Introductions

[Jeff]

I'm Jeff. I'm 62. I'm a flooring contractor, Live in Wellington NZ. I'm a moderator on CF-UK.
Been into fast cars since my teens;  slowed down a bit over the last few years, but still managed to loose my license  by exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 k.
So thought I would drive something that was fun without going fast.....Hence the Beddie.
I set about restoring and modifying her, and the project got waaaaay out of hand. I mostly blame this site for that. Thanks guys!
I had a CF back in the 80s which I put a Valient slant six into...Nice, but the van was rough.... been driving Jappers since then.
I am happy  being here; I have learned heaps, and enjoy the friendship. 

[Nigzy]

G'day..my names Nigel,but mates call me Nigzy..Im 38 yrs & I live in Norseman in WA...Im a truck/loader driver for the local council..Im also an artist,I do car art,tattooing, a little airbrushing and also make and collect car models...I run my only little Karaoke/DJ gig,singing at the local workers club once a month..Got my first and only bedford about 4 years ago (swapped an XF falcon panelvan for it)..Its a very rusty,stock swb '73 CFS with all windows,wiring is rooted...Ive been into custom vans,utes and cars since the days of CustomVan & Truck magazines...Im currently building a custom WB 1-tonner aswell as the Bedford..My daily driver is a V8 VT Calias ,and an old Honda Civic work car...Other cars Ive had are a HX panelvan(308),HR wagon(186),XF Falcon(250),HQ sedan(253),HQ 1-tonner(253)Datsun 280c,HB torana,Rover 5lt,...My dream cars would be...55 Chev Nomad,57 Chev Belair,55 chev 2door,69 Camaro,Efigy,the black chev van 'HeavyMetal'...stay cool 

[Adam S]

I'm Adam - live in the Perth hills and work as a manager in local govt.  In my mid 30s and been into modifying cars etc for several years with a few different projects, mostly Jap imports as well as an old 1967 Datson Fairlady Roadster... but they're all gone now.  With those I was probably more the 'financier' than the modifier, as I don't know much about wroking on cars whatsover... so I thought a Bedford would give me a good base on which to learn all about it and build something I am a little more hands on with.  Got myself a 1977 SWB, plus just got a second SWB camper that will soon become parts on the wall of the garage.  Love the site and the helpful people on it, and glad to help out with some forum moderating.

[Bren]

ok, an Intro:

Hi Im Brendon,
at the moment im Parts manager by day, rock'n'roll hero by night.
Also live in the perth Hills, actually bought my bedford a few years ago and since then
ive let it sit due to other cars/bikes getting in the way, but now im back in action and it wont be long untill its back on the road.

[Warren]

Well hello

I'm in my early 50's, a single father of 4, with a few projects and hobbies, and to few time.

I have a SWB CF with a 202, aussie 4 speed, highway diff and seating for 8, it's sitting forlornly at the moment as I try to find time to give it some TLC.

Between Work, Kids, preparing for my Black Belt in Karate, and playing in the garage with my toys, I try to find time to suf the net.

With this new site running so well looks like some thing will have to give

Warren   

[Sundownernz]

Hey Nigzy,

I'm with you on your dream cars, especially HeavyMetal. That is one awesome ride.

Garry.

[Dano]

Hi I'm 35 had my beddie for 20yrs and got it when I was 15, Dad had a nice Lwb 350 chev th400( trying to get photos for ya's but that's another story) and was approached by the "Andersons" to join Sunrunners VC, went on the first run to Waroon Dam where I was Hooked by China Blue, After6, HomeGrown . Have never completed the build yet because life is just too much fun so that's why I'm soo committed at the mo,no fishing,diving,dirtbikes,Karate until it's done!!!!   Now got meself into a lwb for a workhoarse as a distraction....buga . Upholsterer/Trimmer by trade but now work at Golden Grove Minesite as a Shocreter. Married to a Beautiful wife Simone ,and planning some rug rats to help with the LWB (prob gunna take another twenty yrs to build)

can't wait to get it to the Van Nats for closure.......just a personal goal bring it on....see you there!

[hunterbynature]

hi ya all my names stevo the devo i live for hunting/fishing and building my bedy camper, i live in dunedin new zealand, the best country in the world i mite add, my partner works at repco thats real handy when building bedys and i work as a automotive trimmer and upholsterer, have had many jobs over the years including engineering work wich has also come in pretty useful. our plane is to finish the bedford and head for the road, theres alot of deer to be shot in new zealand and a lot of fish to catch, had a minor stroke last year at the tender age of 49 so looking at life a bit different now, the world is my oyster so to speak, life is great and we gotta make the most of it, will post pics of the bedy as i progress,oh yea i love the buga site bloody awsome. cheers stevo
ps check my pics out www.myspace.com/hunterbynature

[RAY]

Hey folks

Im ray from s.a. - a 37yo married father of 1

been into holdens since i was a lad, owning toranas, monaro's, etc...& then got into hotrods & earlier holdens
 
over the last  8 years ive been restoring a 62 ek wagon, to mild custom standard

& more recently, bought my first beddy - a 76 CF doormobile poptop
in original condition, with very little rust
plans are to refurbish the interior, fix up the poptop
& enjoy it with my wife & 4y.o. son

obviously my first port of call, was this great website - have learnt a lot over the last few months (old & new site) -you guys are great;)
also own a cf w/shop manual now- priceless

look forward to sharing some help, advice & a few laughs  along the way with you guys - what can i say....im hooked



regards ray

[DiscoBeddy]

Hey,

Brett from Melbourne here.  Recently got my '77 CF SWB to use as a daily driver....other car's a Lotus Elise which is awesome but can't carry quite as much as the Beddy.

Hoping to go a bit nuts on 70's stuff with the van, but currently working on making it as reliable as possible.... tick tick tick...

Work wise, own a little cocktail bar in Northcote and teach/coach Kendo (Japanese fencing) when not at work.  Recently married to a beautiful woman, who, when posed with the question "Baby, what would you say if I was looking at getting a van kinda like this...?" was supremely awesome enough to reply  "F#$k YEAH!"

Life's ok, despite my can of worms van, which is loved in spite of its can of wormness!

Cheers
Brett