repair and restoration work carried out prior to re-build
This, believe it or not, is the list of work carried out prior to being put in for full body rebuild and restoration. Of course this means that much of the middle column has been 'overwritten'.
Chassis & Mechanical
Replace all tyres with new Replace three wheel rims Recondition and refit steering box Adjust/lubricate steering mechanism Replace all brake shoes Replace one brake actuator Recondition alternator & wiring Replace 4 suspension air bags Adjust and regulate suspension Replace one king pin Replace anti-roll bar bushes Repair ball joint on engine stop Provide emergency engine stop Secure loose heater pipework Replace exhaust silencer and straps Replace air regulator valve Replace suspension bump stops Replace rear mud flaps Secure screen wash pump Adjust offside front wheel bearing Replace number plates Replace batteries (twice) Check and replenish all fluid levels Full service: - engine oil and filter - fuel filters - clean out water trap - replace fuel primer pump Plate and secure floor/step Check operation of washer motor Secure wiring and pipes |
Body Exterior
Remove, reseal and refit all gutters Check/repair operation of all lights Replace windscreen wiper blades Adjust wipers Remove all old lettering and sign writing Spray boot and unpainted bodywork panels Paint or overspray all non-white bodywork Jet-wash roof of seven years’ grime Replace indicator flasher unit Make up destination plate/boards Replace nearside mirror glass Replace length of side-bumper Replace nearside rear bumper quarter Replace damaged headlamp lenses Renovate damaged headlamp trim Re-silver one headlamp reflector Strip and paint wheel rims and nuts Source original paint colours Radiator grille with Plaxton badge fitted Plate and seal fuse box panel |
Body Interior
Replace and fit 45 seat belts Remake electrical connections: - lights - heating - ventilation Clean and un-seize heater/demist motors Repair low air warning buzzer and lamp Rewire and replace horn Fit new carpet to aisle Attend to loose panels and fittings Clean and shampoo all seats Repair torn seat-backs Replace four air blower nozzles New N/S demister fan motor New fluorescent lamp fitting & lamp Check operation of reading lights Reinstate tachograph inc. lamps Manufacture/fit stand for ticket machine Fit/wire 24v socket Replace hazard warning switch Free and lube heating stopcocks |