The conversion work is being undertaken by a team from Basingstoke Shed; you can see videos of how far we’ve got by clicking here. So far, we’ve:
- Removed most of the seats
- Secured the Bus (There were no locks on the doors and no security alarm)
- Installed a cupboard to house the Bus’s mains generator
- Installed much of the mains electric wiring in the workshop
- Raised the floor in the lower saloon to accomodate the seating
- Acquired various kitchen cabinets that will form the under-bench storage for tools and so on
- Removed and repainted many of the grab rails
On our “To Do” list is:
- Install the remaining seating in the cafe area
- Instal the tables in the cafe
- Install the water heater, the sink and water system
- Make the kettle work (we’d really like a cup of tea!).
- Install the benches in the workshop
- Install the heating system
- Put in destination boards/displays
- Implement various electronic gizmos, including:
- Truck Nav (Like a satnav but stops you going under low bridges, etc.
- Reversing camera
- Internal display screens
- Internet connection
- On board PC
- Improve the outside appearance (paint and polish)
- Reseat some of the widows (there are a few leaks)