NEWS ARCHIVE
October 2007 - July 2007 - April 2007
Museum News
The Society took part once again in the RAF Waddington International Air Show on 30 June - unfortunately, the Sunday opening was cancelled due to flooding. 8 buses belonging to the Society and its members operated a 'park and ride' service in the airshow car park, and a number of cars from the Museum and our members' collections were on display in Hangar 3.
Vehicle News
SOCIETY VEHICLES
SVL 185 – 1961 Austin Gypsy Fire Tender New member Chris has painted the undersides of the mudguards ready for refitting to this vehicle.
FHN 833 – 1940 Bristol L5G s/d Bus The end of August saw a four man team re-cover the middle section of the roof with Calico and paint one Saturday. This has since received more coats of paint and looks rather good (if you bother to get the ladder out and take a look!) More beadings are also being applied to the roof edging. The rewire is now virtually at an end although the main leads have yet to be checked. New destination roller ends have also been manufactured. These are of the spring loaded type rather than the usual fixed rollers with spring gear located in the winding mechanism. The rather tedious job of filling in the screw heads in the waistrail and beadings has commenced.
TE 8318 - 1929 Cheverolet LQ Coach The rear springs and new shackle pins are in the process of being refitted.
KW 6704 – 1930 – Leyland Badger s/d Bus The Badger has been fitted with another dynamo and regulator.
FW 5698 – 1935 Leyland Tiger TS7 s/d Bus At the time of writing the bus is now ready for a road test which should be carried out shortly. Things look promising!
BFE 419 – 1941 Leyland titan TD7 d/d Bus Lincoln No 64 has now been tested. Thanks to Dexel tyres for helping out with a ‘flat’ on the day of the test.
VFF 631 – 1953 Reliant 3-wheel Van John has now removed the engine and gear-box from the van. The cylinder head is cracked; so the Society is on the lookout for another head! This is a side valve head of Reliant manufacture, not the Austin 7 type. Have you got one?
CVL 444D – 1966 Rover P6 2000 Saloon The P6 is now looking a lot smarter thanks to new member Dave, who has given the car a very good clean both inside and out. Pity it needs a lot of work to go back on the road.
MEMBERS' VEHICLES
HPW 133 – 1949 – Bristol K5G d/d Bus Now tested and attending several rallies. This has had a charging fault which is being investigated.
DBE 187 – 1946 Bristol K6A d/d Bus On the way back from the ECW Event at Carlton Colville the engine started to get rather hot so this too is under scrutiny.
OHK 432 – 1949 Daimler CVD6 d/d Bus This too has been MOT tested although this also had a tyre problem the week previous.
Out and About From the Museum
CVL 212 – 1947 Austin 10 GS1 Saloon This was on show together with the 1936 Austin 18 York at Wragby Show, just north of Lincoln, on the 2nd September. This show also has a good display of cars, motorcycles and tractors.
DBE 187: Bristol K6A d/d busattended the ECW Event at the East Anglian Transport Musuem. HPW 133: The Bristol K5G has been to events such as Showbus, Meadowhall, Norwich and Ruddington as well as attending the Lincolnshire Steam & Vintage Rally.
FW 9605 – 1936 Ford V8 Shooting Brake The shooting brake attended the Lincolnshire Steam & Vintage Rally held on the Lincolnshire Showground on 19th August.
VL 1263 – 1930 Leyland Lion s/d Bus Also on show at the Lincolnshire Steam & Vintage Rally, with several members on board.
MFE 454J – 1970 Morris 1000 Van The ‘Moggy’ van attended the Waddington Airshow on the Saturday. Sunday, as most people know, was called off. The van was also on show at the Morris Register National Rally held at Thoresby Park in Nottinghamshire on the 12th August.
Museum News
Recent events have included our Easter Sunday Open Day, the June Castle Rally, and operation of a bus service linking our Museum with the Museum of Lincolnshire Life in uphill Lincoln over the May Day bank holiday weekend in connection with their 'Steam and Oil Days' event.
Privately owned Austin 7, JV 1447, has left the Museum.
Vehicle News
SOCIETY VEHICLES
TL 3513 - 1934 AEC Monarch Tipper Also exhibited at the AEC Rally, this 4-cylinder machine had to have its fuel system cleared out the day before due to ‘all sorts’ being found in the carb and autovac. Thanks to Dave, Robin and Bill amongst others.
