Restoring the Commer

Here we have some photos of the refurbishment of the Commer.  We found the vehicle in 2010,  it had been stored in an old barn for more than 15 years and had not been licensed for around 25 years.  She was in reasonable condition for her age and as rare as they are here in Australia now, we were determined to acquire her.
After 3 weeks of  negotiation/pleading with the owner who had no intention of selling, he finally agreed to let her go.

She Arrives

                                                                 

Rubbing back and repairing bodywork.

Adding undercoats

Removing the tired engine & transmission.

                                                         

With the trans removed first its a "just" fit through the drivers door.

Engine back overhauled, ready for painting & reassembly

Painted ready for completion and installation.

Fully assembled and craned back in, in my front yard "my neighbors, not amused"

Test firing the refurbished motor.

The original refurbished power plant.


Interior out

Inspecting Dads re-upholstering of the door trims.

Interior back in 

Wow! my own Bus!!

Interior finished, & First test run.

More pictures coming soon!!!