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andy ross From Canterbury Kent at 09:01:30 Thursday October 7 2004
Its great to read all the interesting comments about the site, so you must be interested in Beddys, you once owned a Beddy, you are an owner of a Beddy, or you want to be an owner. Well come on join the Site it only take a couple of minutes to join and it,s Free, so the more who join the better for all, Hope to see your name in the members list. Carry on Campers!

DIMITRIOS KOLIORADAKIS From TAMPA FLORIDA at 20:31:53 Friday October 1 2004
I OWN A BEDFORD HA 134 VAN IN GREECE CRETE ISLANDIt WAS PURCHASED IN 1976.

Alexander O'Kelly From Konstanz, SW Germany at 13:23:53 Monday September 27 2004
The best Bedford Site on the net I found so far. Just bought in Switzerland a 79 LHD Bedford Camper, which I think is an original ADVANTURA, original delivered from Bedford in England and fetched there by the first Swiss owner. The car has original 66.000 km on the clock and has absolutely no rust! It was very cheap SFR 500.- or EUR 320.-, which is approx. GBP 215.-. It was sold with the Vauxhall gearbox removed from the car and said that the reverse gear was broken, but the only broken things were the gear lever gaiter bushes so that the reverse could not be engaged! I called Adrian Bailey from the spare part listing site, he will sent the bushes and the old Lady will be on the road again soon. Great deal! as soon as I have some pictures I will put them in the picture gallery.Go on with that side, greetings from Lake Constance ALEX

neil smith From Liverpool UK at 21:45:43 Monday September 20 2004
exellent site thought i was a lonely CF owner but now i know im not. Cheers Neil

Richard Edge From Scotland at 22:00:27 Tuesday September 14 2004
Hi a great site, I enjoyed looking around.

esther From at 12:35:32 Saturday August 28 2004
Hello Im Esther from France , i want to buy a used van motorhome class c with shower for ~3000.00 , in Miami is a reserved seat for me.What kind of document are necesary, could you please inform me for the international insurances in United States, soon after United States i need to travel in Central America.Thanks for your response, see you soon,Esther

Gordon Hopkins From Loganholme Qld, Aus at 12:30:07 Wednesday August 11 2004
I have just found this site! Brilliant! I am now the proud owner of a 77 CF350 with an Aussie 6 cyl engine. I hope there is someone from Qld with info on where to get spares. Ill keep on with the project til its running and wish you folks all the best with this site.

dave From birmingham south at 07:26:41 Monday July 26 2004
hi, so glad ive found a site that will give me all the info ineed about my moterhome bedford cf 1982autosleeper. having looked thro the site i am hooked. keep up the good work, dave.

john wood From elgin,morayshire,scotland at 23:00:20 Sunday July 18 2004
great website.informative,and entertaining with it!spent the last 4 evenings reading members forum and still at page 6.its answered a few of my own queries,so keep up the good work.perhaps ill join someday!!

john wood From elgin,morayshire,scotland at 22:59:54 Sunday July 18 2004
great website.informative,and entertaining with it!spent the last 4 evenings reading members forum and still at page 6.its answered a few of my own queries,so keep up the good work.perhaps ill join someday!!

FRED MUGU MAGA From MADRID SPAIN. at 12:59:27 Friday July 16 2004
THIS SITE IS GOOD .I JUST WANT TO PUT MY BEDFORD IN ORDER BTWEEN SOON GOOD TIMA NEEDED MORE OF IT GUYSSSSS.

paul hand From dorset at 22:36:33 Thursday July 15 2004
im so pleased to have found this site . im rebuilding my cf 350 glendale . does any one know where i might locate some of the plastic exteria sides ?

Ian Leckey From Northallerton, North Yorkshire. at 18:31:06 Wednesday July 14 2004
I own a 1982 Auto-Sleeper CF found your site by accident. It is a good informative site and well worth a visit.

bill+glenis From portsmouth. at 12:06:07 Sunday July 11 2004
Hi first time on your website did enjoy + will be back.cheers.

jono From Neath, South Wales at 20:52:54 Tuesday July 6 2004
Hello, Just bought a cf 350 coachbuilt, this site has been a great help to me.I will contimue to visit.Excellent site, Thanks

adrian From westyorkshire at 22:34:14 Sunday July 4 2004
excellent site i have a 1977 glendale 2000L and have used this site to get spare parts and links to ebay very good

paul From christchurch at 21:47:48 Friday July 2 2004
just brought bedford cf camper 1978 so found your site great help keep up the good work paul

Hayden Ball From New Zealand at 13:33:23 Tuesday June 22 2004
My Wife and I have just recently bought a 1979 CF camper and I have been looking around the net for somwhere to belong, maybe we could fit in here for a while? Good site Regards Hayden

Kevan and Sue From Weymouth Dorset at 19:41:09 Thursday June 17 2004
HI just popped in to have a glance, at the suggestion of my friend and member Debbie from Dorset .Just got ourselfs an 79 CF 250 camper.Bits to do but sorted insurance today.FLUX. Tax tomorrow then first run out Sat, Excited.Good to know the sites here and i will get round to joining.

