History
Bought the vehicle in 2015 to build as a hot rod. Body came on an old Hilux chassis. Was told by 2 VASS engineers that I couldn't use the Hilux chassis, but I could build my own or find a genuine Bedford chassis.
Managed to purchase 2 original Bedford chassis from Toowoomba (I'm in Victoria, a big drive one weekend to collect), for the project. Booked an inspection with another VASS engineer who said he was fine with me using the Hilux chassis because I would be modifying it and it would no longer be a Hilux chassis.
Anyway, 2 years in and I have only a few things to do to have it as a rolling chassis, and ready to start on the body.
Modifications
So far-
Converted torsion bar front end to coil over shocks.
Rear leaf spring suspension converted to parallel 4 link with coil over shocks.
Ford AU2 3.08 LSD watts link diff.
350 chev engine T700 trans.
Converted box and drag link steering to power rack and pinion.