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Andy Zarse
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« Reply #1155 on: December 05, 2005, 12:27:09 pm »

There's a new rival on the block... Bit pricy though.

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,22749-1901373,00.html
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« Reply #1156 on: December 05, 2005, 12:37:47 pm »


This is the same VW that the Stig drove with Jamie Oliver in the back 'preparing a salad'.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/star_laps/jamie.shtml
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« Reply #1157 on: February 07, 2006, 11:29:38 pm »

About time we had a fresh bout of Commer banter, particularly as Mr Z was enthusiastically telling us at the Marham track day about how he was going to overhaul the brakes, and generally fettle the dear old girl in plenty of time for this year's outing.....

However, the is the opportunity right now to get in on something a little more heavyweight - just the job for awhole variety of purposes at La Sarthe...........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AVELING-BARFORD-1937-STEAM-ROLLER-10-TONNES_W0QQitemZ4608966353QQcategoryZ9883QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

However, just for those lusting after a look-a-like (well this one does have a funky raising roof....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Commer-Van-with-Sofa-Bed-Kitchen-Raisable-Roof_W0QQitemZ4608691871QQcategoryZ14256QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

All the best for now,

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« Reply #1158 on: February 08, 2006, 03:44:41 pm »

Hi Mark,

You're right, things in Commerland are pretty quiet just at the moment. She sleeps her winter slumbers quietly decaying on her bed of wet grass. Rather like a shrine to happier, headier days of sunshine and tomfoolery and fun, she's exactly as I left her when I stumbled out of her on my return from Santa Pod in late October. Even the paper Ritazza latte beaker, which I purchased at Hatfield services on the A1, lies forlornly in the footwell just where it was hurled. God, doesn't February make one feel so maudlin... Still, roll on June and it'll all seem better.

If anyone is feeling blue for the kiss of warm sun on their cheeks, then I recommend this site for bringing a little cheer to your life:

http://www.commer.org.nz/index.html

Having said all that, only yesterday I picked up a new pair of front brake pipes bought off eBay for a tenner. I have now got everything I need to rebuild the arrester system. It was always a bit disconcerting wondering if there was sufficient fluid left in the master cylinder to complete a manouver once retardation was applied.

I've been thinking of fitting a new one of these too:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5661900984&ssPageName=STRK:MEDW:IT

Something's bound to go wrong in the run up to departure, it always does, but I'm determined to catch it early this time.

AZ

PS Any news on next track day dates?
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« Reply #1159 on: February 08, 2006, 04:09:26 pm »


Having said all that, only yesterday I picked up a new pair of front brake pipes bought off eBay for a tenner. I have now got everything I need to rebuild the arrester system. It was always a bit disconcerting wondering if there was sufficient fluid left in the master cylinder to complete a manouver once retardation was applied.


Andy, sod the brake pipes, fit a couple of these -




(p.s. - glad to see this worthy topic back on page one - where it belongs  Shocked )
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« Reply #1160 on: February 08, 2006, 05:28:40 pm »

Hi Mark,

You're right, things in Commerland are pretty quiet just at the moment. She sleeps her winter slumbers quietly decaying on her bed of wet grass. Rather like a shrine to happier, headier days of sunshine and tomfoolery and fun, she's exactly as I left her when I stumbled out of her on my return from Santa Pod in late October. Even the paper Ritazza latte beaker, which I purchased at Hatfield services on the A1, lies forlornly in the footwell just where it was hurled. God, doesn't February make one feel so maudlin... Still, roll on June and it'll all seem better.

If anyone is feeling blue for the kiss of warm sun on their cheeks, then I recommend this site for bringing a little cheer to your life:

http://www.commer.org.nz/index.html

Having said all that, only yesterday I picked up a new pair of front brake pipes bought off eBay for a tenner. I have now got everything I need to rebuild the arrester system. It was always a bit disconcerting wondering if there was sufficient fluid left in the master cylinder to complete a manouver once retardation was applied.

I've been thinking of fitting a new one of these too:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5661900984&ssPageName=STRK:MEDW:IT

Something's bound to go wrong in the run up to departure, it always does, but I'm determined to catch it early this time.

AZ

PS Any news on next track day dates?

When's the MOT due Andy??
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« Reply #1161 on: February 08, 2006, 06:11:14 pm »

Erm, about five days before we set out for France......  Sad
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« Reply #1162 on: February 08, 2006, 06:50:43 pm »

Anyone interested in a VW?  Low miles, one careful lady owner!!!

http://www.youtube.com/w/vw-van-jump?v=hSyoryN8904

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« Reply #1163 on: February 08, 2006, 07:02:26 pm »

Erm, about five days before we set out for France......  Sad

This will sound sensible and remove all the fun of a last minute panic which as we all know is part of the build up to an important trip. 

BUT 

wouldn't be sensible to have the MOT completed in April or May Grin
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« Reply #1164 on: February 08, 2006, 10:40:02 pm »

I'm sure he was going to mot it when he got back from Le Mans last year to save these last minute panics.
Still theres always next year Grin
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« Reply #1165 on: February 09, 2006, 10:02:08 am »

I'm sure he was going to mot it when he got back from Le Mans last year to save these last minute panics.
Still theres always next year Grin


I fear that you are right there dear boy.  However, it all adds to the mystery, and tension that is our favourite vehicle!  Wink
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« Reply #1166 on: February 09, 2006, 10:15:44 am »

Morning Gib,

Glad to see both the reappearance of this thread and your good self from hibernation.  Grin

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« Reply #1167 on: February 09, 2006, 11:30:53 am »

Steve, I think Gib's been curled up asleep in his nesting box in the back of the Commer these last three months. The sudden sunshine yesterday must have awoken him. I just hope he hasn't wet the bed!  Wink

Nice to hear from you Gib. Must have a planning beer soon.
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« Reply #1168 on: February 09, 2006, 11:38:28 am »

Steve, I think Gib's been curled up asleep in his nesting box in the back of the Commer these last three months. The sudden sunshine yesterday must have awoken him. I just hope he hasn't wet the bed!  Wink

Nice to hear from you Gib. Must have a planning beer soon.


Cheers Andy & Steve.  Life still very hectic with little time to spare.  Just moved in with new lady, still in Pound Hill.  When will I come to my senses?Huh??

Planning beer sounds good Andy, and no I did not wet the bed whilst nesting in the Commer.  nice of you to let me stay while though   Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #1169 on: February 09, 2006, 11:43:59 am »

Being another local lad, Maidenbower to be exact, can anyone come to the west sussex planning meeting where I presume, the finer points of commer motoring are discussed?
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