Wow, The photos looks great,[^] love the displays for the vans in the pics. Well done to everyone involved with vans in the show !! [8D]
NEC Classic Car Show 12th 13th 14th November 2010
- Thread starter Moley
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Wasn't me Matt I know nothing [?]
Commer Dandy by Dandy Caravans
The Colonel Mustard
Commer Dandy by Dandy Caravans
The Colonel Mustard
Had a great day today even though it seemed like the whole world had turned up (hard work to two little ones in tow). It was great to meet martin, panky and hazel, didn't get chance to meet woolfy unfortunatley, many thanks for the advice things are getting clearer in my mind with how to go about restoring katy. All the vans looked the part and deserved to be there, well done all involved!
Just got back from an amazing weekend[^] So much to see but didn't get a chance to get outside the hall we were in:I There was so much interest it was almost overwhelming at times, the queue to get to see the vans was blocking the Hillman stand at times (sorry Moley[8)]) I almost lost my voice on Saturday there was a constant stream of people wanting to look around Harvey and ask all about him - I was on auto pilot by the end of the day. Mike, Hazels dad, was in in his element showing off Clarabel to wide eyed visitors and Martin was looking distinctly knackered at the end of the day with all the attention the 'tector van was attracting - shock and awe is the way to describe the reaction of most people. Will need to upload the pics but hopefully will have them on tonight.
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A few pics of the event
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Some cousins where there
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It's amazing who you bump into
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Another surprise visitor dropped by to check Harvey out, I was wondering who the very knowledgeable gentleman was who commented on my non-original floor covering and the gave the interior a quick once over. He was very complementary and when I launched into my routine explaining that Harvey was a '71 Autosleeper the gentleman said 'I know, I built it - I owned the company' You could have floored me with a balloon, it was Mr Trevelyan, sorry don't know his first name, he was there for just a couple of moments but it made my weekend when he said ' very nice - cherish and keep it' [8D]
All too soon it was time to pack up and go home
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Within an hour the hall was virtually empty
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A rather dodgy vid
http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t309/panky_2007/NEC%202010/?action=view¤t=VIDEO_020.mp4
......and they're watching Columbo
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Thanks again to Martin and Karen for all the hard work in organising our stand.
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Some cousins where there
It's amazing who you bump into
Another surprise visitor dropped by to check Harvey out, I was wondering who the very knowledgeable gentleman was who commented on my non-original floor covering and the gave the interior a quick once over. He was very complementary and when I launched into my routine explaining that Harvey was a '71 Autosleeper the gentleman said 'I know, I built it - I owned the company' You could have floored me with a balloon, it was Mr Trevelyan, sorry don't know his first name, he was there for just a couple of moments but it made my weekend when he said ' very nice - cherish and keep it' [8D]
All too soon it was time to pack up and go home
Within an hour the hall was virtually empty
A rather dodgy vid
http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t309/panky_2007/NEC%202010/?action=view¤t=VIDEO_020.mp4
......and they're watching Columbo
Thanks again to Martin and Karen for all the hard work in organising our stand.
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Cool pics Panky [8D] some good company there
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
What a fab weekend for all you show attendees, awesome pics from those who took the piccys there, & yup.. great video too Panky!! What you ALL did there was give a brilliant representation for all Commers Van Owners (Not only from the UK but Worldwide too !!!!!!!!!!!)[^][8D]
Wishing it was closer to here to be able to visit the show too. Oh well !!
Cheers,
Andrea
awesome pics from those who took the piccys there, & yup.. great video too Panky!! What you ALL did there was give a brilliant representation for all Commers Van Owners (Not only from the UK but Worldwide too !!!!!!!!!!!)[^][8D] Wishing it was closer to here to be able to visit the show too.
Oh well !!Cheers,
Andrea
Good to meet you Panky. The stand was a credit to all involved.
Hope you found your cup of coffee Martin?
Rust never sleeps – cavity wax and valium should do it
Hope you found your cup of coffee Martin?
