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Restoration Update - 31st March 2016

31/3/2016

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PictureRobert at work in the rear boot of RSJ 422 yesterday afternoon
It's been a busy two days in the garage at Eastons, with work continuing on restoring 1957 Duple Vega bodied Bedford SBG RSJ422 ready for weddings and events coming soon.

Robert has been at work in the rear luggage boot to release parts of the structure which have caused one interior floor panel to rise up and crack. Once this is done the floor will be reconstructed over this panel.

Kieran spent the afternoon revitalising the floors, and what a result we have. The panels are in an excellent condition and require very little further work after cleaning. 

The first set of seats were delicately cleaned today and put back in place temporarily. We are currently looking into sending the vehicle away to be re-moquetted in a similar style to Bessie, our 1952 Albion Victor. 

Work coming soon includes cleaning the heating system and relaying and polishing metal parts of the interior, plus completing the work at the rear of the coach and bringing RSJ422 mechanically up to scratch.

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Before (Left) compared to the finished result after some tough scrubbing on the right
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The first seat delicately cleaned and fixed back into the coach
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Restoration Update - 14th March 2016

14/3/2016

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It's been a while since our last restoration update, and lots has happened since then.
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Eastons Holidays coach driver Joe done a simply amazing job today making and fitting replacement wooden roof beams for Bedford OB FNV705 currently under restoration. All seven were hand made by Joe, before him and Bob starting fitting them onto the structure.

We've also managed to find a replacement engine and gearbox for Duple Vega bodied Bedford SBG RSJ422 within a Bedford TL horsebox we have purchased for spare parts. The garage team will complete the transplant of the gearbox and engine soon.

Meanwhile, driver Corbett has almost finished renovating the interior panels of RSJ422. The window mechanisms are now in full working order and the inside walls of the coach are looking fabulous!

Look out for further restoration updates coming soon.
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Handmade by our driver Joe are these replacement roof beams for FNV705
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Joe fitting the new roof beams on FNV705
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A replacement engine and gearbox for RSJ422 lies within this Bedford TL horsebox we have brought for spares
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A great day at Wensum Valley

13/3/2016

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With the sun shining bright over Bessie, we had an excellent day at the Norfolk Brides Wensum Valley Wedding Show today. 

Around forty exhibitors from every corner of the wedding industry you could imagine made an appearance, including some tasty Crepes from Christophe's Crepes! We spoke to so many lovely brides and grooms to be who took a real interesting into using Bessie at their wedding.
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Keep an eye here on our website and on Facebook for updates of future shows we will be visiting!

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      • 1958 Duple Vega
      • 1951 Albion Victor
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