1979 Commer Van from UK and Ireland - Comments

Have various secondhand spares for Commer PA/PB, Dodge Spacevan including gearboxes and engine parts. No body panels, some Spacevan trim and light assemblies (no Commer lights). Offers for whole as would like to clear soon, may split. 01297 553101.

Hi every one. I have allways liked the commer/dodge van the model that bt used. iam now looking to buy another if I can find one. if there is any one selling one please email me. andy at flamingturbo@yahoo.com if any one has any pic please send them to me many thanks.

Well an interesting thing to find indeed. I'm Stuart, down in New Zealand and own a 1978 PB Commer Minibus type van and am searching for manual info on timing, etc. I actually have a mechanics workshop manual, which the mechanics I were using have misplaced! I have also two owners manuals which are a 'great' read, but don't have any real practical information. I have also ended up wrecking a rusted out 1974 2500 walk through camper for parts. So I have spare parts (luckily) as there is only one car wreckers in New Zealand (in Dunedin) that I have found. And talk about problems, I could go on for hours!! Well can anyone help me out with info on the timing? I would be extremely grateful. My email address is adduprod@yahoo.com.

Hi, I've never driven a commer van, but remember them from my youth as the quintessential BT van. they always looked a little unstable due to the narrow track.. are they?

If I could find a panel van or mini bus I'd love one, but sadly the only ones you seem to see are campers.

Are engine upgrades possible?

I am 24 and also remember the commer van! and loved them and would love to have one now! The church I went to at the time used to have about 15 of them which they used to pick everyone up!

Micheal Edwards.

Tonez.co.uk.

I have a 1960 commer 2500 I am doing up could do with some more spares and info mail me on muttley@watling4377.freeserve.co.uk.

I, ve just found this webb page. I have a 1979 dodge coachbuilt camper. Am I right in thinking that it is a later commer pb. I have pb stamped on the VIN plate. I am looking for the front indicator-side light lenses. If anybody could help please email me.

Ashley.

I have a Commer PB Camper van. I am looking for some replacement panels to enable me to restore the van. Can anyone help?

Thanks.

Mark.

I have recently purchased a 1969 Commer camper. I plan on taking the van down to France for 10 days - I'm actually leaving this Saturday. I've found it very difficult to get any foreign breakdown cover though, as the van is over 11 years old - Has anyone else experienced this problem, and if so are there alternative breakdown agencies to the AA and RAC? Thanks! - Dan.

Hello, unfortunately I don't remember the commer/dodge van as I am to young, but my dad purchased one of the old tv detector vans about 18 months ago. He has now started restoring the vehicle, but is in desperate need of body panels, if any one can help please contact me @ www.richardmaltas@hotmail.com thank you.

Hi commer/dodge fans.

I have a number of parts for the PB series, inc suspension, handles, lights some chassis panels (no ext. body panels. There are hundreds of bits, but I have yet to catalogue them.

Any specific enquiries can be made to me (in England) 01423 770347 or e-mail Karen.maltas@talk21.com.

I currently have a 1980 ex-mail van and a 1979 TV-detector van! The latter is about to be restored.

Martin.

We run Commers and other Rootes vehicles in our club in Holland. For more information please look at.

Www.rootesclub.nl.

They have a very informative site.

As we ran out of spares for these cars, a useful source is www.rootesparts.com. They ship worldwide.

Hi just bought a 1975 pb ambulance from my local colliery. its got an alliminimum rear like a grocer, type camper van with 3 windows either side.Any body come across one? steve@oncory57.fsnet.co.uk.

Commer PB. Factory Workshop Manual and Factory Illustrated Parts list. now available on CD. £9.99.post free in UK. For more details, see advert on E Bay.

Just bought an old 68 panel van converted to camper it's a Commer PB 1725cc the previous (only owner) converted it himself and did a grand job, including front bench seat that converts to a bed, grill and hob, sink, cupboards and rear convertable bench seats. Its got 52k on clock and fsh, but was standing for fourteen years, making mot a pricey operation. Anyway all taxed and mot now and ready to camp. What a top looking van. The new 'vw camper' without the cost, and, (i will have you know) was made in Blighty by the very well respected Rootes Group, Sunbeam Alpine, Singer, Minx, etc, a real car manufacturer of old. By the way anybody got a rear off side lens?