Hi folks
I have been registered on here for a while and been reading up on other people's vehicles. I took the plunge and bought my Commer PB last year. It is a van that has been written about previously
A little about me. It has taken me a while to realise this, but I am a car addict. The Commer is my sixth vehicle in my "collection". My day job is office based, my spare time is spent looking after vehicles in various states of repair. I am a reasonable, amateur, self taught, mechanic, and have recently started to teach myself to weld. I am fortunate to have a decent space to work on vehicles.
Plans for my van. I learned many years ago not to plan too much, as my plans always have an element of mission creep. But as a starting point, I will be addressing 2 areas, engine and chassis
Engine
I bought the van with the cylinder head removed as one cylinders valve seats were damaged. These have now been repaired. New valves were supplied when I purchased the van, and I have sourced NOS valve springs. I will be building this back up in the next few weeks.
Chassis
I knew the rear spring hangers needed attention. Having removed the rear axle this weekend, that is the case, and some repairs will be needed where the wheel arch tubs meet the floor. I've had a prod and a poke around the rest of the chassis members and all seems solid. I hope that remains the case when I get the wire wheel mounted onto the angle grinder.
I know bodywork will be required, but I am blocking that out of my mind for now!
I will post updates as progress is made, and will no doubt be asking plenty of questions.
A couple of photos of my van just after it was pushed into the workshop
Thanks for reading
I have been registered on here for a while and been reading up on other people's vehicles. I took the plunge and bought my Commer PB last year. It is a van that has been written about previously
1972 Commer PB
Hi Guys, Thought I would start a new thread under my new username. (Previously Bazil) I have a 1972 Commer PB that over the last couple of years has sat on my drive doing nothing as other things have happened etc and interest was lost..... attempts to sell failed etc etc. To get up to date: I...
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A little about me. It has taken me a while to realise this, but I am a car addict. The Commer is my sixth vehicle in my "collection". My day job is office based, my spare time is spent looking after vehicles in various states of repair. I am a reasonable, amateur, self taught, mechanic, and have recently started to teach myself to weld. I am fortunate to have a decent space to work on vehicles.
Plans for my van. I learned many years ago not to plan too much, as my plans always have an element of mission creep. But as a starting point, I will be addressing 2 areas, engine and chassis
Engine
I bought the van with the cylinder head removed as one cylinders valve seats were damaged. These have now been repaired. New valves were supplied when I purchased the van, and I have sourced NOS valve springs. I will be building this back up in the next few weeks.
Chassis
I knew the rear spring hangers needed attention. Having removed the rear axle this weekend, that is the case, and some repairs will be needed where the wheel arch tubs meet the floor. I've had a prod and a poke around the rest of the chassis members and all seems solid. I hope that remains the case when I get the wire wheel mounted onto the angle grinder.
I know bodywork will be required, but I am blocking that out of my mind for now!
I will post updates as progress is made, and will no doubt be asking plenty of questions.
A couple of photos of my van just after it was pushed into the workshop
Thanks for reading