Andrew Boyd From Edinburgh at 18:53:51 Tuesday June 8 2004
Wonderful site, very easy to navigate. I placed an add in the wanted page which I have got lots of feedback from, looks like Im well on the way to owning a bedford cf D I plan to buy the camper with the aid of your site and then bring it up to showroom condition, I might even send you some pictures Keep up the good work.Andrew

Markie From at 17:54:38 Friday June 4 2004
Nice site, good layout with clean, easy to read styleWell DoneMarkiewww.pooleybridge.com

steve From GRIMSBY at 18:22:24 Tuesday June 1 2004
i have a Hymer on a bedford cf 1979 there must be some moor out there

donna clayton From RUISLIP MIDDLESEX at 06:55:50 Tuesday May 25 2004
Please could you help me I have a camper van and wish to sell it but do not know where to advertise it any ideas? Many thanks Donna

Mr Terry Dainton From Taunton,Somerset at 21:13:12 Saturday May 22 2004
I intend to buy a Bedford CF camper after previously owning VWS and a trusty Commer Highwayman. In order to obtain more info about Bedford CFS I came across your web site which I can only describe as being excellent. I will now continue my search for a Bedford. Many Thanks Terry

ed From london at 17:19:39 Monday May 10 2004
There is no really easy way to go from the guestbook back to the home page.....the navigation really needs sorting out and more internal links putting in....

GRAHAM WEST From NORTHAMPTON at 22:07:40 Wednesday April 7 2004
While I agree with the general opinion of visitors that this is an excellent site to view,I have to say the updates in my own circumstance are poor.It has been a year since I first joined this site and still my entry in skills/knowledge share has not been updated despite emails being sent. The complete text should continue to read-will come in handy one day not motor spares .I have 2 welders,1 arc,1 gasless wire feed,but Im not an expert.My hobby is leather carving so I can make and personalise anything for you.Obviously I would have to charge for this but the rest of the help is offered free.My email address is now graham.west55@ntlworld.com Colin please take note!!!

andrew From hull, east yorks at 21:07:07 Saturday April 3 2004
Great website useful info for a fellow cf owner

emily From Penarth at 22:47:23 Tuesday March 30 2004
Hi,Great web site, great van.I only wonder where you go to get your interiors converted, as I am trying to do the same?Well doneEmily

Bob Hillier From Killala Co Mayo Eire at 19:48:18 Monday March 29 2004
Very nice site Colin Now I have my ISP under control!! My CF 250 1977 is looking over my shoulder while I type this missive. She is as eager as I to get out there for another year and Im sure your pages will make our enjoyment even greater. Thank you and how do I join up?Bob Hillier

Jon From Tamworth, Staff's at 22:22:22 Sunday March 28 2004
Great site full of really helpfull people with a font of knowledge.Im supprised that so many are in to Bedfords -Jon

dave From stoke at 22:06:57 Thursday March 11 2004
got my self a 81 cf 5 berth for 2k and want to play with it. problem its petrol

r & e brown From ayrshire,scotland at 22:22:33 Monday March 1 2004
we found this exccelent site by accident,and never thought for a minute how popular bedford campers of a certain agewould be ,we were totally surprised,and delighted that so many people are keeping these old babies on the road,we are at the moment trying to restore our 1976 bedford c f 250 coachbuilt,it has a 2.3 petrol engine,but we have a 2.3 opal diesel just waiting to go in,there is quite a bit of work to be done , but we are enjoing the challenge.we will check in from time to time ,see how things are going,good luck to all ,happy trails.

Robert&Evelyn Brown From Ayrshire at 19:26:43 Sunday February 29 2004
just recently aquired two bedford cf 250,both 1976,one coachbuilt and one auto camper,both past their best hoping to make one good one out of the two.one is a 2.3 petrol, the other is a 2.3 diesel will keep you posted on our progress

Dawn Caines From Dorset at 00:27:33 Friday February 20 2004
Hi, my friend has asked me to try to help her find some parts for her motor home it is a glendale coach built on a fiat duacatti chassis and a 6 berth, she is looking for wing mirrors and a captains seat for the front, can anyone surgest a place in or around the Dorset area please as she is drawing a blank and wants to keep it up together.Many thanks,Dawn xx

Roy Fletcher From New Eltham.London at 08:35:52 Sunday February 15 2004
Very good site. Have a 83 CF350 Pioneer 1306.My wife and I use it each year to travel to and round Spain for several months.It has also motored to Norway.AB Classics of Leeds came to our aid last year in N.Spain when the front suspension suddenly collapsed on a small mountain road. How to age 10 years in as many microseconds.

NICK From SWINDON at 16:44:14 Saturday January 31 2004
HI I,VE JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST CF A 1979 CAMPER IT NEED,S RESTORATION AND I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I THINK YOUR SITE IS GOING TO BE THE BEST TOOL IN MY TOOLBOX SEE YOU SOON

BRANKO PARIPOVIC From BELGRADE, SRBIJA at 17:55:26 Thursday December 4 2003
WE HAVE ONE BEDFORD.VERY, VERY OLD. FROM EARLY FIFTEES. WE JUST LAVE THIS CAR.

ROGER TAYLOR From Great Oakley, nr. Harwich, Essex at 21:50:01 Tuesday November 4 2003
Thanks to your website my CF250 CI Motorhome is now back on the road, the differential broke and it was prooving impossible to find a part. But with the help of your site I traced AB Classics in Leeds who sent me the part by onight van. Many thanks, its a great website

JASON From derby at 21:02:51 Saturday October 11 2003
Great site!just borhgt cf350 1981 camper its grat

sandy From Merseyside at 14:41:29 Friday October 3 2003
Great site! Ive owned a 1981 2.3 ltr CF autosleeper coachbuilt for 6 years now. Never seen another like it on the road. Its still going strong. Recently re-upholstered inside for a face lift, mechanics and running gear are fine, great pulling power too. I really like the rear door, useful for moving stuff, stowing bikes etc, as well as the fact that i can still park in a standard bay. Keep up the good work, would be great to see a dedicated Bedfords only rally sometime, sandy

r hall From dorset at 22:36:01 Sunday August 31 2003
hi great site just bought 2.3cf camper on pioneer 280 chassis just one question i see you put down 2.3 as 78 bhp i thought it was 94 bhp could you confirm this thanks ray hall

roy From notts/derby at 00:54:22 Friday August 22 2003
unfortunatly i did not own my cf for long but found this site most helpfull you all seem like a great bunch and if i buy another cf in the future il visit again but farewell for now thanks Roy B

Tracey Myhill From Powys Mid Wales at 01:10:44 Tuesday August 19 2003
Great site. wish id discovered it 2 years ago when we first got our bedford and really needed help and information.Keep going and spread the word BEDFORD CAMPERVANS ARE NOT OBSOLETE.

