Woodwork in bay 1 and entrance has had preserver, primer and grey gloss. Metalwork for the door pillar and the cantrail frame have been etch primed then sprayed gloss red to keep the rust away and both pieces are now ready to fit.
Completed the door frame bracket that was cut out yesterday – holes drilled and countersunk for No.12 stainless screws to mount it to the body. As the work progressed the galvanising got scratched and removed in some places so it will get a coat of primer before fitting.
Cut out the new corner reinforcement plate in 16swg zintec that fits halfway down the entrance pillar. This had completely corroded away and some of the wood in this area had rotted too so this was replaced first (see previous entries). Holes were marked for pilot drilling which should be done tomorrow, then the plate can be folded and primed.
Second coat of wood preservative on the frame at the end of today.
Restoration diary of a 70-year old AEC single-deck bus and the trials, tribulations and adventures of our 1966 Bristol bus.
