CAMBRIDGESHIRE MEET
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I think we left around 12 & returned around 4 to the field before leaving sorry we missed you,next time you will be in thingy jig 
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The amount of times I have done that for example go shopping no shopping list :I left it on the kitchen counter [)]
Sybhil & no1
[}]The amount of times I have done that for example go shopping no shopping list :I left it on the kitchen counter [
)]Sybhil & no1
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Originally posted by juliedaisy
argh....can't get you tube. mine is work computer and it is classed as 'social networking sight' so we are not able to access[}]
pleased you all had such a good time though, are you still brewing plan for another northern one martin
I can try and send it to your email address if you send it to me, not sure if i can attach video but i'll try
Cazz... had a lucky break to become Graduate commerade!!!!
Originally posted by juliedaisy
argh....can't get you tube. mine is work computer and it is classed as 'social networking sight' so we are not able to access[}
]pleased you all had such a good time though, are you still brewing plan for another northern one martin
I can try and send it to your email address if you send it to me, not sure if i can attach video but i'll try
Cazz... had a lucky break to become Graduate commerade!!!!
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Originally posted by cazz enigma
quote:
Originally posted by juliedaisy
argh....can't get you tube. mine is work computer and it is classed as 'social networking sight' so we are not able to access[}]
pleased you all had such a good time though, are you still brewing plan for another northern one martin
I can try and send it to your email address if you send it to me, not sure if i can attach video but i'll try
Cazz... had a lucky break to become Graduate commerade!!!!
that would be great thanks. its [email protected]
jules
Originally posted by cazz enigma
quote:
Originally posted by juliedaisy
argh....can't get you tube. mine is work computer and it is classed as 'social networking sight' so we are not able to access[}
]pleased you all had such a good time though, are you still brewing plan for another northern one martin
I can try and send it to your email address if you send it to me, not sure if i can attach video but i'll try
Cazz... had a lucky break to become Graduate commerade!!!!
that would be great thanks. its [email protected]
jules
A belatedly huge thanks to everybody at the Cambridge meet for making Sal & me so very welcome, we had a lovely day out with you all and just a real shame we couldn't have stayed overnight due to our other committments.
Well done to Moley & Brian for winning the trophy, a truly lovely van - infact both the coachbuilts present really surprised us both with just how nice these conversions can be, the first time we've seen some in the flesh. Nice to have our pre-conceptions challenged, so I would say to anybody considering getting a Commer not to automatically rule out a nice coachbuilt, they do have some benefits over a van.
Thanks from us to Chris for organising this event and good weather to order. A special mention must go to Tim for his continued dedication in working on Fontaine for most of Saturday.
I had to smile at that pic of Panky & Colin's embrace I know there was joking about a Commer key swapping party on Saturday night as I enticement (???) for us to stay on but that wasn't quite what I envisaged [:0]
Seeing all the various Commers together was superb and most inspirational. Sal now seems much warmer to my suggestion to get our van restored over this autumn/winter ... I just need to get her more used to the Commer cornering characteristics for a final agreement -that said she does totally love our van and being out and about in it [8D]
Sal was certainly impressed at our new ability to easily maintain 50/55mph even up long gradients, this was her first decent journey in our can this year. Previously our speed would quickly tail off from 50mph down to below 40mph in similar conditions. A great result from Panky's exhaust, K&N filter and electronic ignition in combination - I would seriously recommend these mods to anybody wanting a more responsive drive - good value too at £65 for the exhaust system bits, £25 for K&N, £20 for electronic points.
Sorry to hear a few Commers had reliability issues on the return leg, hopefully there's not too much lasting work required. After our recent dizzy/oil pump rebuild I was expecting some issues ourselves but lady luck was with us and we had straightforward run in both directions.
Roll on the next meet
Commer 'Hi Tor' by TorCars
Well done to Moley & Brian for winning the trophy, a truly lovely van - infact both the coachbuilts present really surprised us both with just how nice these conversions can be, the first time we've seen some in the flesh. Nice to have our pre-conceptions challenged, so I would say to anybody considering getting a Commer not to automatically rule out a nice coachbuilt, they do have some benefits over a van.
Thanks from us to Chris for organising this event and good weather to order. A special mention must go to Tim for his continued dedication in working on Fontaine for most of Saturday.
