Richard Farrant Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Baz, The Key Card info lines up with the Chilwell Census list; Contract no. S3479 (on card) H5297118 to 5298117 Bedford Tractor 4x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Baz, The Key Card info lines up with the Chilwell Census list; Contract no. S3479 (on card) H5297118 to 5298117 Bedford Tractor 4x2 Whats the Chilwell Census list, then,..Richard. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Whats the Chilwell Census list, then,..Richard. ?? "Allocation by Central Census tanks & Vehicles of "B" Vehicle W.D. Numbers" an official document from RAOC Central Ornanace Depot, Chilwell up to and including 23rd Nov. 1944 This lists all B Veh. numbers from WD No. 1 (Impressed vehicles) to L6277385 ( FWD Lorry 4 ton 4x4 G/S ). It lists groups of census numbers allocated to Contract number and vehicle description. Copies of this rare to find document are produced by Groucho Publishing ( no connection - no commission :-D .......yet ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Nice one thanks Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 "Allocation by Central Census tanks & Vehicles of "B" Vehicle W.D. Numbers"an official document from RAOC Central Ornanace Depot, Chilwell up to and including 23rd Nov. 1944 This lists all B Veh. numbers from WD No. 1 (Impressed vehicles) to L6277385 ( FWD Lorry 4 ton 4x4 G/S ). It lists groups of census numbers allocated to Contract number and vehicle description. Copies of this rare to find document are produced by Groucho Publishing ( no connection - no commission :-D .......yet ) Cheers, Mate. All the best, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 ooooffffff, first coat of dessert sand, yum yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 (edited) Well had some evenings in the garage and managed to rebuild rear springs and fit back on the truck run all new brake pipework and flexi pipes rebuilt the engine start stripping axles for blasting halfway throph front springs droped the motor and gearbox in the chassis welded up brokem exhaust manifold Baz Edited November 2, 2008 by Bodger Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) got some spraying done today, and the axles are stripped for blasting, Need a master cylinder if anyone has one lying around? Edited November 16, 2008 by Bodger Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Nice work Baz, just a couple of questions, is the engine solid mounted at the front or is the rubber bit not yet fitted? What method did you use to weld the cast manifold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Nice work Baz, just a couple of questions, is the engine solid mounted at the front or is the rubber bit not yet fitted? What method did you use to weld the cast manifold? The rubber mount bolts underneath the cross member so you cant see it from the top, it hads a metal sheild on top to protect it. I welded the exhaust using supercast arc welding rods and a pleny of heat by way of a oxy acetylene torch to pre heat and post heat the area. it welded very nicely. i was vey happy as a replacment was not a bargain price! Cheers Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Well its been a while since i updated the blog (work work work) I have managed to sneek a few hours in on the Bedford and got the following done Mounted scammell coupling rebuilt distributor and fitted electronic ignition made the exhaust system (exits by drivers door) stripped out the rear hubs and made all new wheel studs made new front wheel studs made all new wheel nuts! found a full set of 10.50 x 16 tyres + extras :-) fitted front tyres rebuilt rear brakes, new cylinders rebuilt master cylinder rebuilt front brakes grit blasted all the remaining bits repaired the fuel tank repaired the vacuum tank repaired the trailer brake servo, a Dewandre vacuum servo, anybody got any? The replacement cab has had major surgery as the seats need to be moved out by 2 inches to allow room for the extra levers in the cab, nearly all done now though. making progress but slow going, next job is to get it running and fit the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Baz, it looks GREAT; Can certainly see you've been spending quality time on her,....Nice One, mate, and looking forward to seeing her in the 'flesh',......so to speak. All the best, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) The rubber mount bolts underneath the cross member so you cant see it from the top, it hads a metal sheild on top to protect it. I welded the exhaust using supercast arc welding rods and a pleny of heat by way of a oxy acetylene torch to pre heat and post heat the area. it welded very nicely. i was vey happy as a replacment was not a bargain price! Cheers Baz Thanks for that reply Baz, I've only just seen it! I've used the chuck it in the Rayburn firebox for a bit, mig it then cool it in the oven method myself which works well. Good progress on the Bedford looking good. Edited July 13, 2009 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks for that reply Baz, I've only just seen it! I've used the chuck it in the Rayburn firebox for a bit, mig it then cool it in the oven method myself which works well. Good progress on the Bedford looking good. What mig wire do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Progress is being made on the old girl, will have some pics to prove soon Bit disappointed with the cab we got from Pete Gaine, supposedly grit blasted and high build filler primered....seems to be more filler and primed than blasted, either that or they were very