Ep11: Restoring A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus | Chassis Respray

In this episode the restoration of our vintage London Bus continues as we prep and repaint the front of the chassis.
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[@oc2phish07]

I would love a cup of tea in a 'Routemaster4Hire' mug.

[@malcolmpym507]

Hard work and long hours to keep our heritage transport alive. Well done and another great video and humour. Ding Ding

[@TheFlyingBusman]

Good to see more RT work. They never quite seemed to achieve the cult status of the Routemaster yet were more numerous and played such an essential role in LT history. The maintenance work carried out on these and subsequently the RM at Aldenham and Chiswick was a monumental setup. I’m sure this one will look fantastic once finished.

[@redbank542]

Tip. Cleaning stains off cups. 1 teaspoon of Bicarb in mug fill with boiling water, leave for an hour then rinse and wipe out. Magic stuff. Tea will taste even better! 😂😂😂

[@davidbassett4577]

Another great video Dave; thank you for posting it .. it’s wonderful seeing the effort you are all putting in to get this classic of the 50’s back to looking like she has just come out of overhaul from The Aldernham Works!

[@Big.Al.3]

Nice to see the old lady is getting the TLC she deserves. Glad the new Teapot works well....... Can't work with out tea., 👍 Didn't know you had the Telly Tubbies helping out..... Lol

[@muchosmasfrijoles]

This is very good pro level production and content for amateur level. It could be a TV programme! Really good balance between the different aspects of bus technical footage, personalities, humour and other stuff. Subscribed.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Love the BR T pot lol 😆 All’s you need now is a ham buttie 🤣 Looks fantastic with the painted chassis silver 👍🏻 Funny addition the out takes 😆

[@juliesmith5567]

What a great job you all are doing will cracks and bangs hope everything will turn out well as goes love watching careful carrying on 😅😊

[@jonniejam-shovel6405]

With regards to the air tank. There were two types fitted to the RT bus. Clayton, and Westinghouse. It was easy to see which type was fitted, because the Clayton had two metal plugs on the bottom and the Westinghouse had three. (Clay-ton 2. West-ting-House 3). We would normally fit the appropriate type tank to the same make compressor. The day foreman would generally want these as a matching pair. As I remember it, the Westinghouse could be fitted to the Clayton air tank but not the other way around. You also had to drain down the air tank at every rota inspection, to let out water condensation. If the compressor was passing oil, into the tank you also had to be aware of that. A small amount of oil was acceptable, but more oil than usual in the tank would indicate compressor to change before service. The drivers cab compressor air intake,also had a filter, and that should also be changed. A dirty blocked filter would restrict the flow of air into the air tank. That could also give the service driver problems on the road. So we would make sure those were changed frequently.

[@matthewpayne42]

Another awesome video from you guys. Thanks and keep them coming soon. 👍

[@coxallk32]

Imagine working here .... wouldn't it be great. Hard work but fun doing it. Never have bed dread on a Sunday evening ever again.

[@vonnieblues]

1:50 boys the water gose first 😂 keep up the good work

[@ROCKINGMAN]

I remember RT 2629 along with other RT's and RF's, when it was at Woolwich Preservation Group, Purland Rd, in early 80's. Took a few photos of it which I still have. It also attended Plumstead Garage open day in '83.

[@TruckingVideos]

I know the Routemaster is the iconic London bus but I always preferred the more industrial look of the RT. Went to school on one every day in the 70s and my abiding memory is of them with about 80 passengers aboard, 30 of them standing on the lower deck, boiling over as they crawled to the top of Eltham Hill on a hot Summer's day..

[@davidvivian596]

It's great to watch such a lovely old bus being repaired and restored by people who know what they're doing. Thanks.

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

When I saw an unboxing start, I thought that it was going to be Mr Amazon's delivery of a set of Whitworth sockets! 😲 But the video was still a lot of fun! 🙂

[@jamesfrench7299]

Or some other metal tool besides a teapot!

[@robertbustard6496]

keep it up lads ,i am enjoying the humor.

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Another great episode David. Nice to see the front end of the chassis being wire brushed then primed and painted. It was great to have a quick word with you at Prestatyn the other week, and a ride round on the RM - many thanks. Keep up the good work with this RT, both myself and my Mrs thoroughly enjoy each episode. Keep well. all of you.

[@christopher-2000]

Awesome Work My Mum Remembers Route master Buses In Uk went She’s was kid In 1970’s .we Have The Boring Double Deckers Here Running the airport bus service Nothing classic Like the route Master Double Deckers .

[@joeedwards9721]

I'm not really a bus person but always watch your videos, very good 👍

[@simonmorris3964]

Look forward to these videos for 2 reasons… One im a mechanic and I’ve always loved these old routemasters so enjoy your videos. 2 is I was born in 1964 in Thingwall and left for Australia in 1974 so I love that link as well. It was buses everywhere as we had no car.

[@jamesbalchin4640]

Absolutely brilliant video guys that looks the nuts

[@adriangiddins6065]

Well done boys....good job !!

