CFs found for sale - October '08

[eddy]

hey benn, i'm heading out to look at the van in bayswater 

[ben]

Cool. Your making the most of the missus being kind are nt you.! Well dont push her too much

[eddy]

had a captain hook at the van in bayswater, lot of work needed to get it to a reasonable standard, he has hit every panel with the grinder and taken it back to bare metal from the waist line up but below that requires a lot of effort to make good, passenger side lower panel is pushed in big time and as it is double skinned will need mucho panel work, a few holes here and there needs migging and new panels made up, side door full of holes in usual places, at least he has ground the paint off so you clearly see whats needed, none of the doors close as they should, the rear one piece only opens to nose hieght so will need re working to make it open higher, I don't like bagging vans cause it may put prospective beddie owners off investing in the beddie .... but ..... this one will require considerable work to bring it up to a good standard, will make a great project van as it has disc front and highway diff and the hq stud pattern all round is a bonus, gas tank is way out of date and didn't get a chance to check the running gear or suspension, in my opinion albiet very humble, $2,600 as a starting bid is way too much, don't think you would make that much on selling her as parts, to put back on the road in a nice condition? ummmm ... I would allow at least $3000 and thats if you do the work yourself, main item is body panel work as he has painted the bare panels in black enamel to stop the rust so all that would have to come off as there is no primer/undercoat under it and there are grinder scratch marks everywhere so mucho straightening and lots and lots and lots of sanding before final colour. Engine rocker cover is painted a nice red colour and thats about all I can tell about the motor cause he didn't offer to start her up although in fairness to him he was wanting to go home, he did say the motor was recoed some time ago? not sure how long ago but. $500 for me would be a good score, anything over that for the condition its in would need serious consideration, hope my humble opinion helps anyone interested in it. keep on vannin 

[ben]

Does that mean its not a bargin any more eddy;)

[eddy]

not at that price mate

[eddy]

about 4 years ago I offered him $80 for a chromed grill he advertised in the Trading Post, he wanted $200 I said too much for a second hand job and walked away, interesting that the chrome grill is now on the front of this van and still me reckons worth about $80 go figure, so he has already shown that he will not come down on price so good luck trying to get the price down .... for me not worth the effort to bargain with him

[obsession]

what about the music man van that would be a good starter for her

[ben]

Will definat be looking at hat one

[maria]

hi,
when i looked at the one in bayswater he started it up all right and i reckon it sounded pretty good. it was just to move it forward so we could lift up the back. i had a couple of revs and it had no trouble going back to idle after a good go. don't know if that means much as i'm not too technical. but yes, they're not to flexible on the price. no rust on the roof thou.
maria

[BlackBedford]

Found in the Trading Post on 30/10/08:

NSW
Bedford 1975 16 mags 202 4speed good front rusty cab $ 1,500Neg
Wahroonga 0438485141


SA
Bedford, CF, windowless, runs well, custom interior, big stereo, custom graphics, RX7 5 spd, exc cond, $5000, HIPPY6,
(0423)594216, (no SMS) HOLDEN HILL