Richard Clark From Pretoria, South Africa. at 20:53:14 Saturday August 9 2003
Greetings from the Motorhome Club of South Africa. We have about fifty CF motorhomes, all about 20 years old and all going strong. Visit our Club site at www.motorhomeclub.co.za

sandra jaconelli From scotland glasgow at 23:36:45 Tuesday August 5 2003
like your site didnt know so many people had bedford campers my familly have great memories thanks to our camper the site should help to keep them on the road by keeping each oter informed of spare parts and wher to get them

john connolly From blackburn lancashire at 13:01:07 Sunday July 27 2003
what a terrific site. i have just bought my first cf glendale, so look forward to being a regular visitor and club member best regards and thanks for this interesting and infomative site. john

paul bate From birmingham at 21:03:30 Tuesday July 22 2003
Hi everyone Collin you have done a great job on this site I personally am getting great info help from the site its members KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK happy days to all paul

Laszl� Knizner From at 17:24:38 Monday July 21 2003
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Andrwe Haley From Bradford. W Yorkshire at 16:50:28 Friday July 18 2003
Hi Bedforders. Just a quick note to say that i enjoyed looking through your site which i dare admit i stumbled accross whilst looking for a cf2 minibus or van for sale. I normaly only get to see some of your fleet at Billing which i attend every year and always rumage amongst your fine selection of vehicles with delite. I currently own a vauxhall sportshatch which has been under resto for some time with very little progretion. Due to an addition in career it might be more fesable for me to move it on for something more usable. Look forewards to seing your stand next year or hearing from you soon. Andrew

Robin Grimwood From Dumfries & Galloway at 23:01:43 Tuesday July 15 2003
interesting web site full of usefull info/ glad its not only me who loves the old cfs.got two by the way, peterol 2.3 coach built camper /diesal 280 vanfor bits had them about 12 months wife thinks i am sad i spend most of my spare time playing with them

Ken Fletcher From Kent. at 13:22:58 Tuesday July 15 2003
My much beloved old CF250 Adventurer has rolled me around the country for many a year now, nothing will part me from this trusty steed. Its about time folks got into bedfords rather than miniscule veedubs, I did the veedub bit in the 60s and seventys, now Ive grown up Bedfords are ace. I would love to see a spares page, as there must be loadsa people like me desperate for bits. So come on lets see the page turn into an elite bedford page, give the veedubbers a run for thier money. What about a rally exclusive to Bedfords?.

Derek Neild From Douglas ,Isle of Man. at 21:25:51 Monday July 7 2003
excellent site just bought a 1977 cf camper , having a few problems so using forum page for info purposes.Am also using for contacts for spares etc..great site keep up the good work.Will eventually get round to joining the club soon thanks Derek.

gethin From harrogate at 22:10:27 Wednesday June 25 2003
found you again what a good site ta

michael beaumont From o.k at 09:26:21 Saturday June 14 2003
was eye chillin 2003

alan budimirovic (bdmrvc) From barnsley at 17:53:22 Saturday May 3 2003
what can i say. this site has given me the greatest possible reason to stay connected to the internet. well done collin

John Simmons From Scarborough, N Yorks at 22:16:55 Wednesday April 30 2003
Hope my Email and pix worked these were taken on our first outing this year, time road tax was abolished, then she could stay on road all year long 1977 van, taken on beautiful Holme Valley campsite near Holmfirth!

Nev Coop From Cairns, Australia at 09:40:49 Tuesday April 29 2003
Having not long inherited a pristine 1973 CF Bedford Dormobile camper that has a genuine 48000 miles on the clock I am so delighted to find this great site.Look forward to meeting and chatting to anyone that shares the Bedford scene.

mark blundell From at 16:38:39 Sunday January 26 2003
it would be a nice idea for the members of this website to have a cf gathering,billing aquadrome northampton is a campsite with amusments for all the family.and it is central in the country it would make a good weekend.

jeff davies From blackwood at 00:36:06 Friday January 17 2003
hi,just a note to say i enjoyed your site,i found it very informitive know what you mean about the mud at peppermint park i am in a club called the n.s.v.a...........national street van association ..i have a dodge panel van,and both my nephews have cfs.have a look on our club site- www.nsva.uk.com then click onto the cf photo page..its very good.you might be interested that i came across your site while on a dodge van site in miami !! funny really as i live about 8 miles east of you in a place called fleur-de-lis near blackwood.if you want to get in touch anytime feel free..always ready to chat about vans/ camping/festival of transport rallies etc. cheers for now....jeff.

Greg Chandler From Maldon?,Victoria, Australia 3463 at 13:41:08 Monday December 2 2002
Hi Colin,just found your site,It's GREAT! I recently purchased a nice tidy 1971 CFL(126

mary From devon at 20:17:01 Saturday November 9 2002
brill site had alot of trouble finding any bedford sites it's nice to know i'm not the only 1 who likes converted ambulances

Bill Woodward From Louth Lincolnshire at 02:38:59 Wednesday October 30 2002
The website is brilliant, Since I bought my CF1 three weeks ago I have been looking at this site every day, Am eddicted to it lol. I hope to meet up with other CF owners soon.Bill.

