fireman 11,487 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Mj's or MK's,the mj is the civilian version of the MK will do around 20 to the gallon and classic insurance is ok if they accept it as a hobby van and not a camper van.I lived a hippy traveller life for 15 years and knew many folks who had these lorries and they sure ain't worth ten grand and your'll find them for a lot less than that and i know it looks groovy having a feck off big 4x4 but your'll never use the truck to it's full capacity so better off just getting a normal horse box truck and converting that as your'll have loads more space than a old radio box.Parts aren't that hard to come by for the old Bedfords still but these trucks do keep on plodding on but with all old Bedfords don't expect to be going fast up hills ever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 you,ll look like private benjamin driving around in that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Was back packing round the greek isles one of them on the beach a german couple covenverted it. Had done a real good job said he had been round the med and was heading to africa allways wondered what ever happend to them , the had painted it white though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,487 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 www.Travellers homes,co ,uk . has a few old army trucks and all sorts of motors to convert into a home on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpat1 225 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Its not something you see every day, really well looked after. Go for it CG. Life if far to short not to go for what you want. Imagine the adventures you could have in that thing, its amazing. If I had the space and the cash I wouldn't think twice. Pat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Any pics? the vario I put a few on here at the time but I cant find the thread -- just looked through my files------ none I wish I`d done some as I went along I only did a few at the end... it was an old ups parcel van I paid 2800 for it from auction --and bought 2 old caravans for bits used it once to trail run it then someone bid me on it so I sold it --I wish I hadn't .. ....the only thing I didn't do and will do next time is insulate it and use checker plate or something other than carpet in the kitchen area ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Dont go to the following countrys in it lol Ireland Afaganistan Iraq Argentina Somalia Sierra leone Or paint it white with a big red cross or yellow smily on the side. Lol Edited July 26, 2013 by gonetoearth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 29,359 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 When you see how much camper vans hold the price ,,, it's no wonder fellas with a bit of DIY savy ,, do this,,, some of them old campers fetch silly money,,, 30 year old fetching 5 grand upwards,,,,and yet a half decant caravan fetch nothing plenty on eBay and such for half a grand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,699 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Mj's or MK's,the mj is the civilian version of the MK will do around 20 to the gallon and classic insurance is ok if they accept it as a hobby van and not a camper van.I lived a hippy traveller life for 15 years and knew many folks who had these lorries and they sure ain't worth ten grand and your'll find them for a lot less than that and i know it looks groovy having a feck off big 4x4 but your'll never use the truck to it's full capacity so better off just getting a normal horse box truck and converting that as your'll have loads more space than a old radio box.Parts aren't that hard to come by for the old Bedfords still but these trucks do keep on plodding on but with all old Bedfords don't expect to be going fast up hills ever Only for I have to take care of my parents id hit the road myself, god knows ive the right friends.... Its a lifelong dream but commitments and lack of money have held me back... Going to set up the business I have planned... Once I no longer have any other commitments I will shut up shop and hit the road 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 When you see how much camper vans hold the price ,,, it's no wonder fellas with a bit of DIY savy ,, do this,,, some of them old campers fetch silly money,,, 30 year old fetching 5 grand upwards,,,,and yet a half decant caravan fetch nothing plenty on eBay and such for half a grand I got loads of ideas from youtube --- few on there I put an old Talbot camper on my ebay watch list I think it was a w reg so what years that it went for 6300... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 off track but I`m off out my mate and his mrs have gone on a bike ride -- a romantic picnic by the river champagne and strawberrys --- he`s got a puncture and they need picking up the joys of owning a van... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Looking at a vw not the old one but a 10 plate to convert. Kits availible now make it At bit achievable for amatures to under take. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 And get it wrapped in real tree camo. !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,699 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Dont go to the following countrys in it lol Ireland Afaganistan Iraq Argentina Somalia Sierra leone Or paint it white with a big red cross or yellow smily on the side. Lol Darling im in ireland... No one will mistake it for anything other than a vintage army vehicle... I wear dutch army gear most of the time, no one batts an eyelid... I would bring that to belaghy and park it up outside my inlaws and no harm will come to it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 STAY WELL AWAY! these things are a hump of shite.... The army mechanics are writing these off left right and centre.... They have a £1000 budget for every vehicle they get in......if its over 1000 to fix they write it off...... We had a load of these.....theres 3 left..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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