade stuck to the screen a little better, usually in off-white
tty 5 vane 'copy' ones, from later on in the 80s. 'Proper' ones that worked (late 60s early 70s) ie: prevented lift, were 3 vane ones that clipped on tightly, the decades when every possible car accessory on earth was available!
I know. I couldn't resist buying them!
Here you go.
dandarez said:
They're the stty 5 vane 'copy' ones, from later on in the 80s.
'Proper' ones that worked (late 60s early 70s) ie: prevented lift, were 3 vane ones that clipped on tightly, the decades when every possible car accessory on earth was available!
I know. I couldn't resist buying them!
Here you go.
In typical PH fashion, I'm going to ask the question that needs to be asked.tty 5 vane 'copy' ones, from later on in the 80s. 'Proper' ones that worked (late 60s early 70s) ie: prevented lift, were 3 vane ones that clipped on tightly, the decades when every possible car accessory on earth was available!
I know. I couldn't resist buying them!
Here you go.
Who's the chick, and is that a Hillman Imp?
texaxile said:
dandarez said:
They're the stty 5 vane 'copy' ones, from later on in the 80s.
'Proper' ones that worked (late 60s early 70s) ie: prevented lift, were 3 vane ones that clipped on tightly, the decades when every possible car accessory on earth was available!
I know. I couldn't resist buying them!
Here you go.
In typical PH fashion, I'm going to ask the question that needs to be asked.tty 5 vane 'copy' ones, from later on in the 80s. 'Proper' ones that worked (late 60s early 70s) ie: prevented lift, were 3 vane ones that clipped on tightly, the decades when every possible car accessory on earth was available!
I know. I couldn't resist buying them!
Here you go.
Who's the chick, and is that a Hillman Imp?
DickyC said:
There was a chap in the village where I grew up who had two identical black Rover P4s. The one with the central light; the Cyclops. Anyway, he had two cars, but they shared an identity. He ran one and worked on the othe one. When the worked on one was ready, he swapped the number plates, took the other one off the road and worked on that. No one ever shopped him as far as I know because it didn't seem like such a bad thing.
The Russians are going to nuke us any minute, what difference would it make?
One of my neighbours an ex used car dealer has an apartment on a Spanish golf resort. He had at one time two identical Nissan Primera cars which wore the same UK reg plate. One was left/dumped near the airport in Spain so he had a car when visiting Spain.The Russians are going to nuke us any minute, what difference would it make?
Mikebentley said:
texaxile said:
dandarez said:
They're the stty 5 vane 'copy' ones, from later on in the 80s.
'Proper' ones that worked (late 60s early 70s) ie: prevented lift, were 3 vane ones that clipped on tightly, the decades when every possible car accessory on earth was available!
I know. I couldn't resist buying them!
Here you go.
In typical PH fashion, I'm going to ask the question that needs to be asked.tty 5 vane 'copy' ones, from later on in the 80s. 'Proper' ones that worked (late 60s early 70s) ie: prevented lift, were 3 vane ones that clipped on tightly, the decades when every possible car accessory on earth was available!
I know. I couldn't resist buying them!
Here you go.
Who's the chick, and is that a Hillman Imp?
Drafty single glazed windows, open fires, etc.
motco said:
and31 said:
Crittall windows-the cast iron frames that were popular from the thirties to the seventies-we had them on my parents seventies council house until they replaced them with upvc double glazing-did their job at the time but I remember our house being freezing in the winter in the mornings and at night!!
My house that I bought in 1977 had those. They were 1938 installation at the house construction. As you said, cold and also rusty which broke the glass. Vey Art Deco in style but impractical.Super Sonic said:
dickymint said:
Can't believe nobody else has spotted the whip-lash aerial !!
And the 'Thrush' sticker below the 'racing' mirror on the red & white car. Who remembers sidepipes?and31 said:
Crittall windows-the cast iron frames that were popular from the thirties to the seventies-we had them on my parents seventies council house until they replaced them with upvc double glazing-did their job at the time but I remember our house being freezing in the winter in the mornings and at night!!
I thought Crittall windows were/are steel. I've replaced a few in various properties and found them to be a real pain to remove, they like to bend rather than break. Don't tell Historic England, they luv 'em! dandarez said:
They're the stty 5 vane 'copy' ones, from later on in the 80s.
'Proper' ones that worked (late 60s early 70s) ie: prevented lift, were 3 vane ones that clipped on tightly, the decades when every possible car accessory on earth was available!
I know. I couldn't resist buying them!
Here you go.
They look to be fitted the wrong way round in the top picture. tty 5 vane 'copy' ones, from later on in the 80s. 'Proper' ones that worked (late 60s early 70s) ie: prevented lift, were 3 vane ones that clipped on tightly, the decades when every possible car accessory on earth was available!
I know. I couldn't resist buying them!
Here you go.
Yes, I did notice the hood ornament. Who wouldn’t?
Edited by Strangely Brown on Sunday 30th June 08:47
motco said:
and31 said:
Crittall windows-the cast iron frames that were popular from the thirties to the seventies-we had them on my parents seventies council house until they replaced them with upvc double glazing-did their job at the time but I remember our house being freezing in the winter in the mornings and at night!!
My house that I bought in 1977 had those. They were 1938 installation at the house construction. As you said, cold and also rusty which broke the glass. Vey Art Deco in style but impractical.and31 said:
Crittall windows-the cast iron frames that were popular from the thirties to the seventies-we had them on my parents seventies council house until they replaced them with upvc double glazing-did their job at the time but I remember our house being freezing in the winter in the mornings and at night!!
My current home (built in the 60's) had crittall windows when we moved in. It was impossible to heat the house in the winter. The windows didn't seal properly and sucked the heat out regardless. Replacing with double glazing was done before the second winter.
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