Not a lot on the Woolfman HAHAHAHAHAHA!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!
'A taste of honey'
- Thread starter Paul Goldsmith
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Cool stuff Woolfy [8D] good to see some proper axle stands too 
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
They look like the Michelin ones I've got, £20 a pair, but it means I have complete confidence in them.
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I love all 4 wheeled vehicles, irrespective of age, (apart from Mondeos and Focus').
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I love all 4 wheeled vehicles, irrespective of age, (apart from Mondeos and Focus').
Spoke to Woolfy last night, Hunny's coming along nicely and she'll now be resprayed and ready in time for the Commerfest [8D][8D]. Once I get the next set of pics from Woolfy I will post them after the weekend.
Called into drop off the Commer sump and front plate (thanks Martin) at the garage rebuilding our Holbay. All very exciting to see it assembled on a stand and repainted in the original block colour too It's not far from final completion now - Holbay-tastic [8D]
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
Called into drop off the Commer sump and front plate (thanks Martin) at the garage rebuilding our Holbay. All very exciting to see it assembled on a stand and repainted in the original block colour too
It's not far from final completion now - Holbay-tastic [8D]
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
worth every penny [^] she is sweet [8D]
Sybhil RIP No.1
Sybhil RIP No.1
Thanks Chris.
Latest update on Hunny's progress.
A big thanks to Rupert for the parts to convert our Hunter GLS gearbox to fit the Commer, these are now with our rebuilders. All our mechnicals comming along very nicely now.
I'm really hoping that a Weber DGV carb on a Solex manifold will fit under the Commer lid without too much hassle Such a setup is exciting the Sunbeam Alpine owners, who've recently found up an original Rootes commissioned custom manifold for the DGV which got dropped due for 'marketing reasons' in favour of the twin 40s on the Holbay engine (check out the full story of this manifold at http://alpine.forumup.com/viewtopic.php?t=1039&highlight=weber&mforum=alpine)
A tasty MK4 Vogue/SuperMinx exhaust manifold now sourced, it probably needs work on improving its flow (Chris/Tim you have mail) - sadly Steve Williams has confirmed the Holbay 4 branch doesn't fit the Commer
Our fibreglass roof repairs finally booked for this week - just now need to decide on a better seal for the roof to help preserve Hunny's new gutters [:0]
Full set of door & window seals bought from Martin Maltas
More Hunny resto pics from Woolfy are imminent
CommerFest here we come [8D][8D]
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
Latest update on Hunny's progress.
A big thanks to Rupert for the parts to convert our Hunter GLS gearbox to fit the Commer, these are now with our rebuilders. All our mechnicals comming along very nicely now.
I'm really hoping that a Weber DGV carb on a Solex manifold will fit under the Commer lid without too much hassle
Such a setup is exciting the Sunbeam Alpine owners, who've recently found up an original Rootes commissioned custom manifold for the DGV which got dropped due for 'marketing reasons' in favour of the twin 40s on the Holbay engine (check out the full story of this manifold at http://alpine.forumup.com/viewtopic.php?t=1039&highlight=weber&mforum=alpine)A tasty MK4 Vogue/SuperMinx exhaust manifold now sourced, it probably needs work on improving its flow (Chris/Tim you have mail
) - sadly Steve Williams has confirmed the Holbay 4 branch doesn't fit the Commer Our fibreglass roof repairs finally booked for this week - just now need to decide on a better seal for the roof to help preserve Hunny's new gutters [:0]
Full set of door & window seals bought from Martin Maltas
More Hunny resto pics from Woolfy are imminent
CommerFest here we come [8D][8D]
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
Our Solex inlet manifold (to fit a Weber DGV) and SuperMinx exhaust manifold are both being passed to Tim to work some of his magic
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
something for me to look forward to
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
Tim, all boxed up last night but forgot and left them at home, so get these posted out tomorrow.
Just bought some 1970's style reflective plates (with the raised plastic digits) for Hunny from Framptons. Bit of a close shave though as foolishly I'd given them the wrong reg no [:0] Luckily the wrong 69 digits can be easily swapped around to be 96 - phew, could've been an expensive mistake !
I had a good catch up with Woolfy last night, he's been fantastic -but I don't need to tell you guys that [8D]. We're not too far from being at the painting stage, so this is being bought locally tomorrow (to ensure recipe matches my testers) - Rootes April Yellow lower and white upper
Popping over to see Woolfy next week to deliver the paint and various other bits like seals etc.
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
Just bought some 1970's style reflective plates (with the raised plastic digits) for Hunny from Framptons. Bit of a close shave though as foolishly I'd given them the wrong reg no [:0] Luckily the wrong 69 digits can be easily swapped around to be 96 - phew, could've been an expensive mistake !
