Sammy's CF Bedford Van

[Sammy]

Here is my new toy, plans are to fit it with a v8 and use it to tow my Gemini race car.





I am thinking to make the conversion complete I'll fit it with commodore wiring, steering column, dash, steats, fuel tank, brakes and diff.

While I'm at it I'll fix the rust spots I've found in it!!

I've uploaded some pics of its current state and the rust I've found so far in my gallery here:
http://www.buga.com.au/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=8&g2_itemId=48490

[ben]

rust looks like in the common places, over looks like you got a pretty rust free van fairly rare these days.

[Sammy]

Yeah I agree!!

[Mattty]

Nice van, looking forward to seeing the finished product, I have just started the same conversion, however I am using the Beddy diff and Hq disks. I have trial fitted the V8, but I still need to move the engine back another 35mm to pick up the gearbox mounting holes. I turned the sump around so I could get to engine lower (not sure if it is needed or required) The VP commodore steering column fit well with not to much to modify.

Good Luck
Matt

[Sammy]

yeah I've had a look at your gallery a few times matt

what engine mounts are you using ? (the ones that bolt to the block) I've got I think hq/Torana and commodore mounts and I know the commodore mounts get the motor back a bit more compared to the others, so im hoping to have one of them fit! I have sourced a rear pan sump already but just need to get it all in my shed so I can start working out where it will all mount.

are you saying if the motor is back 35mm more the T700 will connect to the original trimatic mount ? that would be nice if that is the case

I have planned to use commodore diff lengthened and twin piston front calipers/discs on the Bedford stubs.

actually im interested to know if people normally use the Bedford booster with a different master cylinder on it or replace the whole lot ?

[restoreid]

Sammy I have the big VR commy discs all round on mine & still use the standard booster & m cylinder & they work fantastic Check out the brake& diff section Cheers Reid

[Sammy]

yeah but twin piston calipers need a bit more fluid.... usually they recommend 1 inch master, but I have no idea what the Bedford one is.

I'd also like to change it to a newer one with dual circuit fronts and light if they fail like the commodore has.

I have seen your diff widening posts, I am going to browse some wreckers, I am hoping a crewman commodore has a wider diff than the earlier models and hense can be widened slightly further than the usual.

[Sammy]

Oh also, I am not sure what year model my Bedford is, from this I think that means its june 1978 ?

[restoreid]

The master on mine is dual circuit & is 1inch & it is a 1976 & the master is standard

[phullbore]

Yep June 1978 built.