Dez
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And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Mar 30, 2007 12:45:29 GMT
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or any other 'interesting' i.e. non stock commers.....  cos ive started work on ours and its very unrusty, so that means more fun can be had in the timescale ive got to do it  |
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archieboy
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Volvo Amazon 2 door
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Mar 30, 2007 13:19:32 GMT
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Wow! that is one sweet commer!
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Mar 30, 2007 13:44:45 GMT
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Stuart, you'll like it even more since it's fitted with a Volvo B20 & o/d 'box ;D |
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Last Edit: Mar 30, 2007 13:47:56 GMT by Paul H
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Mar 30, 2007 13:54:46 GMT
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I saw that commer on a vespa/lambretta forum aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages ago and have sinced a)LOVED commers, and b)been trying to find more photos of it! It's gorgeous!
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Mar 30, 2007 13:56:56 GMT
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I have a really good reconditioned rear door available (commer pb camper) - free to a good home - bedforshire also headlights and badging!
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archieboy
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Volvo Amazon 2 door
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Mar 30, 2007 14:19:11 GMT
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Stuart, you'll like it even more since it's fitted with a Volvo B20 & o/d 'box ;D Cool!! that should pull it along quite well then.  |
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Mar 30, 2007 15:32:13 GMT
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I saw that commer in swanage a couple of years ago, got loads of pics on my phone - awesome!!
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Mar 30, 2007 15:39:59 GMT
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Bryn found that commer I believe,.. so he'll know more,... Now we need a picture of that REALLY sweet one from NZ to give Dez some bad ideas... |
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Ether
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Mar 30, 2007 16:18:08 GMT
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Somebody was building a pro street Commer panel van in Custom Car a few months ago, it was just a space frame and Commer front end back then but I bet it's moved on since.
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Mar 30, 2007 16:24:11 GMT
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The only photo's I could find were of Snipers old Commer Fire engine, not much use really.
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Mrs Sniper
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Mar 30, 2007 20:51:16 GMT
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Found it  |
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Dez
Club Retro Rides Member
And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
Posts: 11,790
Club RR Member Number: 34
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interesting.... I like the way the reverse wires still don't fill out the arches ;D any more anyone? trying to get motivated to get it on the road for big bang |
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Last Edit: Apr 2, 2007 12:40:17 GMT by Dez
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Not many ,.. I think you are trail blazing a bit ,.. as far as I can see..
Although I'd expect a lot more lower budget campers and vans to start popping up now that VW vans have stuck at the prices they are.. more Commers, Hi-aces etc. etc.
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LowStandards
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Although I'd expect a lot more lower budget campers and vans to start popping up now that VW vans have stuck at the prices they are.. more Commers, Hi-aces etc. etc. I don't like the phrase 'low-budget' Just not scene taxed, although i know what your getting at! When was the last time a v-dub rolled out the factory with an interior like this? Its like a palace compared to the normal tin you get inside a vw ;D  |
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I thought that 1st Commer was powered by an SR20 lump? I'm sure that what the Retro Cars feature said?
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rod
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nice van ...bet its interesting cornering with that narrow front track ! Used to drive a brand new one of those (1972)...if you know what youre doing you can really get them going into the turns! They also roll if youre not careful!
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