Hi from Barnsley

BedfordMJ

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I thought I'd better say hello as I've found lots of useful stuff on here. I'm having one of these converted into a motorhome and I've always been keen on getting off the beaten track.
http://www.witham-sv.com/infopage.php?ID=1507&Overide=1
A newer truck would have been better in some respects but would have had much higher mileage and been more expensive. I did want something that was simple to maintain.
My conversion is almost complete and soon I'll be sending it for painting after it's first MOT.
best wishes

Simon
 
BedfordMJ said:
I thought I'd better say hello as I've found lots of useful stuff on here. I'm having one of these converted into a motorhome and I've always been keen on getting off the beaten track.
http://www.witham-sv.com/infopage.php?ID=1507&Overide=1
A newer truck would have been better in some respects but would have had much higher mileage and been more expensive. I did want something that was simple to maintain.
My conversion is almost complete and soon I'll be sending it for painting after it's first MOT.
best wishes

Simon
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Hello Simon and welcome,
That is some tool it will get you off the beaten track alright, what are you putting on the flatbed, a house.:cool:
 
Trevor said:
Hello Simon and welcome,
That is some tool it will get you off the beaten track alright, what are you putting on the flatbed, a house.:cool:
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Hi Trevor,
No the flat bed was removed and it had to have a sub-frame built to enable a box body to be built. I wanted to access the cab from the body and the original flat-bed was too far away from the cab. I got the idea from this site
http://www.expedition-vehicle.co.uk/Welcome.html
I did though want a lot more comfort and a Luton front for a bed. I'll not be going with the Orange colour though.
best wishes

Simon
 
Hi and welcome, Bedford, wait till Mandrake logs in and see's Bedford and Barnsley in the same post;), you'll have a friend for life:eek::D
 
lenny said:
Hi and welcome, Bedford, wait till Mandrake logs in and see's Bedford and Barnsley in the same post;), you'll have a friend for life:eek::D
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Oh right is Mandrake into Bedfords then? I'll have to post some pics.
 
BedfordMJ said:
I thought I'd better say hello as I've found lots of useful stuff on here. I'm having one of these converted into a motorhome and I've always been keen on getting off the beaten track.
http://www.witham-sv.com/infopage.php?ID=1507&Overide=1
A newer truck would have been better in some respects but would have had much higher mileage and been more expensive. I did want something that was simple to maintain.
My conversion is almost complete and soon I'll be sending it for painting after it's first MOT.
best wishes

Simon
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Simon its fantastic, not so keen on the color, if i had something like that it would have to be camo.
 
Trevor said:
Simon its fantastic, not so keen on the color, if i had something like that it would have to be camo.
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Trevor, that's not my Bedford it's where I got the idea from, or rather I had the idea and did a google and found Rob's truck.
I wanted something more comfortable with air-con, satelite, generator and I needed more living space which is why I had to have a Luton made.
I can't say it's pretty and it'll never catch any pidgeons. Don't know if it's ok to post some pics in this section but I'll have a go. Mods can always move them if it's not ok.
cheers

Simon
 
BedfordMJ said:
Oh right is Mandrake into Bedfords then? I'll have to post some pics.
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Yep, Mandrakes into Bedfords, but the "CF" type, and he won't know what you've got till he reads your posts.

BTW he lives in Barnsley, He may be your neighbour:eek::D
 
I looked at his profile I live in the town centre he's not far from me. I did like the CF's we had one as a Hospital minibus it didn't half shift. Mine definitely won't move as quick as a CF but it might be better off-road.
 
hi simon and welcome,
hey thats a very interesting project you got there
looking forward to seeing the pics of the finished article
all the best with it!
 
sundown said:
hi simon and welcome,
hey thats a very interesting project you got there
looking forward to seeing the pics of the finished article
all the best with it!
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Oh it's nearly done now except for a few bits of furniture and MOT and paintwork. I'll keep posting pics seeing as people seem interested.
 
hi bedford mj just seen the posts ,firstly as it dont seem like i welcomed you to the site! please excuse me WELCOME there done. you live in barnsley then i assume you see i live in wombwell not to far away. looked at your picys very nice i am about to put my cf back on the road after a few months of being unable to drive it.
 
BedfordMJ said:
Trevor, that's not my Bedford it's where I got the idea from,
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I know by the link that you posted with the orange truck.

Don't know if it's ok to post some pics in this section but I'll have a go. Mods can always move them if it's not ok.
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Shure its ok to post photos, there are no mods on here as such, as we are such a friendly bunch and we are a self controlled bunch Well most of us anyway.;) I think there is a thread for posting photos somewhere on here.
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mandrake said:
hi bedford mj just seen the posts ,firstly as it dont seem like i welcomed you to the site! please excuse me WELCOME there done. you live in barnsley then i assume you see i live in wombwell not to far away. looked at your picys very nice i am about to put my cf back on the road after a few months of being unable to drive it.
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Hi Mandrake,
Yes not far away from me I live at Worsbrough Common. I'll post a few more pics. See what you think
cheers

Simon
 
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