TheBarterBarber Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Here to talk and get any help possible with The Barter Barbers 1971 Bedford CF charity Barbershop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfive Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hey Sam, I think you gave me a sick mullet once when you were working out of the historic village in Tauranga. Love what you're doing, hope you can get the help you need, and will have to get the mullet touched up when you're nearby sometime. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBarterBarber Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 @johnnyfive that was me! Would love to touch up the Moo-Lay anytime! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibirdman Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 So many options for a Beddy van. Just about anything you do will make it go faster and fair number of options will make it use less juice. Back in the day a Holden 6 was the go if you wanted cheap and reliable, and Chev V8 for fast and reliable. PC Cresta diff head to get the gearing up and later model bedford brakes to make it stop. Today I would be going for something like a commodore V6 and auto or a diesel option. Cool van. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gt Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 LSA Chev, Auto, 9" 4 wheel discs. AP Racing brakes, air ride, yeah right lol. There must be a few of those gearboxes lying around. If the engine is ok I'd hit up someone like the Gearbox Factory and see if they will fix it for haircuts all round and some signage on the van as support for a great cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 If you need any auto electrical stuff done in Auckland I'll sort you out 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73crownwagon Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Holden straight 6 202 or 186 is definitely the go for "easiest" option. But by easiest I mean weekend after weekend of hard graft to get it done tidy. Trust me. To keep rolling on this summer just get a gear box mate! Those 4 speed zf gearboxes are notorious for looseing there syncros in them. Contact the guy next door to pick a part Avondale on the left hand side he's closest building to the motorway he knows his Bedfords and may have a gear box hanging around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 The 173 was an option on some of the larger CFs back in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73crownwagon Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I don't think alot of people realise the engine bays are different between UK made slant 4 engine c.f. Bedford and ozzy made straight 6 c.f. bedfords so a quick "Chuck another motor in it barry" doesn't work as easy. Plus gear box mount plus engine mounts plus driveshaft plus etc plus etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Do i recall a barra powered bedford or transit van popping up on one of @yoeddynz's project discussion? Or maybe it was a dream I had. Realistically any repower is going to be costly to do properly, ideally finding some form sponsorship for a much less shit tow machine would be my suggestion.. 10,000ks in a clapped out bedford van sounds terrible! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAD Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Can't really add much to the gearbox discussion, but just wanted to commend you on such an admirable idea. Have lost friends to depression/suicide in the past, seems to be one of those issues that often doesn't come to light until it's too late - this sort of exposure is great. Best of luck to you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 22 hours ago, TheBarterBarber said: @johnnyfive that was me! Would love to touch up the Moo-Lay anytime! I may have to come see you to get my mop of hair sculpted into a mullet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 If you're in AK at the moment and plan to be for a while, but if you could get the gear box up here sure a few of us could be rounded up to help get it in. Dunno if that hightop would get in my shed, but most of the tools are there and a hardstand. Happy to host. Then at least you're more mobile in the interim, right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gt Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I'm willing to help out and have all the tools. Just need to get the oldschool network to dig out a good gearbox and may as well throw a clutch in it at the same time. 4 hours work max if nothing else is fucked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBarterBarber Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 That sounds awesome! I’m going to see if I can get the gearbox to Tauranga, then I can drive it up to Auckland and see if we can get a few guys together, I’ll chuck on a spred and give some haircuts! Are there any other parts I should find at the same time? Thanks everyone that’s giving advice and kind words, this is defiantly a awesome community! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73crownwagon Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Definitely do the clutch while your there along with the release bearing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzurro Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 other than the gearbag, is the engine tiptop? To wring as much as you can from the small 4 pot staying on top of general maintenance having new points/plugs/dizzy cap/leads oil and filters (esp air) as well as timing and carb tuned could help? Dodgy wiring, janky fuel lines and etc is often an overlooked issue in older stuff with plenty of previous owners and roadside fixes and could make a big difference. A 1hp improvement by loosing a slight misfire when you only have 50hp on a good day is a 2% improvement ! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBarterBarber Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Quote 36 minutes ago, azzurro said: other than the gearbag, is the engine tiptop? To wring as much as you can from the small 4 pot staying on top of general maintenance having new points/plugs/dizzy cap/leads oil and filters (esp air) as well as timing and carb tuned could help? Dodgy wiring, janky fuel lines and etc is often an overlooked issue in older stuff with plenty of previous owners and roadside fixes and could make a big difference. A 1hp improvement by loosing a slight misfire when you only have 50hp on a good day is a 2% improvement ! Yeah did the plugs and points, have some serious esaust leaks so going to try do that as well, it’s pretty well buggered . Always has clean oil as the oil leaks and I top it up each time I put in petrol! The air box thing has a wee oil resivour in it too that I try keep as clean as possible. I could buy a clutch kit realitivly easy? Thanks so much for the reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo999 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 This is such a great project you have set yourself, your attitude seems to fit so well with the Old School way of thinking as well - you certainly came to the right place. I also like the QCR shirt on the bloke at 14:20. All the best for your work 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Yeah super great thing your doing getting Blokes to talk about how they are feeling ! Keep up the Good work and if you find yourself in Christchurch im more than happy to swap a haircut for some gas and some home cooking ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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