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Here are pics of the Bedford Tipper (Maroon Dump) with Ridge.
numi

We would appreciate if Antonin could show us a pic of his Bedford with the rare Grey baseplate.
Thanks,numi

numi wrote:Here are pics of the Bedford Tipper (Maroon Dump) with Ridge.

That looks a lot more credible - the ridge lines up with the ends of the ribs.

Numi, could you please have another look at your ridged tipper bed and try to make a value judgement regarding whether this is a deliberate casting variation of whether it is simply the result of a tool misalignment?

Idris wrote:Numi, could you please have another look at your ridged tipper bed and try to make a value judgement regarding whether this is a deliberate casting variation of whether it is simply the result of a tool misalignment?

Ok Idris but please give me a few days and i will take more pics and have a closer look at the dynamics.
numi

Whilst checking my 3b's for the ridged bed being mentioned in a new thread I noticed this one, as Nicks code 12 but with what looks like the remains of trim on the front also it has the remains of gold trim on the exhaust ?? Any thoughts

numi wrote:

Idris wrote:Numi, could you please have another look at your ridged tipper bed and try to make a value judgement regarding whether this is a deliberate casting variation of whether it is simply the result of a tool misalignment?

Ok Idris but please give me a few days and i will take more pics and have a closer look at the dynamics.
numi

Im sorry Idris about overlooking your post.
Yes,the ridge on my tipper is deliberate and perfect as one would expect from a planned design and intended purpose. Im speculating here that the sole purpose of this 1.5mm ridge was merely to stop the tail-gate from going further back and jamming making it hard for for the kids to reset.When they found out that this wasnt the case then they simply dropped the idea OR is it possible that there were several designs/dies made at the same time for the tipper beds just before full production.
numi

Looks like post-factory detailing to me.
numi

numi wrote:Looks like post-factory detailing to me.

I agree. Furthermore, the combination of both gold and silver trim on the same model does not seem plausible.

numi wrote:Yes,the ridge on my tipper is deliberate and perfect as one would expect from a planned design and intended purpose. Im speculating here that the sole purpose of this 1.5mm ridge was merely to stop the tail-gate from going further back and jamming making it hard for for the kids to reset.When they found out that this wasnt the case then they simply dropped the idea OR is it possible that there were several designs/dies made at the same time for the tipper beds just before full production.

I think a retooling is unlikely for two reasons. First, and most importantly, if it worked, why change it? Second, the retooling would involve significant work since material would need to be added to the die rather than removed. A whole new tool segment would therefore be required.