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  1. Rootes75
    It hasnt happened to me yet, I only use my phone and I stay logged in. Have you tried different devices? I am not brilliant on tech but sometimes on sites I cant get on when on PC but can on my phone or tablet?
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    I would agree that for 1912 it would have wooden wheels and brass radiator. It looks more like a subsidy RC 4 ton lorry introduced in 1914/15.
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    Now that is a rare Commer!
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    Really interesting Ed, I have this impression that the US being so large it must have plenty of the older stuff tucked away. We watch programmes like American Pickers and they seem to find a lot of WW1 era bikes and the like but never anything bigger.
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    Looking 👍
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    I recall from my Engineering studies many years back that square section compresses without twist whereas round section when it compresses also actually twists under torsion.
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    I like that, my youngest has tried driving round the yard and counting would probably help his understanding of timing the changes.
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    The recommended lubricant for the gearbox is 7 pints of 140 EP.
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    I will say that ours took a bit of getting used to, and to change down you have to be travelling at quite a slow speed. Theres no rushing it. I think the more you drive it you will find it easier. Going up with the Commer box is often quite pleasant. You hit it right and theres no need for double D. They really are nice trucks to drive.
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    We have a 1950 Commer 5 tonner with the same 6 cylinder slanted petrol engine. Cant say we have had the same problem with gear changing although saying that before she went out on the road we had the back axle jacked up and had to adjust the clutch pedal a lot to get gearchanges smoother. The problem we have is she just keeps cooking up when out on a run. She is sat at the back of our shed now and because of COVID and no shows etc we havent felt the urgency to solve the problem.
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    Yes, any pictures?
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    So do I get this right, crowdfund in order to raise £100k so he can move it, refurb it and then make money from hiring it out?
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    Some fettling, some filler and a few coats of paint. It will look really good and worth the effort.
  14. Rootes75
    Is this a good thing or bad thing? Positive its been saved from scrap but an AirBnB? I suppose as he says the costs to restore and maintain aren't commercially viable.
  15. Rootes75
    Have a look at my earlier post in the ebay heads up pages, there is a link to the sale. I think the K9s and a couple of the Commers are £6250, then the others Commers drop a bit in price depending on condition.
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    These are on ebay too, most at £6250 ish. Is that the same on FB?
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    It says in the catalogue that the final bid will be given to the vendor and at that point they will decide to accept or decline. If its advertised at £28,500 I wouldn't they would accept £14k, but you never know how desperate they are to sell?
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    Thats half what it was advertised for on Milweb.
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    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Choice-of-x3-x4-AUSTIN-K9-s-COMMER-Q4-s/254736582864?hash=item3b4f7bc8d0:g:zzkAAOSwRxBfdvuo
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    Ideal, keep the look which is great but make it mechanically safe and sound so it can be used.
  21. Rootes75
    Does anyone have an idea of the vehicle type? It seems like the thread has gone cold.
  22. Rootes75
    What a truck! Such lovely patina.
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    I have had a look in the book and it lists the sidelamps as Lucas LD109A-52108A.
  24. Rootes75
    Hi Anton, I have a 1950 Mk1 Commer QX, they are Lucas sidelights, I have the parts book so will have a look and find you the number.
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    They may take some time but the end result is superb. A lot of skill has gone in to that.
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