Zopilote Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hi My name is Colin. I live on an island off the west coast of Canada. I've got a hard-working and much-loved 1984 Bedford MJ with a crane that I'd like to know more about. I'm excited to be on this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Welcome. A good old work horse as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Welcome in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Dear Colin, I received your private message, yes I can help you/ Please post a picture of your truck, there are two types of crane (possibly more) for the truck. Being on the coast and in BC your truck will return to the ground very quickly if it is not not stored under cover and away from salt air and moisture. I guess your might be ex BATUS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zopilote Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Thanks all, And thanks Robin! Do you currently have one or more of these vehicles? I'll post a picture soon. As to the truck's history, I don't know much, but BATUS seems the most likely. It is left-hand drive if that's any indication. Corrosion is definitely the main threat here. My truck is currently in good shape that way but I'm worried about the cab. Everything rots before your eyes (except 6061 aluminum). I have some strategies to combat rust, but it requires extreme vigilance. Lanolin based coatings are pretty effective if you stay on top of it. I have a big shop but this beast can't live in there, the door is a mere 11' high, and the crane is too tall. Maybe a little Bedford barn would be the thing. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Welcome in Colin, Where are these photo's you discussed ? lets take a look at her then ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Colin, the main the with an MJ is to keep the rot out of the cab. Cab gutters / roof seams, door bottoms, footsteps, front lower quarter panels, window and screen surrounds, cab mounts, floor areas and box sections, access hatches and wheel arch seams - in fact, pretty much every seam - are all areas to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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