andy1960

Nice work as usual Ron....Noticed  this earlier pic ...is side stand same as Norton 16H ..never seen this before on an RE ?

Could the "arrow" be an Anchor? 

Eddy8men....have tanks....... will travel!  

Thanks Ron....if only they could talk and tell us their story ! The delay in going to see it was  a bit more complicated than I would have hoped .I tell you the  sorry story next time I see you ! 

5 hours ago, Ron said:

Thanks Jan. I was just about to say all that

Christmas will get in the way now, but I'm gradually compiling a list of engine bits and cross referencing the numbers with CO numbers. I've had to do this several times with other WD Enfield models and fortunately for us they all used quite a lot of the same parts. I'll have to wait until I get the cylinder bore measured before know what is required regarding rings or piston. Again it will have to wait now as I expect my engineer will want the whole day off .......What a way to pick a man's pocket..............Bah Humbug!    Ron

Just  drink your whiskey and stop being so ginger !!  

3 hours ago, Baz48 said:

Sale of goods act 1979 doesn't make the distinction private sale of secondhand goods only goods offered for sale - all the above said the Bedford MW offered for sale looks good and one the seller can rightly be proud of 

I think we are both a bit right and a bit wrong over this.......

"The Consumer Rights Act has made the conditions surrounding buying from retailers much clearer, but the protection offered by both that and the Sale of Goods Act 1979 is much more limited when it comes to buying second hand from individuals.

The rules about items being of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose no longer apply - instead we're much more reliant on the clause about them being as described.

There's no obligation on the seller to disclose any faults, but misrepresenting goods isn't allowed.

Say we're looking for a second hand car in the classified ads. The seller doesn't have to tell us that it's impossible to select second gear, or that the bonnet doesn't securely shut.

But they can't tell us it's a good little runner when it doesn't start half the time, and they must tell us the truth if we ask them about something we notice - for example why a door is a different colour from the rest of the car." ..... quoted from Choose.co.uk

Hope that clarifies things ...and yes it looks a lovely Bedford !

1 hour ago, Baz48 said:

Agree, give an indication of price your looking for will stop the speculative low bids. If it’s priced right it will sell if not it won’t a scan through e-bay to see the same vehicles time and time again with a top end price tag that don't go and yes I do know how long it can take to restore a project vehicle and the cost involved. Possibly one of the questions a seller should ask is do I want a profit or do I want my vehicle to go to someone who cares and would look after it for the benefit of all. Ultimately the seller has an obligation under the sales of goods act to be open and transparent in the transaction. 

Just a point...Sale of Goods Act does not really apply to private sales of secondhand goods...and so does not oblige the seller to list a price  specifically .He has stated he is open to offers.Also there are many private reasons why someone may not wish to list a price...as stated before... its his vehicle, so its a bit unfair to question his method of sale...If your genuinely interested you talk to the guy...simples!

Ron ...this is the Indian I asked you about but Steve beat me too it ! Well done Steve ..be nice to see some more pics on here!

Thanks Ron....great.

Fair comment on the chroming...once bitten and all that !!!

Well said Davey .I have seen it in the flesh and it looks A1...its your truck anyways.

Ron ..regards chroming used silencers...locally they have done it for my mate in the past..... as the last job before they renew the solution...just have to wait to fit in with them..might be worth asking if your guy would do this for you being such a longstanding customer!

Also could you please post closer up pics of the silencer "side on" and "open,  rear end on" please if not too much trouble .

Thanks  A

Hi Ron ..nice project for you get involved in ! Just wondered if the exhaust pipe and silencer are original or replacements?  Merry Christmas  to you and J by the way!

Hi ..Anyone have spare ...the two reinforcing plates that fit  between the the front grill panel and each side of the front brush bar that  ....a good front bumper ... and one only  headlight surround /gap fill panel?  Any help appreciated.

Has anyone got a good usable Bedford MW 28hp engine spare or.... at  a push... just a good usable crank please? Thanks.

Looking good ...I wish I could work as fast as you !!!

What make/type of red primer you using please?

Hi PM sent.

Thanks for the info on brakelines.Engine work looks good!...who did this for you please? Andy B

Hi ..looking good..are all the brake fittings new ..pipes and ferrules? If so where did you buy these from please?

Amazing work....thanks for sharing it with us!

Looking good.....nice to see you at Netley.

So, it's been all quiet for a while, but behind the scenes, measuring, head-scratching, photo-scouring and research have been continuing.

 

A big shout-out to Green Barn Services - who have agreed to help start putting bits together on it.

 

A big relief at the weekend when an original locker door (from a Mk-3) fitted neatly in a side frame (also from a Mk-3) which attached to the upright of the original Mk-2, supported by a newly minted and rolled wheel arch (worked out by 30 year old trigonometry). All the bolt-holes lined up...

 

 

 

Happy days!

Fantastic project...keep up the ( slow ) progress ! You make me feel less guilty about the lack of progress on my Bedford. :blush:

What type of wood are you using for the frame /floor please?

What colour code powder coat did you use please?