The CF Bedford Rebuild Begins

Part 17: The rebuild starts - the cockpit

As mentioned in the previous section I had added a heater/air-conditioning unit out of a Toyota Rav 4, it just fitted length wise and height wise was workable (just less foot space for passenger), but I decided it was just to bulky and did away with the air con idea.

Here you can see the tunnel placement in the Bedford and fitting of the heater/air con unit.
I was hoping to have a glove box on the passenger side but now have no room, am sure I can add something in the center to hold maps, drinks, nick knacks.

I still have to make windscreen demister vents, which are proving to be a real pain in the butt with the limited space to work with.

The seats have been mounted but may raise them a fraction.
The steering is ready to go in but have to find an adapter to fit the Toyota steering column to the Bedford steering rack, is proving to be fun - NOT!
The crash pad (dash top and face) will have to be removable so can remove the heater if ever needed, this shouldn't be a problem but means join lines - ewwww.

The gauges are proving to be expensive but only plan on running the bare minimum, speedo, oil, water and maybe volts.
The center console panel has been left off until the steering, shifter and hand brake has been added.
The wipers have been updated, orginal wiper base (arms) but with a modern wiper mtr which will allow me to use interval - wahoo lol

More to come as they get done.