Thursday 19 August 2010

LOTS on the move again!

I'd like to start this time around by thanking LOTS (London Omnibus Traction Society) for awarding GW their restoration grant for 2010. If you'd like to learn more about them & what they do please follow the link under friends.
My business, Historic Vehicle Restoration, has taken on new premises in Byfleet, Surrey and this has given GW the opportunity of yet another new home. So we pulled her out into the daylight again ready for the short move over to the new workshop.


After a very quick & easy move she was slipped into a workshop bay.
Then placed on axle stands and levelled up so that work can continue.

Since then we have been able to make steady progress. The wheels have been removed, along with the rear wings, steering column & box, front axle, Gruss air springs and all the not so great roof hoops!

All the wings and spare wheel carrier have been sent away for shotblasting and had an initial coat of Bonda primer for protection. This threw up all the weak points in the wings and all four will need pieces let in, as they are a little perforated in places.