JDN 668 - 1954 AEC Regent d/d bus A few jobs had to be undertaken to see the bus through its MOT. Thanks to Neil and Mike for their help here.
KDT 393 - 1951 AEC Regent d/d bus Thanks to Mike (again) Doncaster 122 has been MOT tested after a brake reline. (Both JDN 668 & KDT 393 were exhibited at the AEC Rally on May 27)
FTL 138 - 1950 Albion HD55 six-wheeled lorry The body has been moved backwards a few feet so that the body ‘front’ and ‘cab back’ can be painted before the body is permanently fitted.
TFE 475W - 1981 Austin Allegro The radiator had several bad leaks so a new core was required. This thankfully turned out a lot cheaper than the Chev’s radiator. The new radiator has been fitted by Carl, together with two door-mounted mirrors. The Allegro attended the Castle Rally.
CVL 212 - 1947 Austin 10 GS1 Saloon The ‘10’ has also been over the pit for a clean up and grease on the underside, ready for its M.O.T.
JV 4396 - 1936 Austin 18 York Saloon The ‘18’ passed its M.O.T. on the 25th May and is ready for the new season.
FHN 833 - 1940 Bristol L5G s/d bus Recent work has seen the interior and cab wiring now in place and a full set of tyres and wheels ready to go on (subject to a little touching up with the paint brush). A few little woodwork jobs are also being attended to (back window surrounds and a little nasty bit on the floor near to the step) and the old floor lino has been taken up. Preparatory work is being undertaken in readiness for the windows to be fitted and the interior framework around the roof area has been painted. The interior circular ‘Clayton’ heater has been dismantled for re-chroming but a 12V heater motor for this unit complete with fan is required. Can anyone help? Thanks to Ian, Steve and the two Kens here.
PFE 542V - 1980 Bristol VR d/d bus One of the chassis cross members has had to be plated up due to bad corrosion and new undertrays, carrying the water pipes, have been fitted - again due to rot.
TE 8318 - 1929 Cheverolet LQ Coach Four new tyres and inner tubes have been obtained, and fitted. The wheels are having a repaint; so hopefully ‘The Chev’ will soon be back on the road.
FW 9805 - 1937 Ford V8 Shooting Brake The V8 has been over the pit for an inspection and grease prior to its annual M.O.T.
KW 7604 - 1930 Leyland Badger TA4 s/d bus One of the internal rear wooden panels has been replaced and repainted in readiness for its trip to Plaxtons in April. (The Badger carries a Plaxton made body)
TF 818 - 1930 Leyland Lion s/d bus This should soon be ready for MOT testing
FW 5698 - 1935 Leyland Tiger s/d bus A continuing saga this one! Poor old Lincolnshire 1411 is still not running correctly but Robin and Bob are determined to get to the bottom of things here and have dismantled the engine again to ensure it is correctly timed. Thanks to Bob and Paul for sending through a copy of the engine manual.
MFE 454J - 1970 Morris 1000 Van New webs have been fitted to the passenger seat, the originals having seen better days. New door trims have also been fitted to the front doors. Whilst the van was over the pit a clean and paint of the underside was carried out.
VFF 631 - 1953 Reliant goods tricycle Work has commenced, courtesy of John, on the bodywork framing renovation.
MEMBERS' VEHICLES
952 JUB - 1964 AEC Regent V d/d bus New wings (inner and outer) and associated panels have been made for the nearside front and work on reassembling the front end should recommence soon. Some new wood has been fitted at the nearside rear wheel arch and new panels will also be fitted soon. New fuel pipes have been made for the engine bay. (Thanks to Dave H, Bill and Brian B. here).
GRW 382 - Austin K4 Lorry The K4 has had a short road run but some problems came to light with the brakes. The master cylinder has been removed and will be overhauled.
HPW 133 - 1949 Bristol K5G d/d bus Dave has been organising remedial work to stop an internal water leak on the engine.
OHK 432 - 1949 Daimler CVD6 d/d bus A vacuum leak has been rectified so the vehicle can be tested (Thanks Robin - Again!)
RFE 416 - 1961 Leyland Titan d/d bus The water pump has been overhauled and refitted. (Thanks Robin!)
Out and About From the Museum
CVL 212 - 1947 Austin 10 GS1 Saloon The ‘10’ attended “The Austin Ten Drivers Club” Lincolnshire Austin's in Action Day on the 22 April. This was in the form of a road run from ‘The George’ at Leadenham via country lanes to ‘Woodland Waters’ at Ancaster, with a good turn out of Austin’s from 10’s to 16’s.
