A.C.W.TRUCK SPARES & REPAIRS Bedford Truck SpecialistsBedford Information Page |
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K, M, & O Models-See Engine Numbers and Years Chassis Numbers and Years below. The English and Australian K's ran from 1939-1953. The M & O Models also ran from 1939-1953 The K Model were the smallest, only having single rear wheels and a 1½ ton load carrying. The M Model had dual rear wheels and a 2½ ton load carrying. The O Model had dual rear wheels and a 3 ton load carrying initially then to 5 ton on the later ones with the heavier rear springs and the bigger hypoid diff. swapped from the smaller little spiral bevel diff. |
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HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR BEDFORD TRUCK The Vehicle Identification Number{V.I.N.} The Model No. & year can be found on the I.D Plates: The V.I.N. Plate is the small "GM" (General Motors) plate Where to find the I.D.Plate T.K. Cabin Model: [years 1960-1966] - "K Series" If the Cabin is original the ID Plate can be found by opening the L/H door the plate is right in front of you below the passenger seat. T.K. Cabin Model: [Years 1967-1981]. "E & S Series" Open up the L/H engine inspection cover; it is on the plate on the firewall behind the passenger seat. TA,TD & TJ Models: The ID plate can be found on the L/H side Firewall and also the side of the L/H seat base. All other models: Lift up Bonnet, ID Plate is on the Firewall - L/Hand side. FOOTNOTE: There is a misconception in the "TJ" Range that they are all"J" Models. The "J" Series finished in 1966 and the "C" Series started in 1967 |
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ENGINE numbers & Years K, M & O Models: 2001 to 12250 = 1939-40 13001 to 18200 = 1945 18201 to 47963 = 1946 47964 to 70390 = 1947 70391 to 102130 = 1948 102131 to 133470 = 1949 133471 to 200000 = 1950 200001 to 226328 = 1951 226329 to 254010 = 1952 254011 to 264846 = 1953 |
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CHASSIS numbers & Years K, M & O Models: 1001 to 10856 = 1939-40 11001 to 16150 = 1945 16151 to 43149 = 1946 43150 to 63141 = 1947 63142 to 91166 = 1948 91167 to 121251 = 1949 121252 to 200000 = 1950 200001 to 226134 = 1951 226135 to 252950 = 1952 252951 to 263132 = 1953 |
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The Difference between the Australian & English K Models |
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