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Title: ebay twincab cf
Post by: hotrod on February 08, 2012, 07:09:22 AM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BEDFORD-CF-TWIN-CAB-1980-LORRY-/330683758151?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item4cfe49b647 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BEDFORD-CF-TWIN-CAB-1980-LORRY-/330683758151?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item4cfe49b647)
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Bas / NZ on February 08, 2012, 12:54:35 PM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BEDFORD-CF-TWIN-CAB-1980-LORRY-/330683758151?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item4cfe49b647 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BEDFORD-CF-TWIN-CAB-1980-LORRY-/330683758151?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item4cfe49b647)

Twin cab, leave it any longer it will be a triple cab :D
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: ben on February 08, 2012, 03:46:14 PM
thats round the corner from my place. pity im not into duel cabs:(
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Warren on February 08, 2012, 04:00:30 PM
Mm I would love it for a camper.

But it would likely cost as much to get it here as it would to buy it :(

Warren
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Poochimama on February 08, 2012, 04:54:36 PM
Oh its so kool, ;D i could use to to pick up stray animals and take them to thr new homes!
Im diggn it,very kool..never seen one,beautiful :-* to restore!
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: restoreid on February 08, 2012, 05:52:22 PM
Id leave it for a while Pooch Ya bros havent got over the last one yet haha
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: vanner065 on February 08, 2012, 08:39:40 PM
Thats cool, i like it. Extend the chassis and it would make an awsome car /van transporter
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: ben on February 09, 2012, 07:29:49 AM
Quote
Mm I would love it for a camper.

But it would likely cost as much to get it here as it would to buy it Sad

Warren

maybe not?? lets see what it goes for?
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: BlackBedford on February 17, 2012, 09:18:59 AM
thats round the corner from my place. pity im not into duel cabs:(

G'day

I just realised that this one is in Sydney. Has anybody put the bid on? I am thinking of putting a bid on but don't want to run anyone.

Regards
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Warren on February 17, 2012, 11:36:35 AM
Chris

the location says "Item location: Toongabbie, Australia"

If you search for Toongabbie in google maps you get Toongabbie VIC, but if you search for Toongabbie, Australia you get Toongabie NSW.

Not sure where it is :(

Warren 
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: bedford1980 on February 17, 2012, 02:30:20 PM
Hi Everyone

We are the ones selling this Cab on ebay. My father passed away last month and never had the time or money to restore.
A collector has advised us that this was one of 4 made in australia for the fire brigade but did not go into production here as the fire brigade said they were not powerful enough being only a 6 cylinder.

It has a sticker on the inside that says, do not remove - field product 80-V1-01 (I thinks as Im not at the house at the moment)

Does anyone know this history of this vehicle and confirm or deny this? or who maybe be able to give us more info.
We may remove the listing as its not hit the reserve yet until we investigate this further.

We are also told 2 are scapped so its only 1 of 2 left and we believe the sticker means it was the very first one of the 4 made.

If you can, Have a look on ebay, we would love to know more about it..

Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: BlackBedford on February 17, 2012, 03:15:58 PM
G'day T

I am the collector you were talking to and I am probably the only one who does know about it.

The auction hasn't ended yet and I am juggling funds to see if I can put a bid on it.

Here is what I know about it.

There were 4 built by a specialist vehicle builder for GMH as a trial run for the NSW Fire brigade. They seated 4 in the back and 3 in the front, however the fireman in uniform were cramped and the truck fitted, with an anti-pollution strangled 202, trimatic, and a standard diff, was underpowered, noisy and slow.
The trucks were sold off at auction in as new condition. They were painted fire engine red and looked very nice with a canvas canopy and wooden drop sides.
BHP Newcastle bought one as a work truck for the High Voltage Department and I drove it when I worked there.
One truck was sold to someone on the North Coast, another to a farmer in the Central West of NSW and the other to someone in Sydney.

After driving the one at the BHP, I tried to buy it but the Steelworks drove vehicles until they stopped and then put them into scrap.
I was told that the one on the North Coast rusted out and was scrapped.
The farmer retired to Wellington where it was seen by myself and others many times. I even have photos of it. I tried to track him down however he parked the truck in his backyard and then died. When his estate was settled the kids took everything to the tip, including the truck, where it was immediately crushed and sent for scrap. I missed it by 3 days.
I have had a dozen people tell me about the one in Sydney being seen about town and then seen in a yard somewhere in the western suburbs but not quiet sure where.

