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I then moved on to the Dodge Spacevan. My Dodge Spacevan slider is for sale.

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Good news is the welding is finished underside blasted Zinc phosphate primed and 2 coats of epoxy paint.

Dodge SpaceVan. The new look Dodge Spacevan rolls out of Dunstable. I was told that there are only Six left and this is the best example. Jul 30 2015.

As of January 2015 The Commer FC was introduced in 1960 with many body styles including a 1500 cc 92 cu in van. Dodge Spacevan Royal Mail. Here we have for sale my very rare 1981 genuine Dodge Spacevan engineers van.

This is a unique opportunity to buy a unique van. Dodge PB2500 15cwt Engineering Utility Van - XYL 71T was originally part of the Showcase Historic Vehicle Collection and since 2006 has been in safe keeping with Connected-Earth partner The Museum of London. The Spacevan was born when Chrysler acquired the Rootes group who at the time owned the commercial automaker CommerCommer had a model known as the Spacevan and it was this model that was renamed the Dodge Spacevan.

Commer Fargo FC-PA PB Spacevan 1960-1976 Dodge Spacevan 1977-1983. Over 27000 were purchased by the one organisation between 1970 and 1982. I dont remember so many of these in Royal Mail livery I recall the Sherpa being the van used by the Post Office.

Please note Im no qualified machanic so please do not comment if your going to judge me. As they had the old Humber suspension the bearings used to seize and were really hard to remove. The 1750 engine was under powered especially on motorways or in a head wind.

Originally introduced way back in 1960 as a Commer these funny looking vans were the chosen packhorse for most of the public utility firms eventually earning a non official title of The Telecom Van. GPO mechanics kept these well greased just in case. The new look Dodge Spacevan rolls out of Dunstable In May 1977 a new light van assembly line was installed at the Dunstable plant and in October 1977 the new look Spacevan was unveiled.

He arrived one day in a 1979 Dodge Spacevan which was dinged and dented and looked like a typical throwback from an episode of The Professionals. Was restored using new or reconditioned parts. Restored around 7 years ago and still in excellent condition.

The GPO now named British Telecommunications and separated from the mail service went into buying mode. Used RV for Sale 1983 Dodge Commer Spacevan. The new Spacevan had a new plastic front grille running the full width of the van.

After engine and interior upgrades it was renamed the PB in 1967 and the SpaceVan in 1974. By using this site you agree to the use of cookies by Flickr and our partners as described in our cookie policy. And the Dodge Spacevan was born.

My camper conversion project is now stepped up a gear as on holiday Update. 2018 and is on a S plate 1978. In 1977 the vehicle had updated seat trim front radiator grill and a new dashboard.

Dodge PB2500 Spacevan. I also recall British Gas used them but the main memory I have is them being the favoured choice of the chap who ran the foam stall on. Codes placed within transparent plastic wallets were introduced nationally in 1990 and in some.

In the model it was Frontlenker-Lieferwagen narrow front track. KUU was based in South London and worked on the. However it is listed as a historic vehicle with the DVLA confirmed on the V5.

Displayed at Science Museum London. First was for the factory except as a panel van minibus as flatbed. Dodge-badged SpaceVan equipped as TV detector van.

Dodge SpaceVan TV detector van on display at Science Museum London. It was in red oxide primer and had a black roof I seem to recall. The Dodge Spacevan was a series of vans that were introduced for the 1977 model year.

This small rv for sale has had extensive body restoration by classic company but does need finishing. Le Dodge Spacevan dévoilée à la fin des années 1970 marque la fin dune série dutilitaires née sous la marque Commer reprise par Chrysler Europe au travers de sa filiale Dodge avant son arrêt décidé par Peugeot quelques années plus tard. This was a legacy of the technical kinship with the Humber cars.

It has a new MOT until Sep. The front bumper was raised and had a gap to admit air to cool the engine. Were here in the UK today with a small van that carried a.

This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. The front bumper was raised and had a gap to admit air to cool the engine. February 17th 1983 saw the last Spacevan come off the production line.

1974 saw the van name change to the Spacevan and new rear lights fitted. Peter Simpson tells the interesting development story of the classic Commer and Dodge vans the FCPAPB and the Spacevan. Then in about 1999 my mate Keith Maunder surprised me with a cracker.

All markets now got a Dodge with a bold and contemporary grille revised interior improved sound insulation and provision for a radio. The Post Office was far and away the biggest fleet buyer of Commer vans with red mailvans and yellow Telecom vans being a familiar sight everywhere in the UK throughout the 1970s and 80s. Towbar fitted and battery box moved to passenger footwell from behind.

Motor Homes for Sale. Classic Commer and Dodge vans. This is because it as it has been overseas- as such it is tax.

I had hoped it would be ready by now but as you see it is still up on its side. Im dissappointed I wont have my Spacevan driveable for Commerfest. Just after this video was made I lost the workspace and had to sell the van unfo.

Despite doing paper mock-ups signage was still too small. The van in question was the ubiquitous Dodge Spacevan you know the type with its body seemingly much wider than the wheels. The makers name was changed in 1976 from Commer to Dodge.

The Dodge Spacevan Its time for another instalment of The Carchive the vehicle brochure based series that was voted 1 in a poll of sanitation workers in Newark NJ. In May 1977 a new light van assembly line was installed at the Dunstable plant and in October 1977 the new look Spacevan was unveiled. Here we go first one of many I hope.

For Sale 1983 Dodge Commer Spacevan Small RV. Photo looks to have been taken in the same yard as the Telecom van. The 1750cc engine became the standard.

As of January 2015 update Reportedly one condition of the government bailout of Chryslers British operations in 1976 was a commitment to upgrade the Spacevan which was praised for its brakes cornering and price but criticized for its power comforts and top speed. The new Spacevan had a new plastic front grille running the full width of the van.

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