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Chaps, got a phone call from a mate today about a Dodge Commercial near to where I work so popped round and had a look. It's a 1978/9 burgundy van with the sliding doors, had a look round and it's a bit ropey, bottom foot along the sides is scabby and holed, as is the roof above the gutter on both sides and there isn't a square foot of panel that is smooth, no interior in the back and the cabin is scruffy... but I really like it. left a note for the owner who called me an hour or two later and we had a chat. Apparently he would consider selling, he's owned it for 20 years, reckons it has a good perkins diesel motor and it's apparently solid underneath having just passed an MOT, has a bit of tax too. I've agreed to pop round next week when he's in to have a proper look and talk figures, so;

Questions are:
1. What sort of money are we talking about seeing as it's a commercial and proper scruffy?
2. Any drama's fitting side windows/converting for camping?
3. Anyone got a nice interior and windows to sell if it works out!!?

Took some pictures on my phone, trying to upload them but struggling!

Thanks! John.

"That's my van over there, the rusty one. No, not that one, the really rusty one"
 
DON'T PUT WINDOWS IN AND CONVERT IT [:0]

Put the pictures up please. I would love to get hold of a panel van with a solid roof. Please, please don't convert it :(
 
As Bazil says don't whatever you do chop it up to make a camper[:0]. original vans are rather rare. Why not smarten it up and fit a camper interior, that way it could be returned to its commercial roots with out any problem. My advise is buy it anyway, or pass it on to someone who is looking for a panel van. Campers are far easier to come by.

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Originally posted by Panky

As Bazil says don't whatever you do chop it up to make a camper[:0]. original vans are rather rare. Why not smarten it up and fit a camper interior, that way it could be returned to its commercial roots with out any problem. My advise is buy it anyway, or pass it on to someone who is looking for a panel van. Campers are far easier to come by.

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Sorry chaps, was being a bit naughty [}:)] I wouldn't convert it, I understand the rareity of the old girl. On a serious note though, I should have some pictures by end of the weekend. If the price is right for me (it'll have to be very cheap) then great, however if he's asking too much for my limited budget then I'll post the figure he's looking for and pass details on to any interested parties.

John.


"That's my van over there, the rusty one. No, not that one, the really rusty one"
 
SLIDING DOORS [:0]:p[^][8D]:D;)
Its a rare bird indeed, get some pics up :p
And DO NOT put windows in it [V]
And i might be interested :I

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
Me too :I I might have a camper to do a deal with ;)

http://www.commervanspares.co.uk/

http://www.yorkshireclassiccampers.co.uk/
 
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Originally posted by martin maltas

Me too :I I might have a camper to do a deal with ;)

http://www.commervanspares.co.uk/

http://www.yorkshireclassiccampers.co.uk/




Now that is interesting! Arranged to have a look next week so I'll keep my fingers crossed.:)

John.

"That's my van over there, the rusty one. No, not that one, the really rusty one"
 
Did someone say hooover??[:0];)
Aint you got enough rusty vans to do mr maltas? You want to get some of the half finished ones done let alone buy more [:eek:)]:D;) lol

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What about making a Commer convertible?

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Peggy drinks too much!
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
 
the top secret project wont be a convertable, but it is going to have a webasto sunroof fitted. watch this space.;)

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Big Bad Woolf
 
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Guys, photo's I think are attatched, tried to follow the sticky on posting but can't get an option of Properties when I right click. Anyway, off to speak to the guy tomorrow so I'll let you know. John.

"That's my van over there, the rusty one. No, not that one, the really rusty one"
 
I think I've seen this van in London parked on the main rd ?? Its lovely buy as quick as you can ..

n.gatt
 
Doesn't look as bad as you described it, looks like a guddun - good find[^]

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Slap a Commer face on it and it'd be poifect!

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Peggy drinks too much!
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
 
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