LONDON DOUBLE-DECKER BUS Restoration | When A Simple Jobs Turns Into A NIGHTMARE

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Жыл бұрын

What does it take to keep a Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road?
Built in the 1960's our AEC Routemaster London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a London Routemaster bus on the road then make sure you check-out all our maintenance and restoration videos here on KZfaq...
Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, North Wales we are passionate about London buses and with 7 vintage buses in the fleet we defiantly have our work cut out!
In this episode we uncover all sorts of problems when we attempt a simple job.
Also don't forget to check-out all our AEC Routemaster London bus restoration videos in this playlist...
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Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion.
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@davegray205 Жыл бұрын

That Twat Dave was the disabled discrimination act 1995. Yellow and black was used for visually impaired people to denote the edge of the bus platform. White next to a concrete pavement looks similar. So that’s you told off and another great video

@railmaster.7752 Жыл бұрын

Yes, that twat put that act together.

@andyclark1426 Жыл бұрын

10:38 the quality inspector in attendance there 🐾🐾🐾

@johncollier7744 Жыл бұрын

Old body builders trick. Put grease or petroleum jelly on the screws before you fit into the timber. This will provide a waterproof seal around the seal, plus it makes it easier to remove ( if you ever need to ) at a later date. Otherwise looks like a great job done

@timhines6543 Жыл бұрын

Super idea and I will be doing this on the RT body rebuild!

@highpath4776 Жыл бұрын

"Fancy Helping Me With A Task?" is a request one cannot say No to.

@briancook1998 Жыл бұрын

That’s how they justify their presence. Lov these buses when I lived in London 40 years ago

@geneva760 Жыл бұрын

The end grain of timber seems to be the most important to thoroughly seal. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

@jamesfrench7299 Жыл бұрын

Well worth righting those historic wrongs. Top notch result. Glad Tim came along and helped.

@michaelkeen5010 Жыл бұрын

The joys of undoing previous bodged work ehh!!! 👍

@paulhutchins6019 Жыл бұрын

Great job guys. For lying and kneeling on the floor, try some of the Rolson padded floor matting. A box of them that clip together are cheap and it makes the floor comfortable. So much so that I fell asleep on mine whilst cleaning the underside of my bike lol 👍🏼

@johnpeplow3985 Жыл бұрын

Love the banter between you lads even though you finish the job as it should be you’ve always time for a cuppa and a laugh.

@Hammondfreak Жыл бұрын

I felt so knackered watching you guys I had to get a beer from my garage fridge. I might have to get a whiskey as well. Good Job !!!

@TheDaf95xf Жыл бұрын

Morning guys. My first love is trains. But all types of vintage vehicle repairs are always good watching and your bus restoration is classic with some good humour thrown in lol 🤣

@Free_Ranger_CT110 Жыл бұрын

"If you haven't enjoyed it why are you still watching?" Classic!

@davidrogerbinnyi2573 Жыл бұрын

Love the grey tractor unit in the background . Stay safe and healthy ..

@peterlangridge4639 Жыл бұрын

Proper job. Right down to the slotted screws. Excellent.

@markclifton14 Жыл бұрын

Looks great now. Leave the bright coloured bits for modern plastic buses. I love these old buses . Well built . I think the last good buses built were the Bristol VRs , anything after that were the age of the modern bus. All plastic modular. Well done guys keep up the good work👍

@marshallgarner7903 Жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter how long it took because it's a good job done 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@chrisskelhorn5727 Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you've been practicing the outtakes! 🙂

@glennbartlett416 Жыл бұрын

Twats in the office who never see the real light of day is one thing I moan about everyday! Great video and superb workmanship!

@oc2phish07 Жыл бұрын

Best moment of the weekend, a video from these boys. Always a pleasure to watch, always fun and always leaves me laughing and really looking forward to the next episode.

