NSW RTA laws

[Mattty]

Hi i have just bought my first Bedford, a 1978 Cf SWB. Can anyone tell me if it is legal to put in a 308, aor a v6 into the bedford? i live in Newcastle NSW.

[restoreid]

Gettin harder all the time For mine I think it's a waist of time & money Id just do a 202 & hang a turbo on it & spend the money on paint & panel work & do up the inside Just my 2bobs worth

[wendyh]

ahh the fun begins eh Matty...i guess u can do a V8 or V6 conversion..if u got the $$ or know how and find a nice friendly engineer....

[VanWolf]

Matty,
You can fit a 304/308 as long as it complies. You will have to have an engineers cert (approx$1200).
Also you need the following:
Two speed wipers
Collapsible steering column
Depending on engine, unleaded fuel filler pipe and anti pollution gear
Windscreen demister to be fitted

More detail info:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi_06_-_guidelines_for_light_vehicle_modifications_nov_2007.pdf

Engineers:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/bulletin_1_v13_29_03_12.pdf

hope this is of some help

Mike

[BusyKiwi]

The bedford has a collapsible steering column.
A collapsible column is defined as having a knuckle/joint which will sheer on impact. The bedford has one between steering column and steering rack, As well as the rubber joint

A non collapsible column would be one where the column goes directly to the steering box (usually pre 60's)

Also if you register the van as a CF 350 instead of a CF 230 the engine size allowed would be greater.
The 350 models are usually lwb vans but some swb base vans did come out as 350 models, they have a greater tare weight

[BlackBedford]

Engineers:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/bulletin_1_v13_29_03_12.pdf

Information Sheet vsi15 is no longer on the list of available documents:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi_dl1.html?rlid=infosheets

bulletin_1_v13_29_03_12.pdf is no longer available either.

Finding an Engineer is a task.

[Mattty]

Thanks for the advice, keeping the 202 and spending the money on panel and paint is a good idea, i am kean to fit rear seats for the kids. I think i can get it approved through the 4WD places ?. 

[restoreid]

Id get it regoed in standard form first then put your extra seats in after who would know

[Zeeman]

Id get it regoed in standard form first then put your extra seats in after who would know

The first cop that pulled you over.

When fitting extra seats, it's easiest to get rear seats from a late model van or similar. Make sure you get ALL mounting plates/assemblies.
Install it the same way as in the original donor vehicle. The extra seating capacity will be a lot more likely to be approved.

[rossie]

Arn't you meant to have a opening window with the extra seats?