I had a good catch up with Woolfy last night, he's been fantastic -but I don't need to tell you guys that [8D]. We're not too far from being at the painting stage, so this is being bought locally tomorrow (to ensure recipe matches my testers) - Rootes April Yellow lower and white upper
Popping over to see Woolfy next week to deliver the paint and various other bits like seals etc.
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
Looks as though it's going great Paul, scary when it's all stripped down isn't it,
Another Yellow and white one, we thought that was the nicest combination first time round in 1988, not seen a reason to change our minds since.
Protecting the inheritance
Another Yellow and white one, we thought that was the nicest combination first time round in 1988, not seen a reason to change our minds since.
Protecting the inheritance
Been away holidaying for 2 weeks in a loaned Commer (Avebury, Glasto etc) [8D][8D][8D] and now recovering whilst catching up with forum activity.
Popped in with Sally to see Woolfy on Saturday - always a pleasure. As you can see the work on Hunny is fantastic and Woolfy's been fantastic throughout, service beyond the call at times - a really decent guy [8D] Highly recommended by us for anybody considering work on their Commer!
Some while ago we realised our original hand painting plan just wouldn't do the quality work justice at all. I've been grabbing what overtime I can since Christmas so we can now get a decent respray. Hoorah !
Our cellulose paint has now been ordered for Rootes colours April Yellow & Polar White from www.auto-paint.co.uk (their price is £16.95 + VAT if this is of use to others in future). Incredibly for a 50 year old 'recipe' I simply spoke to the guy, gave him the ICI/Delco codes and within seconds he'd referenced them to Talbot equivalents and confirmed availability.
Our replacement roof is finally having it's damage repaired tomorrow (long story) this roof will give us both rear perspex panels as one of Hunny's have been fibreglassed over in the past. Realising only 6 Hi-Tor conversions were ever made (from TorCars register) getting this replacement was a real horse-rocking poo moment and wouldn't have been possible without this forum.
Calling into the garage later this week to catch up on our Holbay and overdrive gearbox rebuilds, these should be almost ready by now. Taken a while longer than anticipate but largely due to me forgetting to supply them with a couple of key bits - doh [B)]
All in all, July is a very exciting month us, as not only might Hunny be ready but next week we move back into our house after 12 months away for an extension project. Build should've only 4 months but due to unforeseen mains cables supplying the next street this badly delayed us while EDF moved them. Can't wait for Hunny & house
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
whilst catching up with forum activity.Popped in with Sally to see Woolfy on Saturday - always a pleasure. As you can see the work on Hunny is fantastic and Woolfy's been fantastic throughout, service beyond the call at times - a really decent guy [8D] Highly recommended by us for anybody considering work on their Commer!
Some while ago we realised our original hand painting plan just wouldn't do the quality work justice at all. I've been grabbing what overtime I can since Christmas so we can now get a decent respray. Hoorah !
Our cellulose paint has now been ordered for Rootes colours April Yellow & Polar White from www.auto-paint.co.uk
(their price is £16.95 + VAT if this is of use to others in future). Incredibly for a 50 year old 'recipe' I simply spoke to the guy, gave him the ICI/Delco codes and within seconds he'd referenced them to Talbot equivalents and confirmed availability.Our replacement roof is finally having it's damage repaired tomorrow (long story) this roof will give us both rear perspex panels as one of Hunny's have been fibreglassed over in the past. Realising only 6 Hi-Tor conversions were ever made (from TorCars register) getting this replacement was a real horse-rocking poo moment and wouldn't have been possible without this forum.
Calling into the garage later this week to catch up on our Holbay and overdrive gearbox rebuilds, these should be almost ready by now. Taken a while longer than anticipate but largely due to me forgetting to supply them with a couple of key bits - doh [B)]
All in all, July is a very exciting month us, as not only might Hunny be ready but next week we move back into our house after 12 months away for an extension project. Build should've only 4 months but due to unforeseen mains cables supplying the next street this badly delayed us while EDF moved them. Can't wait for Hunny & house
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
Paul, thanks for the link to the paint suppliers. Did you have any problems with compliance when ordering the paint? Were they happy to supply you as a private individual, or did you have to order it through Woolfy? How much paint do you need for a Commer?
Sorry for all the questions, but I intend to return my old Renault back to its original colour (Blue Fonce), which was only used on the 17 for one year from October 1972. I have obtained the correct paint code through the club, but I haven't bought any cellulose paint since the new regulations came into force.
'I intend to live forever - so far, so good'
Sorry for all the questions, but I intend to return my old Renault back to its original colour (Blue Fonce), which was only used on the 17 for one year from October 1972. I have obtained the correct paint code through the club, but I haven't bought any cellulose paint since the new regulations came into force.
'I intend to live forever - so far, so good'