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« Reply #1335 on: November 21, 2006, 04:22:27 pm » |
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I cant believe Gary said that! "Having said that, mine looks like Sh*t by spring." So harsh So untrue So...sue me! I think Andy is right to allow the little mice people a little quality time to themselves over the winter. The altruistic action of a really nice bloke.  |
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« Reply #1336 on: November 21, 2006, 04:56:21 pm » |
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Altruism is my middle name Bill. Actually it's John but you know what I mean.
Mark, I am of course safe from the curse of the Commer because I possess The Ring, just like a latter day Golum. I must have told you all about the power of The Ring, surely?
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« Reply #1337 on: November 21, 2006, 05:18:38 pm » |
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Mark, I am of course safe from the curse of the Commer because I possess The Ring, just like a latter day Golum. I must have told you all about the power of The Ring, surely?
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« Reply #1338 on: November 21, 2006, 05:27:41 pm » |
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Mark, I am of course safe from the curse of the Commer because I possess The Ring, just like a latter day Golum. I must have told you all about the power of The Ring, surely?
Aaahhh - it makes much more sense now, oh great one. We are not worthy...... MG Mark Problem is of course though that the rest of us aren't safe (unless protection extends beyond your good self), plus lord only knows what Big H will make of your references to "protection" and "rings"......... MG Mark |
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« Reply #1339 on: December 02, 2006, 02:08:02 am » |
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In this issue of Motorsport there is pull-out-double-page-spread of the "Daddy" Commer of them all. The Ecurie Ecosse Transporter. Oh yeah baby  |
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« Reply #1340 on: December 02, 2006, 12:48:06 pm » |
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Bob, it's funny you should mention Le Mans in connection with this famous vehicle, which is powered by that wonderful two stroke reciprocating diesel engine, the Commer TS3. I was lucky enough to be invited aboard her at the Goodwood Revival and spent a happy hour sipping champagne and talking Le Mans and Commers with the owner and his son who'd just flown in from the States specially for the Revival. Anyway, as if to cement Commers in the annals of Le Mans history, have a look at this website which is linked through the CommerNZ website. The MAP diesel racer should be seen as the first viable diesel endurance racer, the genetic grandaddy of the new Pug and the R10. It competed in the 1950 race, driven by Peter Veyron of Bugatti fame and also set 15 world records at Montlhery. The engine is so similar to the TS3 it's uncanny: http://www.commer.org.nz/Commer%20Connections/MAP%20diesel.htmlNot connected to LM but for those of you who are fans of big diesel engines like the Napier Deltic, there are some good links on this page too: http://www.commer.org.nz/Commer%20Connections/MAP%20diesel.html |
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« Reply #1342 on: December 02, 2006, 01:54:57 pm » |
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See my post of a couple of months ago with a link to a slot car Commer Icecream Van. You could have this whizzing round your Scalextric trac with a little effort |
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« Reply #1343 on: December 02, 2006, 05:10:47 pm » |
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Wow Andy what an increidible bit of kit that MAP racer is! Any one got any more info on it Mind you I am struggling to get my head around 4 cylinders and 8 pistons and the TS3's 3 cylinders -6 pistons................ I know that Corgi did a contempery model of the E.E. transporter, anyone know if there is a a more recent one. Mind you would not mind a model of the MAP Racer. |
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« Reply #1344 on: January 12, 2007, 01:02:31 pm » |
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This global warming's a bugger isn't it? Usually at this time of year the Commer's hibernating in her cave but because this winter's much warmer than normal, she's quietly been up and about and nibbling on a few nuts. Anyway, just to let you all know that whilst her joints are getting a bit seized and she's quite crotchety, the old girl's up and about and still alive.
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« Reply #1345 on: January 12, 2007, 01:22:59 pm » |
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This global warming's a bugger isn't it? Usually at this time of year the Commer's hibernating in her cave but because this winter's much warmer than normal, she's quietly been up and about and nibbling on a few nuts. Anyway, just to let you all know that whilst her joints are getting a bit seized and she's quite crotchety, the old girl's up and about and still alive.
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« Reply #1346 on: January 12, 2007, 09:30:33 pm » |
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Just a tip for old recalcitrant vehicles. You can really piss on their chips if you take spares for the worst things that can go wrong. - they know you've got the bit, so there's no point in breaking one. They just blow headlight bulbs etc.
It worked in my old Saab, a spare head gasket in the boot was better than any warranty.
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« Reply #1347 on: January 12, 2007, 10:39:29 pm » |
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Andy what good news that the Old Lady is up and about. Good news for you too Mark, maybe just a rub down with an oily rag and she'll be up for that trip to the palace. Or did you go already? Already! Bill |
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« Reply #1349 on: January 24, 2007, 05:25:45 pm » |
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Thanks mate. I know them well. I spend enough money there to be on their christmas card list  Talking of Christams, here's a couple of early morning snaps of a seasonal Commer hibernating today. |
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