@jamesporter4749 Жыл бұрын

Story of my life "just a little 10 minute job" that turns into a day or days of work. It's even better when it's at work and the manager / office wallers says "is that job going to be finished soon, it's only a small job, should be done by now"

@highpath4776 Жыл бұрын

The wooden platform edge is not only "sacrificial" but when one jumps on the back (and misses) it is SLIGHTLY less painful on your shins than a metal platform edge

@Piglife101 Жыл бұрын

The end result was worth the abuse from Alan 😂 great job 👍🏼

@TheFlyingBusman Жыл бұрын

Much nicer with white edging. I hated all that DipTac rubbish that got thrown at refurbished Routemasters. Might I take this opportunity to introduce you to a multi tool. Great for getting old treadmaster up. I would have been tempted to have used repair washers behind the platform edging or TIG welded some pieces in. I hate bodged jobs. Sadly towards the end of the RM’s service life, bodges were all too frequent. Nice job once again boys. In the meantime, I’m looking forward to helping give RM378 some love ❤️

@roberthocking9138 Жыл бұрын

That public servant prob had a brother in law who made black n yellow edging 😂😂, good work

@TheRobtrident Жыл бұрын

i was a airframe fitter/sheetmetalwork fitter. You all did a good repair there lads well done.

@lloydpenfold486 Жыл бұрын

A good job well done. Having a laugh is essential to ensure good workmanship, a bit of cussing helps too (as I'm sure you've noticed!) I presume you pop rivetted the underpanel back too, although you didn't show it.

@timhines6543 Жыл бұрын

Yep all back on

@jackfereday8432 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never driven a bus, never been on a route master but I bloody love this channel. Thankyou !

@huxter1 Жыл бұрын

one thing you could have done is weld the aluminium and remake the holes OR use big washers to cover the holes also cutting disks use the thin 1mm ones you get a much better cut

@jonathanking1576 Жыл бұрын

I am constantly impressed with the attention to detail, and the quality of work that you all bestow on the buses, all incredibly thorough! I also enjoy the videos as they are extremely informative! However your later videos are suffering, they now have the modern tv ‘false jeopardy’ , how will we get it done in time? How an earth can we fix this? Between you guys you can turn your hands to anything! You’re incredibly resourceful, don’t cheapen your efforts! The other problem with later videos is the moaning, on this last job you discovered someone had bodged the platform, it’s good to explain the problem and the issues arising from poor workmanship, but please don’t keep going on and on about! These buses are 60+ years old, they have had a life! Some good some bad maintenance! Keep up the good work, without spoiling your videos 👍🏻

@iandalton3839 Жыл бұрын

I have one word. Panelbond. Stronger than bolts and ideal in a situation like that with the rotted Ali.

@richarddecoster4464 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy the videos like seeing these buses being cared for and put back to their glory days

@BITTYBOY121 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys ! - Bus should be alright for another 40 years lol

@MatSpeedle Жыл бұрын

How nice does that look! Cracking job boys, always the way with the simple jobs that turn into half a week but well worth the effort.

@andrewmaddison4559 Жыл бұрын

Great job with you being a perfectionist I hope all those screw slots are all the same way carry on the great work🛠✔

@simongardner6166 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy watching you guys. & the banter between you all. Looking forward to the next episode.

@colingraham1065 Жыл бұрын

Ding, ding, right away on another great job. Keep up the good work!

@rosmeartoo Жыл бұрын

Perfectionists to the last. Only suggestion (would have been) to put an aluminium back plate to keep the screw spacing the same and distribute the load evenly. (If that was possible - I have not seen the underside to know !).

@trainmanbob Жыл бұрын

A simple job spread out over 4 days just because of an f'ing tosser!! So nice to have a video without any swearing and no joking about. So having watched the religious videos we now have what life is really all about...far more enjoyable!!! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it as usual. Well done lads.

@luislealsantos Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to see the wonderful job all team has to keep the buses movingly and pristine. Great 👍 work.

@aA-ye1cf Жыл бұрын

Love these buses, such memories!

@kevinmothers904 Жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter if the pole is stainless steel or painted bright yellow, if your head bounces off it because the driver had to take avoiding action while you were stood up it will hurt just as much. AND before anyone says.... yes, but it was..... I am well aware it was done for the partially sighted, however the argument remains the same.

@stephenstarlinggiantinnertues Жыл бұрын

Hello guys love the video I wish I lived near you love to come and see your buses a specially for my 50th birthday next year.