Now we know.
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Marishka on February 17, 2012, 03:20:49 PM
 ;) its a collectors item then?
 prob worth a fortune?
id like to have it in my shed.
 but funds are scarse just now.
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: bedford1980 on February 17, 2012, 03:25:00 PM
Cool. Don't know how dad got it. I believe you spoke to my sister Theresa. Do you know what the sticker means? Does this mean it was the first of the 4 made. Good luck. We are leaving on eBay. Hope it goes to someone who will fix it up like dad always wanted
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Bedfordcrazy on February 18, 2012, 09:00:20 AM
I would get it now but the cost and stuffing around to get it to qld would cost more then the van itself. Maybe one day someone will sell one here in brisy for me.  ??? ??? ???

george
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: eddy on February 18, 2012, 12:06:24 PM
hey I'm thinking of taking on that project, but it would mean selling the V8 swb in Gallery first ....... any feedback from buga punters regarding my eng  cert van ?  ;D
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: eddy on February 18, 2012, 12:15:34 PM
ohhh bloody fruitcakes !!!! just went on ebay to take a look and its gone !!!!! hey bedford1980 what happened to it ?
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Marishka on February 18, 2012, 12:17:59 PM
330683758151

try that item number brother Eddy.
if u buy it u can get it localy towed to my place for storage untill your ready to get it picked up.

cheers marty
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: eddy on February 18, 2012, 12:25:22 PM
hey brother marty howza goin? we are in Canberra working on a building site, good to hear from ya bro. I'll try that item number, the missus just made a luveraly salmon sandywich so I gotta chomp on that  (she reckons I get crumbs and food bits in the key pad when eating and typing) speak soon brother eddy
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Marishka on February 18, 2012, 12:30:16 PM
lol, dont let her know i gave u that item number bro,  ;D
ill denigh it.
enjoy the sanger n working holiday.
talk soon
cheers brother marty
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: eddy on February 18, 2012, 12:33:06 PM
hey bro thats funny, she already knows, theres a break in chomping while she knocks up another sanger
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Marishka on February 18, 2012, 12:35:27 PM
 :D lol,  ;D
she will slap me for it i bet,
looks like a great project though, 1 of a kind.
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: eddy on February 18, 2012, 12:57:50 PM
hey bro, she won't slap you coz shes just finished slapping me around for even being interested in another beddie project. still an interesting project worth restoring ... have PMed and left message on ebay to the seller, just have to wait and see what happens I guess .... cheers brother eddy  ;)
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: bedford1980 on February 18, 2012, 07:37:18 PM
Hey there. The Bedford did not make its reserve so we still have it.

For the guy in qld. I believe this is the last of its kind do coming across another may be tuff

My sister is looking after the eBay and me the forum so if anyone wants to discuss further, drop me a line here with your number and Theresa will call you back.

We still have the 49 dodge as well if any one is interested and an old truck as well. BMC I think that we may post as well if anyone's into trucks. Must warn you. Though they are complete. There is a lot of rust

We also have some old ford zeppher parts. 50's model I think but need to research this a bit more but we have bonnet, doors, boot plus a few other parts In pretty good condition as far as I know so if anyone has any interest in this type of stuff, feel free to drop us a line.
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: bedford1980 on February 18, 2012, 07:37:51 PM
Theresa will call you soon eddy
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Bedfordcrazy on February 19, 2012, 08:27:14 AM
What is the reserve ?

george
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: eddy on February 19, 2012, 09:07:19 AM
Hey Chris, spoke to the seller, she mentioned you and I told her that I would line up second, have PMed my mobile to you. Cheers Eddy
 
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: BlackBedford on April 20, 2012, 06:34:29 PM
G'day

An update on the dual-cab.
It arrived in Dubbo today and is sitting in a transport depot as seen about an hour ago:

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb11/blackbedford/DSCF2753-ss.jpg)

It has been a long trip getting it to here (2 months) and it only has a bit further to go.

Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Jason 253 CF on April 20, 2012, 11:19:16 PM
Did you buy it?
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: BlackBedford on April 21, 2012, 02:31:59 PM
Did you buy it?

It is when pirates count their booty...

yes, after a lot of mucking around.
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: eddy on April 21, 2012, 09:31:42 PM
hey Chris, congrats on the buy,  ;) good luck with the rebuild .... the other twin cab I mentioned also sold ..... cheers eddy
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: BlackBedford on April 21, 2012, 11:05:37 PM
the other twin cab I mentioned also sold

BUGA!!!
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Jock on April 22, 2012, 12:59:38 PM
Good buy there Chris, another one to your extended family of Bedfords! How many have you got now?

Cheers

Jock
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: BlackBedford on April 22, 2012, 07:56:38 PM
Good buy there Chris, another one to your extended family of Bedfords! How many have you got now?



Too many to mention.
Including dead ones, well over 40.
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Jock on April 22, 2012, 08:36:30 PM
Too many to mention.
Including dead ones, well over 40.

Good to hear! :)
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: BlackBedford on April 23, 2012, 09:03:25 PM
To put them in context there are probably another 40+ vehicles, mostly vans. I took sold of the rest including about 60+ sedans and wagons.
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Jock on May 02, 2012, 09:42:24 AM
Pictures attached for reference purposes.
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Jock on May 02, 2012, 09:43:21 AM
Pictures attached for reference purposes.
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: Jock on May 02, 2012, 09:43:52 AM
Pictures attached for reference purposes.
Title: Re: ebay twincab cf
Post by: BlackBedford on May 02, 2012, 10:04:16 PM
G'day

The truck is still sitting in the transport yard. It is visible from the road and they have already had 2 phone calls from blokes wanting to buy it.
I have been fairly busy at work and have not had a chance to arrange to get it home as yet.

The photos are of the best sides of it. The passenger side is fairly sad, but repairable. I will post some photos when it gets here.
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