Wanted - Bedford CF Transporter or Chassis Cab [Archive] - Vauxhall Owners Club for all Vauxhall models (including Opel)

mallyd

29-11-09, 08:49 PM

snarf

29-11-09, 08:56 PM

As above, I'm looking for a Bedford CF Car Transporter or Chassis Cab in good Condition, it will only be used to bring a Chevette and a Chevanne to Classic Car Shows etc and hence needs to be a bit of a looker as opposed to a bit of a scrapper! I don't mind if it needs work as long as this is reflected in the price.

Thanks Mal

Theres this on fleabay.bedford cf 2.0cc petrol recovery truck 3.5t speclift

http://tinyurl.com/yahkabn

mitch1965

29-11-09, 09:00 PM

How about finding a Midi & doing some work on it, to make it carry??:)

mallyd

30-11-09, 10:03 AM

Spec Lift is no good as it needs to be able to put one on the back and tow a trailer behind it. Did they make a Midi Chassis Cab??

mitch1965

30-11-09, 10:17 AM

I don't think they did, just a bus or panel van, which seem odd as the CF was a pick up with twin wheel axle.:(

snarf

30-11-09, 11:03 AM

Spec Lift is no good as it needs to be able to put one on the back and tow a trailer behind it. Did they make a Midi Chassis Cab??

Also on fleabay is a BEDFORD CF BEAVERTAIL RECOVERY TRUCK + SPARES.
http://tinyurl.com/yc5x2qe

mallyd

30-11-09, 11:27 AM

I've seen that one, but at £1500 and "MOT Exempt" status, it doesn't look particularly inviting . . and I would say needs a lot of work. There were two or three on a couple of months ago that went for between £780 and £1000, but typically I wasn't looking for one then.

snarf

30-11-09, 11:44 AM

chris66

30-11-09, 01:45 PM

Spec Lift is no good as it needs to be able to put one on the back and tow a trailer behind it. Did they make a Midi Chassis Cab??

They made a pick up i'm sure. Just get a toyota one and stick a griffin on the front. all the same thing. :D Try sending John Skoota a pm. He's a member over on the CF owners, just in case something comes up there

biffbangpow

30-11-09, 07:32 PM

http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=FSW&action=display&thread=70617

sorry if it not the right one !!:eek:

dappy cow

30-11-09, 07:55 PM

There is one in my workshop that id' be more than happy to get shot of, unfortunately its not mine, and the guy rather likes it. Good luck with the search though, i'll keep an eye out for you.

A3LTR

30-11-09, 09:29 PM

Basically your after one of these ?

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/a3ltr/10092009193.jpg

It's not for sale though but it'll give people an idea of what your wanting !!

Skoota

01-12-09, 02:59 PM

As above, I'm looking for a Bedford CF Car Transporter or Chassis Cab in good Condition, it will only be used to bring a Chevette and a Chevanne to Classic Car Shows etc and hence needs to be a bit of a looker as opposed to a bit of a scrapper! I don't mind if it needs work as long as this is reflected in the price.

Thanks Mal

Seen Chris's post, yes, it's very likely that someone on the CF/UK site will either have, or know, of what you want. There was a LWB flat bed on there recently, but I think it was canibalised. I'll check and look again for you. Cheers, John.

Skoota

01-12-09, 03:07 PM

Seen Chris's post, yes, it's very likely that someone on the CF/UK site will either have, or know, of what you want. There was a LWB flat bed on there recently, but I think it was canibalised. I'll check and look again for you. Cheers, John.
Had a look on the CF/UK site's sales, sorry, nothing there like that at the moment. However, I've left a PM for a very good friend, who helped me to do the engine in our CF, to ask him to keep an eye out for you. He has a vast number of contacts. Let you know, when I do. Cheers, John.

mallyd

02-12-09, 08:52 PM

Cheers Guys, its not desperate and don't mind a bit of work, but the one on retrorides is a tad too much work . . should find one before Billing . . .

Dougie

04-12-09, 12:56 PM

I found a brilliant one in Rickmansworth a year ago and put down a deposit on it, but the old xxxxxx then refused to sell me it. Wonder what happened to it. Anyone remember it in TV?

A3LTR

04-12-09, 05:14 PM

There's one on ebay now..

Clicky (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BEDFORD-CF-BEAVERTAIL-RECOVERY-TRUCK-SPARES_W0QQitemZ330381082502QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ Commercial_Trucks?xxxx=item4cec3f3f86)

snarf

04-12-09, 05:17 PM

There's one on ebay now..

