Looking at a 75 Bedford

[Stangas]

Hiya's all..  Stanga here...  new to the forum and live in Collie WA

the missus found this sky blue dodgy looking bedford van and wanted me to have a look.

First impressiongs were low with it being painted with a paint brush, but seems to be fairly straight tho.  the rust is very minimal, or the bog was cheeky enought for me not to notice.

We want it just to set up as a very basic camper for the bridgetown blues festival and cruising around the south west

It has a 253 holden v8 and a t400 box...  350 holley carb..  runs like a dog cold, starts poorly and a would assume thirsty as me on a friday night.
i drove it at 110km/h and it seemed to sit quite nice...  for a van that is...  bloody loud twin system.  some insulation and carpet interior will fix that up.
brakes performed well, little wobble, but nothing a skim would not fix.

he wants 2000 bucks...   would it be worth that?
rego is due..  door seals need replacing...

would it be worth spending another 2k on it to get it running nice...  plus the interior?

[hotrod]

does it have an engineers cert for the v8 and one would assume the disc brakes???

[John Abbott]

Hi Stanga...Welcome to BUGA. If it is still got rego it could be a goer i reckon. Its amazing what a service and tune can produce
Heh and you could even put it on gas later if you so decide. If you can get a pic or two and post it up on buga(coz we all like pics here)

[obsession]

Hiya's all..  Stanga here...  new to the forum and live in Collie WA

the missus found this sky blue dodgy looking bedford van and wanted me to have a look.

First impressiongs were low with it being painted with a paint brush, but seems to be fairly straight tho.  the rust is very minimal, or the bog was cheeky enought for me not to notice.

We want it just to set up as a very basic camper for the bridgetown blues festival and cruising around the south west

It has a 253 holden v8 and a t400 box...  350 holley carb..  runs like a dog cold, starts poorly and a would assume thirsty as me on a friday night.
i drove it at 110km/h and it seemed to sit quite nice...  for a van that is...  bloody loud twin system.  some insulation and carpet interior will fix that up.
brakes performed well, little wobble, but nothing a skim would not fix.

he wants 2000 bucks...   would it be worth that?
rego is due..  door seals need replacing...

would it be worth spending another 2k on it to get it running nice...  plus the interior?

yes depending on rust but if its got all the v8 gear and discs, hsp diff ect your already 1500 ahead. JMO is it a LWB or SWB

[vintageholden]

i dont think we need engineers cert here in perth???

[Stangas]

kewl...  i think i will buy it


any advice on moving shifter position to get a bench seat in...  got a youngen

its auto, so does a holden steering colomn fit?

[ben]

if you get cable operated shifter you can move it in between your legs, or anywhere else it will reach.

or its a bit tight but i run a standard shifter with a double and single seat in the front and works fine:) not sure about a 3 seater bench seat thou.

ben

[hotrod]

i dont think we need engineers cert here in perth???

the following is straight from WA Transport

Modifications that don't require approval
Many minor vehicle modifications can be carried out without specific approval, as long as they comply with the applicable legislation. Modifications that don’t require approval include:

Additional lighting
Air conditioners
Air shock absorbers
Alarm systems
Badge bars
Body markings and speed striping
Gearbox (pre 1976)
Mesh stone shields for wind screens and lamps
Mud spats and pebble guards
Optional manufacturer seating
Radio and stereo systems
Rear-view mirrors
Roof racks
Seat belts for pre 1969 cars (no full harness types)
Single tone air horns
Stabiliser bars
Sunvisors
Torque rods and traction bars (not semi-tramp types)
Tyre size and aspect ratio
Venetian blinds and other internal screening systems are allowed, subject to a clear view to the rear.
What to do if your proposed modification is not on the list
A list of modification that do require approval, and how to apply, is provided below.

If what you want to do is not on this list, or you are unsure, contact us. By contacting us first, you will ensure that:

The modified vehicle will be safe.
The vehicle's insurance remains valid
You avoid the inconvenience and expense of removing a vehicle compliance notice (yellow sticker)
You don't waste time and money on a project that subsequently proves to be illegal
Please note, if you modify your vehicle without the necessary approval you may be issued with a compliance notice (yellow sticker) and void your vehicle insurance.




Modifications requiring approval - limitations and conditions
For information on the following modifications please refer to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government's Vehicle Standards Bulletin: National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (VSB14):
Alternative power
Body modifications
Brakes*
Electric drive
Engines
Fuel systems
Motorcycles
Seating and occy protection
Suspension and steering
Test procedures
Transmissions
Trike guidelines
*Note: Modifications to the braking system of a motor vehicle are permissible only where listed by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for the particular model. However, the fitting of a suitable power booster unit to a brake system is in order where it is an option listed by the vehicle manufacturer or is recommended by a qualified brake specialist. Passenger vehicles and their derivatives manufactured to comply with ADR 31 - Hydraulic Braking Systems, and ADR 35 - Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems, must not be modified without prior written approval from the department.

[Stangas]

cheers hotrod..  among the others that replied

i am chasing stock equipment with regards to seating...  just dont know if the bedfords came with column shift and a bench seat..
surely they did, but i am only 1 day old at researching vans

talk about spur of the moment decisions

need to make a decision today though.. so might ring around some van specialists

Question about the windows..  sides and rear..  can i fill them in with fibreglass or steel panels...  the windows that currently are there are silastic installed caravan windows..

Obviously we are going to paint it once all the repair work is carried out

[obsession]

Van seating specialist will cost you heaps. Seat belt place in welshpool dose new ones off a roll and stalks.
Ben sells fiberglass window blanks.