gentle and left the green paint behind!!! anyway to late to grumble now. we had noticed a crack appearing on the rear of the cab where a patch had been welded (or so we thought) turns out it was soldered in and smothered in a ton of filler, unfortunately the solder did not cope with being touched and prodded and the patches fell out. so out with the welder and started to repair properly. other jobs done made new foot well floor pan made new floor pans repair some floor pans fitted fuel tank made new wooden mounts for vacuum tank fitted all cab levers fitted drivers seat base recored radiator and fitted i will take some pics this week, promise! Baz Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hi Baz, see long time your work on OXC, very good work! I have few years ego wreck OXD 1940, from me buy my friend David and make full reconstruction. wish success with your Bedford OXC! Its ice truck regards Tomas www.fotoalbum.eu/higgins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) some pics showing progress, cab on, the new foot well i made, made a press tool to create the ribs in the floor. Edited January 12, 2010 by Bodger Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Looking Good Baz. Keep up the good work. Did you get the clayton vacum servo sorted. Clive ....................................... protruckservices.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yep, managed to weld up the cylinder and machine out again and made a new end plate from steel. the Aluminum welded quite well was surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bedford Boys Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Loving this resto!! Ox's are just gorgeous!!! May I enquire as to where you got your rear brake cylinders and what they cost? The ones on my mates MW are completely flogged out. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Norman Aishe is having new rear cylinder made for £125 Each. it hurts but i like brakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bedford Boys Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 125 QUID!!!!! THAT'S LIKE NZ$250!!! Brakes are over-rated anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippo Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) Hello Baz, Bedford brakes are starting to become harder to get hold of. I needed one cylinder for the mw last year and the cheapest i could find was £100 for an original O type cylinder. In the end i had mine re-honed and resealed and luckily it took and i haven't had any leaks so far, finger crossed. The j type Bedford wheel cylinder is the same apart from the bleed nipple is a different size to the banjo fitting, so they are handed, where as the o type can go on either side. The easiest way round it is to drill and tap the smaller hole to the bigger size and then you have a straight replacement. Or if you fitting a pair i don't think anyone would notice the nipple size. Bernie smith has some j type cylinders at £70 each last time i asked. If you want his number PM me, he's usually at stoneliegh. And the chap that re-honed mine has the J type ones , at £70 also, so i could pass his number on too, if you like.:-D When i was looking for one john morter had some o type ones again at £125, but he wanted the old one back so he could have it re-sleeved. I did look into having my own done and i think i was near £100 to have them done, but I've heard some bad things about the re-sleeving since. Edited January 12, 2010 by rippo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hello Baz,Bedford brakes are starting to become harder to get hold of. I needed one cylinder for the mw last year and the cheapest i could find was £100 for an original O type cylinder. In the end i had mine re-honed and resealed and luckily it took and i havent had any leaks so far, finger crossed. The j type bedford wheel cylinder is the same apart from the bleed nipple is a different size to the banjo fitting, so they are handed, where as the o type can go on either side. The easiest way round it is to drill and tap the smaller hole to the bigger size and then you have a straight replacement. Bernie smith has some j type cylinders at £70 each last time i asked. If you want his number PM me, he's usually at stoneliegh. And the chap that re-honed mine has the J type ones , at £70 also. If you have old cylinders and the pipe inlet and bleeder hole are in good order, it is more economical to have them sleeved with Stainless Steel. I have had a great many cylinders done and never experienced any problems. Don't throw any old cylinders away, you may be able to reclaim them for yourself, or someone else. For the Bedford Boys........I would suggest this as a way of getting over your MW cylinder problem. I would be surprised if the process is not available in NZ, there is a brake company in South Australia that does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bedford Boys Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 That's exactly what we are doing. Dad's making up a jig for mounting the cylinders in the lathe. We will then make up stainless or bronze sleeves and fit them in with loctite, and then machine the bores to size. We have about 12 rear cylinders and only one is able to fitted to a truck. Even this one needed a good hone. I replace seals as a matter of course, even if they are passable, I replace them. Seals are the cheap part. Bedford rear cylinders seem to be at a premium the world over? Maybe I should start making them? :readbook: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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