Dodge SpaceVan

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. The van in question was the ubiquitous Dodge Spacevan you know the type with its body seemingly much wider than the wheels.

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The Dodge Spacevan was a series of vans that were introduced for the 1977 model year.

Dodge SpaceVan. 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 front bumper was raised and had a gap to admit air to cool the engine.

This is because it as it has been overseas- as such it is tax. February 17th 1983 saw the last Spacevan come off the production line. In 1977 the vehicle had updated seat trim front radiator grill and a new dashboard.

The front bumper was raised and had a gap to admit air to cool the engine. Despite doing paper mock-ups signage was still too small. 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.

Peter Simpson tells the interesting development story of the classic Commer and Dodge vans the FCPAPB and the Spacevan. First was for the factory except as a panel van minibus as flatbed. Here we have for sale my very rare 1981 genuine Dodge Spacevan engineers van.

The makers name was changed in 1976 from Commer to Dodge. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. After engine and interior upgrades it was renamed the PB in 1967 and the SpaceVan in 1974.

GPO mechanics kept these well greased just in case. Im dissappointed I wont have my Spacevan driveable for Commerfest. The 1750 engine was under powered especially on motorways or in a head wind.

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. Dodge SpaceVan TV detector van on display at Science Museum London. 2018 and is on a S plate 1978.

Jul 30 2015. Was restored using new or reconditioned parts. For Sale 1983 Dodge Commer Spacevan Small RV.

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. 1974 saw the van name change to the Spacevan and new rear lights fitted. I was told that there are only Six left and this is the best example.

Here we go first one of many I hope. Restored around 7 years ago and still in excellent condition. 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.

Dodge-badged SpaceVan equipped as TV detector van. This small rv for sale has had extensive body restoration by classic company but does need finishing. 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.

However it is listed as a historic vehicle with the DVLA confirmed on the V5. The new Spacevan had a new plastic front grille running the full width of the van. 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.

My Dodge Spacevan slider is for sale. 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. The new Spacevan had a new plastic front grille running the full width of the van.

As of January 2015 The Commer FC was introduced in 1960 with many body styles including a 1500 cc 92 cu in van. Codes placed within transparent plastic wallets were introduced nationally in 1990 and in some. I had hoped it would be ready by now but as you see it is still up on its side.

My camper conversion project is now stepped up a gear as on holiday Update. As they had the old Humber suspension the bearings used to seize and were really hard to remove. Were here in the UK today with a small van that carried a.

Towbar fitted and battery box moved to passenger footwell from behind. It has a new MOT until Sep. Good news is the welding is finished underside blasted Zinc phosphate primed and 2 coats of epoxy paint.

The new look Dodge Spacevan rolls out of Dunstable. I dont remember so many of these in Royal Mail livery I recall the Sherpa being the van used by the Post Office. In the model it was Frontlenker-Lieferwagen narrow front track.

Over 27000 were purchased by the one organisation between 1970 and 1982. Photo looks to have been taken in the same yard as the Telecom van. KUU was based in South London and worked on the.

Dodge PB2500 Spacevan. The 1750cc engine became the standard. All markets now got a Dodge with a bold and contemporary grille revised interior improved sound insulation and provision for a radio.

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. This is a unique opportunity to buy a unique van. And the Dodge Spacevan was born.

Motor Homes for Sale. By using this site you agree to the use of cookies by Flickr and our partners as described in our cookie policy. 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.

Classic Commer and Dodge vans. Just after this video was made I lost the workspace and had to sell the van unfo. Then in about 1999 my mate Keith Maunder surprised me with a cracker.

Dodge Spacevan Royal Mail. This was a legacy of the technical kinship with the Humber cars. Please note Im no qualified machanic so please do not comment if your going to judge me.

It was in red oxide primer and had a black roof I seem to recall. I then moved on to the Dodge Spacevan. Commer Fargo FC-PA PB Spacevan 1960-1976 Dodge Spacevan 1977-1983.

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. Displayed at Science Museum London.

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