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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
A Bedford CF 350 ? Or, something else? A bit of Help, Please. Hi, New to the board and hopefully looking for some pointers in getting some background information on a 'Bedford Maxiome' that I have just purchased and looking to restore.There seems to be limited information on the web for both technical and promotional material in order to get a bit of historical understanding. Also, future engine repair, etc. I have seen it listed as a Bedford CF 350 but struggling to find more info on this 'Maxiome'. (Have also seen Images of same the Maxiome Body on an Inveco Chassis on a younger Motorhome.) The Bedford came with a Certificate of Manufacture from the Vauxhall Heritage Centre (Griffin House) Detailing the Engine and Chassis manufacture in 1981. For some reason its on a 'Q Plate', although the DVLA detail it registered 1st Jan 1981. My thoughts are based on the Original Number Registration being sold as a Cherised Number... ?? Any pointers in the right direction would be gratefully received in help keeping this Bedford on the road. Cheers Mike Text  
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 Sat 01 Aug 2020 @ 19:28
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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
Seems I may have found some information regarding the Engine and Chassis specifications in the Relevant Forum Sections. Cheers for the info, Mike.    
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Sun 02 Aug 2020 @ 08:54
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Colin Birch Admin Posts : 4277 Location : Pontypridd, South Wales Status : Offline 
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Hi and welcome to the club. I was going to point you in the direction of the brochures HERE so you could get some info on the chassis but I see you have already found them. I can't say that I have ever heard of Maxiome before so it's a new model to me. A few more photos would be nice if you have any. ---------------------- |
Sun 02 Aug 2020 @ 19:44
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Dougie Gearbox Technician Posts : 235 Location : Perth, Scotland Status : Offline |
Hi new Bedford owner. Hi,Nice to this body is still around I don't think there were that many made, which engine is in it the four slant or the six cylinder, looks to be in good nick. The Q plate could be because it has regd. abroad or a private plate. doujoy |
Sat 08 Aug 2020 @ 16:14
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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
Cheers Guys. Enclosed some additional images.     
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Sat 15 Aug 2020 @ 12:23
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Dougie Gearbox Technician Posts : 235 Location : Perth, Scotland Status : Offline |
Real classic. Hi,So diesel six cylinder with a ZF gearbox maybe? looks very roomie in body space built no a short truck chassis with twin wheel rear end, should create a lot of interest at shows! doujoy |
Wed 19 Aug 2020 @ 10:32
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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
Cheers Dougie. Just started a bit of work on the inside, moving it around to provide a bit more comfort. As you say, quite roomie inside. Basicly, 6'3" high and 6'8" wide which gives great options. Still trying to find more info on the 'Coach Builders' MAXIOME. I am sure there where a British Company, based upon the timber markings and electrical bits I have removed. The only other 'Maxiome' I have seen is the exact body shell on an Inveco Chassis. ---------------------- |
Sat 29 Aug 2020 @ 15:01
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Colin Birch Admin Posts : 4277 Location : Pontypridd, South Wales Status : Offline
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he details I have for that vin say it should be :- Details as first built Year manufactured 1981 Luton Body Chassis cab Details 3200 mm (126 inch) wheelbase, 3375 kg (3.32 ton) GVW, 2300cc (137.9cu in.) Opel diesel engine, 9/47 axle ratio Chassis number 617190 ---------------------- |
Mon 31 Aug 2020 @ 11:46
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RyanC Card Holder Posts : 1 Location : Glasgow Status : Offline |
Hi, I know this is a long time after the original post, but I’ve just bought a Maxiome van too. Mine is based on an Iveco Daily though. I was searching for info like yourself and got this reply today from a guy on the Classic Motorhome group on Facebook. I’ll copy and paste it here- “ I can help here. Your `van and several others were built by a colleague and his wife. Tom and Margaret Allen. They lived and had a workshop in the village of Newborough, near Peterborough. He was an agricultural and plant engineer by profession and they built several 'A'-class motorhomes for their own use....all called Maxiome. From memory, yours was the last they built, and it was on an Iveco 35-10 chassis, with a naturally aspirated diesel engine and ZF gearbox, originally registered 33 TMA. I wrote an article on it under my berth name that was published in the September 1999 edition of MMM magazine. Sadly Tom passed away some years ago. We were both members of the Anglian Group of the Motor Caravanners' Club. I'm still a member of the Club, but now in the Nene Valley Group. Happy motorcaravanning 'Gentleman' Jack Bancroft.” I hope this is of some help. Cheers |
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Colin Birch Admin Posts : 4277 Location : Pontypridd, South Wales Status : Offline
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It's nice to see some info from the original builders
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