Re: Re: 1963 bedford dormobile not seen the light for 30 years

October 31, 2008 at 10:32 pm #1783

@Jonny wrote:

Welcome to the forum Dave, look forward to seeing your photos

John

hi my name is dave i have just purchased 1963 bedford dormorbile it needs a full restoration i have owned the van for 3 weeks i have got to work on the bodywork striped the front of the van the engine is seized i put diesel in the bores for a week and tried to turn the engine with bar on the bottom pulley this did not work. so i have taken the head of it taped the pistons with a wooden block and hammer they freed off the head as 4 exhaust valves burned out and coldplugs need replacing i am going to take the engine out to check the ring and clutch. can anyone tell were i can get the parts from ?

bodywork paintwork is in poor condition i have striped the paint of the front of the van repaired the body and primed it and put a coat of colour to protect it as i will do a panel at a time than repaint it when finished repairing it the q.t.r panels have holes in them as they will need welding and plates making.

i will need passenger and drivers door window rubbers and mouldings for the sides, and would anyone no were i could get bumpers re chromed.

we wont get to the interior just yet as i will need more information on it,

i have taken photos if you would like to view them i will send you some.

yours sincerley

Dave Glanfield