Etch-primed the new steel door pillar reinforcement plate.
Sprayed the nearside chassis side member with red oxide as far as the rear of the engine bay, using a brush to get to the top and bottom surfaces that the spray gun couldn’t reach.
Sprayed the new steel plate for the entrance pillar with green smooth hammerite.
Paid attention to the steel reinforcing plates that connect the side rods to the floor cross bearers. Those on the nearside between the axles were wire brushed then two coats of Vactan applied ready for red oxide tomorrow.
Applied Vactan to nearside chassis side member. Also treated body framing where the entrance steps are mounted. Applied more red oxide to step frame. Completed welding the entrance step enclosure.
Painted angle iron entrance steps frame with second coat red oxide. Removed wooden guard rail from nearside of bus to allow easier access to the chassis side member. Cleaned and sanded loose rust from chassis side member from forward rear spring hanger to rearward front spring hanger ready for Vactan application.
Restoration diary of a 70-year old AEC single-deck bus and the trials, tribulations and adventures of our 1966 Bristol bus.
