Just purchased the rust and white commer off ebay.

Triumph Dan

Triumph Dan

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Hi my name is Dan Chudleigh and I am into Triumph's I have 5 and always wanted a commer. So I bought one for my 19th and it's an 1971 diesel with manual and overdrive its taxed and tested (don't no how)I bought it off of ebay, many of you may have seen it last week. Driving it from Southampton to Devon was the scariest thing I have ever done. The brakes locked up every time I pushed them. After surviving the journey home I striped the front drums only to discover that it needs two new front wheel cylinders. This is where I need your help I have been able to get new shoes but cant get the cylinders, is there anyone still making them or selling them and if so can I have contact info. Many thanks triumph dan!!!
 
Hi Dan, welcome to the forum. Hope the driving experience gets better when its soted.:)
I have some new cyliders as in the pic.
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If you could give me a contact number I will give you a call early tomorrow afternoon this will be a great help, many thanks Triumph Dan
 
Hi Dan, welcome to the forum.We are all here to help if need be!.
Sounds like the ride was 'enlightening' to say the least!, lol!..

Here are links to a couple of websites you may find certain spares for you van.Though you most likely will find Martin may help you with certain items!...
http://www.rootesparts.com./index.htm
http://www.speedyspares.co.uk/index.htm

Keep us updated with your progress on the van mate!:D:D
 
hi dan,congtratulations on your new ride :) you think you have problems,see readers rides page 3 of sat 3rd march or see my home page http://hometown.aol.co.uk/ccybermum/index.html :D go on show us yours,chris.
 
hi there dan i am a bit of a triumph fan myself mate as ive owned several ,most of them being 2000 and 2500s saloons ,ive restored two or three to concourse condition and showed them at many events which i won trophys,the last one i had when i was a member of the 2000 2500s regester was a very rare colour, they only used it for one year only before changing it slightly,it was ice blue and at the time the regester only new of two left in that colour as like i said earlier they changed it,and it became known as sky blue. listen if you need any panels making get in touch with me and i will get them made,cheers from woolfy.:D:p
 
Hi Dan,
Welcome,at least you have a Commer!!Is it the one which was in Jersey?
If so i was almost going to bid on this but decided it needed a bit too much work for me at this time. Hopefully i'll find something suitable in the near future. Good luck with your van i hope you can get it sorted OK.
Cheers
Trev

back to my "rootes"
 
Yes it the one from Jersey.I would just like to say thanks for all your help I will try speedys tomorrow or if they can't help I will call Martin. you've all been a great help. Thanks Triumph Dan:) I will keep you posted !!!
 
Hay woolfy here is a pic of most recent resto project Can you make me the front lower valance and the panel that the window wipers are hidden under (top windscreen panel) because they have been bodged to distruction. Thanks Triumph Dan
 
Hi Dan, I used to run the Yorkshire Spitfire Centre, I used to break and repair them, although that was 20 years ago.
 
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Bit of a Triumph fan meselfe. Meet Harold, now living in Anglesey with new owner. Proceeds gone toward the Mini resto fund.
 
http://www.powertrackbrakes.co.uk/ will almost definitely have some cylinders for you - can't recommend this (one man) firm enough... been very helpful in the past and his prices are good too
 
hi there dan yes i can make you both those panels mate all you need to do is give me the go ahead and you will have to send me a cheque for them plus postage.as they are made to order im affraid.
 
Thanks woolfy, that would be great if you could let me have your email address I will send you some pics of the bits I need and let you know how big i need them. You will be hearing a lot more from me because I need lots and lots of new panels due to the fact that the van is mainly rust and ply. Thanks Triumph Dan P.S my email is [email protected]
 
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