1979 Bedford VAS 5 Mobile Library

1979 Bedford VAS 5 in Emmerdale Farm, TV Series, 1972-2024 Ep. 1403

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
jcb ◊ 2021-01-07 09:13	I think this is too small for a KM .
dsl ◊ 2021-01-07 14:42	Mobile library??
jcb ◊ 2021-01-07 20:48	Yes
Sunbar ◊ 2021-01-08 12:11	The front overhang and six-stud wheel size (16in wheels?) match the TK up to 5-tons but not the heavier KM. If it is a TK however the wheelbase looks to be about 208", therefore considerably longer than the 151" wheelbase of the longest 5 tonner. There is also no mesh grille on the driver's side behind the cab and the front suggests a normal radiator position rather than the TK's radiator mounted further back. Along with the driving position being higher than the normal TK's it points to there being considerable changes (which are possible I think) compared with the TK's chassis. None of the Bedford passenger chassis seems likely and with little to confirm it, probably only a 50% confidence in calling it a TK I think. -- Last edit: 2021-01-08 12:40:31
Sunbar ◊ 2021-01-08 12:51	It looks to be longer than this Bedford TL Mobile Library but otherwise very similar except for a simplified front end design. So TK or TL both possible before episode date of 1989?
UKboy205 ◊ 2021-01-08 20:51	Either looks like these 2, or none
UKboy205 ◊ 2021-01-11 20:35	Ep. 1405 The plate is shown for dsl to identify this vehicle
Sandie ◊ 2021-01-11 20:42	MDN387T = B(edfor)d VAS5 according to Bus Lists on the Web... Ace body apparantly (anyone have info on this body builder?), ex-North Yorkshire council.