Author Topic: Modern Commer Replacement  (Read 1311286 times)

Offline Andy Zarse

  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage Master
  • *******
  • Posts: 5034
    • View Profile
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2220 on: April 30, 2013, 10:50:46 am »
The steering in the Commer allowed for delayed motor-neurone responses. You only thought you were steering, in reality she was doing all the work behind the scenes and all she asked in return was for her pinions to be greased (Mrs).

The late onset of spring has found me in a particularly wistful mood, and I am beginning to miss her far more than I thought I would. All kinds of funny little things remind me of her. The scent of wild honeysuckle rendolent of the many country byways we'd meanadered down on a warm summer's eve. The sprinkling of dried mouse sh*t I found in my garden shed are just like the one's in the sugar bowl in her pantry. I spent many happy hours sat in the back picking them out with a fag dangling from my bottom lip.

A fool, as they say, and his Commer are easily parted.
I wouldn't sit there if I were you, it's still a bit wet.

Offline Lazy B'stard

  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage God
  • ******
  • Posts: 1943
    • View Profile
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2221 on: April 30, 2013, 12:11:50 pm »
Well do something about it Zarse you commitment shy fop. This whole thread is about replacing the poor thing, yet here we are years later yet still no replacement, just talk (I don't suppose you work for the government do you?).

Now start taking this serious and find a replacement before I come down there and leave some ancient fusty relic on your driveway for you.

Si (spending a pleasant morning making the casings for the Landy's camper conversion).
Dick Dasterdly was right
'Don't just stand there, do something!'

Offline mgmark

  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage God
  • ******
  • Posts: 2489
  • Fun is not a straight line.....
    • View Profile
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2222 on: May 01, 2013, 12:42:05 am »
The steering in the Commer allowed for delayed motor-neurone responses. You only thought you were steering, in reality she was doing all the work behind the scenes and all she asked in return was for her pinions to be greased (Mrs).

The late onset of spring has found me in a particularly wistful mood, and I am beginning to miss her far more than I thought I would. All kinds of funny little things remind me of her. The scent of wild honeysuckle rendolent of the many country byways we'd meanadered down on a warm summer's eve. The sprinkling of dried mouse sh*t I found in my garden shed are just like the one's in the sugar bowl in her pantry. I spent many happy hours sat in the back picking them out with a fag dangling from my bottom lip.

A fool, as they say, and his Commer are easily parted.

Aaahhh - now that's more like it.....Si has, perhaps, provided a concise assessment of the product of the last 149 thread pages, and a clue to how assuage any guilt by shaking you into the right actions to reinstate that "lovin feeling".....

MG Mark
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." Mario Andretti

Offline Andy Zarse

  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage Master
  • *******
  • Posts: 5034
    • View Profile
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2223 on: May 08, 2013, 11:42:36 am »
I am actively in the market for a nice Austin Maxi...
I wouldn't sit there if I were you, it's still a bit wet.

Offline JDS

  • Club Arnage Demi God
  • *****
  • Posts: 785
  • Moi, enivré? Sûrement que vous me moquez monsieur?
    • View Profile
    • Agence Dix-Sept Media
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2224 on: May 08, 2013, 12:47:13 pm »
I am actively in the market for a nice Austin Maxi...
Was there ever a nice Maxi?

Offline Andy Zarse

  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage Master
  • *******
  • Posts: 5034
    • View Profile
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2225 on: May 08, 2013, 02:13:27 pm »
Was there ever a nasty one? The Mighty Maxi is one of my all time favourites. I love the bouncy ride and plywood dash, but mainly the whining whistling transmission noise of the badly-machined drive pinion.

Five doors, five speed gearbox, five seats, five stars!  and five miles between breakdowns

70's motoring heaven!

If this bit of leg and a Maxi doesn't stiffen the winkle of any true red blooded man then you're dead.
« Last Edit: May 08, 2013, 02:27:35 pm by Andy Zarse »
I wouldn't sit there if I were you, it's still a bit wet.

Offline Brad Zarse

  • Demi Moore's toy boy
  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage God
  • ******
  • Posts: 1465
  • Drinking can be hazardous to your health.....
    • View Profile
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2226 on: May 08, 2013, 04:02:10 pm »
and suddenly the signature line of your profile, all makes sense again......  >:D


Check out my band!  www.blackmarketband.co.uk
On Facebook:  www.facebook.com/bandblackmarket

See you at a gig soon?

Offline garyfrogeye

  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage God
  • ******
  • Posts: 1374
  • I'm a messy Houx Annexer
    • View Profile
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2227 on: May 08, 2013, 05:07:43 pm »
Pretty girl, sitting in the usual position awaiting the recover truck......
I jest, as my trusty BMC stallion has never failed to deliver me to those green fields of France. And I don't see why your BL youngster should be any different if serviced properly. More chance of getting to Le Mans in the Maxi than in a Trevor (ducks for cover).
If I was you, I wouldn't start from here

Offline nopanic - neil

  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage Master
  • *******
  • Posts: 3693
    • View Profile
    • www.nopanic.co.uk
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2228 on: May 09, 2013, 11:22:01 am »
Andy - the forever hippie

I now know why u want one, its great road holding and its ability to pull the fairer sex



put that guitar and Piano down and go and get one - "MAN"  8)
If you're going through hell, keep going.

Offline mike(liverpool boys)

  • Club Arnage Demi God
  • *****
  • Posts: 789
  • If in doubt,flat out! - Colin McRae
    • View Profile
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2229 on: July 01, 2013, 09:31:23 pm »
Spotted in full working order in south west Scotland...



They have lumps of what round the back???

Offline nopanic - neil

  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage Master
  • *******
  • Posts: 3693
    • View Profile
    • www.nopanic.co.uk
If you're going through hell, keep going.

Offline Lorry

  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage Master
  • *******
  • Posts: 2531
  • I won't join any club that'll have me as a member
    • View Profile
    • Beautiful Kent
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2231 on: August 21, 2013, 08:37:09 pm »
Why is it yellow and not rust brown ;D

and a Weber carburettor :o
« Last Edit: August 22, 2013, 03:15:55 pm by Lorry »
GENTLEMEN  -  Start your livers

For and on behalf of the Kent Kronenberg Owners Club

Offline Andy Zarse

  • CA Veteran
  • Club Arnage Master
  • *******
  • Posts: 5034
    • View Profile
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2232 on: August 22, 2013, 10:58:01 am »
Now that really is something! Thanks Neil.
I wouldn't sit there if I were you, it's still a bit wet.

Offline landman

  • Club Arnage God
  • ******
  • Posts: 1116
    • View Profile
    • S-Max Owners Club
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2233 on: August 23, 2013, 01:34:40 pm »
£2,000 at the moment and just over 2 days to go.

Go on, Andy, you know you want to  ;D
Crouch..........bind..........set

Offline mike(liverpool boys)

  • Club Arnage Demi God
  • *****
  • Posts: 789
  • If in doubt,flat out! - Colin McRae
    • View Profile
Re: Modern Commer Replacement
« Reply #2234 on: October 10, 2013, 11:07:18 pm »
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=221295620135

Apologies for the lack of picture from me  ::)
« Last Edit: October 10, 2013, 11:09:29 pm by mike(liverpool boys) »
They have lumps of what round the back???