@canalboating Жыл бұрын

great job. love the way you and your crew have a great time working together, and got the distinct impression you are not too keen on sharkstooth edging

@jpmaya7284 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant just love to see these wonderful emblematic vehicles back on the road!

@alexbertuchi2969 Жыл бұрын

Hello Dave great video again. You and the team should come to London when your free to come and join us for a ride on the A route with me driving and Mike McDermott conducting.

@johntovey3928 Жыл бұрын

Love those outtakes, my sense of humor😂

@davidkelly3705 Жыл бұрын

Another top job done and back to original 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@andydawkins9640 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant guys , it's great that you are keeping the old route master going, being an ex bus driver the oldest buses I drove were the old VRs I did drive an old national, lovely buses . Keep up the good work lads 👍👍👍👍

@highpath4776 Жыл бұрын

Were they the Early ECW bodied VR , before the later ( 1972 ? Park Royal ? makeover ?)

@Mrfort Жыл бұрын

Like a lot of things coming out of Birmingham they always come out different from the way they went in!

@russellb1212 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, always with humour, wonderful buses

@rogerwallace5473 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see Jess was in this one.

@GreaterAngliaFanClass321 Жыл бұрын

Love watching yous

@derekfawell2853 Жыл бұрын

Great work guys. Had the pleasure of driving an RM a few weeks back.

@paulnokes5402 Жыл бұрын

I think it had to do health and safety and for people with sight issues just look at the new busses here in London they look horrible they drive along some rattling look like a coke tin not like the routemasters I used to use crowing up as a kid using the red bus rover ticket for 30p all day bus travel in London .another great video guys your dog make me laugh how she looks at you if say do you know what your doing.🐶🐶🐶🐶

@JohninRosc Жыл бұрын

Love the videos guys. Many thanks.

@johnburke5384 Жыл бұрын

Very good as always ...thank you !

@davidbassett4577 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Dave; all that effort was well worth it .. she looks so much better with that white edge to her platform

@mikecollings6889 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant again lads...best entertainment all week!!👍

@paularmstrong4546 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent episode

@Theunderratedlawyer Жыл бұрын

Love the videos!

@Big.Al.3 Жыл бұрын

An excellent film. Great to learn about that family you always go on about. The Twats....... Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next. 👍

@stevenmelhuish8128 Жыл бұрын

I found this very interesting... Thanks mate.

@mikeakhurst1855 Жыл бұрын

Informative and entertaining as always! 😂

@stephenhargreaves381 Жыл бұрын

Great job , what a difference . Well done !

@rubbishsignup Жыл бұрын

Great work.

@tonylawlor3503 Жыл бұрын

A nice job, wonderfull

@chrisblay Жыл бұрын

Very neat result, even if it was a lot more hassle than expected.

@raymondpearce5245 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video guys

@fisharmy5785 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys ,looks great.

@robertbustard6496 Жыл бұрын

dont change anything , great content, keep it up.

@txstreetman Жыл бұрын

Dave - while the job was a royal pain in the ass, I'd rather be working on or playing with my buses than sitting at the office any day of the week!

@nigozeroichi2501 Жыл бұрын

Good job, problems make for good videos 👍

@johneisen6341 Жыл бұрын

Great work as always so much love for these buses the new Route Masters in London are s@##

@LTVoyager Жыл бұрын

Could have you put a strip of metal on the backside of the platform and then drill it with the proper size holes to hold the bolts for the wood? It seems like that would have been a cleaner solution and would have maintained the original number and location of bolts in the wood edging.

@interdec Жыл бұрын

Or, simply alloyweld up the holes and re-drill to the correct size. Perhaps also with a strip on the back side! First time I’ve seen these guys doing a bit of a bodge actually!

@LTVoyager Жыл бұрын

@@interdec I wasn’t sure of their access to a welder and welding skill. I agree that welding is the best method given proper skill and equipment.

@timhines6543 Жыл бұрын

Agreed I would have welded up the holes and plated from the back if it was one of my projects. These sort of repairs take time and sadly with the working fleet its usually the case of getting the job done before the bus is out again the next weekend.

@Dirkjan78 Жыл бұрын

With care and precision 😁😁

@leytonexile Жыл бұрын

Great video. I must pop in next time I'm in Wrexham. Last time I drove RM 446(?) from your place down to Weston super Mare.