Clicky (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BEDFORD-CF-BEAVERTAIL-RECOVERY-TRUCK-SPARES_W0QQitemZ330381082502QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ Commercial_Trucks?xxxx=item4cec3f3f86)

Got there first:D see post 6,;)

A3LTR

04-12-09, 05:33 PM

sorry ! my fault, didn't check !! lol
I think that one is based on the 140" wheel base model, mine is on the 126" ....

snarf

04-12-09, 05:34 PM

sorry ! my fault, didn't check !! lol
I think that one is based on the 140" wheel base model, mine is on the 126" ....

:cool:(-

mitch1965

04-12-09, 06:31 PM

sorry ! my fault, didn't check !! lol
I think that one is based on the 140" wheel base model, mine is on the 126" ....
All help is welcome, its easy enough to miss these, so itshows folk are out looking & helping(-(-

snarf

04-12-09, 06:33 PM

All help is welcome, its easy enough to miss these, so itshows folk are out looking & helping(-(-

+1,(-

mitch1965

26-12-09, 06:34 PM

CF Pick up here. (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BEDFORD-CF250P-PICKUP-1987-FULL-TEST-EXC-FOR-THE-YEAR_W0QQitemZ280441316599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutom obiles_UK?xxxx=item414b9ae4f7)

would this be any good to convert??:confused::):)

A3LTR

27-12-09, 12:35 PM

not really good to convert, carrying capacity would only be about 1.2 ton as it is, once there is a beavertail body on it you'd be down to under a ton....

mitch1965

27-12-09, 01:25 PM

I wasn't sure if a twin whell axle would be do-able on this, to aid the weight?:confused::confused::o

A3LTR

27-12-09, 04:06 PM

mallyd

27-12-09, 09:54 PM

The wheel base would be far too short.. the twin wheeler models were made in 2 versions, standard 126" WB and then the 140" WB which was only avail in chassiscab form

The twin wheeler I've got is just big enough to fit me cav MK1 on it.. to stay within the legal limits etc, the longest I could make the body was 12'6"....

Correct indeed, but I appreciate the extra eyes looking for me (- I don't think I've seen another registered this late . . but you never know. I'll keep looking :D

mitch1965

27-12-09, 10:00 PM

I will keep my eyes open, as i try to for everyone.:)

Vectra-Arctic

27-12-09, 10:26 PM

I will keep my eyes open, as i try to for everyone.:)

He's a helpful bunny really :D

A3LTR

28-12-09, 06:47 PM

There'll be one out there somewhere !...

Just gotta find it :) someone will know someone who's got one sitting about !!

I bought my CF from a guy in leeds (not Adrian Bailey) for £140 and now I'm quite happy with the outcome !! still some left to do but hey.. when are they ever finished ?? lol

A3LTR

21-01-10, 10:16 PM

hows about this one ??

Clicky :) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bedford-cf2-chassis-cab-lwb_W0QQitemZ290394056744QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Com mercial_Trucks?xxxx=item439cd5a828)

chris66

21-01-10, 10:17 PM

i'll have the Romany/Dormobile on the back:D

mitch1965

21-01-10, 10:17 PM

hows about this one ??

Clicky :) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bedford-cf2-chassis-cab-lwb_W0QQitemZ290394056744QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Com mercial_Trucks?xxxx=item439cd5a828)

Not bad, but it is chassis & cab only??:confused::confused:

A3LTR

21-01-10, 10:18 PM

read the listing ! will sell the body for the right price !

mitch1965

21-01-10, 10:28 PM

oopss,,, i missed that bit, i had read it was going on a n other motor.:o:o

It could be a good one, I too would want the CA dormobile.:D:D:cool:

A3LTR

27-01-10, 09:25 PM

hows about this one ? CLICK ! (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bedford-Recovery-Truck_W0QQitemZ250570845235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C ommercial_Trucks?xxxx=item3a572fac33)

mitch1965

27-01-10, 09:28 PM

hows about this one ? CLICK ! (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bedford-Recovery-Truck_W0QQitemZ250570845235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C ommercial_Trucks?xxxx=item3a572fac33)

This looks pretty tidy for its age, 26 yo this one.(-

mallyd

28-01-10, 12:20 PM

Cheers Guys, that's one to keep an eye on, the cab doesn't look too bad and the body just needs a bit of wire brushing and a repaint . . it would be a fair trek home from Essex . . I might have to go and look at this next week, as I'm working in Kent all week and have to go to Dartford to pick up a set of Chevette HS Wheels and tyres, then I have a car to pick up in the Midlands the weekend after (which has less than 10k on the clock and has been in said garage since 1993 and its been bought unseen).

mitch1965

28-01-10, 08:18 PM

I have a car to pick up in the Midlands the weekend after (which has less than 10k on the clock and has been in said garage since 1993 and its been bought unseen).

If you're in my area, & i am in, your welcome to drop in mate, even just for a coffee stop??(-:cool: You do get around a fair bit.:eek::D