IIsbister Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hello. My name is Ian and I live in Shetland, the northernmost point in the British Isles. I recently bought a 1940 Bedford OY Truck which is now in the process of being restored. I believe it was last used about 25 Years ago. The truck is a tipper but I think still retains the origional wooden back which was mounted on to a tipping frame. It is still in its wartime paint and has the 21st Army group sign on the front wing also a convoy light above the back axle. There is what appeares to be a batch number or similar painted on the engine cover in the cab. Any help with history would be much appriciated. I am also in need of a few parts including a passenger seat, if anybody knows of someone with spares I will try to post a few pics which might be of interest to anyone with a similar truck. Currently working on the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenivers Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hello and welcome . Pics are always great . On the subject of Bedfords is that bar at the front a radiator protector or something more ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Welcome along at least you are coming into the time with a lot of daylight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 welcome along mate ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenivers Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Welcome friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Welcome in, photographs would be very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 hi a warm welcome to the forum . :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hello and wellcome, shane, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Welcome aboard, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IIsbister Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum. I will try to post some pictures in the MV restoration area. Please pass on any thoughts or information that might relate to the truck, in particular, what I believe to be the 21st Army group crest on the wing and the batch etc. number in the cab. The radiator is out for repair at the moment. Best Wishes Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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