1950 project M Series

Hi Guys
Ive recently had a change in my life and decided to do a part resto on a 1950 Bedford that ive just bought . so hopefully when needed you guys can give me some ideas and help when needed .
The reto will be : Get it running right , Breaks , Inerior and a new tray .
So hopefully its not to hard . Ive never worked on anything this old .

Cheers Chris

Hello 1950Beddy,
Welcome to the forum.
Your Bedford looks to be in very good general condition. It should be a straight forward restoration.
You can expect any vehicle that has hydraulic brakes to need them overhauled and any truck you buy to need a new tray.

There are plenty of Beddy enthusiasts here who should be able to help with information and maybe parts.

What part of the world are you in? I have clues to brake and other suppliers in and south of Melbourne but no use to you if you are a million miles away.

Hi Morris
Im in NSW .
The truck it self is very solid . My plan is to do all the mechanical then tray and interoir .
All over time no rush , it is a project

Welcome Chris
Should be all doable and brake parts and the like can be rebuilt

Get things like wheel cylinders and master cylinders stainless sleeved as they will last a lot longer with the minimal use it will get

Keep us posted

Paul

thanks Paul

will do , Little steps

cheeres chris

We suffer with you . . . many truck tragics with helpful suggestions on here.

Im struggling to find info on the truck
IE: paint colour , if its 2 or 3 ton

the tray is junk , im not sure if ill do full timber or steel and timber ?
dose anyone know where to buy new steering components IE: ball joints and rod ends

Cheers Chris

There have been quite a few Bedford projects on here, but for starters trawl back though the A for Austin thread and all will be revealed.
The Bedford trucks introduced in 1949 (design dates from 1939 and before) were 'K' 30 cwt, 'M' 3 ton, and 'O' 5 ton. Yours has the more common Holden cab based on Chev pressings. Bonnet and wings are pommy.
Yours looks very complete and straight so should be good.

Should be an aluminium tag with numbers on. One will be the paint code. I have been able to find most of them in an old Dulux book I have.

Jarrod.

Today i got the front end apart and out .
Broken main spring and rear spring hanger is flogged out on passagers side .
All rod ends and king pins seem ok