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Launceston, Tas
NZ count?
Whangarei Northland
A commer down under - or down under a commer?
Whangarei Northland
A commer down under - or down under a commer?
Strewth, we better stock up the barbie, we,re running out of shrimps fast [:0]
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
Awsome. Gud 'un ya mate
A commer down under - or down under a commer?
A commer down under - or down under a commer?
Share my time between Wollongong NSW and Warrington UK. Let me know if you want parts (small) brought with me. Fly in and out about 6 times a year. Next trip is on 29th Oct.
Perth WA
Not actively driving a Commer now, still a HUGE fan though.I havent seen one over here in the West.
For now im getting my hands dirty with joy on this....
76 280E , just removed all the emission control stuff.And when ive got my head into how to remove, and replace the rear SLS gas suspension setup ill drop the big car DOWN.
Not a Commer, but just as fun to drive...
Not actively driving a Commer now, still a HUGE fan though.I havent seen one over here in the West.
For now im getting my hands dirty with joy on this....
76 280E , just removed all the emission control stuff.And when ive got my head into how to remove, and replace the rear SLS gas suspension setup ill drop the big car DOWN.
Not a Commer, but just as fun to drive...
G'day fellow Aussie's
I got in contact today with a guy from the sydney area he said he has a commer up there with no engine that he will sell for $350 he said he will get me some pics later in the week sounds like its a series 2 pa camper (maybe?) id say it will be to far away for me (unless its a little gem) so i will let you know about it and someone closer can go get it if they wish
BIGCAL
I got in contact today with a guy from the sydney area he said he has a commer up there with no engine that he will sell for $350 he said he will get me some pics later in the week sounds like its a series 2 pa camper (maybe?) id say it will be to far away for me (unless its a little gem) so i will let you know about it and someone closer can go get it if they wish
BIGCAL
Any Aussies see the Division 4 show last night on WIN Television and also over the past few weeks, showing a light blue Commer 2500 panel van?
Brilliant film footage (in Melbourne, Australia) of the van, they have had an episode or 2 featuring the vans as getaway cars too.
The tv show was supplied vehicles at the time by Chrysler Australia (thus the reason especially for all the Valiants and Commers).
Brilliant film footage (in Melbourne, Australia) of the van, they have had an episode or 2 featuring the vans as getaway cars too.
The tv show was supplied vehicles at the time by Chrysler Australia (thus the reason especially for all the Valiants and Commers).
Located in Seven Hills Sydney. Good idea to get the vans together, but don't expect mine on the road untill around July 2011. Why not split the difference and meet in Canberra, then again maybe not!! If it were to go ahead I reckon a smaller or mid size country town would be a better venue. Maybe on the boarder at Albury / Wodonga. Country towns are alway looking for interesting events, and assistance from the local Councils/Tourist Authorities may be available.
As there are not many of us it could be thrown open to any pre 70's make of van, to get the numbers up. Obviously this could include the older Kombies, which I suspect have a very strong club, but there has to be other nutters like us out there with other brands, like Bedford, Austin, Morris or even a Mazda Bongo out there. with any luck there may be some old Mr Wippy vans still operating in that town. The NRMA usually turn up at Motorfest in Sydney with one of their restored Morris J vans to promote the business. Does the RACV have a similar set-up? any comments?
Also just a quick correction on paulcloke's comment about "shrimps on the barbie". They're called bloody PRAWNS. Every Aussie cringes everytime they hear that saying. It was changed because they thought you lot up there wouldn't understand what the hell we were talking about, which is in fact the way we all like it!
Cheers
Stephen
As there are not many of us it could be thrown open to any pre 70's make of van, to get the numbers up. Obviously this could include the older Kombies, which I suspect have a very strong club, but there has to be other nutters like us out there with other brands, like Bedford, Austin, Morris or even a Mazda Bongo out there. with any luck there may be some old Mr Wippy vans still operating in that town. The NRMA usually turn up at Motorfest in Sydney with one of their restored Morris J vans to promote the business. Does the RACV have a similar set-up? any comments?
Also just a quick correction on paulcloke's comment about "shrimps on the barbie". They're called bloody PRAWNS. Every Aussie cringes everytime they hear that saying. It was changed because they thought you lot up there wouldn't understand what the hell we were talking about, which is in fact the way we all like it!
Cheers
Stephen
We already know, we,re just taking the pi.................
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
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Originally posted by commeracer
We already know, we,re just taking the pi.................
[8D][:0] nah, you guys would never take the .... out of anyone [8D] (except on snowy days)
Originally posted by commeracer
We already know, we,re just taking the pi.................
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nah, you guys would never take the .... out of anyone [8D] (except on snowy days)quote:
Originally posted by Enigma
and rainy days....and sunny days....and when its dark....and..[}]
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Originally posted by Enigma
and rainy days....and sunny days....and when its dark....and..
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Originally posted by Suinnyboy
Located in Seven Hills Sydney. Good idea to get the vans together, but don't expect mine on the road untill around July 2011. Why not split the difference and meet in Canberra, then again maybe not!! If it were to go ahead I reckon a smaller or mid size country town would be a better venue. Maybe on the boarder at Albury / Wodonga. Country towns are alway looking for interesting events, and assistance from the local Councils/Tourist Authorities may be available.
Stephen,
Yes, regional towns and cities are very receptive to events like these, and also there are getting to be a fair amount of Commer Owners and enthusiasts around the region, forum members from West. Aust. and South. Aust. to Queensland & N.S.W. and the A.C.T., down to Victoria and Tassie (I think I can recall a Northern Territory forum member as well, can someone confirm this? my memory isn't that good), and of course there is a large number of owners (some are CVF forum members) of vans over in New Zealand too. (not forgetting the expat Aussie and Kiwi members overseas too).
Any Aussie or Kiwi members of the forum who haven't posted yet on this topic, don't be shy to mention online which state or territory (or in the case of NZ members, the region or which Island) you are from, can help show the areas we cover throughout the area.
Cheers.
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Originally posted by Suinnyboy
Located in Seven Hills Sydney. Good idea to get the vans together, but don't expect mine on the road untill around July 2011. Why not split the difference and meet in Canberra, then again maybe not!! If it were to go ahead I reckon a smaller or mid size country town would be a better venue. Maybe on the boarder at Albury / Wodonga. Country towns are alway looking for interesting events, and assistance from the local Councils/Tourist Authorities may be available.
Stephen,
Yes, regional towns and cities are very receptive to events like these, and also there are getting to be a fair amount of Commer Owners and enthusiasts around the region, forum members from West. Aust. and South. Aust. to Queensland & N.S.W. and the A.C.T., down to Victoria and Tassie (I think I can recall a Northern Territory forum member as well, can someone confirm this? my memory isn't that good), and of course there is a large number of owners (some are CVF forum members) of vans over in New Zealand too. (not forgetting the expat Aussie and Kiwi members overseas too).
Any Aussie or Kiwi members of the forum who haven't posted yet on this topic, don't be shy to mention online which state or territory (or in the case of NZ members, the region or which Island) you are from, can help show the areas we cover throughout the area.
Cheers.
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Aussie light bus