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    Bedfordboihopeful's 1982 Bedford CF, LD28 auto

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    18 minutes ago, GregT said:

    Mine was short w/b.  I'm not sure a PC diff is what you'd want now. From memory it was about 3.5:1 which really did limit me to 13in wheels. 14's or 15's are a much better size now - 15's in particular as there are a lot of Jap vans on that size. See what it's got in it now, get it running well and make the decision on diff ratios based on what you've got in front of you.

    The guy said now he knows I might want it, I was happy with the price, he said he's fine to hold onto it and in no rush. So yeah was going to look over it myself and hopefully get it inspected more thoroughly too before I actually start thinking of potential swaps

    Bedfordboihopeful's 1982 Bedford CF, LD28 auto

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    On 22/03/2024 at 07:52, GregT said:

    I bought mine as a 2l petrol converted to a camper. Ripped out the bunks etc but kept the lining and the PC Cresta diff. After one extremely expensive trip to Teretonga where we had a headwind all the way and had blown our fuel budget by Gore it got the LD28 conversion. An outfit in Waterloo Rd ChCh did it. They were doing one LD conversion a week at that time. When I went to pick it up I was met by a mate from speedway who'd already driven it and raved about how quick it was compared to the others they'd done. Told them what the diff was.

    It would cruise at 115k with two bikes on board. Never did find out absolute top whack as over 120k it was still accelerating - but very slowly. Went to most NZ race circuits in the following 5 years Puke to Teretonga. Had to keep it on 13in rims as 14's would have geared it too tall. Bit hard on rear tyres - rolled one off the rim running fast and empty once.  Rust killed it ultimately. Far as i know it's now a mobile shed on a farm around Waddington.

    The wife loved it. She dragged off a Porsche once. Nail it hard and the left front got very light.

    From my experience I'd look hard at a taller diff than standard. But also fit bigger rims. They've got enough torque to pull something taller.

    Crazy as it is while buying parts I met a cool guy who has a PC cresta diff that he wants gone, he wanted $200 for it, any idea if that's good? Such a small world sometimes

    Also was yours short or long wheelbase? Pretty sure mine is long

    Introduce Yourself in Here

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    9 hours ago, yoeddynz said:

    @BedfordBoiHopeful definitely start a build thread one you get your van. It's a great way to log the progress and help with mojo boosting when you can look back at where you've come from.

    Looking forward to more Bedford content and especially the compulsory LD28T swap. 

    Definitely the plan, gonna do Instagram too. Luckily the one I'm getting has already been swapped to Ld28, just not the turbo though. That's something I'll look into though could be fun

    Hoping I'll be able to get advice from ya oldies if I run into issues haha

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    Introduce Yourself in Here

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    Name: Matthew

    Location: South Canterbury

    Cars you own: None lol soon to own 1982 Bedford CF 280 Van

    Mods to them: n/a

    Pictures: will upload at a later date

    How you found out about oldschool: good ol Google

    Anything else you want to add: brand spanking new car enthusiast but I always loved the classics. Was recently diagnosed with crohns disease so full time work is basically a non option, thought I'd make myself a silver lining and fix up a classic I've always loved. The Bedford CF, imo the classic stoner van second only to the VW Kombi. I expect it'll take me a few years

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