So just as we got safely home the snow did start to fall and at one point quite a blizzard set in, but this soon abated. GW was quickly unloaded and before being tucked away we took the opportunity to empty out the saloon, this also allowed us to do an inventory of everything that came with her. Unfortunately the night rolled in and she ended up spending a night outside, so in the morning we were greeted with these loving snowy scenes.
Tarpaulin removed we carefully towed her into her nice new warm home. It appears having gone through all the bits & pieces that everything seems to be with the vehicle, well all except one item, the bonnet. So if you or any one you know has a genuine Gilford 168OT bonnet I would be really happy to hear from you.
It's funny what memories come back to you that you didn't even know were there. The minute I saw the seats again they were just how I remembered them, although before I saw them I couldn't remember them! Beautifully crafted luxury leather fluted seats, with repairs all over them and when I was cleaning up from behind the back seat I found one of my old toy cars!
It's funny what memories come back to you that you didn't even know were there. The minute I saw the seats again they were just how I remembered them, although before I saw them I couldn't remember them! Beautifully crafted luxury leather fluted seats, with repairs all over them and when I was cleaning up from behind the back seat I found one of my old toy cars!
Now safely back and in a place where work can take place, the next stage is to figure out how best to proceed with putting this coach back together & ultimately back on the road.
