Sammy's CF Bedford Van

[gazz]

Hi just wandering how fitted your v8 and did thay use the same engine mounts and what size v8 thanks Garry

[Sammy]

Hi Gazz, I ended up going with lining up the gearbox mount with the original Bedford crossmember, and used a Holden trimatic type rubber mount, then I used HQ engine mounts which moved the mount points a few inches further forward than the commodore mount, this then meant that I could cut the straight 6 engine mounts off the Bedford crossmember, and move them from the back to the front and they lined up nicely.

I also fitted a HQ water pump and pulleys to get a bit more room at the front of the motor for thermo fans.

as for the floor, there is about 1inch or maybe a bit more cut from each side of the floor and a few inches had to be cut at the rear too.

[Sammy]

So I now have fully working Commodore front brakes as of about an hour ago

very excited, now I just need to put the rest of it back together so then I can move it around hahaha

you will notice that the brake line is not properly mounted in its support under the chassis and also at the top of the control arm point, I need to get some brackets off the commodore to finish that control arm point and also need to drill out the hole in the crossmember bracket to fit the new brake lines, but that wont be happening till I next remove the crossmember!

[Sammy]

Finally got to a stage where I could move the Bedford with its new motor and brakes!!

Still lots to do, but very good achievement!

First time its left the shed since i drove it in as a total stocker!

[KT]

Looks good Sammy, I see it's windowless too. I'm a newbie here mate, thought i'd join in the post, hope that's o.k. what are your plans for the Beddy ?

Cheers.

KT.

[Sammy]

anyone is welcome to post comments or questions KT

yeah I was lucky enough to find the exact Bedford type that I wanted, short wheel base, no side windows and stock as a rock other than the mags. (after months of looking mind you)

so the plans are VN Commodore 304 V8 and 4 speed auto, VT commodore brakes and diff, VS commodore seats, dash steering column and full VS commodore wiring loom and the plan is to use it to tow my race car (TG Gemini Drag Car).

and while i'm here, I had a good few hours today to spend on the engine cover, still very slow going, but i'm trying to measure twice and cut once! so far so good! I have roughly worked out the shape and the only part I need to cut out now is a small section to fit in the corner, and its also going to be an angled bit in there.

you might be wondering why the cover is so high, I plan to use it as a bit of a console for the phone wallet etc.... and hopefully incorporate some cup holders!

and hopefully in the coming days i'll have some piece of pipe to start working on the exhaust system.

[Bean]

Here you go Sammy.The exact configuration you're talking about and cup  holders .Just a bit tricky to remove when necessary,Good sound damping underneath.

[Sammy]

Yeah something similar, except I'm thinking recessed into my cover in each corner

[Sammy]

So I started on the proper exhaust, I wanted a single 3in system thats quiet enough to not be annoying on long trips and not be too restrictive keeping in mind future mods

There's more to do but last night's efforts is at least enough to get it usable (once I get a support bracket on the muffler), but being 9:50pm when I finished I figured I better wait before I start it! But certainly keen to hear what it sounds like now

Also in the back ground you can see the commodore fuel tank fitting in nicely!

[Sammy]

and heres a shit video off my phone of the sound of the new zorst!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_r2pLVicUI