Loved my ca vans simple to fix every thing available, at one time my dad had 8 in his fleet some bodies made locally some from smiths and a company in Crewe then we moved on to cf and transits as you may of fathomed out they where all ice cream vans thanks for a great trip down memory Lane to the Harry lime theme ha! 👍👨🏻🏭
Passed my driving test in a Bedford c.a in 1971 loved the 4 speed box, up and back for first away and down second etc, had to take the inside engine cover off a few times when she got hot, fuel line started playing up , we got rid after quite a few mouthfulls of petrol when sucking the fuel up from the tank, good memories, regards from Yorkshire
Intersting CA, it looks awesome, looking foward to episode 2, enjoy dealing with those wasps, oh and thise lovely fly eggs! Such an amazing find mate 👏
TBH It looks like a pick up truck front end, an added bit behind that then a long wheelbase camper van all stitched to gether but nicely.. Off subject I once made a THAMES 15 CWT recovery truck by using a pick up truck frot and a van chassis stitched in with ramps/ recovery bed full length. that also worked out very well... Done the same with Transits a few years later..
Rootes had two styles of 1725's, one was upright fitted in the Minx, Super Minx with a cast iron head, the Alpine, Rapier & Sceptre had aluminium heads, the Hunter/Minx (Arrow Range) had cast or alloy heads but they were fitted on a 10% angle so as to fit under the bonnet
Thought there was something wrong with the camera lens until you pointed out it was extended, it would certainly be one well worth displaying at a show.
That's a replacement number issued by dvla . XUJ is a re registration that dvla use to replace when the original number is transferred to another vehicle.
Hello John, now that is fascinating, I’m so intrigued, it’s got hinged doors like a pickup, can’t wait to see more 😁
Well you won't have to wait long..new video by the end of next week..
Loved my ca vans simple to fix every thing available, at one time my dad had 8 in his fleet some bodies made locally some from smiths and a company in Crewe then we moved on to cf and transits as you may of fathomed out they where all ice cream vans thanks for a great trip down memory Lane to the Harry lime theme ha! 👍👨🏻🏭
8 sounds a it like me! Lol.. I have two smiths ice cream vans,check out my other videos, cheers buddy 👍
Passed my driving test in a Bedford c.a in 1971 loved the 4 speed box, up and back for first away and down second etc, had to take the inside engine cover off a few times when she got hot, fuel line started playing up , we got rid after quite a few mouthfulls of petrol when sucking the fuel up from the tank, good memories, regards from Yorkshire
Intersting CA, it looks awesome, looking foward to episode 2, enjoy dealing with those wasps, oh and thise lovely fly eggs!
Such an amazing find mate 👏
Thank mate, yes should be fun! 😆
TBH It looks like a pick up truck front end, an added bit behind that then a long wheelbase camper van all stitched to gether but nicely.. Off subject I once made a THAMES 15 CWT recovery truck by using a pick up truck frot and a van chassis stitched in with ramps/ recovery bed full length. that also worked out very well... Done the same with Transits a few years later..
Fantastic van. I will put my dad's ice cream van details up when i find them. Cheers.
I look forward to that, cheers
Rootes had two styles of 1725's, one was upright fitted in the Minx, Super Minx with a cast iron head, the Alpine, Rapier & Sceptre had aluminium heads, the Hunter/Minx (Arrow Range) had cast or alloy heads but they were fitted on a 10% angle so as to fit under the bonnet
Puddles ? Roadside lakes more like, sometimes incorporating council craters.
Enjoyed the video , looking forward to part two
Cheers buddy 👍
Thought there was something wrong with the camera lens until you pointed out it was extended, it would certainly be one well worth displaying at a show.
Yes I agree, still unsure what to do with it.. I may ask all of you guys?
thought you could try and get it up the hill going backwards using the starting handle...like in Ice Cold in Alex haha!
Enjoying this content....Brilliant channel....
Now that’s different John I’m looking forward to the follow up video..
Interesting stuff! 1000 subs too 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Yes buddy,can you believe it! Onwards and upwards!
UJ is a Shropshire registration so might be worth looking at old coach builders around there
That's a replacement number issued by dvla .
XUJ is a re registration that dvla use to replace when the original number is transferred to another vehicle.
Nice one John 👍
Wearing the right protective gear when there's teenagers about. 😂😃😂😃😂😃
Pegasus came to mind when I saw this so I have seen this or another at some time on the web. Hillman 1725 engiine fitted ?
Another? That would be interesting.
I do believe its Bedford ca doormobile
Yes dress for the task, it is rather like going to war 😂😃😂😃😃😂
Lol
Hi, any chance I could get an email address to get in touch to find out where to get parts for 1969 Bedford CA? Thank you
Look up mad works garage on Facebook and contact me there.cheers John.
ca.mad@btinternet.com
Well that was worth going down a mountain track for, reminds me of the surroundiings of a recent car exploration discovery uploaded to You Tube.
It was.. I would like to see that video mark? Got a link?
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It's not Bedford ca it's a Bedford CXL!!! it's a home brew
Everytime I see you in that green jumpsuit mate I can't help but think of the similarities between you and Fidel Castro. Lol mate all in good humor.
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Fidel Castro was surrounded by classics too. 😂😃😂😃😂😃
Sure that was the one that lived in Seaham Harbour, even the same colour
Is it a Pegasus?
I have no idea?
Has it had a plate change? Original possibly RGR 169
I have posted two links and both have disappeared. Probably UA-cam removing them
Yes that was the original reg,I have the paperwork here
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Now on a Hymer. Shame it was plate raped.
Search "Bedford CA 1725cc Rootes" and click the Commer Van page link