Wanted - Bedford Van

[Warren]

True george

And I think that the v8 & 6 share the same engine mounts.

Not having seen it I cant comment to much but the blue one (the singers one) sounds like a good one.

Us vic blokes are a friendlly bunch and we could help you out.













for some BEER

Warren 

[N.Berenyi]

To be honest I really don't know to much. My main concern was that hole cut out would be bigger then the engine, therefore having too much space and down Victoria, VicRoads are pricks. And because I'm a 'P' plater they make so hard for me to get a roadworthy.

This is why I'm scared about all this. My next problem would be, where would I get a 6 cylinder engine and get it fitted in? I'm unfortunately on a budget of 6000.

I'm really stuck on what I go for. I like the blue one only cause it was easier but I'm still unsure.

Everyone loves beer 

[Rogue Trooper]

My advice is get yourself something that runs and runs well. If work is required to get it running then steer well clear. If it's been modified then make sure it has up to date certification or whatever it is you need to have it on the road.

This is your first Bedford and you want a positive experience to go on with. If you spend your hard-earned dollars on something that needs work to get running you will lose interest fast and probably do your best just to get rid of it and never have anything to do with Bedfords again which would be a shame.

It's a bit different for a lot of us on here as we have been doing this for years and in some cases decades so we know a bit more of what it's about. Hopefully if you have a positive experience you one day will too.

Get something straight and running and you can start making small modifications as you go and start learning about what makes cars run. That's how I started all those years ago and there's no stopping me now!

Good luck and there is plenty of experience and advice on this site so use it. Feel free to PM me if you want a second opinion on anything you find on here to purchase.

[N.Berenyi]

Alright thanks. I will take and use your advice as I do want it to be a good experince. I've loved Bedfords for years and they have been around alot longer then I have.

So I will aim for a Bedford that is running. I'm trying to get in contact with owner of the Blue SWB on ebay but I'm really struggling to contact him at the moment but I will keep trying because it sounds like a good van.

Thankyou for the advice I appriciate it a lot.

[hotrod]

this one appears to fit the criteria and is in your price range
there are businesses out there who will even check it out for you as it is so far from home
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bedford-CFS-1976-/260620332624?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3cae2eae50

[N.Berenyi]

If I did happened to get an interstate van does anyone know of good freight companies or cheap ways to get the van down here?

[ben]

yeh ring around guys in brisbane or sydney that need to backload.. cheapest way out of it..

i got onto a bloke that would take a beddy from melb to bris for 700.. so im sure there are others in need of a backload..

or drive it home if your up for some adventure.. make sure you get contact details for beddy blokes all along the way home vthou in case you need parts. you can take a toolbox on the plane also.. check in luggage. + very little clothes lol.. very handy:)

cheers
ben

[N.Berenyi]

Sweet. Cheers for that 

I don't mind the idea of driving it home either.

I can't believe how helpful everyone is. It's awesome. If anyone needs any help I will try to help however I can.

Thanks

[Sweet Shock]

I love the wheels on it, Does anybody no what there called, pete

[SkippyThBushKangeroo]

at an educated guess as cant count amount of holes due to not full piccy 12 slotters