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Re: 1976 Bedford CF on top of Ford Falcon...

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 10:08 pm
by TerryG
That's very impressive. engineering that to work well and be safe looks like a hard task!
what's the yellow car in your first pic?

Re: 1976 Bedford CF on top of Ford Falcon...

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 11:30 pm
by JPB
This thread has my undivided attention, what an utterly amazing concept. Great stuff. :D


Is the yellow Vauxhall a "Prince Henry" or something slightly later? That would be so cool with a BMW six cylinder Diesel engine, GM automatic transmission and suspension from something modern and complex. Phew, just as well that last bit was only a thought, imagine the flak if I'd written it....

Re: 1976 Bedford CF on top of Ford Falcon...

Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 6:47 am
by rich.
my brother had a 1.8 which went bang so we replaced it with a 2.3 from a vauxhall magnum i stopped chasing it at a ton going down blunsdon hill nr swindon.... i had the mk 1 cf tipper with a dogleg first, it was a rotbox but lots of fun... i love old bedfords :D


http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/301132899.htm?ca=18_s
http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/299049862.htm?ca=18_s
found these, not pretty, but the french do gaudy very well :D

Re: 1976 Bedford CF on top of Ford Falcon...

Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 7:09 am
by rich.
hi mate! there are a few bedfords over here, im looking for a ca now :D have a look on
http://www.leboncoin.fr there is some interesting stuff are you still running the viva?

Re: 1976 Bedford CF on top of Ford Falcon...

Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 12:38 pm
by bnicho
Best use I have ever seen for a Foul-coon. :)

Keep up the great work. The engineering is impressive!

Cheers,

Re: 1976 Bedford CF on top of Ford Falcon...

Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 11:01 am
by rich.
ive been drooling over that since the mag arrived.. ive fancied a ca since i was about 6. can you post some pics of your viva trip??

Re: 1976 Bedford CF on top of Ford Falcon...

Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 11:13 am
by falconriley
Is that a 30/98? What is the story behind it?
Where abouts are you?
Personally, I think the Vauxhall is more interesting. Any more photos?
Matthew

Re: 1976 Bedford CF on top of Ford Falcon...

Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 8:19 pm
by rich.
cheers ill have another look..