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My partner an I were looking for a motorhome to live in work out of etc we came across a 1971 Bedford camper.Shower toilet fridge stove oven twin batteries new roof on camper 202 4 speed After negotiation with owner we took it home for $6250 10 months rego.  After spending some time getting to know camper and fixing things stove electrics shower etc we have fallen in love with it  the only real issue I have is driveability. On highway drives smooth and straight but it in city traffic feels more like a tractor very agricultural with 4 speed box. Is this normal with 4 speed .My partner can drive manual but think she would struggle in traffic. My question is would we be better to rebuild 4 speed or install something like a trimatic. I've driven Bedford's with 3 speed 186 and trimatic 253 v8 and they were much better to drive thanks again

Gday all im located In Sydney's Sutherland shire but can travel within reason  to meet good excuse to go for a cruize

Here is my cf Bedford Swb van,Good condition
Just had Full complete service including
replace all filters,spark plugs,points fan belt plus supply and fit brand new alternator .Was also tuned car had full going over mechanic said would need a couple of minor things to make great
 Plus just put on brand new set of extractors rest of exhaust is near new
 6 months rego good tires
186 holden engine
3 speed manual clutch and gearbox good
I love this van tho with baby on way been ordered to get something bit more practical(personally dont understand that logic)
I have own a couple of beddies and this definatly a good one as far as body goes
for some reason my pics file size are too big to post here but ill try post in members ride
am  open to offers as well as swaps

Dan 0402485704