quarta-feira, 27 de junho de 2012

"All Bound For Mu Mu Land"


They travel the world
In their ice cream van
They've voyaged to the bottom of time
They've been to the place
where the Mu Mu mate
And the children still cry
"Mine's a 99!"

Man, I haven't heard this song since the early 90's... I just discovered this ad for KLF's "Justified & Ancient" single. The Bedford CF "ice cream van" is actually mentioned in the lyrics.
If your under 30 you probably have never heard this song. Check out  the "Stand By the Jams" version  featuring country music singer Tammy Wynette which was an international hit in 1991:


sexta-feira, 22 de junho de 2012

ebay: 1986 Bedford CF2 - UK




Here is a very cheap CF2 on ebay, starting bid at only £350.00.
Not much information is left but it looks to be in decent shape. Spares or restoration?

Item location: stourport-on-severn, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Ebay Item number: 261047349331

sexta-feira, 8 de junho de 2012

ebay: Custom V8 Bedford CF2 - UK



This really cool custom CF is on ebay right now. It's fully loaded with mods all around but it does seem to have seen better days... Looking at the photos with more detail it does need some serious restoration but has so much potential. You will certainly spend less restoring this van than you would building it up from scratch. There are already several bids that show some interest but the reserve price hasn't been reached.
It's located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK - ebay item number: 280893884328

Read the sellers description below:

Bedford CF Custom Van 
Rover V8 engine 
5 speed manual gear box 
Jaguar back axle with gaz adjustable shocks 4 off 
Wheel convertors on the front so wheel centres are the same all round for Jaguar wheels 
Stainless steel exhaust side pipes with 4 branch manifold 
Side pipes are off an AC Cobra 
The interior has been partially removed, but it does have transit front seats with twin arm rests in very good condition, in blue, it also has a transit triple seat in the middle with 3 point seat belts. Has many lights on it that will need sorting out ie it plays 'close encounters of the third kind' in the front grill it also has some naughty blue strobes in the headlights
It has a one piece fibreglass back door and custom rear lights 
There is no MOT or tax on this vehicle so will need transporting away bearing in mind that it is quite wide as the arches stick out about 7 inches each side, it has 295 tyres on the rear 
I did prepare the vehicle for an MOT ie welding etc but ill health forces sale, this is a reluctant sale 
If sold the winning bidder will be offered first refusal on all my spares which consists of a another Bedford CF V8 van, front panel, some side windows, tow bar, LPG kit with 4 barrell webber and manifold, XJS limited slip diff complete rear axle, if not these parts will be listed seperately 
Viewing is welcome by prior arrangement only, the engine does run but requires servicing






I thought I had seen this van before on the internet so I went and searched my Bedford files and found some older photos of back when it was going to shows. It's a great van that deserves to be restored to it's former glory.



quarta-feira, 6 de junho de 2012

CF Camper em Lisboa


Esta CF curiosa foi vista em Lisboa, aparentemente com matricula nacional. Já começa a mostrar alguns sinais de ferrugem mas continua a rolar na estrada e a ser usada para o efeito que foi construída. As jantes de aluminio são mesmo uma raridade!

sexta-feira, 1 de junho de 2012

ebay: Bedford CF Hotrod


This "hotrod" themed CF is on ebay right now. There's very little custom work done besides the paint job. Actually the only mods I can see is a side exhaust and tinted windows... but the mate black paint, red rims and white wall tires give it that traditional hotrod look and that's just enough to make it stand out. The owner has been using it as a daily driver so it has the average wear and tear including some rust spots. Starting bid is £1,000.00.





"WELL HERE SHE IS MY PRIDE AND JOY UP FOR SALE.,.,.
WHITE WALLS, RED WHEELS. TWIN EXHAUST, INTERIOR IN REAR,., DENIM PASS SEAT,, DENIM ROUND MOST OF THE DASH,., MATT BLACK PAINT,.
JUST REPLACED THE ROCKER COVER GASKET AS THIS HAD PERISHED AND COVERED THE ENGINE IN OIL.,. COULD DO WITH A GOOD CLEAN WITH DEGREASER TO REMOVE THE OIL,., USED THIS FOR WORK FOR THE PAST 2 YRS AND THE ONLY THING I HAVE REPLACED IS THE BATT AND ROCKER COVER GASKET,., ALONG WITH THE USUAL SERVICE .,. THOSE OF YOU WHO KNOW THESE VEHICLES THE ENGINES ARE BULLET PROOF.,. ONLY REASON I AM SELLING IS I HAVE A NEW CAR NOW AND TO MANY TOYS (SO THE WIFE SAYS!!) SO THEY ARE ON HERE TO SELL.., I LOVE THE VAN SO WILL KEEP IT IF IT DOES NOT SELL.,., TAX IS UP AT THE END OF THE MONTH AND WILL CHECK THE MOT AND UPDATE ON HERE BUT I'M SURE THERE IS A FEW MONTHS LEFT.,., PLEASE COME AND VIEW THE VAN BEFORE YOU BID AS YOU BID YOU BUY!! ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FIRE AWAY., FEW RUST MARKS HERE AND THERE AS YOU WOULD EXPECT BUT NOTHING DRASTIC,., LIKE I SAID COME AND VIEW THE VAN YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTE"

Ebay Item number: 221036109966
Item location: ALDERSHOT, United Kingdom