Scrap to Restore the Bedford CF episode 2 restoration barn find

[@Calvin_Wright]

Loving the fusion funk music. DR B looks quite solid give the age. Wooden running boards and etching on the windows is pure class 😎🤙

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Couldn't agree more! I its a a time warp :)

[@michaelmatthews8171]

Lovin the boogie van. Those mirrors are intertruck ones for lorries, Inter truck was a kinda euro car parts for commericals in the 70"s and early to mid 80"s...

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Oh wow thank you for that info, I would have never have known that. Thanks, glad you are enjoying the van videos. I have another one going live tomorrow showing the inside

[@michaelmatthews8171]

@@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam . You were talking about the port hole windows for the side of the van. How about the perspex/plastic windows that are in some industrial warehouse/ garage doors.There tinted and oh so shaggin wagon!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Oh wow I know what I will be researching in my lunch break today, thank you

[@andyfry1970]

Hi Kev, nice walk round of the boogie van, like the sound of a domed round window in the side there 🤔👌, plenty to do hey! Great engine stand too...nice! Great stuff 😊

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Thank you sir

[@pauljeffries]

That boogie van is just ace 👌

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

cheers mate

[@nickwhitney1534]

Vantastic. So many mods of that era. I love this van.👍

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

cheers, yea its a proper time warp. thank you

[@thedjse]

I absolutely love this van!!!! I can smell the history from here!!!

[@aussiebloke609]

Love the '60s - '70s Shaggin' Wagon/Sin Bin metal flake paint, but good luck trying to match it after the rust repairs. You may get lucky, but I'd anticipate doing a full respray so it doesn't come as too much of a shock if the touch-up doesn't work out as well as you'd hope. Looking forward to seeing how this project turns out. Cheers, mate. :-)

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Thank you, yep once I have completed all the repairs I plan on giving it a totally different colour paint job but still respecting the age and style. As you say it's going to be impossible to match it. I am glad you enjoyed the video

[@BritishRail60062]

Were these the same vans like the one used in the A-Team? Although I think the US versions are badged as GMC? Nice to know that you are restoring this one.

[@Sinky-t3i]

great music never heard anything like this

[@steelriverdrinks7036]

Love this! I have an 83 Bedford cf campervan. Once owned by Stirling Moss. I love it but hate driving it. What engine could I put in it to make it a more pleasurable ride. Please don't murder me, I know it's an iconic vehicle! 🙂

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

wow thats a bit of motor racing history you have there :) - I am genuinely looking for an alternative engine for my Bedford. ovs a v8 would be fun but not very practical, I have thought about a modern turbo v6, I know some jags have them and as they are rear wheel drive it would be a good start. but yep I have the same issue as you - I want something that is reliable and easy to find parts for - let me know if you think of anything your self

[@ClassicCarCave]

Kev, Just a thought but what about fitting the same engine as Trev did the in his bedford i think it was ford Ztec plus he can give you all the info to fit it. You would end up with something modern and plenty of spares. Cheers Dave

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

That's a good call, my mate is fitting one to his mk2 escort right now. I will have to look at the numbers. Thank you

[@glynmoore3730]

I had a custom lwb with camping interior and still miss it. Had 2.3 litre petrol and we fitted twin carbs that transformed it's performance. Such a shame I can't upload a photo.

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

A LWB would be cool. I keep thinking about twin carbs as ovs the Vauxhalls had then. Or now maybe even ITBs 🤓 but I just need it on the road for now. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@glynmoore3730]

@@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam If you complete it with the stock 2.3 engine I really suggest you try fitting the twin Strombergs, it'll be a simple fix (if you can find some) and transforms the performance. I also had a 4 branch stainless steel exhaust fitted .... fantastic.

[@stewartpalmer7039]

I'm convinced my shed floor is an event horizon for a black hole. How to remove an engine " cut the vehicle away from it". Easy peasy.

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Ha ha, yea I tripped that van for everything.

[@lawrencemathews5202]

I always thought these vans were Like our same era gm vans . look close but way different. And ours had straight 6 and V8s in them.

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

They kind of look similar but as you say built by opal / vauxhall under GM for the euro market. Totally different but the same sort of vibe

[@andymurdoch1346]

Dream Machine paint job? Will the Mini tow that barge home from the rallies?

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Ha ha, yep I can defo see the mini being more reliable at the moment 😂

[@outridingBMXPortugal]

The best way to remove the engine is to lift the body and roll out the front subframe. You could actually use that forklift to lift the front end. It only needs to be lifted little more than 1m to clear the front spoiler.

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Thanks, unfortunately the forklift belonged to the scrap yard and now the van is back home. But I am sure I will find a way

[@Thecarislife]

Hi keV. What happened to the go pro under the fork truck forks

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Ha ha, yep that's the one that got crushed. I could not find the photos of the smashed camera so that's why I did not include it

[@STORMCLOUDGREY]

Hmm - I wonder if theres room for the twin Dellortos off of a Firenza?

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

You know what. I have thought the same 🤔👌

[@aussiebloke609]

If you're looking for a dropped something and you still can't see it when you're down and ground level, I was taught to use a flashlight. Just keep the light skimming across the ground, and keep your eye somewhat higher...and the elongated shadow will give it away for you.

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Now that's a great tip. I will defo try that next time

[@classicminidetails8887]

Passion wagon

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Oh yea. I have bought a black light and I am going to go all CSI in the next episode

[@outridingBMXPortugal]

Stock tires are 195R14C, to keep the same diameter you want to go with 225/70R14. Wider than that you will need fender flares.

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

That's exactly the info I needed, thank you

[@Mrflash222006]

Was that the forklift clip that killed the GoPro

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Ha aha, yes it was, well remembered

[@dennisborgers5902]

If replacing a FR70-14, you would look up the appropriate 70-series size, the 215/70R14. (TireRack.com, Tire Size Conversion Chart)

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

That's awesome info thank you. I will check that out

[@claymore2k1T10]

My Fiat 124 sport had alloy air horns

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

cool, yea they are going to have to come out for when I re do the engine bay so I am keen to see what they are. thanks

[@piperdoug428]

Nah i have a 51 flathead Ford V8 that would send that shaggin waggin down the road in good order, lol.

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Oh mate I would love to build a hot rod with a flat 8. There is a race on Pendine beach south Wales for 50s and older hot rods that I would like to do, but unless I can find a cheap barn find I can't imagine it will ever happen