196? Bedford Comair

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Cinqmars2
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196? Bedford Comair

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Hello all, new to the forum and new to these old rigs.

I've just picked up a 1960-odd Bedford Comair. haven't had a chance to dig into it yet, it's been a bit of a whirlwind between buying and carting it to its current home, but I'll be able to spend some quality time with her this weekend so I'll get chassis numbers etc. which should help to ID it properly.

The intention is to use it as temporary accommodation while we're building a house, it's been converted to a motorhome at some point but there's not a whole lot we're intending on keeping, it's all pretty ropey and too small for my 6'2" frame, ha!

The seller said that someone saw the ad on Facebook and contacted him with a bunch of info regarding its history and the bus service company that used to run it. Unfortunately he couldn't find the message thread so was unable to pass it onto me, I'm hoping you guys will be able to shed some light on it as I'd love to find out more about the old girl.

The main thing I'm looking to address up front is replacing the window seals, there's a bit of water ingress throughout, nothing terminal but something I'd like to sort out this end of Winter. If anyone know what profile rubber I'll need that would help me out no end! There's also a broken RHS window circled in one of the photos, if anyone has any NOS or secondhand ones lying around I'd be keen to take it off your hands.

Here are some photos attached, any info would be gratefully appreciated! Thanks in advance :D
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Guy_Arab
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Re: 196? Bedford Comair

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I HAVE A COPY OF BEDFORD MANUAL BUT MOST ARE BOTH BUS AND TRUCK
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Re: 196? Bedford Comair

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Look for a windscreen repair shop, they could supply both the glass and the seals.
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Re: 196? Bedford Comair

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What's the body/serial number? It should be on a builder's plate which looks like this above the front windows.
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