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Well done !!!

Aha, yes that makes more sense

No, I didn't eat too much cheese or any strange mushrooms before bedtime - I've just seen this video on the FB group :D:D:D

Nice one, I was concerned that I was needing to revisit my OD gearbox mod :-)

That's good , as I've not ... As one of our OD gearbox swap pioneers, I may be mistaken about yours, but I seem to recall there being something which wore out quite quickly ...

Thanks Panky, is the synchro gear swap on 1st required (as a point 5.) ?

This seems a good place to include the key information for when using swapping in an Arrows gearbox (Hunter / Rapier) I recall that on the gearbox we need to swap over the ; Commer bell-housing - to allow for our vertical engine position, Arrows were slant Commer top selector - to link up...

A fascinating watch but I know my currents limits ;)

Despite both being a CI Autohome with almost identical paint schemes and that chrome upper strip, these are actually different vans

Thought I recognized this distinctive van from somewhere, different reg though ... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/806192636427470/

In our house, this disappears in no time :p https://shop.wholeearthfoods.com/collections/award-winning-nut-butters/products/whole-earth-organic-peanut-butter-340-g

This stuff, 15ml will last ages ... https://trimrestorer.com/products/solution-finish-black-plastic-vinyl-restorer?variant=13860567973947

Now that's what I'd call a result :cool: A doddle to apply, leave to soak and buff off - it leaves a lovely low sheen finish with minimal effort. Big question is how long it lasts before it needs doing again ...

But I'm not wasting my delicious organic peanut butter on my Commer - plus it's crunchy and will be hard to work with !!

Actually mine doesn't seem too bad overall, just some small holes to fill/hide on the lower edge

Looked at various options to reblacken - hot air gun, olive oil, peanut butter but went for some 'Solution Finish', will post the result

A good scrub up with hot washing up liquid made quite a difference ...

Until I can source a better dashboard I'm going with my badly faded original ...

Now that is a gorgeous van, tasteful modifications are well done and really suit. I've a pair of MGF seats already sitting in my loft because of this van and those white units makes it looks more spacious. Yes, a shame to see Scott selling - nice guy, very helpful.

Another option recommended on FB was www.AutoSparks.co.uk. They even have Commers listed on their website - name me another non-Commer specialist who does this !!! "Auto sparks are very good just made mine 1963 commer van with alternator and negative earth and good price"