Mick Price From Wolverhampton at 21:58:56 Monday October 14 2002
Great Site. I have just bought a CF250 Auto Sleeper. This is my fourth CF the others were a 280 panel Van a 350 panel van and a 350 dropside tipper all petrol, all workhorses in the building trade. Previous to that I had a CA minibus turned into a van. Love Bedfords always gave good service and economical. Still have 350 dropside even though I am no longer building, still in good nick hopefully will go on to preservation, last worked in 1999.

sheila n mick cassidy From nottm england at 06:05:43 Friday September 20 2002
what a wonderfull site full of fun n info new to this but rivited brb

Phil From Bampton Oxfordshire at 14:01:21 Tuesday September 10 2002
Excellent site! Looked it up when my girlfriend and I saw a CF Camper and wanted one. Checked the adds, and bought one in around two weeks. '72 cf Freeway. Brilliant! Can't wait to get out and play with it. Thanks for your help. Please send details of the club. Phil.

russell wheeler From cleckgeaton, west yorkshire at 12:29:37 Thursday September 5 2002
Thanks 4 the site. I have just bought a CF autosleeper 1972, and the page of where to get spares from will be very useful

HAROLD & HAZEL WAITE. From WINTON. NORTHALLERTON. N/YORKS. at 00:01:21 Saturday August 31 2002
We own the 1984 CF2 AUTOSLEEPER,as featured in WHICH MOTORCARAVAN about 4yrs ago,when offered for sale by ROBSONS OF WOLSINGHAM.We traded our old self converted CF1Ambulance for it as a special Wedding Anniversary present to ourselves.We ran the Ambulance for about 10years(Hazel never liked the idea of riding in an AMB.but our BOXER dogs & CATS never seemed to mind).Before the AMB.we ran a B/Reg. CA.(also self converted) also for about 10yrs.Before the CA we ran a Vauxhall HA.I started work on 3rd JAN. 1955 at the local VAUXHALL/BEDFORD DEALERS here at NORTHALLERTON & have worked on THEM ever since,hope this brief history will gain us entry to your CLUB? We have vechicle photo,s if you are interested. Please send joining details.

Fiona Roberts From Australia at 10:40:16 Thursday August 29 2002
I am delighted to see a wedsite dedicated solely to the Bedford van. My boyfriend and i have one, we are currently travelling around Australia in her - Gypsy! She is the best thing and we have had tons of good times with her. Keep up the good work!!!!

theresa From windsor at 21:01:35 Saturday August 10 2002
i think your site is really helpfull hope to get my own bedford soon

stevo, + Reggy the ambulance From Cambridge , England.or anywhere in my van at 14:10:12 Sunday August 4 2002
Hey ,,,great site , good to know i 'm not the only nut who thinks bedfords kick veedubbs ass, good to see someone promoting the bedford cause, any new friends outthere mail me, especially ambi freaks, and bedrodders

jason thomas From townsvill at 10:46:40 Tuesday July 16 2002
Grate site it has been so hard to find any thing on bedfords when you need it.

STEVE JONES From WESTON- SUPER -MARE. SOMERSET at 01:16:50 Tuesday July 9 2002
GOOD SITE ALOT OF WORK PUT IN THANKS,.... STEVE JONES

mark blundell From milton keynes at 23:21:18 Friday July 5 2002
excellent web site,nice to see so many cf fans,keep up the good work.

DAVE WARNER From BEDFORD at 12:32:22 Saturday June 29 2002
THANKYOU VERY MUCH IVE ONLY RECENTLY GOT ONLINE AND I HAD BEEN FINDING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO RESTORE MY BABY (A 1974 CAMPER) I AM SO PLEASED TO SEE THAT THERE ARE SO MANY LIKE MINDED LOVERS OF THESE VANS YOUR SITE HAS BEEN VERY!!!! HELPFUL IN POINTING ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTIONS FOR ALL MY FUTURE RESTORATION PROJECTS THANKYOU AGAIN DW

Roi From North Wales at 22:15:26 Thursday June 27 2002
fantastic site. I didn't know there were so many of us out there. I hope to see photos of mune in here soon. any one wants to chat about (obsession) interest in campers specially bedfords and ex ambi's in particular, just e-mail me. always willing to reply.

Ray Golland From Medway Kent at 18:41:30 Tuesday June 25 2002
Great site Colin. Thanks especially for the link to Adrian Bailey. Have a recently purchased '84 Bedford CF 250 Autosleeper.Just returned from 1500 mile round trip to South of France, never a moment's trouble ( possibly just got lucky!) Great van.

ALLAN From Carterton Oxfordshire at 17:39:55 Sunday June 23 2002
Iv just bought a 1982 Bedford Auto sleeper. Found your sight, & just to say its great, very informative & help full. Thanks. Allan

john jeffreys From bethesda ,north wales(snowdonia) at 02:21:46 Saturday June 22 2002
Just found this site,excellent set up.Free advertising,free info.Keep up the good work!!!

Gwilym Morgan-Jones From at 20:58:06 Tuesday June 18 2002
Hi Colin, Bloody terrific site mate. My insurance is up for renewal so am trying a couple of firms from the message board, will let everyone know what happens. Keep up the good work on the site, it's excellent!! Gwil

Jason From Newbury at 21:56:37 Saturday June 15 2002
Lovely site mate, a real pity Im only using it to sell my CF!!! :-(

Ed From D�sseldorf/Germany at 21:45:02 Thursday May 30 2002
Nice Page.... Vissit www.womo-action.de for another CF Camper Ed

Rick stevens From RHYL N /WALES . at 21:53:38 Wednesday May 29 2002
HI, thanks for seting up this site,as your love and passion for the cf has sent me out looking to buy one ,after much looking i found one ,Hope i got a bargain, �1000 no mot a little rust on bonet and wings body i think is a adventura,thanks again best wishes rick fron RHYL.

bob rose From waterlooville hants at 02:11:06 Sunday May 19 2002
cf`s have always been my favourite vans and i was pleasantly suprised when i stumbled onto your site which i find most informative and easy to follow.