I had to smile at that pic of Panky & Colin's embrace
I know there was joking about a Commer key swapping party on Saturday night as I enticement (???) for us to stay on but that wasn't quite what I envisaged [:0]Seeing all the various Commers together was superb and most inspirational. Sal now seems much warmer to my suggestion to get our van restored over this autumn/winter ... I just need to get her more used to the Commer cornering characteristics for a final agreement -that said she does totally love our van and being out and about in it [8D]
Sal was certainly impressed at our new ability to easily maintain 50/55mph even up long gradients, this was her first decent journey in our can this year. Previously our speed would quickly tail off from 50mph down to below 40mph in similar conditions. A great result from Panky's exhaust, K&N filter and electronic ignition in combination - I would seriously recommend these mods to anybody wanting a more responsive drive - good value too at £65 for the exhaust system bits, £25 for K&N, £20 for electronic points.
Sorry to hear a few Commers had reliability issues on the return leg, hopefully there's not too much lasting work required. After our recent dizzy/oil pump rebuild I was expecting some issues ourselves but lady luck was with us and we had straightforward run in both directions.
Roll on the next meet
Commer 'Hi Tor' by TorCars
Glad to hear you both got home too, with no issues Great van you have, loved the sky lights at the rear... very nice!!!
Yes Colin and Panky tut tut... they'd had a few beers by then
Cazz... had a lucky break to become Graduate commerade!!!!
Great van you have, loved the sky lights at the rear... very nice!!!Yes Colin and Panky tut tut... they'd had a few beers by then
Cazz... had a lucky break to become Graduate commerade!!!!
Thanks Cazz, alot of respect to Smurf too ! Sal can see some longevity in our own van now with how Smurf fitted you all in for the trip.
Another big tick towards our van's restoration
Commer 'Hi Tor' by TorCars
Another big tick towards our van's restoration
Commer 'Hi Tor' by TorCars
rc40 comes from the mini spares centre in london, just do a net search and ye shall find
"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
Hi Lancelot,
For a Panky special you'll need to check out these links (no welding required) ;
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=41
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=42
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=45
These links give give you all the info inc. part no.s which I based my exhaust on. I've mated up to the original Commer downpipe so I had to get a custom reducer made locally (£10), apart from some clamps (50p each) and a couple of new hangers (£2 each), that was it. Just some measuring, hack sawing and clamping. Job done.
I can post some pics on my installation if that helps
Maybe we should extract the vital info to make a new 'sticky' item - Panky are you OK if I pick this up ?
ps. best to try your local exhaust wholesaler for the best price rather than the free/fast fit type places
Commer 'Hi Tor' by TorCars
For a Panky special you'll need to check out these links (no welding required) ;
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=41
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=42
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=45
These links give give you all the info inc. part no.s which I based my exhaust on. I've mated up to the original Commer downpipe so I had to get a custom reducer made locally (£10), apart from some clamps (50p each) and a couple of new hangers (£2 each), that was it. Just some measuring, hack sawing and clamping. Job done.
I can post some pics on my installation if that helps
Maybe we should extract the vital info to make a new 'sticky' item - Panky are you OK if I pick this up ?
ps. best to try your local exhaust wholesaler for the best price rather than the free/fast fit type places
Commer 'Hi Tor' by TorCars
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Originally posted by Paul Goldsmith
Hi Lancelot,
For a Panky special you'll need to check out these links (no welding required) ;
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=41
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=42
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=45
These links give give you all the info inc. part no.s which I based my exhaust on. I've mated up to the original Commer downpipe so I had to get a custom reducer made locally (£10), apart from some clamps (50p each) and a couple of new hangers (£2 each), that was it. Just some measuring, hack sawing and clamping. Job done.
I can post some pics on my installation if that helps
Maybe we should extract the vital info to make a new 'sticky' item - Panky are you OK if I pick this up ?
ps. best to try your local exhaust wholesaler for the best price rather than the free/fast fit type places
Commer 'Hi Tor' by TorCars
I love the idea of no welding as i can't weld, but as im a plumber then pipework should'nt be too difficult. Paul Pics would as usual always be extremly welcome
Originally posted by Paul Goldsmith
Hi Lancelot,
For a Panky special you'll need to check out these links (no welding required) ;
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=41
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=42
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=241&whichpage=45
These links give give you all the info inc. part no.s which I based my exhaust on. I've mated up to the original Commer downpipe so I had to get a custom reducer made locally (£10), apart from some clamps (50p each) and a couple of new hangers (£2 each), that was it. Just some measuring, hack sawing and clamping. Job done.
I can post some pics on my installation if that helps
Maybe we should extract the vital info to make a new 'sticky' item - Panky are you OK if I pick this up ?
ps. best to try your local exhaust wholesaler for the best price rather than the free/fast fit type places
Commer 'Hi Tor' by TorCars
I love the idea of no welding as i can't weld, but as im a plumber then pipework should'nt be too difficult. Paul Pics would as usual always be extremly welcome
bring the van and exhuast round and it shall be done
"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"