ColinR

Afternoon all.

After some more info if at all possible.

I have a QLD which I would really like to sort out end of this season with the proper body. At the moment she is fitted with what I believe is an RL rear (Previous info from the forum members, so many thanks for that).

If I was to consider this and to offer the RL body for sale, firstly would this be something that people would be interested in? and secondly any ideas on price? The reason I ask is that I don't see many QLD rears for sale so may have to fabricate.

I've seen the great job Guy did on his wagon and wass considering the same set up.

As usual any help would be and IS really appreciated.

Colin

Hi Colin,

 

Pretty bad - it has been sat on the ground since at least the mid fifties, and in my opinion it isn't restorable - if I thought it was, I would have bought it. All the panels are shot, and several of the uprights have rotted away from the crossmembers. I am not sure it retains enough structural integrity to be lifted out in one piece. Unfortunately, it has become hemmed in by many years of scrap machinery, so it would have to be craned out over a chain link fence, so not likely to be cost effective anyway once you add in transport costs.

 

Regards,

Mike.

Thanks Mike, Thats a real shame. As Dan said If you have any pics I would really like to have a peep at them. I'm renovating my one and am after a few minor bits.

QLT body you say!...... how bad was it?

Yep, got that thanks Nick.

Ok Paul, how much would be wanting for that fine bit of British engineering?

Afternoon all!

Been trying to hunt round for some info so any help would be appreciated.

It may be a long shot but anyone know if the Chevrolet 216 lump head will fit on the Bedford 214?

Thanks

All the times I've looked through the websites and I didn't think to check again! I really need to grab a coffee!

Cheers!

Morning all!

Was just wondering if anyone can recommend somewhere I can purchase engine bearings for my QLT?

Just after standard crankshaft and main.

Many thanks

Thanks gents, will have a look at the Mike Starmer book. Will also have a look at those codes to see how they all compare!

Many thanks Ferg & Jules, I'll drop them a line!

our right / vehicles left. Thanks for that. would it have been plain one side and have 'pass' in white on the other?

Afternoon Ladies and gents,

Quick question. Any ideas about the plate on the Left hand mudguard of the QLT? Its a still from the film 'Millions like us'.

Is it one of the units with PASS one side and a unit id the other?

Good afternoon all,

Help! Been hunting round various threads trying to get info on best authentic looking colours for World War 2 paint. Looking at the mid/late war (As its for a Bedford QL).

I have seen Guy's Bedford Restoration thread and love the colour he's painted his wagon. But can't go down the route of sourcing the Renault colour etc etc.

Sooo I'm after a colour which you consider to be correct so I can tidy up My Ql's until I can do a proper job on them. Ideally needs to be brushed/rollered on.

So Ladies and gentlemen can you let me know of any suppliers YOU would recommend.

Many thanks

Oh right, that answers that. Was really scratching my head over what vehicle that step was from.

Many thanks Ivor.

Many, many thanks for the info gents!

Ok, so i thought they may be from a utility of some sort. Wasn't sure about the Jeep parts and was kind of thinking that the gearbox looked Hillman ish.

The buckets of bits I haven't been brave enough to empty out yet.

And to answer your question Jules, In all honesty I really will need to shift it. I would love to own a Utility of one manufacturer or the other, but really have my hands full at the moment! Unless its Bedford QL or BSA M20 related I need to part with it.

Was wondering if this was the right section to ask?

I've got a few bits and pieces that I'm either not 100% sure about or haven't got a scooby about!

Any help would really be greatly appreciated.

Thanks didn't think of that. I will pass that info on and see if they can get one (they are hopefully getting the Humber armoured car back from there).

Humber armoured car? What, the one at Hendon?

Nearly every Willys/ford jeep that has come through Bonhams for a sale at the RAF museum has fetched a good price for the seller!

Would anyone be able to help with details of the cargo bay area of the QLT? After Bren mount, seating and box/unit for actually standing on when doing the air sentry bit in particular.

Seating wise after type of covering and thickness of seat/material.

But really after as much detail as possible.

Many thanks

£23k including premium!

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22705/lot/341/

Don't know if this has already been mentioned but in Northern Ireland you couldn't even get fireworks let alone deacs etc and still plenty of guns got in the country as we all know. So how does the EU think they are going to Police this and enforce it? I just hope this country doesn't do its usual and roll over whilst other countries pay lip service to it.

Many thanks Richard, i've dropped him a line.

Evening all,

Anyone know a place I can get my hands on engine gasket sets for the QL lump?

I'll look forward to seeing that come in!

Thanks all.

I did pick up the bit about Austin doing the QLT conversions, but didn't know the years. I'm hoping to start work on the one I own and would really like to try and find out year of manufacture if possible, don't think I have the plate fitted to the side of the chassis though.

I'm assuming that no plans still exist for the QLT bodies, type of manufacturer and materials?