For Sale: 1977 Bedford CFL - Australia

"This is a perfect project van. Major works done. Waiting for final customisation and finishing touches. 1977 CFL (long wheel base). Reconditioned 308 Holden blue 5ltr V8 0kms. 350 turbo transmission. B&M mega shifter. VK commodore dash and steering loom. New/reconditioned electrics and wiring. Recaro racing seats. Dual rear wheels. Front and rear sunroofs. Body kit including 2 new fibreglass rear flares, new drive shaft new exhaust, new/recondition wiring and electrics, rear door sealed up couches installed in rear, no seat belts. Dual rear wheels. All new tyres. Full alarm immobilizer with glass breaks sensors, fully wired. Spare parts: disc brake front end of Bedford 350chev CFL, long range fuel tank, spare doors with windows x 3, 2 boxes of sound deadening material (same as dynamite) enough to do most of the van, roll of foil bubble wrap insulation for roof lining. Plus many many extra parts. The van is in the final stages of a complete rebuild/restoration. Underneath looks as new. The beast is an amazing thing and I have had it sitting idle for some time. Please note: no engineers cert, RWC or rego. Will need tilt tray or large car trailer for collection."

Link: www.autotrader.com.au/cars-for-sale/1977-BEDFORD-CFL-JCW3270858

"Bring back Summer"

"Snappy O'Shea with Betsy Bedford Vintage Van Icecreams."

 

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Truck & Bus - June 1970

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Junkyard Sunday's

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Cromarty CF2 4x4

"This unusual Bedford CF2 4 x 4 C418BNF was seen parked up in Cromarty on the Black Isle on 14th July 2008.
Registered in Manchester I wonder if it was new to one of the utility companies or perhaps a local authority"

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Junkyard Sunday's

1984 Scrap Yard Scene
Minder. Series 5 Episode 3 - A Number of Old Wives’ Tales. 1984.

Rover P6 in crusher and Bedford CF Van in foreground.

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Where is it now?

This Bedford CF belonged to Balibiker about 15 years ago. It was fully customized by him and his friends. Leather interior, mini bar, custom dashboard, hood scoop, flares, custom grille and head lights, a V6 engine, airbrushed panels, and much more... He regrets having sold it and doesn't know what happened to it. Any body know where it is now?

Dream Warrior - Part II

I posted about the "Dream Warrior" about a year ago when it surfaced from the unknown. Now it has appeared for sale on ebay in Australia. The current owner can't seem to finish the job and is letting it go. It needs some serious restoration to get back to it's glory days. That high roof has to go... I have my doubts it will ever be the same van.
The bids started off at AU $3,000.00 and there is a reserve price.

"YEP !! THATS RIGHT !!!
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL & AUTHENTIC SHOW STOPPING CUSTOM VAN FROM THE 1970 - 80's. " DREAM WARRIOR " 
BUILT BY ROBB HOWARD WITH THE ORIGINAL
ARTWORK BY DAVE HART. ( see photos as printed in Custom vans/trucks Vol. 15 )

IT HAS BEEN STORED AWAY BY MYSELF FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS WITH ALL INTENTIONS OF BRINGING HER BACK TO LIFE BUT I JUST CANT FIND THE TIME !!!
- IT IS A 1971 BEDFORD CF VAN STILL FITTED WITH THE ORIGINAL 350 CHEVY V8 MOTOR WHICH STARTS AND RUNS.
- TRANSMISSION IS THE ORIGINAL TURBO 400 AUTO.
- REAR DIFF IS A CHROME 12 BOLT CHEVY TYPE.

THIS WOULD BE A RESTORATION DREAM FOR THE CUSTOM VAN ENTHUSIAST WHO IS LOOKING FOR A RARE AND VALUED COLLECTABLE PIECE OF MOTORING NOSTALGIA.
IT IS A VERY RELUNCTANT SALE.
LOCATED IN THE RICHMOND AREA N.S.W.
ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL PLEASE CALL - (...)"

