Coach Update

Since being brought under cover the coach has seen many volunteer hours been put in, first to strip away parts for access, repair or replacement and then work on preparing the body

You don't see it so much these days but years ago Saturday mornings were spent under cars knocking out the rust, cutting back to good metal and filling the gaps with good steel before finishing off with filler.  Though a lot more involved the process on the coach is similar.

Our coach being of a certain age has a few areas that need to be treated.  The usual corrosion in corners of Mk 1's has been found.

Here the rotten metal is being cut away so that the affected area can be treated and then a new skin welded in place, just like the old days working on my Morris Minor, only on a bigger scale, also a bit more comfortable working standing up rather than bent double lying in the gutter under the drizzle.

The rest of the body work is being rubbed down and prepared for the first of a few coats of paint and varnish.  Here we see work going on around the window frames.  It's nice to be working under cover and also a lot warmer as well, an added bonus is that the kettle is that much closer!

In this general view you can see how much has been done so far but there is still plenty to do.

Photos from the CHR Facebook page.

Such has been the enthusiasm that has been created around this project that an extra working day per week has been proposed so we will see how that works out.

On the other fronts so much is going on unseen under the surface but more news will be coming soon about the push to Weston.

Until next time.