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Sept 8, 2014 12:10:41 GMT
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I have a old cf and wonderd if any one out there has attemted to go 4x4 route using the range rover chassis, and all running gear, V8 power. Also would the van still be registered Bedford or range rover
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Sept 8, 2014 13:20:11 GMT
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cant answer yoyur question but many years ago my technology teacher at school converted one to be electric powered.
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MrSpeedy
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Sept 8, 2014 14:08:27 GMT
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Using the Rnage Rover chassis means it would remain registered as such, as it's the chassis that retains the vehicles identity.
It would then simply be regarded as a rebody. You would need to inform Doovla of this change of body style (and they 'may' want to VIC it, but may not) but that should be about it if you're retaining the original running gear.
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steveg
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Sept 8, 2014 15:19:30 GMT
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I seem to remember seeing a 4x4 Bedford CF but it was done in a similar way to the County Transits and had a different front axle and raised ride height. Not sure if going that route would in fact be any easier really though. The transit Mk2 has a leaf spring suspended front end so fitting a live axle wasn't too hard. The rear axle was standard but had what was a jack up framework between the springs and body.
Would any Frontera bits be any good possibly ?
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dazcapri
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Sept 8, 2014 16:09:05 GMT
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I seem to remember seeing a 4x4 Bedford CF but it was done in a similar way to the County Transits and had a different front axle and raised ride height. Not sure if going that route would in fact be any easier really though. The transit Mk2 has a leaf spring suspended front end so fitting a live axle wasn't too hard. The rear axle was standard but had what was a jack up framework between the springs and body. Would any Frontera bits be any good possibly ? I always thought County did a version of the CF as well as a few Sherpa's |
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MrSpeedy
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Sept 8, 2014 16:26:08 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 8, 2014 16:28:37 GMT by MrSpeedy
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Sept 8, 2014 17:50:53 GMT
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I've seen a few 4x4 CF's about (back in the day admittedly) I think they were mainly used by the electricity boards at the time. I would guess it should be reasonably easy to find out how they were done and go from there.
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steveg
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Sept 8, 2014 19:13:09 GMT
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Thats interesting I knew I'd seen some pictures somewhere. Biggest problem with modding the standard van would be driving the front wheel using the wishbone suspension. I wonder if they had specially made uprights on them and used the standard setup or if the whole crossmember assembly was new ?
There is a lot of info on the websites listed about how they did it in the brochure. Interesting stuff.
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Last Edit: Sept 8, 2014 19:17:50 GMT by steveg
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mattestelle120
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Sept 8, 2023 14:21:46 GMT
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I seem to remember seeing a 4x4 Bedford CF but it was done in a similar way to the County Transits and had a different front axle and raised ride height. Not sure if going that route would in fact be any easier really though. The transit Mk2 has a leaf spring suspended front end so fitting a live axle wasn't too hard. The rear axle was standard but had what was a jack up framework between the springs and body. Would any Frontera bits be any good possibly ? I always thought County did a version of the CF as well as a few Sherpa's nam special vehicles did the 4wd sherpa conversions |
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Oct 24, 2023 15:45:42 GMT
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it would be the Range rover with a bedford body on
iirc under the points to keep the registration system a 'proper' Landie / RR classic or Disco 1/2 has enough points to keep the reg asa rolling chassis
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