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ETK563D Bedford J4LZ3/HCBA WrT Dorset
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No: 43987   Contributor: Petros   Year: 1986   Manufacturers: Bedford, HCB Angus   Country: United Kingdom
ETK563D Bedford J4LZ3/HCBA WrT Dorset

Then owned by Mr Purdy of Bournemouth.

Courtesy Geoff Pritchard collection acquired via the Fire Brigade Society.
Picture added on 06 February 2023 at 19:53
add commentComments:
I often wonder if converting these to forward control and building a full cab on the modified chassis was actually more or less expensive than simply using the small TK with the factory cab.

Added by Rob Johnson on 06 February 2023.
It is something that has puzzled me. Must be some reason for TJ conversions continuing once the TK introduced.







Added by CraigW on 09 February 2023.
All to do with size, weight and cost!

Added by Aidan Fisher on 25 February 2023.
Presumably the J4 was smaller, lighter and actually cheaper?

Added by Rob Johnson on 26 February 2023.
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