Telford Arson Attacks

This is awful, really sorry to hear about it and to see pictures. Hopefully we can all rally round and help get Bobs van back on the road soon.

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It does look better than i expected it to, but still awful [V]
anything i can do to help just shout.

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
feel very sorry for you guys, we can't help with parts but can donate some time if needed. there are some truly mindless people out there. [:0]:( take the help of these people and lets get you back on the road :) don't give it to the nasty insurance man, surely he can see it where it is! or is that too easy!:I

The early bird catches the worm... but the early worm gets eaten first!
 
two vans being broken at ours let us know too. GOD it makes you really angry come & camp in Sybhil in Norfolk for a week sounds like you need too.
You have the right to a place of your Choice do not let them take your van!
Yes I think it is the oldest we know of :(

Sybhil RIP No.1
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Personally i wouldn,t bother with the insurance, as they cause more trouble than they,re worth :(
Looks like the shell is ok, so its restorable.
We can sort some windows out :)

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
Everyone is right in what they are saying, my sister had a car stolen and burnt out, i recovered it and stored it for a while for the insurance to come and look at and they were gratefull and compensated me because it saved them the hassle. Do not let them take the van you may lose it altogether or if they give you the option of buy back they may charge you storage and it will be horrendous, they can come to storage unit to view. just get it moved as fast as possible to stop other deadheads doing any more damage to it.

The early bird catches the worm... but the early worm gets eaten first!
 
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DO NOT LET INSURANCE TAKE IT AWAY WHAT EVER YOU DO. Chances are it will go for scrap and you wont see it again or it will be left in a compound in the rain and rot out everywhere[V][V]

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hi bob ive just signed in and seen these awful pictures of whats happened to your van mate, i cant belive that there is some fu--ed up dick heads out there who would do such a thing like this, not just to this van but to anyones vehicle. as you already knew i voted this van as best in show at the commer fest for its origonality and well preserved state, im absolutly gutted for you mate and if there is anything i can do to help just give me a tinkle on the phone. i have some space at the unit also if you want to bring it here for safe keeping. if you have any trouble getting money out of the insurance etc im sure we could all help out and get it back on the road in no time, you can have free use of the workshop mate and im sure everyone will pitch in to help. keep your chin up mate.[V][:(!];):)

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Big Bad Woolf
 
Are you guy's there? hope you have had a stiff drink I suggest you get it taken to the most central location in the country from the above kind offers then we can all visit the hospital & do our bit we will rebuild her if you will let us [8D] She really does look restorable

Sybhil RIP No.1
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Just back from holiday (just up the road from Telford in Rowton) can't believe this. I won't be much help but looks like you have all the offers needed to get it back on the road.
 
Dear God! We just saw this thread and the photo's. It's unbelievable that someone would do this. I hope they catch the little sods and damage something they love as punishment.

Bob, we hope you get this sorted and the insurance pays up soon.

At least when reading this thread it's clear that for every little sh*t out there that would do something like this, there are dozens of decent people on the forum that have already offered their sympathy, help and resources to get you guys back on the road.

Mattmonkey and Claire

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Pootle Power!
 
Guy`s what can i say, i`m totally overwhelmed by all your messages of help and support, i don`t know what to say, thanks doe`snt seem enough.
 
If it is of an agreed value like you said on the phone, see if you can come to an agreement where they pay you the full value of the van, minus the buy-back price to keep the van (without it being taken away). Get the van repaired and back on the road with an age related plate and you get a good chunk of insurance money to help with the shock :)

Worked on my dads landrover and he made quite a bit out of the deal in the end.
 
We have just got back from a couple of days touring in Dora, We heard it on the news about the arson attacks in Telford and did not realise that a Commer was involved. Hopefully it will rise like a phoenix from the ashes.

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What awful news...such a special van [xx(]. It just is ridiculous that nothing nor anyone is safe. Still, if they are caught you can be rest assured they will suffer the full consequences......[:(!][xx(][V]

Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
 
Words really can not say how Bernie and I feel about this terrible and appalling act of shear mindlessness [V]
We have no idea how we can help,
what we can offer is time and 2 pairs of hands to do anything to help get your camper back on the road

love Heidi & Bernie

Gladys :)

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What an utterly meaningsless tragedy! [V] I really cannot believe what I see in the photos. Feel so incredibly sorry for you, Bob. And it is also a terrible loss for the whole Commer-unity.

That said, I'll rephrase that last comment. This is incredibly sad, but the van is not lost - as this bird will fly again one day. I am 100% certain about that.

If ever there was a van needed to be resurrected from the dead, it would be this one. And reading previous comments on this post, I would almost say that the process has already started.

This Phoenix will rise again and shine even brighter than before! :)
 
like i said earlier if you want the van to come here at my workshop just give me a call on 07968 634055, and it shall be done. also if it does come here im sure that when we have the commer meet we could all chip in and get the ball rolling with the revival of the van by lending many pairs of hands. can i also ask is this your only mode of transport or not. because if it is i am more than willing to lend you the blue camper which i came to martins in to you for as long as needed until your up and running again. the van is only sitting here in the workshop anyway collecting dust. and i wont charge you a penny for the use mate. just let me know.;):p

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Big Bad Woolf
 
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