GraemeVW
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The pins seize and the body rots behind them.
Both easily fixed. I reamed them out and fitted new pins, after welding the body up.
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Both easily fixed. I reamed them out and fitted new pins, after welding the body up.
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Bedford CF's rare as hens teeth, as they were born to rot, and hence so rare nowadays.
mine always snapped ,,, they were soft and the springs were hard ,,, I used to put a chain from one rear spring hanger to the other with the van backed up against a telegraph pole ,,, a sort of early anti theft device ,,, ah the bad old days ,,,
GraemeVW
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The hinges snapped? The actual hinge bodies? They are chunky bits of cast (iron?), that surprises me.
Also rare cos they’re not worth saving. If it was a horse, they’d shoot it.
Back in the 80’s when these were relatively new we still used to argue over the well used Mk2 Transit, which was a vastly more pleasant drive. Now that’s really going some.
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I remember about 50 years ago one was parked on the verge by the A 30 between Heathrow and Feltham with a large placard stating " another heap of rubbish from Bedford " ,It was only a year or two old . It was there for quite a few weeks.
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And aboveThat’s been plastered straight for sure. Whole world of disappointment lurking under that paint
redlig
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RARE !! They must be worth a fortune then. or not.
GraemeVW
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The fact they were the customisers favourite went quite a way to ensuring their rarity too.
Those of you that think they are bad to drive, what don't you like a out them? Steering is a little heavy when parking, but other than that I don't see what's bad about them.
Those of you that think they are bad to drive, what don't you like a out them? Steering is a little heavy when parking, but other than that I don't see what's bad about them.
GraemeVW
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The slant 4 engines in the car range are the same but with higher compression pistons. The twin carbs won't fit in the c.f. though without cutting.
yep , the arms snapped ,,, i went through loads and at the time there were no second hand ones as they were all snapping ,,,
try buying a mk1 transit and see ,,, even the bull nose diesel with the tragic york in them bring silly money.
GraemeVW
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Crazy. Never heard of that in 8 years playing with CFs.
Well I had an early cf2, 2.3 slant engine, I converted it from a crew bus into a 4 berth camper. Loved it, loved driving it too. Way faster and quieter than a petrol transit, more economical too. Before I put a high top on it it would do 100mph, afterwards 85...
Rust was the main issue..
Never had a hinge snap
Rust was the main issue..
Never had a hinge snap
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V twins are great but 4"s rule.........
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thisone started out with afew bubbles........hahaha......
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bet its rotten from the waist down and has been since it was 3 years old , dozens of bodge ups over the years
I bet your Scimitar has less glassfibre in its bodyworkI wasn't in the market but it took my eye. I use a Cheltenham Sable curently but thinking of selling it. Then is the issue of what do I use for Curborough etc. I have a Scimitar for sale which I have two interested parties for so was contemplating a campervan after that one caught my eye. If it were too cheap for me to refuse it, then we might be able to do a deal once the funds come in.