Rob From North-west at 00:41:57 Sunday May 19 2002
I used to drive these things as Ambulances; in the eighties that is. They kept blowing up (2.3 Auto Petrol) so we received a new batch of 3.3 Petrol engined C.F'S. Excellent vehicles as regards speed, petrol hungry (12mpg) and once at speed difficult to stop! As a consequence, they were withdrawn from service. We then swapped to DARE I say it Transit. Which at the time and indeed presently provides a far superior vehicle. I did like the C.F DIESEL THOUGH, IT WAS PLEASURABLE TO DRIVE. BEAT LDV ANY DAY, FOR DRIVER POSITION, COMFORT AND RELIABILITY. Sorry to be negative. Great web site. It's good to see so many people passionate about these vehicles,because I've so many stories to tell about them. No, not all bad either! Good luck and happy motoring.

Jude From Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England at 13:17:07 Friday May 17 2002
Excellent Site

BILLY HEATH in Wirral in WIRRAL at 9:53:17 Monday April 29 2002
Just found your site,brilliant.I own a 1975 c.f.diesel autosleeper,customised,bright orange in colour,blacked out windows.An eye catcher,love it.Keep up the good work with the site,could be useful.
Jackie Hayward in London at 11:46:41 Tuesday April 16 2002
Hey! Nice website. I have just become the proud owner of a CF250. If you have any advise on what I need to kit it out for a long summer trip through Europe....let me know!!! Keep up the good work Jax
ANTO AND MARIE in BELFAST at 0:5:10 Tuesday April 9 2002
JUST FOUND YOUR SITE TONIGHT WE HAVE A DEAUVILLE LOVE IT TO BITS BUT FIND IT HARD TO GET PARTS FOR ALL THE BEST ANTO AND MARIE
TRUDIE&JANE in Torquay, Devon at 23:0:22 Sunday March 31 2002
Its nice to know there`s someone out there! just got a 1980 cf,work starts now.Great site please keep the info coming.
sean smith in AUSTRALIA at 2:0:16 Saturday March 30 2002
I,AM IN OZ AND OWN A CF PANTEC WHICH I USE AS A MILK TRUCK. IT HAS A STROKED 6 AND STAGE 3 HEAD I HAD A HOLLY 500 ON IT BUT MY FUEL BILL THAT MONTH WAS ALMOST $700.SO NOW I JUST USE A STOCK HOLDEN CARB.MY NUMBER PLATE (rego)IS PIG.ITS A GOOD FOR A LAUGH , SPECIALY WHEN I BURN THEM OFF AT THE LIGHTS .YOUR SITE IN GREAT.IT,S NOT OFTEN I SEE SO MANY BEDFORDS THERE GETTIN THIN ON THE GROUND HERE IN OZ. I WILL TRY TO SEND SOME PIC;S SOON
sean smith at 1:42:26 Saturday March 30 2002

