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So, I have one issue when running the engine on the Commer and that is that the carb does not have an air cleaner fitted and this then becomes difficult to keep her running well cause as soon as you open the throttle she sucks in loads of unrestricted air. I have a few manuals for the larger 3 tonner and that has the same engine but they have an air cleaner fitted to the carb so I was wondering about trying to fit the same to mine to aid her smooth running. The ac cleaner I have seen before but its Item 9 in the diagram that is essential in offsetting the cleaner as the carb is actually quite close to the bulkhead.

We had to have a move around of our shed at the weekend to fit in one of our cars so with the nice weather we had the lorry out in the yard to work on. All of the welding on the cab is now finished, in the end we have had to work on both front wings, re-skinned the passenger door, rebuilt both of the door apertures and rebuilt the rear cab mounting. The rear wings still need work and the bonnet is in quite a state but the main cab is now complete and we are in the process of filling and rubbing down. Also, after so long with her standing we were really pleased that only after a few turns with the fuel pumped up she fired and ran quite nicely so moving her about was easy. the chassis and running gear is all primed ready for top coats, the paint is now on order. We will brush paint all this but he cab will be etch primed and sprayed.

I had a look at the auction catalogue, quite a few interesting lots. The Bedford has a £5-8000 estimate.

Looking very good.

Watched it from start to finish, a really good watch.

Your driveway is looking a bit full though🤣

A big milestone and it does look very good!

Very nice looking project bike.

Wonder what the condition is, shame there aren't some photos.

Isn't this the one that is 'rumoured' to have been used as a staff car?

Seems a big step to scrap something of that rarity even in such a poor state?

Some very brave men in these photos too.

I agree, I think it looks really good and has kept its shape well. Unlike my experience with classic cars, body panels on our Military vehicles don't often end up pristine and in my opinion don't have to be. I see so many MV's at shows that are restored as they would have been used, I like that.

Great Photos. A real varied lot of vehicles used.

The wings on my Commer look very similar to this, lots of older repair sections that needed to be cut out. I have though on inspection left a few in place and like you say, where its a bit messy a nice layer of filler will sort it!!

Any photos? Whats its condition?

That is a great find in that condition!

I watched 'The Forgotten Battle' on netflix earlier this week! It was a good film with plenty of period vehicles used and the storyline is very moving.

We are sat watching the 1955 Colditz Story, the Germans have just pulled up in 3 Austin GS trucks.

What a superb looking place.

That is a really rare find, looks quite complete too?

Thats some great work!

It is a suberb and rare piece, the work you have done on it is top notch.

Yes...a new hedge feature eh?

Well, I think its a great trailer to rebuild. Certainly a rare type too.