Any threads about model changes?

I was wondering if there was any threads or information anywhere listing model changes throughout the years?

Many thanks.
 
Here's a good place to start

http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1160&SearchTerms=history

Harvey the RV
 
do you have any specific questions? I think there are some idiosyncracies due to the companies which converted the vans to campers holding on to old models for a little while before converting them.

As far as I know, (and I have been wrong in the past!) apart from the PA to PB (front - rear handbrake), most stuff can be swapped across the model changes. There is also a late/early starter motor to worry about (amongst other things) and of course the Dodge facelift.

The other thing is that lots of vans will have been heavily fiddled about with by now so there is a good chance someone has already upgraded your van for you!

cheers

Rupert



"With great cars comes great responsibility"

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Thanks for the links and information.
The main thing I am wondering about is the doors. What models / years had sliding doors and the same question about hinged doors? Did Commers ever have hinged doors?

Thanks again.
 
Most vans had hinged doors - sliders are quite rare. If you find one you'll have to fight commeracer for it : )
I don't think the door configuration was year specific, they must have been built to order.

Harvey the RV
 
did someone say SLYDERS :p[^]:p[^][8D]:D
optional on all vans, but mainly used on panel vans ;)

"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
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Originally posted by Bazil

Also, what is the height of a standard Commer plus an average style pop-top?



My Autosleeper roughly very slightly over 2 metres, this being judged by a local car park with good viewpoint which she doesn't quite
look like she'll fit underneath[V];):D have you got a garage in mind to squeeze into Basil?

Bessie - four star commerdation
 
quote:
Originally posted by studiocommer
My Autosleeper roughly very slightly over 2 metres, this being judged by a local car park with good viewpoint which she doesn't quite
look like she'll fit underneath[V];):D have you got a garage in mind to squeeze into Basil?



I have a single garage (with a turf roof and patio door, perfect for seeing any classic vehicle from the garden) which would probably take 2m's in Van height but the slope on the drive leading down to it will be a problem.

I was going to have hinged wooden doors made but my budget is stretched a bit too much at the moment.

I would love to get the Commer in there as I have a full compressor / welder bodyshop setup now currently being used by a '71 vw fastback (Was being done for shows but is taking a back seat to the commer!).

Have thought about trying to come up with a way of removing the wheels and using those wheel trolley things on casters to drop its height if it won't fit.
 
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