@johnwaby4321 Жыл бұрын

😂😂love it 👍👍👍👍

@marksinthehouse1968 Жыл бұрын

In the late 80s LT went diptac made ,I drove routemasters in the mid 90s they had red poles and Olympians and metros green ? ,I agree with what you called the owner who put doors on hehe ,he should of brought an RMC/RCL instead Take care gang

@peterlawford4128 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I just wounded when you started you bus business. As I lived in Wrexham and Gwersalt but left for the USA in 1994

@ffrancrogowski2192 Жыл бұрын

Yes what a nightmare, but even though it took you four days instead of one, you got the better of the job. Very enjoyable to watch. One thing I could never understand, though, about some of these RMs, especially this one, was why they were re-registered to a Greenock (VS) number plate. Could it not be restored to the original London one, I wonder? Many thanks for this video.

@highpath4776 Жыл бұрын

Apparently the reg is on a car in Scotland. Dont know if better area regs can be chosen instead though

@tigerspook1 Жыл бұрын

That white edging is so much better....

@philipblick8887 Жыл бұрын

Hi from New Zealand I suggest using anti seize grease on all bolt threads especially where they are exposed to damp wet contritions.

@ROCKINGMAN Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing too about the white edging. Some lamp posts in the station I work have white rings painted on for people with impaired vision. Also heard RMs were taken out of service because they were dangerous. They were running for all these years and previous many buses were open plaform. I only saw one accident on a RT, but against the billions of journey's, they were safe enough. Why did RMCs/RCLs have doors I wonder.

@ianpegge9967 Жыл бұрын

I always presumed it was because they were used on longer distance services and it kept them warmer in the winter. With limited stops the delays caused by opening and closing the doors was negligible.

@ROCKINGMAN Жыл бұрын

@@ianpegge9967 I was thinking on those lines but never heard a definitive answer, thanks. Great fun, hobby and business combined you have there with RMs. Always loved them, as a child and still think they are impressive and communicate a strong character, those impressive lines and that engine sound, the best of british.

@KarlAdamsAudio Жыл бұрын

I dare say they thought that steel box-section was an 'upgrade' - rather than a horrific demonstration of galvanic corrosion in action...

@venenareligioest410 Жыл бұрын

If you treated the replacement wood with Cuprinol wood preserver it would last for decades 👍

@highpath4776 Жыл бұрын

There should be a TRRL report on visual impairment and the use of yellow rather than white / chrome,

@nameless5413 Жыл бұрын

I reckon the sharktooth paint and pole painted yellow is something to do with compliance. Someone somewhere (i presume in ministry of internal affairs) thought that new busses need some meddling so that the ministry shows activity and can thereby receive funding.

@peterjhillier7659 Жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your Videos, now I’ve got to wait another two bloody Weeks for the next one. By the what’s the Connection with the old 59 Bus Route, presumably you drove that Route.

@rishithkunar7907 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible that you could make a video on RM 2213?❤

@ianscallan9910 Жыл бұрын

The yellow shark tooth design was used because of the disabled persons chapter in the nineties if I remember correctly

@halimhanchi9651 Жыл бұрын

London bus 🇬🇧❤👍

@highpath4776 Жыл бұрын

Need to get C A R E painted onto the shaft of the lump hammer (in Black) and P R E C S I O N in white on the crowbar

@nickhale2900 Жыл бұрын

Good job, it looks the mutts nuts now.

@GaryNumeroUno Жыл бұрын

Reassuring to see the bus industry (and by definition the airline and maritime industries) has a bunch of twats in management as well! I thought it was limited to the railways! Good work chaps. Nice work.

@chris_A8502 Жыл бұрын

Another really interesting video guys 👍 . What happened to the sheetwork you removed from the underneath. Does that go back on or is it not required once the woodwork repairs are completed?.

@tridbant Жыл бұрын

Bit harsh on the Birmingham people. At the time they installed the doors it would have been classed as an improvement. Kept the weather out and made it more secure. It’s not as if at the time this was an historical vehicle. I find it hard to believe in all that time no one got injured embarking and disembarking.