Commer Down Under

Yeah! I dont have much to complain about really, its been an awesome experience so far.
Yes Panky we did win a prize,, will have to try and add some more trophies to the cupboard before we head home, The attention the van gets in the country towns is massive.

Driving a Commer is a great way to meet people,it always puts a smile on their faces. I am also gaining an enormous amount of respect for the stock/original Commer running gear. I would be kidding myself if i didnt admit that i was at times not overly confident about the Commers ability to undertake this trip reliably, especially as it would have been a long haul for it even when new. It is doing massive amounts of miles, towing a heavy trailer and takes a beating on the rough roads. All in All i am pretty impressed with its performance for its age so far.

Thanks for reading the blog guys,

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Think different
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Hi Aussie sounds like your having a great time since you are in Brisbane
the guy that sold me miss piggy lives there if you want to catch up his name is Ian and his number is 07 33661935.
Also I'm on the sunshine coast and i would love to catch up with you,
miss piggy is now primed on the outside and all the rust cut out and replaced with new metal so if your keen give me a call on 0414316639.

cheers Frank

Such is Life
 
Hi Frank,Thanks for that.:)
Sounds like you are making great progress with your Commer.;)
Unfortunately we have already left QLD and are making our way back south to catch the ferry to Tasmania.
But we may head back up in a couple of months so if we do, i will get in touch. Would be great to meet you.

All the best,
Paul[8D]

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Brilliant, looks like you are doing a handbrake turn on the last shot, except you can't in a Commer :D

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Originally posted by martin maltas

Brilliant, looks like you are doing a handbrake turn on the last shot, except you can't in a Commer :D

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If it's old enough, you can, Martin ;)


Brilliant film, Aussie Commer. Documenting a proper adventure!
 
Brilliant video you have produced there at Mt Panorama at Bathurst. :) Keep enjoying the travels of this vast country, we're enjoying the blog and pics here too.

By the way, did you get to see the link for the Australian National Rally for Hillmans and Commers being held there at Bathurst next year?

The link is as follows:

http://forum.commervanfan.co.uk/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6915

All the best, and happy trails.


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Commer Vans are cool !!
 
wicked video guys, looks like you had a great time lol :D

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Dolly Commer Is Here http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6833
 
Hi CommerOzzy,Thanks for the link to the rally, sounds great and will hopefully be able to attend.

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Wherever we roam,
we still call our Commer home!
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Snow!!, in Australia?
Its hard to believe now that six months ago i was complaining about driving the Commer in +40c temperatures.
We are still travelling, now exploring the Tasmanian highlands,
Todays temps Max 3c, Min-4c.:)

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Dove lake, Cradle Mountain

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Driving in a small blizzard,
Unique feature of Commer wipers, push the snow up under the peak so so it can fall back down again,:) then in front of passengers side. At least the Smiths heater is keeping the cab slightly above freezing.[^]

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Commer vs black ice and loosing!!
:D:D:D


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Wherever we roam,
we still call our Commer home!
www.commervanoztour.blogspot.com
 
Brrrr [xx(] you'll be pleased to know it's really hot here :D

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
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Originally posted by Panky

Wow brilliant pics[8D]
Time to head south again;)

Where he is, south is actually colder!

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I am not a person, I am a number, 395 actually......Be seeing you!
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
 
More pics from the Australian freezer,
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Commer moving about easily, now armed with the chains,

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After two nights in the Commer we broke our no1 rule of not staying in accommodation and retreated to a cabin to thaw out.

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In between snow ball fights and snow man building Amelia did some deicing.

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Wherever we roam,
we still call our Commer home!
www.commervanoztour.blogspot.com
 
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