76 CF Bedford M/Home, 350 Chev V8, Turbo 400 Auto, HWY Diff, Petrol/Gas

Condition:	Used
State:	NSW
Product Type:	Motorhomes
Price:	AU $22,500.00
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1976 CF Bedford, 350 Chev V8 (Gas& Petrol), Turbo 400 Auto, and 9” Diff with Highway gearing, the Van isregistered legally in Victoria with the motors engine no (1 month of VictorianRegistration remaining) – ready to drive away. (Whenever prices are listed, receipts can be supplied, and many others).Will consider an alternate vehicle as part payment.All the running gear is inexcellent order, it has power to spare and equipped with heavy-duty tow barif you need to tow heavy trailer, and still cruise.  The motor was rebuilt approx. 15 years ago($2348) by the Bendigo Truck Centre, and has only travelled 37,000 km’s since,it starts first time every time, idles and runs perfectly.  It has new Water Pump ($89) and Alternator ($275),every hose and belt was changed approx. 5,000 km’s ago, the Radiator is in exorder.  There is B&M TransmissionCooler ($320 $94.80 in fittings) fitted behind the Aluminium Ex LandcruiserBull Bar, to keep the Gearbox cool, great if you want to tow.Extractors matching Manifold werefitted some time ago and the exhaust was replaced from front to back ($1055.27). The braking system has beentotally overhaled, reconditioned Brake Booster ($366.60), Master Cylinder($364.65), Drums machined and new Brake Shoes all around ($285).  The Wheel Cylinders were also replaced allaround ($382), total of $2,600 has been spent on the brakes and labour ($516- Wodonga Brake Clutch), also less than 5,000 k’s ago.  The Front Wheel Bearing and seals were alsoreplaced at the same time ($178.98).  Thefour rear tyres are as new (12 months old $600), they are light truck, thefront tyres are also ex.  The Van has been totally rewired,LED’s on the rear, new Indicators on the front, new wiring from the front tothe rear, and the Fuse Boxes upgraded with ‘Blue Seas’ marine grade units($720.17). Summary items such as the Horn,W/Screen washer bottle, all new.Thousandshave been spent on the following: Starter Motor with low reduction gears, Shacklepins/bushes, Front end wishbone’s, Ball Joints, Engine Mounts, Uni Joints, the rearwheel hub assembly, Front Shocks, Fuel Pump, and Transmission rear bush &seals etc. – all with receipts.Ithas brand new 12V high cranking battery behind the checker plate door, wherethere is plenty of room for additional batteries.  There is 20Amp Battery Charger, 600W Inverter,and 4-outlet power point to get things started. Beside the battery door is drop-downdoor, hinged on bullet hinges for quick removal of the entire door if need be -ideal for outdoor cooking.  The van isfitted with the factory 100 water tanks (one each side), and 100L fueltank, all tanks are stainless steel. (I have new 12V water pump, not yetfitted).Thedash is all intact, and in good order, the upholstery on the seats isacceptable as are the door skins, the carpets are in order, as is the largeengine cover, they all need good clean and the result will be worth it.  The entire rear of the Cab has been enlargedand fully welded with 75mm 25mm steel, and easy to climb thru.  Perhaps the feature of the van, is theenlarged hatch, robust enough for two people to sit on side by side and enjoythe view.  Thevehicle was jacked up and placed on blocks, the entire undercarriage was wirebrushed and then painted in rust proof cold gal paint.  Whilst the wheels were removed the backingplates were also detailed, before the brakes were rebuilt etc.  The cabin was taken back to metal, and allrust removed, the cabin roof was still in ex order, as were the gutter rails,they were painted in enamel, right forever. Whilst the radiator, and brake booster were being repaired, the entireengine bay and firewall were given the same attention.  The cabin was painted with cheaper paint(just to get coat on it), it would come up treat with cut and polish – weintended pro job down the track.  Thereis no rust of any concern in this vehicle, however, there are couple of minorimperfections, near the driver’s side mirror. The piece above the cabin (underthe cab over, bottom of bed) has been replaced with 2mm aluminium. Thevehicle back was formerly ‘Starcraft’ Winnebago type camper, all the woodenframe has been removed and replaced with 30 30mm galvanised RHS, and Migwelded.  The alum cladding has beenreplaced with 3mm Composite Panel, and the roof is now entirely covered with3mm aluminium sheeting – solid enough for any number of people to stand on theroof. The nose cone is composed entirely of folded aluminium, that overlaps toprevent any future leaking whilst travelling at high speed, the nose cone drasticallyimproved the road handling – it cuts thru the air, and unmoved with oncomingtrucks. It has also been lengthened 30cms to make larger double bed, when thehatch is off the roof, you are truly sleeping under the stars. do not want toremember how much this cost in aluminium, and engineering, $2,099 in sheetingalone.Thetwo windows are high quality horse float types (push out – tempered glass), andthe internal frames are in place if you wish to put in more. There is largenew fibreglass shower/toilet platform installed ($250), ready to fitout, orplace some marine ply over it for more usable space (included). There is hugeamount of space under the vehicle for waste tanks etc. Theinside has two widened bench type beds each side, with enlarged ends made up of2mm checker plate for firm step up onto the cab-over bed.  The benches are covered with removable 12mm MarinePly, for storage underneath.  We have newmattresses for the side beds, they are not yet covered (not pictured).  The steel work is in place for full length overheadshelving above the beds, and simple bench top at the rear, with shelvingsteel work completed. The floor is solid, and would come up well carpeted. Intime the windscreen may need replacing, and the surrounding rubber is showingsigns of aging. Thevehicle is perfectly driveable, however, there are few things to do.  The Indicator stalk is broken, (can still be used) an easy fixonce you have sourced replacement.  Thehatch is made from 3mm aluminium, and fits perfectly, however, we have not yetfitted the hinges (we will supply them, high quality bullet type hinges) – we justtake it off when we travel.  There is anaftermarket water temp gauge, however no oil pressure, will be including aset of Sportscomp II Pack gauges and Trans Temp gauge ($355).  The petrol gauge works intermittently, andthe gas gauge is not always accurate – both easy fixes. Insummary, there are many possibilities here, DIY carpenter could complete thejob now, the receipts amount to well over twenty grand (not including labour),and then there was the initial purchase price of the Camper, and the endless cost of consumables, Sikaflex,welding wire and grinding disks etc.  Idon’t imagine anything like this coming on the market again, have many morephotos of her construction (email me if you need them), and she just had her 41stbirthday!   We are located in Nimbin (NSW 2480), it can beviewed anytime, and contact us on 0424 894644 

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