John Brewin in Manchester at 21:23:32 Thursday March 28 2002
Just found this site via Copernic search engine. Great layout. I'm on cable modem so surprised some of the message board entries very slow to load. Overall informative and well sorted. Will be back!
Gary in Dorset, England. at 0:45:35 Monday March 25 2002
Great to know you can find what you need to know on this techno stuff. Power to ya. Shine on, you crazy Bedford owners.
john graham-smith in central coast nsw australia at 4:56:21 Sunday March 24 2002
I have a 1975 CF Bedford motorhome petrol/gas converted with a Holden 203 V8 motor two years ago. It's well equiped with A/C,toilet, shower etc for a powered site. Have improved the cooling to cope with Australian temeratures which up north can exceed 45C. Am currently searching for spring cone washers for the twin wheel rims but may have to have them machined specially,in which case I'll make a double cone to reduce work.
Ray Golland in Kent at 10:14:25 Thursday March 21 2002
I've recently bought a 1984 CF 250 Autosleeper campervan which is in pretty good condition and only needed minor mechanical maintenance work. My problem is with obtaining some touch up paint. It's a beige colour which I'm informed is probably the factory issue colour Can anyone help me with obtaining some paint. has anyone any codes or colour references?. I'd appreciate any help or advice Many thanks
Dan in Hampshire at 20:56:0 Monday March 18 2002
Hi, I am considering buying a CF1/CF2 and was wondering if anyone had any advice? Does anyone know where I can get hold of one? I would prefer just a standard panel van but would consider a motorhome (CF1 'cause they have bags of character). If I were to get a CF2, does anyone know anything about getting bodykits for them, or are the ones I have seen on various websites all custom built? Cheers, Dan.
lucy in hampshire at 12:9:47 Tuesday March 12 2002
Does anyone have/know where to get hold of a diesel engine for my bedford cf ambulance conversion? i'd be grateful of any comments/knowledge on the subject. thanks :) lucy
Ray in Northampton England at 17:23:53 Thursday March 7 2002
Hi, Thanks for the spares links! I have a CF camper 2.3 petrol and I love it! Its my third CF. Two vans ( one is my daily driver) and a camper. Does anyone know how to fix a rattly timing chain on my 2ltr petrol engine? its really annoying at tick over but shuts up when going along! please help contact me on raynow@hauserracing.com - thanks
Ray at 17:23:31 Thursday March 7 2002
Hi, Thanks for the spares links! I have a CF camper 2.3 petrol and I love it! Its my third CF. Two vans ( one is my daily driver) and a camper. Does anyone know how to fix a rattly timing chain on my 2ltr petrol engine? its really annoying at tick over but shuts up when going along! please help contact me on raynow@hauserracing.com - thanks
hannah in mid wales at 14:49:10 Thursday March 7 2002
i've just been given a 1976/1977 bedford ambulance. the bodywork is in good condition but last time it drove (about a year ago) it only went in reverse. any ideas where to start diagnosing and fixing the problem? i don't have much money but it's sucha lovely vehicle it seems a shame to scrap it.... many thanks, hannah
gary t in bournemouth/u.k. at 21:39:19 Wednesday March 6 2002
Just bought a bedford 250. How in the sam heck do you change the rear bulbs?It looks like the outer bit pops off, but I don't want to crack it.Oh, it's a 1981,coachbuilt.
Mike Edwards in Bath at 13:18:29 Monday March 4 2002
I have a CF250 camper. Hope to take it to Scotland this summer. Thanks for the campsite inf.. could come in very handy. Mike G8CPF
Peter Woodrow in Cornwall at 20:45:32 Sunday March 3 2002
Good site, first of all i have just purchased a 73 cf dormobile camper nice motor as it only cost me 50 quid only problem is the nice person before me decided to rip out the bed, completely mess up the electric hookup and make a pigs ear of it (no mecanical knowlege) i have got a new interior but its the wrong one. The front seats fold down flat like they were ment to be part of the bed but that would only make two singles does anyone have pics or a plan they could let me have??? if soo i could really do with the help yours hopefully Peter
wyn in Oamaru, New Zealand at 6:30:49 Monday February 25 2002
hi have just said i would buy a cf today its an old one but looks ok , just playing around and found your site ,great . from Oamaru nz .25/2/2002. cheers wyn.
Jonathan Pope in SW London at 15:5:5 Sunday February 24 2002
Considering buying a CF to do some serious travelling, and came across your site.I am now going to buy a A reg C.F. thanks alot!
john in ENGLAND at 18:31:11 Friday February 15 2002
i cam across your site useing aols own search engine. its a good site well done! am in birkenhead on the wirral about 3 miles from liverpool,am looking foward to owning a bedford camper,your site has helped me get a bit more info,any way keep the good work up all the best to you fellow campers! from john.
Jouni in Finland at 7:29:55 Thursday February 14 2002
Great site! I have '76 CF-250 in here Finland. Some pics in here: http://members.surfeu.fi/jones_paw/bedford.html
MOZ in brisbane australia. at 3:17:16 Tuesday February 12 2002
G'DAY..I have a 73 cf bed with v8 308 motor,auto gear box,campervan.It's taken me 2years to rebuild, nearly there!!Like to hear from you for chat.like to hear from DOGTOOTH aka PAUL in BRISBANE. I live in BEENLEIGH,sth of BRISBANE.BE HAPPY....MOZ.
Belinda Browne in Ireland at 22:54:5 Wednesday February 6 2002

