New project - Bedford Series K 15-cwt GS truck

[Jim Burrill]

Bedford Series K in military Service.

Hi folks, I am in negotiations for a 1951 Bedford 15cwt Series K truck.

If I have connected the dots correctly, the 1945-1953 production re-launched the same body and parts as it was pre-war. In other words, the build date is post war, but in all other respects, it would be what the British Army had at Dunkirk.

The vehicle had been brought over to a museum in Maryland and then sold to the current owner about 15 years ago. The owner sorted out the brakes and it was a driver and street legal.

Sadly, the owner's interest went to other things and it has sat - under tarps - for the last 15 years.

I have not seen it in person, but the fresh photos sent show it to be complete - minus the cargo bed tarp. But it will need to be a frame off restoration. I can see some rust bubbles on the lower door panels and one spot int he windshield post.

But at a really - really - cheap price.

OK, A new project after the carrier is done.

Question - with many American trucks of that vintage, the low gearbox ratios can be changed to get a higher road speed.

Does anyone have any leads for sources of such kits for the Bedford?