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A bit more info that might help people doing a V6 swap.
The 202 is recorded as having 101kw.
The VT V6 is recorded as having 147kw.
the difference being 46kw (We won't go into how this was all measured in the day but suffice to say, "lies, more lies and statistics".
46/101 = 45% (and some loose change)

So, when we check on the NSW RTA site, we are allowed a 45% increase BEFORE i am required to fit a collapsible steering column.

Hopefully, Happy days.

Neil

Hi all,
It looks like i may need to change my steering column to a collapsible one for NSW engineering after the V6 transplant.  Because  have increased the horsepower by more than 40% I must now have a collapsible steering column.  101kw to 147kw
So, I need help. (Some would probably suggest that this statement is very accurate  )
I have seen whole of dash transplants from Commodores etc but I am keeping the Bedford instrument binnacle and am wondering if there is a collapsible steering column that will pretty much bolt in.

Has anyone got any suggestions or had any experiences that they can share?

Thanks

Neil

Good photos and very good swap.  Every time I see how someone does this swap I am amazed at the different ways that people do the same thing.  All of them seem to work too...I will post some more photos of mine soon.
Neil

Well, Hope everyone is recovered and into 2013.  Remember less than 50 weeks to go to Christmas
I have been into the V6 swap and all is progressing well.
not running yet as still have more to do but progressing well
Will post some photos and more details soon(ish) but in the meantime here is some brief info.

Floor - Cut about 50mm from the passenger side.  About 25mm from the driver side.  Nothing from the rear.
Air intake - Cut the VT air cleaner box down and mounted it under the brake booster.  Piping runs across the top of the motor and back to the plenum chamber much the same as the original Bedford.
Computer - Under passenger seat.
Wiring - Went straight to V6 conversions. Brilliant!!! and it works.  The computer controls too many things in Commodores not to have a good, reliable wiring conversion.
Engine mounts - made up plates from 6mm steel using the original V6 locations. Used the 202 rubbers with 50mm RHS posts welded to the chassis.  LH side fits nicely behind the AC compressor.
Gearbox mounts - Standard X member spaced down 50mm.  Original trimatic mount using 6mm steel plate for adjustment.  This plate also allows me to mount the gear linkage cross over shaft.
Gear linkages - original beddie auto shifter on RH side and cross over shaft to V6 4 speed linkages on left side. (yet to be finished)
Sump - rear facing CRS sump with 'hammerhead' shape (IE capacity out to sides)
Radiator - Bedford 3 core radiator with electric fan and lotsa shrouding to control air flow.  Not sure if this is going to be a success but we'll see how we go.  V6 radiator=2litre capacity and Beddie 3 core=2.6litre capacity.
Coils - had to relocate because of shape of Beddie floor.  Made up a bracket and mounted them above the thermostat.
Tailshaft - 2 piece tailshaft with 55mm cut from front shaft.
Fuel - external EFI pump mounted in a VL commodore mounting bracket.

That's all for now.
Still got more to do but as each problem arises I have been able to overcome it so far.

Cheers

Neil

Don't suppose you have 2 of them Ben?
Neil