K3C - Kijoma Classics, Campers & Conversions

09/06/2026

more progress on Elvis the romahome.. fuel system all fitted up front.
the original fuel pump bracket was long gone, so we made a new mounting bracket for it.

the connector for the fuel pump on the loom was also long gone, so we fitted a new one!
the choke cable has been bodged in an interesting way. Suffice as to say we are going to need to change that.
lots of scary wiring and choc blocks that we have no idea, yet what they do, to sort too!
new expansion bottle that doesn't leak and new hose, matches the new radiator nicely.
It will soon be time for a test start up!

once the engine side is complete, then comes bodywork, and after that, resolving the mess the Pod is in and associated electrics.

Progress continues....

07/06/2026

a Great day on Sunday at the Rascal Takeover at the Haynes Museum.
loads of Rascals, campers, a newer super carry, and a Carry with trailer!

27/05/2026

the heat is making working on things a bit more challenging. However, the bushes we had made have turned up for the gear cables.
all pressed on and fitted!

22/05/2026

I find it bizarre the original rear lights for rascal trucks, and consequently, Bambi's and Nipper's were black.
We, of course, have new ones in white at k3c.uk , but we also have some like modern lights, all shiny and focused too 🙂

21/05/2026

As anybody who has ever worked on vehicles that were made very close to the start of production will know, these vehicles often are different in many ways to those made later.
Design changes happen due to production, supply, or other reasons , with newer vehicles all made the same, pretty much once all teething issues have been solved.
Example 1:- the gear selector cables on this early truck are somewhat different to the newer builds, meaning they don't fit newer gearbox selectors properly.
to solve this without having to source complete new cables, which is difficult enough, instead we have ordered new custom bushes to fit the old cable and new selectors.

Also, we have now in stock the clutch cable spring. This keeps the cable under tension and helps prevent riding the thrust bearing, with consequent squeaks and wear etc.

21/05/2026

We have added new stainless screws with an easier to adjust head type and associated springs for the rascal / super carry / bambi / nipper headlights to the shop!

The original screws tend to rust up and the phillips head gets chewed up. These screws have an allen key head for slip free adjustment.

This is for a set of three stainless hex drive screws and steel springs, for one headlight mounting. Unlike the originals, the screws do not rust and use an allen key drive instead of pozi screwdriver. this enables accurate adjustment without chewing up the head of the screws. We recommend a long al...

20/05/2026

does my Bedford CF2 look big in this huge South London decorated Luton box 🤣

20/05/2026

Change a couple of hoses, simple just unscrew the jubilee clips and remove em, fit new , bish bosh...
Sadly, it is rarely that straightforward.
Here, we have two 40 year old clips with equally old , soft, and beyond serviceable lifetime hoses.
the clips were welded together with time and rust, so they had to be cut off. the effort that required shows they were made well, at least.
two new hoses and clips fitted after the battle was won!

10/05/2026

This is one that sadly won't return to the road..

RIP toasted Super Carry

24/04/2026

hi all, don't forget this Sunday the 26th is the UK National Drive it Day.

A perfect reason to get your classic Bedford & Vauxhall out on the road, perhaps meet up with others and generally exchange waves with the many others that will be on the road too.

Optionally you can also donate to the founders charity >

First introduced in 2005, the format for Drive It Day is a tried and tested formula. The Federation sets the date each year and publicises the event nationally.