1969 Bedford bus help with identification

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1969 Bedford bus help with identification

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HI, new to the forum some interesting topics
I have purchased a 1969 bedford with a freighter body (converted to motorhome)
the freighter bagde on the front says freighter custom, whilst polishing i can just make out some old signwriting
Andersons ( or dersons )
SG Hitchcock
Shoreham ( assume this in Victoria )

if anyone can help with the history of the vechile that would be great. :D
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Re: 1969 Bedford bus help with identification

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Just had a lookysee at the Fleet Lists, and not many operators are showing up with what you have mentioned about the signwriting.
Best bet would be to provide a chassis or body number-I don't know where they are located on these particular buses but I'm sure another ATDB member will know :D
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Re: 1969 Bedford bus help with identification

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First post a picture of the bus so we can work on what company it comes from.And second there are or were three Anderson bus companies at Albury NSW,Cobram Vic and Goonellabah near Lismore NSW.
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not sure how to attch photo's, I can pm to someone if they can post for me
regards :?
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HI I have a VIN number HFM284J137881 engine Number 6033670 previous Vic rego SUP810
maybe this will help
regards
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Re: 1969 Bedford bus help with identification

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Sorry I am late I told Newby that I will post the pictures of Bedford here they are.
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BEDFORD SB3 1
BEDFORD SB3 1
BEDFORD SB3 2
BEDFORD SB3 2
BEDFORD SB3 3
BEDFORD SB3 3
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thanks bedford 29, any updates anyone ?
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Re: 1969 Bedford bus help with identification

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The bus was new to Hitchcock of Shoreham 1/69 and registered KEN 141. It's original livery was aluminium (unusual), with white roof and a black band. I can't find a photo of it, but will keep looking.
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Thanks very much, finding out some of the history is intersting and adds to the "story" the prevoius owner didnt have any info.
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Hello, has anyone been able to find a photo ?
thanks in advance.
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