A lot of grey paint was applied today to the frame along the back of the bus and down the offside towards the emergency door, including the pillar repaired yesterday.

Whilst the grey paint dried I drilled the cross bearers and pillars for new bolts to fix the gusset plates, adding a few extra bolt holes to increase the strength of the joints.  Next I cut out and drilled the rest of the gusset plates.  These need deburring and painting then they can be fitted.

The next major task will be fitting the new steel bulkhead to the front of the boot.