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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK

Hi all,

TKs sold in large numbers, and there are still quite a few around, many of which are used as horseboxes.

Does anyone here have experience of life with a TK?

The "Mighty Marenghi" TK above was at a show 11 years ago. I've a feeling that it was stolen some time later, whether it turned up again I don't know.

RJ
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Dipster · Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:41 am Post subject:

There were many types of "TKs" as we tended t call them all, different weights, engines, transmissions etc.. I drove many over many miles many years ago. I liked them.

At 1m75 they suited me perfectly. Anybody taller would have suffered from a low roof line that seemed to hamper vision and comfort.

I always thought they were cheap and cheerful and would take incredible punishment. I found them reliable. Not always so easy to work on as they were not, as with most lorries of the time, not tilt cab. You had lift up hatches each side of the cab you lifted and wiggled in to get to the oily bits. Inside space was limited and there were also sorts of sharp bits waiting for you!

Anything specific about them that interests you?

alastairq · Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 1954 Location: East Yorkshire

Until not too long ago, the military versions [MK/MJ] were being pushed out by the likes of Withams, et al....and it appears they can be found now & again for sale....for not too much money, either.

For me, the TK rated alongside Ford's D-series.....equally cheap 'n cheerful....but quite rugged.

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK

Rootes75 · Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:37 pm Post subject:

I knew the TK in the photo, my brother was very friendly with the chap who owned it. It was stored in our village for a while.
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emmerson · Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales

I drove a TK on farm feed deliveries for two years back in 70s. A useful, quite rugged little truck, but I'm pretty sure that that's why I'm stoop shouldered! That low windscreen was a real pain, and I'm only 5ft 9in.

mikeC · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2016 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: Bedford TKs

Rootes75 · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2016 3:40 pm Post subject:

Yes, as I recall the TK was never recovered. Shame.
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