Basil Comer in Bideford Devon at 14:48:28 Saturday February 2 2002
Looking for a prop shaft for Bedford CF250, also interested in gear box. Just bought Bedford CF camper coachbuilt.
M.C.Foster in Coppull,Lancashire at 16:7:27 Thursday January 31 2002
In the process of overalling. Glad I found the site.
shawn harvey in st austell,cornwall,uk at 21:20:11 Wednesday January 30 2002
glad i found your site as ive got a 1974 cf camper that im working on...ive been at a loss though about finding a thing such as full engine reconditioned...maybe someone can help.....its coming together nice now but still needs some things....anwyay all the best.. shawn
Simon in Brighton in UK at 8:24:36 Saturday January 26 2002
Great site. Just bought a Bedford CF 250 1982 Coachbuilt Auto-roamer?? Anyone else got this body on theirs. Wondered if anyone their has put a 5 speed onto their 2.3 petrol - given that it guzzles the petrol a bit? Been looking for a motorhome for a while and rapidly came to the conclusion that the Bedford conversions give you a lot more space for not to big a body - especially as my other half is 5'10" and we've got a 6 year old and a 2 year old to fit in. The kids love it.
boo in cheshire at 18:54:29 Sunday January 20 2002
Good and informative site.
Andrew Sowerby in East Yorkshire at 12:30:32 Sunday January 20 2002
Having a problem locating odd spares bits. I decided to try a search on the net and luckily hit this site. We have an AutoSleeper pop top,and when I was replacing one of the sealed beam units last weekend found that the retaining ring was rusted very badly and disintegrated in my hands so I had to bodge it by using duct tape. I'm very happy to have come across this site.
Matt in New Zealand at 10:1:59 Sunday January 20 2002
I got a 77 CF Bedford with a Nissan LD 2.8. Im sooooo keen to restore it that I cant stop thinking about it. I wanna strip it back to the shell, dip it back to metal and go from there, yeeehaa. Im in New Zealand so if theres anybody out there with tips, hints or info etc then please give be a buzz... arataki1@hotmail.com
spence in Lydney, Glos, UK at 17:13:54 Tuesday January 15 2002
Hi, Nice site colin, perhaps you could put a section for custom and modified! It would seem you have a few followers that are geared for that route. I have put a couple of pages on my website on fitting the Rover V8 into the CF. Not writen by me though, all praises to "Street Machine" magazine in the UK. I will update the site when I get my CF Camper and start to modify her. Cheers for the site Colin, Spence ( www.v8.cjb.net )
Ian in Northallerton,N.Yorks. at 15:17:39 Monday January 14 2002
Great site, Owner of 82 CF with Auto-sleeper camper body, 2.3 petrol motor doing 24 mpg.Toured Scotland twice in 2001,broke cam belt,last trip but luckily fixed by nice RAC mechanic, at Port Glasgow.
Noel ( Bedfords Rule ) in Kingston, Surrey at 15:29:15 Thursday January 10 2002
Great site. Just going through various sites and sources to get my custom project on the go. I hope to be the proud owner of the HARDEST Cf in town... well Kingston anyway. My dream is make it a better version than the Amercan Chevy Day Van. I may even put a V8 lump into it. Once again, great site. Bedfords rule!
jay & han in london at 22:34:47 Tuesday January 8 2002
just browsing and stumbled accross your site. on second bedford, a converted '75 auto ambulance. bought for 200 smackers, some fresh petrol and brakes balanced and we were off for the south of spain, via andorra!! needless to say the brakes weren't keen (boiled) and the auto box was unhappy (sprang a leak), but all was well...until...on the way back, just as we neared the summit...'POP' went the head gasket. 18 months, a few hundred quid, many swear-words and some greasy knuckles later...it lives! fun for all! j
dogtooth at 23:59:27 Monday January 7 2002
I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA,MY REAL NAME IS PAUL,AND I AM CURRENTLY REBUILDING EVERY NUT AND BOLT ON A BEDFORDCF,THIS IS GOING TO COST ME THOUSANDS,{TENS] ever since those custom car shows at billing aqua drome, and earls court in london,having lived in bedford for 15 years,i feel its my duty to build the biggist and baddest machine on the block;i dont have any photos as yet,but trust asure you will get some when i get some,yours is the first site ive seen just on bedfords; are there anymore, let me tell you a bit about my machine [reminds me of the dave lee roth track] she's a 307 chevey donk,being totally rebuilt as we speak,duell wheels soon to be big fat custom mags [singles] less rego,has the door in the side, square headlights and bla bla bla,have most of my ideas to go but would still like to check out as many photos as possible,this machine will enhance my lifestyle no end as i am a keen fisherman and kiyaker,and looking forward to exploring more of ozzy,anyway thats all i have time for at the moment, feel free to contact me on anything bedfordcf custom, dogtooth, brisbane, australia.
Dave at 8:26:4 Saturday January 5 2002
Hi, Browsed your site, very handy with lots of info. Wish we had something like this here in New Zealand. I own a CF Bedford Camper van built here in NZ and have had lots of fun with it but find it increasingly difficult to get parts. Regards From NZ Dave & Pam Hanover
gary francis in new zealand at 8:47:34 Wednesday January 2 2002
ive just recently purchased a 1980 beddy jumbo with a aussie six cylinder engine in and a 4 speed manual g\box it used to belong to the nz firebregade its in really good cond and in thinking of changing it into a v8 could any body give any tips on this please i look forward to ny repls or advice.
dan in new zealand at 9:25:43 Tuesday December 25 2001
hi, i like your web page, i have been interested in CF beddy's 4 a while now (even tho im 15) and i was thinking of getting a flatdeck 1979 model and fit a 2.8 nissan diesel into it along with a 5 spd manaul, my uncle had one that fits that description and it was real good even tho it was a bit of a wreck but anyway, nice site, keep it up
Pohorelec Jan in Czech rep. at 11:16:4 Saturday December 22 2001
BEDFORD CF,1,8L motor,Camper van.
jeff smith in Canvey Island. at 14:21:42 Thursday December 20 2001
Hi Colin, Iam new to your WEB page. Find it very interesting. Like the message board , hope you get more interest in it by other BEDDIES owners. At present I am tarting up my CF Hightop 1982, when finished will forward some pictures for your photo section. Great site Colin, keep it up. If anyone wishes to E-Mail me regarding Bedfords, please do. Kind regards to all Beddie owners.
Nigel Bailey. in CREWE. at 23:3:12 Wednesday December 19 2001
Well Colin the site seems to be doing ok, since the daughter first made us aware of it back in September. The Van has not moved far in the last few weeks even though it has been tempting, winter and all that. This year a good few miles has gone on the clock, they love to work hard, the CF was made for it. I think we would all agree. Got used to most things on Benvin as the van is known in the family, has anyone got any answers to the flicking petrol gauge needle? To finish all the best for the time of year to all.
Barry & Anne in Bournemouth at 19:54:44 Wednesday December 19 2001
Well done Colin you da man. What a Great site found it surfing motorhomes.We own a 1978 cf advantura?????,just done 5months in Spain Portugal France and Gib 5000 miles and she never even so much as coughed, best oldie ever made, we love em had 4 now. Will send photos when we know how to use our �50 bootsale computer.All e-mails welcome
David Prosser in Australia at 7:21:29 Monday December 17 2001
I have very recently purchased a 1971 Bedford Camper which I am in the process of restoring. I am unable to locate the chassis number stamp, which I am told should be stamped somewhere on the frame. The plate is on the passenger side wheel arch, but I cannot locate the stamp anywhere. If someone knows the answer to this mystery I would very much appreciate an E-Mail
David Procter at 7:15:50 Monday December 17 2001

