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Post by dosse on Mar 16, 2009 15:12:51 GMT 10
Purchased this truck on the weekend. It's a 1935 Bedford. Going to fit a V8 and auto, plus a few other modifications. Currently the truck runs well and stops Body and chassis has been restored. Looking for possible 351 Windsor and auto for the transplant. Has all original guages Quite a big project...never done a Rod before. Maybe paint truck in similar colours to the van regards, dosse
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2009 16:22:46 GMT 10
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Post by John and Lynne on Mar 16, 2009 16:35:07 GMT 10
Well dosse, if you like it or not Bedford was made by Vauxhall , so know you cant rubbish us Vauxhall people for owing them. Best of luck with the truck it looks great Chees john and lyn.
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Post by neilncheryl on Mar 16, 2009 17:07:07 GMT 10
Nice find Dave Love those big headlights Not much room for sleeping in that dog box on the back though Could look at doing a vintage fifth wheeler & have the Bedford as the Prime Mover
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Post by earlee on Mar 17, 2009 7:43:45 GMT 10
hey dosse that's a great truck ;D plenty of towing potential especially with a V8. maybe an early fairlane would be a good donor car? imagine the amount of garage sale stuff you will be able to carry on the back - ;D ;D ;D go Ilse.. ;D ;D earlee.
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Post by peteandtrish on Mar 17, 2009 19:49:24 GMT 10
Hi David, You have broken my heart - she is beautiful!
Cheers trish
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Post by RollyDog on Mar 17, 2009 22:58:05 GMT 10
Dosse Good find and it is yellow. What a bonus !!!
Typically I have just thrown out a few bits and pieces from a 351 Windsor that were spares when I had the V8 in the off road race Nissan Patrol. If there are any bits and pieces still around they are yours. I remember the previous owner saying he got the donor engine out of a 70's F100 he bought. I'll keep my ears open.
Rod G.
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Post by dosse on Dec 28, 2009 18:00:58 GMT 10
G'day all Hope every-one had a great Xmas....Been spending some time on the Bedford lately and thought some up-date photos would be the go. This Jag xj6 donated its front and back end. Truck striped of its original running gear and rolling on jag wheels. Needed to fabricate a K frame with-in the chassis for some strengthening. A 302 will help tow the van.
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Post by Cruz on Dec 28, 2009 18:19:53 GMT 10
Hi, Good to see the progress. Looking like she's taking shape,keep at it. Cruz
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Post by sutcac on Dec 28, 2009 20:56:52 GMT 10
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Post by bobandjacqui on Dec 29, 2009 15:11:07 GMT 10
G'day Dave, Great to see your progress. Looks like you have been putting in a big effort and we look forward to seeing the finished product. Cheers Bob and Jacqui.
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Post by phargan on Jan 19, 2010 14:08:17 GMT 10
You're a little bever when you get into gear aren't you Dave?? You've only had it for a few weeks and the engine is in!!! Well done, I'll give my next project to you to do. I'm soory to say it but I would like it better if it were brought back to the original. You may change your mind one day and restore it? Save the bits for that day!!!!! It'll be great whatever you do, Happy Hot-rodding Dave Seeyasoon, Paul & Yoko
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Post by JBJ on Jan 19, 2010 16:54:11 GMT 10
MAAAAAAAATE
JBJ
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Post by dosse on Dec 30, 2010 11:53:05 GMT 10
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Post by bobandjacqui on Dec 30, 2010 13:30:25 GMT 10
G'day Dosse, You have been a busy boy look forward to seeing it in the flesh. Bob and Jacqui
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Post by banno on Dec 30, 2010 16:12:44 GMT 10
Gidday Dosse, Sure getting there (slowly). Starting to get a bit toey now?? It is going to b great to see the truck on the road.
Banno
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Post by Jellybean on Dec 30, 2010 17:55:17 GMT 10
Looking good Dosse. Panelwork nearly done? Dam panelbeaters , you cant trust them.. Will be a different truck when its a bit lower to the ground !! Cool. Cheers John
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Post by John and Lynne on Dec 30, 2010 19:24:29 GMT 10
Keep up the good work Dosse,it would be great if it was ready for Millmerran run next year cheers John
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Post by halps on Dec 30, 2010 19:42:53 GMT 10
Looking fantastic Dosse.
HALPS
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Post by dosse on Dec 30, 2010 20:46:00 GMT 10
Thanks for your comments guys. I'm not very impressed with the time that the paint & panel is taking (maybe it's just me, after all I only took the cab to the panel beater 5 months ago & was told I would have it back within 2 weeks). I had my Bedford badge re-enamelled The process is called vitreous enamelling which is powdered glass fused at more than 750 degrees. Next photos show the last stages of preparation before paint. Some of you may remember the 60's TV sitcom called "The Munsters" and grandpa's Dragula hotrod. A reproduction of this car is being built in the same shop. If you look very carefully there is a red valiant charger behind my cab. This vehicle belongs to Jeff Thompson (Tomo). I'm going to ask him if he wouldn't mind playing cricket for Australia again. What!!!!! Is that laughing I can hear? Well didn't they ask Warney back the other week? ;D ;D ;D ;D dosse.
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Post by vernon on Jan 12, 2011 21:17:02 GMT 10
We wer just wondering is it a prerequisite to be a panel beater and mechanic to be a vvaner. You guys have talent. Kel (I can make a pretty mean Pav, can l stay?).
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Post by neilncheryl on Mar 2, 2011 22:28:27 GMT 10
Hi Dosse Any updates on your Bedford?? I like the "Fred Flinstone" floor you have installed in it. Neil
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Post by dosse on Dec 8, 2011 16:54:18 GMT 10
G'day all After a long wait and three panel shops......John has done his magic and we now have some colour on the Bedford. Many thanks John (john&Dianne)
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Post by 56effy on Dec 8, 2011 19:03:07 GMT 10
That looks FANTASTIC! gees mate you will have it on the road by chrissie. Effy.
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