 

Location: RICHMOND, New South Wales, Australia
Ebay Item number: 221175479595

Junkyard Sunday's

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For Sale: 1977 CF - Australia

"Bedford van CF. 1977. 202 Holden 6 cyl. Tri-matic auto. Gunmetal grey with pearl, kidney mags. Yokki tyres. Tow bar. Spotties. Checker plate rear step. Bed in back. Insulated walls. Charcoal carpet throughout. Whirlybird for ventilation. Original steering wheel & dash etc. a lot of work done a couple of years ago. Steering (New tie rod ends, tie rod & boots), brake overhaul, radiator flush & pipes, fuel pump, new exhaust, respray, tinted windows, spark plug leads & tune up. Engine starts first time every time. Mainly holiday vehicle, then back in the garage. Not a daily driver. Very straight no accidents. 2 spare wheels, 1 in back, 1 underneath. Been in family since 1984, only second owner. Regularly serviced. Very reluctant sale. Bedford in this good condition very rare. Not many Beddies around anymore. Very cool old school van."

$7,000.00 Negotiable

Link: www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/lindfield/cars-vans-utes/bedford-van-cf/1011884666

ebay: ZF 5 Speed Gearbox - UK

"HI, HERE WE HAVE FOR SALE A ZF 5 SPEED GEARBOX COMPLETE WITH GEAR STICK, CLUTCH FORK AND CLUTCH BEARING, IT IS IN ABSOLUTE MINT CONDITION, IT IS ORIGINALY OFF A BEDFORD CF2 280 WITH THE RATIOS 4.69,  2.51,  1.48,  1.00,  0.81,  REV 4.03:1, THIS BOX WILL FIT ALL CF2'S WITH THE 2.0L OPEL ENGINE FITTED OR THE 2.0L, 2.1, OR THE 2.3 OPEL DIESEL, (NOT THE SLANT FOUR) THE RATIOS ON THIS BOX WHEN FITTED TO THE SMALLER CF2 MODELS  MAKES THE VEHICLE QUICKER ON TAKE OFF AND BETTER FOR PULLING SO IS AN IDEAL BOX FOR ALL THE CF2 MODELS, THE GEARBOX IS MADE SO THAT YOU CAN FIT YOUR OWN POWER TAKE OFF. IT IS AN OVERDRIVE BOX, WHICH IS ALSO FITTED WITH AN AIRCOOLED BELL HOUSING.  GRAB YOURSELF A BARGAIN,  CASH ON COLLECTION OR YOU CAN ARRANGE YOUR OWN COURRIER."

Item location: Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
Ebay link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330855900928

NSVA - 40th VAN Nationals 2013

[When] - June 28 at 1:00pm until June 30 at 4:00pm

[Where] - Akeley village hall, Buckingham, MK18 5HR

Well, Here we are guys and gals! Its the National Street Van Association's 40Th Van Nats!!!! (YEAH!!!)

We are once again frequenting Akeley's Village green and hall where we will have our normal friday night "pub quiz" this year is being organised by last years victors "boogie vanners". where of course the bar will be open for drinks and food! saturday will have "fun and games", hopefully we will be having the red arrows fly over again as its again the F1 grand prix less than 2 miles away!

2 live bands (TBC) and disco, with light-n-bright line up for to show off your lights.

Rosie's paint shop will also be on site for your custom artwork needs, sunday will be as normal, show and shine day along with more attratcions to be announced in the next few weeks. if you happen to know any traders that might want to come along, let us know as a pitch is fee is VERY flexible!

I hope you all can make this one as it is our 40th! and most definatly not one to miss, especially with the ammount of vanners across the country and europe promising to come it sounds like we could very very easily reach triple figures on vans!

We look forward to seeing you and making you all welcome to our big 40th birthday bash! drive safe and keep on truckin'! Beef and your committee.

ps: for pictures of last year try here http://nsva.co.uk/vannats2012%20.html

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Junkyard Sunday's

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