Jim Begg in Methven/Scotland at 0:5:29 Sunday December 9 2001
A very interesting site. I have a 1972 camper but unfortunitly it's not original, I fitted a 2.3 Opal deisel in it but is gutles thinking of fitting a Isusu 3.0 turbo in but I think I will be pushing for space. All the best to all you Bedford lovers. Jim.
dave in jersey ci at 17:18:7 Saturday December 8 2001
great site, we have a '76/'77 cf coach built, we are in the process of ''restorodding'' it,i'm putting an sdi v8 in, is there any one out there who has done this and be willing to point out any un-obvious pitfalls?. also we are looking for a s/hand ''demand'' gas water heater and , wait for it,a mint rust free bonnet.........cheers to all, dave an marie
Bud at 21:0:59 Friday December 7 2001
Looking for Bedford CF250 1978 2.3 petrol auto exhaust manifold - can you please help Ta Much
Debbie & Alan in UK at 2:36:31 Tuesday December 4 2001
We are proud new owners of our 1975 Bedford CF Motorhome and loved your site. We look forward to becoming members.
Colin Farmbrough in HIGH WYCOMBE at 19:46:49 Friday November 30 2001
I have a 1981 CF 250 Motorhome. I am looking for a penpal who can advise me on restoring my van to its former glory. All advice and any ideas welcome.
John Simmons in Scarborough at 12:41:24 Wednesday November 28 2001
I have a 1977 CF1 Camper Van very good and am adding custom touches to it. Can anyone help out there, Irecently obtained 4 14" Alloys (Wolfrace supaslots) but I need 4 4" dia. centre hub covers (preferably chrome effect) Can anyone help??
Colin Farmbrough in High Wycombe, Bucks at 19:46:57 Friday November 23 2001
We have just bought a bedford cf250 campervan which we think is great. It is a 1981 model. I have just discovered your web site which i think is great too.
Dave Docherty in Penhow, Gwent. at 23:18:56 Sunday November 18 2001
Hi Colin, Thank you for answering my questions. You have put together an excellent web site, very informative. I have just aquired a pioneer and getting it ready for next season.its in a good condition with 45,000 miles on the clock but I will change all the water hoses, belts, etc just to be sure. The paint job on your vehicle has given me some ideas for mine, its colour is biege at the moment really 80,s. Thanks again for your help, Dave.
Mariana in Devon at 14:57:27 Monday November 12 2001
Hey there!! I was flicking through the internet when i came across this site... My name's Mariana, and i'm 20 years old. Glad to know that i'm not the only person who likes Bedfords!! My father has a Bedford CF MK2(His third one)which he has had for 2 years and is in the process of modifying it, and it looks good so far!! he hasn't been able to drive it for 10 months due to breakdown but is now in the garage being fixed and he can hardly wait to get it back on the road as he misses driving it so much!! Love the site and the pictures...keep up the good work!!!!
Kenn. J Hall in Middlesbrough at 21:27:54 Sunday November 11 2001
Hello, Colin, Thank you for placing my" Autogao phasta " in your pics section ,and thanks also for having Adrians classics adress in there too, he has been a Godsend for spares,you, info is very much appreciated, keep up the good work.. Regards, Kenn
rory mcdougall in australia at 14:28:32 Sunday November 11 2001
i like your site - not many CF Bedford sites out there! i wonder if you could find some websites about people who hot up their bedfords. eg put chunky ass motors in em and basically do em up like hotrods :) if you find anything like that out there you should stick the links on your site... ive been looking everywhere for pictures of hot beddys with no success. i own a 72 CF which i have had lowered and with the new 12 slot mags i bought last month it looks great!! next step- paint job and skirts. Ill try to get a pic of it to you soon if you like
john pollitt in Stockport at 22:37:48 Tuesday October 30 2001
Just looking through the web and came across your site , i presently own a "x" reg Pioneer on a bedford 250 cf1 chassis and have owned it for two years . and has given 100% servive . it still earns its living by being an office for the tv companies that i work for , The last one is for the BBC 'TED & ALICE" coming out in the spring will keep an eye on your web site , keep up the good work , JOhn & 'JUGGY' 30/10/01
les & sue hoyland at 19:37:30 Saturday October 27 2001
just came a long your site we use to own a bedford cf2 with a difference it had a rover v8 engine draylon interior and rover pearl purple paint we own her for five happy years now we have just bought a ford econoline dayvan p.s we are also central reps for UK STREETVANS were every vanner is welcome we are from derby
Paul Tasker in Coventry at 8:5:12 Tuesday October 9 2001
Keep it up...... The site!!
terry at 18:30:16 Wednesday October 3 2001
i am so pleased top find good info thank you so much
mike in hull at 14:53:23 Wednesday September 26 2001
like ur site, just bought a bedford cf with a mate and we think there the best. keep up the gud work
Peter Hawes in From South of England living in Cork, Ireland at 13:28:19 Monday September 24 2001
Great to have a site to reference. Will hunt more stuff out - any mailing list? Any one know? Any one with any leads, or any I may have do post. I do have a number of someone who I have got mechanical bits for in England. Peter.
dave in yorks/lancs border at 15:56:49 Sunday September 23 2001
excellent site. another cf nut. love to see a great van getting the exposure it deserves. i will try and send a picture of my mk1 1981 calypso. currently under restoration
Nigel Bailey in Crewe at 22:19:16 Friday September 21 2001
I am so pleased to find a site like this, as I have an old Bedford CF 2.3litre myself which my wife and I bought over 5 years ago now and are still enjoying it very much. Like yourself I have made many modifications to the van and with the help of this website I hope to make many more. Exellent work keep it up.
Henric in Sweden at 17:43:7 Friday September 14 2001
Hi there liked this site, I just found an old Bedford -59 in a barn thought i was repairing it and is trying to get some info about it! got any tip on where to find it?? please drop a line :-).. have fun!
mike in nova scotia canada at 22:32:2 Tuesday September 4 2001
cool site enjoyed it see ya later
Patrick in Orleans at 14:0:4 Friday August 17 2001
Tres bien ce site, enfin un site sur les bedford cf, depuis le temps que j'en cherchais. Je suis heureux de savoir que je ne suis pas le seul. Longue route aux Bedfords !!
john in goole east yorkshire at 22:15:14 Monday August 13 2001
hi there just surfing found your site lots of interesting stuff. we own cf"deauville 79 model and love it to bits keep the shiny side up
Tracey Budd in KENT at 10:27:29 Tuesday July 10 2001
Thanks to your site I have found someone just 5 minutes away from me. Now my faithfull cf250 autosleeper will keep on rolling . I will send a photo soon. Thanks again
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