davidfowler2000 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Here's one for all you not on Faceache. Just a little documentary of the ongoing restoration of the SVM Mobile Command Centre. Today's tasks:Remove the destination glass over-panel - DoneInstall destination equipment - Mostly done. Controller installed and wiring completed. Screen sitting on wood blocks. Needs proper brackets made. Materials on order.Clean up and wash - Done Mr cms206 was in attendance to assist with the various tasks. The cleanup of the exterior alone took about an hour. H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr H987RKG Restoration by David Fowler, on Flickr ---ENDS--- cobblers, scruff, LightBulbFun and 41 others 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 You should bring that to the next shitefest/cholmondeley (and bring it into the judging arena). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I have a Concessionary Pass. Can I get on before 0900 in England? Twiggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 You should bring that to the next shitefest/cholmondeley (and bring it into the judging arena). We did consider bringing it via Chumly on it's way up the road from Essex a couple of weeks ago but the entry forms specifically said cars only. Then the commentator complained only 2 motors went in to the concourse paddock for the commercial section. I have a Concessionary Pass. Can I get on before 0900 in England? No! It's Scottish again. It'll run a Scottish ticket machine so yer Engerland pass won't be accepted at all! MWAHAHAHAHAHA! fotorabia, cms206, skattrd and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Would my Young Scot be valid for a concession ticket aboard this conveyance? Luckythirteen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Bangin rimz m8 Cannah use ma scotrail card or what See in as rrb happen all tha time davidfowler2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I'd be unable to resist hitting the streets with profanities emblazoned across the front display. Could you also use it for selling ice cream? You could be selective with display messages: "Ice creams for sale. But not to you, fattie."Interesting project so far... Essex V6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 What are you planning to use that for?The worlds tallest camper van? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Great stuff. Wiper video when you get a chance. Cheers. cms206 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I can confirm that this has very much lots of win! needs moar boost though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Sod the boost, needs more working cylinders! rml2345, Skizzer, Junkman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Sod the boost, needs more working cylinders!how about cylinders+moar booost? davidfowler2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I think we all know the answer to that... davidfowler2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Looks in far better nick than the white one Mulleys use on schools. its rougher looking than Rapunzel after a night on the falling down juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Looks in far better nick than the white one Mulleys use on schools. its rougher looking than Rapunzel after a night on the falling down juiceI last had a drink in June 2005. I always look this rough. davidfowler2000, rml2345 and anonymous user 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 No way ye bort that boos sober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 'You wouldn't like me when I'm angry' For the ignorant amongst us, is this a Volvo chassis, and who built the yellow bits? chaseracer and UltraWomble 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 It's an ex-Hong Kong Leyland Olympian ON3R with an Alexander RH body. Apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 It's an ex-Hong Kong Leyland Olympian ON3R with an Alexander RH body. Apparently. This. English chassis, Scottish body, American engine, German gearbox. Lacquer Peel, chaseracer, Junkman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Great work so far, when are you swapping the engine out for an XUD? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Why would I want to put an XUD in it? If anything, all XUDs should be replaced by L10s! scruff, chaseracer, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Could you imagine how many XUDs would be required to replace an L10? The phasing gear would be incredible... Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 A Deltic made of 6 XUDs!!! dome, mat_the_cat, Lacquer Peel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Why would I want to put an XUD in it? If anything, all XUDs should be replaced by L10s! davidfowler2000, Skizzer and dome 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Replacing the XUD in a 205 would be more along the lines of a L10 with an 205 rather than a 205 with an L10 chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I would have to drive it from a trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Looking great... The bus that is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Not really any refurb going on here but the autoshite.com Mobile Command and Recruitment Centre made an appearance at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's open weekend event this week. Due to very few people knowing about it's entrance in to preservation, it drew a lot of attention, stole the show quite a bit and I ended up talking to a lot of people I had never met before. I'll post pics from other folk as they appear on Flickr or Facebook... Bridgeton Open Weekend by David Fowler, on Flickr aldo135, Bucketeer, Steviemillar and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 This. English chassis, Scottish body, American engine, German gearbox. I'm guessing the Cummins will have been made in Darlington or Daventry Would this have been one of the Irvine made Olympians? or where were the Leyland ones made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 This should be a Workington made one. Irvine only built the Volvo branded Olympian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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