Identification of a Bedford truck

[rmk]

Hi guys,

Thanks for your help so far, it's been very useful. Things are going to be taking a rest for a while since the winch on the back of this Bedford needs to be used for at a temporary site for the remainder of the gliding season in the UK.

If operations at this site are successful, it is likely that we will be overhauling the Bedford engine with a view to resolving some of the problems it currently has. I'm uncertain exactly when this will happen though.

Thanks, Russell.

[rupert condick]

Hi
I came across this Bedford bus ( I think) ex army?
I will try and get more info.
So any ideas on year or model,

sorry could not uploadaaagh!

the rear axle has 706654 57 samped on it.
regs
rupert

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Rupert,

Please read http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...600#post190600

[rupert condick]

Whew,
well I am trying again so pictures do down load,
IMG_8684 (2).jpg


too many pixels so the picyure is a bit small, but as all thats let is the front section, O Type

[Lynn Eades]

Russell, I think you can assume yours is the last engine type.
Your engine number is 40xxx and the changes accured at 33000 and then again at 36320, if I am understanding correctly

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by rupert condick

Whew,
well I am trying again so pictures do down load,
Attachment 124269


too many pixels so the picyure is a bit small, but as all thats let is the front section, O Type

That looks like a Bedford M type, lower payload than an O type. You can distinguish it by longer bonnet and different pattern of louvres on side panels.

[rupert condick]

Cheers Richard,

regs
Rupert

[Lynn Eades]

An RLHC is designated "Chassis and Cab Only for Special Appliance Vehicles- Right or Left Drive".