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« Reply #15 on: November 20, 2003, 10:15:42 pm »

That sounds like a challenge to me  Grin
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« Reply #16 on: November 20, 2003, 10:48:45 pm »

Next track day , me and goldfish will bring on the Mini....

May just about beat the commer....
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« Reply #17 on: November 21, 2003, 09:56:29 am »

Andy,

Reference your statement - The Commer is immortal, didn't you know? - of course it is - as an example of British automotive engineering at its finest peak, it will live forever more - I was simply suggesting that maybe it now deserved the same sort of veneration and treatment that is accorded to the historic race cars - pampered and polished - or will you continue with the great tradition of only fixing it only when it breaks and using its performance to the maximum at every opportunity?  Wink

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« Reply #18 on: November 21, 2003, 11:34:58 am »

The Commer is venerated wherever it goes. Except by me. It is currently languishing for the winter in the corner of a field under a tree. I might top up it's anti freeze mix if it is lucky.

It has no performance as such (40bhp) and weighs well over two tons laden for Le Mans. It is made of really think steel, you should try drilling through it! Last year going up a mild hill, it was so slow, I was able to put it in first gear, light a fag, smoke it, fiddle around changing the cassette tape in the wireless, before changing into second gear.

It never breaks down so there is absolutely no need for any maintenance. Ever.
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« Reply #19 on: November 21, 2003, 11:57:06 am »


It has no performance as such (40bhp) and weighs well over two tons laden for Le Mans.



Turbo charger? Roll Eyes Wink
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« Reply #20 on: November 21, 2003, 12:41:21 pm »


It has no performance as such (40bhp) and weighs well over two tons laden for Le Mans.



Turbo charger? Roll Eyes Wink

 Cheesy  We've already discussed an arse kicking V8 conversion - winter project?
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« Reply #21 on: November 21, 2003, 12:49:12 pm »

I remeber it well Steve.  Hilarious stuff.  I just thought a turbo might be a little more simple. Grin
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« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2003, 12:54:33 pm »


I think turbocharging the poor little asthmatic Commer engine may be a bit terminal  Wink

I remember seeing a Fiat 127 with a similar modification that chucked it's con rods through the sump not long after  Cry

However, a jet engine - there's an EXCELLANT idea.
(I wouldn't want to be following behind though)!
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« Reply #23 on: November 21, 2003, 01:13:39 pm »



However, a jet engine - there's an EXCELLANT idea.
(I wouldn't want to be following behind though)!


Hmm..........suspension problems?Huh?
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« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2003, 03:34:53 pm »

Some things are best just left as they are. Angry
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« Reply #25 on: November 21, 2003, 03:48:50 pm »

Some things are best just left as they are. Angry

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« Reply #26 on: November 21, 2003, 03:51:46 pm »

Some things are best just left as they are. Angry

Aw come on Andy, contemplating modifying the legendary Commer has given us many hours of innocent fun.  Grin Grin
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« Reply #27 on: November 21, 2003, 03:57:33 pm »

Here is a good example  Wink
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« Reply #28 on: November 21, 2003, 03:58:29 pm »

and another  Wink
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« Reply #29 on: November 21, 2003, 04:04:03 pm »

I'm really struggling to see the Commer ever looking like one of those.  Certainly give the Gendarmerie something to think about Grin
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