Rust never sleeps – cavity wax and valium should do it
Great to meet you too Gary and all the other Commerfans that joined us - it was just great to see the enthusiasm generated and I hope we gave you some ideas for the re-builds you are carrying out.
It was Harvey's finest hour rubbing shoulders with the best and I am honoured (and still amazed) that we were asked to bring him along - thanks guys[8)]
Still p****d off with the numpty who climbed into the cab while I was busy and managed to pull the gear knob off ripping the overdrive wiring out of the switch[!] then put it back loosely for me to find as we drove out of the hall[V]
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It was Harvey's finest hour rubbing shoulders with the best and I am honoured (and still amazed) that we were asked to bring him along - thanks guys[8)]
Still p****d off with the numpty who climbed into the cab while I was busy and managed to pull the gear knob off ripping the overdrive wiring out of the switch[
!] then put it back loosely for me to find as we drove out of the hall[V]
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i know i looked in and talked to you mate but i promise it had nothing to do with me. some people dont give a crap do they. there was two or three guys looking around my van on the saturday and one of them just opened the passager door and jumped in to see what it was like inside without asking first, i wouldnt mind to much normally, but he had a great big ruck sack on his back and he tried to get in the van with it still on his on his back, i only notice because i heard the buckels hitting the paint work and metal on the outside.[!] oh well.
Big Bad Woolf
!] oh well.
Big Bad Woolf
Looking back I know exactly who it was, I was talking to a couple of guys round the back of Harvey when I heard the cab door shut, I could see the guy sitting in the cab and could hear him trying the gears. When I got a chance I went round the front just as he was climbing out, after a brief chat he disappeared. Everything looked normal as the knob had been put back on and the wires tucked out of the way, he was a big bugger so he would have got away with it even if I'd noticed:I Big clumsy git[!] I really don't mind people looking and touching but I just wish they would be honest and careful.
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!] I really don't mind people looking and touching but I just wish they would be honest and careful.
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Well, I'm stunned.... [:0][:0][:0]
My brother & misses brother made it to show and showed me some lovely pics. Can't believe how much I've missed from all the collective progresses on all these hard won vans. They are all a HUGE credit to Commerkind, makes a girl proud....(dabs tear from eye)
Inspirational........[^]
Bessie - four star commerdation
My brother & misses brother made it to show and showed me some lovely pics. Can't believe how much I've missed from all the collective progresses on all these hard won vans. They are all a HUGE credit to Commerkind, makes a girl proud....(dabs tear from eye)
Inspirational........[^]
Bessie - four star commerdation
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Originally posted by woolfy
just out of interest did anyone else take any close up pics of the vans and their interiors ect over the weekend, as i forgot to bring my camera both days.:I[V]
Big Bad Woolf
This was the only interior shot I got
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Apart from this one of a Hillman Husky, spot the similarities.
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Originally posted by woolfy
just out of interest did anyone else take any close up pics of the vans and their interiors ect over the weekend, as i forgot to bring my camera both days.:I[V]
Big Bad Woolf
This was the only interior shot I got
Apart from this one of a Hillman Husky, spot the similarities.
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quote:
Originally posted by studiocommer
Well, I'm stunned.... [:0][:0][:0]
My brother & misses brother made it to show and showed me some lovely pics. Can't believe how much I've missed from all the collective progresses on all these hard won vans. They are all a HUGE credit to Commerkind, makes a girl proud....(dabs tear from eye)
Inspirational........[^]
Bessie - four star commerdation
Hi Kes shame they didn't say hello, they would have been made most welcome.
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Originally posted by studiocommer
Well, I'm stunned.... [:0][:0][:0]
My brother & misses brother made it to show and showed me some lovely pics. Can't believe how much I've missed from all the collective progresses on all these hard won vans. They are all a HUGE credit to Commerkind, makes a girl proud....(dabs tear from eye)
Inspirational........[^]
Bessie - four star commerdation
Hi Kes
shame they didn't say hello, they would have been made most welcome.
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