MFE 454J - 1970 Morris 1000 Van & TL 8513 AEC Monarch Lorry The Morris van and the AEC Monarch Tipper both attended the ‘Great North Road Transport Extravaganza’, hosted by the AEC Society, at the Newark & Notts Showground on the 27 May. A good turnout of vehicles were on display, but it’s a pity the rain also decided to attend on the day.
Museum News
The major news recently has been the acquisition by the Society of two AEC Regent IIIs -
JDN 668 (York Pullman 64) and KDT 393 (Doncaster 122) - both buses formerly being owned by the late Tony Peart. Tony Peart was a very well known and widely respected figure in the preservation movement. The standard of restoration plus ongoing care lavished upon these buses over the years has set a ‘gold standard’ for other preservationists to try and emulate. Tony was a long-standing member and enthusiastic supporter of the LVVS and the Society was honoured to have these two fine vehicles bequeathed to us upon his death in 2006.
Both buses have now joined the collection at Whisby Road. Both buses have been MOT tested, and appeared together at the AEC Rally at Newark in May, and made their 'service' debut at the November 2007 Open Day.
The Society has also acquired a 1953 Reliant 'Regent' goods tricycle.
Four of the Museum's buses operated a special service in connection with the 'Discover Greater Lincoln' weekend on Sunday 11 March, connecting the Museum with a number of other attractions in and around the City - the Museum was also open on the Saturday.
Vehicle News
SOCIETY VEHICLES
FTL 138 - 1950 Albion HD55 six-wheeled lorry Work progresses well with the interior of the body fitting many wooden slats to the framework.
TFE 475W - 1981 Austin Allegro After extensive bodywork attention the Allegro has passed its MOT test. (Yippee!!) More work will be carried out including taking the front screen out to repair the bodywork in that area. Brake repairs have been necessary - new cylinder bits and hoses. New front tyres. It is currently being repainted. It will need a replacement radiator and still requires a n/s door mirror. Can anyone help?
FHN 833 - 1940 Bristol L5G s/d bus All the exterior panelling is now complete on the n/s of the bodywork - one very small window capping needs to go on the o/s - together with the cast waist-rails and associated new strapping between the panels. The n/s wing is temporarily in place and the sliding door has been refitted following the fitment of new bearings (the originals have long since disappeared!) to the bottom of the door. New aluminium cappings had to be made for around the door apertures of the boot area. Work has also included stripping the rear boot doors of paint revealing that Greyhound’s had painted FHN at least twice (it was Greyhound’s fleet N° 23) and that the doors are off similar bus - United fleet N° BG 120. FHN 833 was BG 147.
A new rear number glass is being lettered at the present time and thought is being given to lining out the interior of the boot with plywood and wooden strappings as per the original spec, before the boot doors go back on. The boot door locks will also have to be fitted once we have sussed out the mechanism properly. We have had to repair the rather beaten up and corroded n/s/f/ wing rather than replace it with a nice new one which we had in the shed due to the nice and new one being slightly larger and not fitting under the valance no matter how we tried! Very frustrating and expensive. Other work has seen new woodwork go in around the canopy so that area can be re-panelled and framing preparation before the zinctec panelling could be fitted to the lower body and some of the roof.
TE 8318 - 1929 Cheverolet LQ Coach The radiator repair has turned out to be very expensive as a new core was required, the cost nearly £1000. The treasurer would be grateful if anyone would like to make a donation towards the cost of this repair. The coach will also have four new tyres and inner tubes. A new driver’s door step is also to be made and fitted as the original is getting a little weak; after all ‘the old lady’ is 78 years old.
KW 7604 - 1930 Leyland Badger TA4 s/d bus One of the internal rear wooden panels has been replaced and repainted in readiness for its trip to Plaxtons in April. (The Badger carries a Plaxton made body)
TF 818 - 1930 Leyland Lion s/d bus ‘202’ is now on the pit for the brake rods to be adjusted ready for its annual test.
FW 5698 - 1935 Leyland Tiger s/d bus The newly overhauled fuel pump is now being fitted.
This news appears first in the Society's quarterly newsletter, the Con Rod which is free to members. If you would like to get your news quicker, why not visit our membership page. Better still, membership allows you to join us with vehicle restoration and maintenance - come and make the news as well as reading it!