[@geoffreycharlton8875]

love your tea pot remember dont wash your cups it will ruin the taste love your program till the next time

[@petersmith4455]

hi there, great video,look forward to the RT engine video.pity the dog was not in the video,we love to see him,as usual doing a good job ! ex AEC ltd

[@leedale4008]

At least ya removed the old paint brushes from the cups 😉

[@ianmaddams9577]

What a difference. Looks awesome 👍🏻

[@JohninRosc]

Not sure if you are using a HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) gun but they create far less overspray. Great video - thanks.

[@lifestar5]

DAVE AND GRAHAM we did both those jobs ........the air tank is bloody heavy and we took that out by hand on the ground as we didnt have any means to lift the bus,but it looked great when it went back on. by the way the header fuel tank was a pain ,,,,,,,we changed it 3 times as everyone we tried leaked and i still think the one we used is still leaking a bit now but we are working on it good luck with yours ...channel is great loads of good tips

[@barryscottormoc]

No No No No - The Milk goes in last 😁

[@richardwilson3643]

Great video but please make them longer, 45 mins plus would be good.

[@charlieboyok]

Wow good video...... now all you need is a British Rail table to put the " teapot" on , lol.😳😨😱

[@frankboff8185]

Great vid lads.

[@leejones286]

Hi guys thank you for the video really great very enjoyable to watch. it is really good to see the RT coming together all of you keep up the great work that you are doing. thank you for the outtakes at the end also a great choice of new music as well.

[@petercooper1748]

Brilliant

[@michaelkeen5010]

Yet another great video, so informative. 👍

[@darrencowley8265]

Hi guys as always what a great video thank you 🙂👍

[@richardclarke376]

love the RT. That radiator grille says " I mean business "

[@edfranklin9137]

I have no interest in old buses, but love your channel. Been watching all your old videos, love your humour,

[@kenpinion8108]

Thanks for the update I thought you had forgotten us !!!

[@andyclark1426]

Strong tea in FIRST then milk

[@a11csc]

awesome job boys

[@davidford2169]

Well done guys 👍🇬🇧

[@evan_kumar]

14:38 HOLY F-ing shit LMFAO

[@jiversteve]

It’s a pre dented teapot!

[@Jimbo007]

Well i love watching what you ALL DO i would love to own one of these Routemaster buses

[@tonylawlor3503]

Brilliant, a nice british rail cuppa

[@DanaTheInsane]

I want to know why we never had electric kettles growing up! Not sure I was even aware of them till 10-15 years ago. I got my first one this year and I use it constantly. All I can think of is our lack of decent tea.

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Better than aldenham gents 👍🏻😃

[@jamesfrench7299]

Certainly more time dedicated to this one.

[@metamorphosis9793]

Do you guys do driver experience days because I would love to have a go a driving one ❤

[@neilsharpe7086]

Bout time you de- fested those mugs, mester..................................

[@jamesfrench7299]

Will the RT join the rest of the fleet doing hires? I reckon it will be a popular choice.

[@jacksugden8190]

Was it harder working on the chassis and the engine assembly, than those of the RM classes please?. Plus, how soon can we see that RT back on the roads - possibly in London?. Keep up the good work in Wrexham, until the next time, and good luck with the BR tea pot tea ☕️.

[@evan_kumar]

14:34 GOOD LOOK ON FACE BABE😘

[@trainmanbob]

I think I disagree with your teapot! That looks to me more like a coffee pot from the Brighton Belle. The teapots were about half the height and very much rounder with a screen inside a short spout. Great video. Thanks

[@UKTransport232]

I'll be honest i thought the package was a bus part or something, lovely tea pot though! 😂

[@jasonchadburn7113]

your team make me laugh

[@DrivermanO]

I'm surprised those cups haven't made you ill! They are worse than mine! I think it was a coffee pot too.

[@scammelljones6545]

Oooh ??? Maybe real tea ?? Teabags are so working class for a first class teapot 👀that said I d have dove the same

[@jamesfrench7299]

Snob!!

[@john1703]

The water was boiled in a modern plastic electric kettle and the milk came from a supermarket plastic bottle. Isn't the splendid old teapot somewhat wasted? Just asking!

[@smurf302]

where do you get your masking paper and how much is it?

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

Milk in first. Noooooooooo!

[@LTVoyager]

Looks like you need a media blaster to remove that rust.

[@jamesfrench7299]

It'll make a mess.

[@LTVoyager]

@@jamesfrench7299 Nothing a broom and vacuum won’t address and it does a far better job. Drape a tarp around the bus and the media will mostly be on the floor under the bus where it can be swept and vacuumed.

[@jamesfrench7299]

@@LTVoyager It might get in all the works. That's only suited to individual components removed from the vehicle.

[@LTVoyager]

@@jamesfrench7299 Well, you have to use common sense and take precautions just as with many other things such as welding or pressure washing.

[@tysondundas1947]

Looks more like a Coffee pot than a tea pot.

[@ukmud6218]

Are you working by car headlights 😁

[@tonys1636]

That is a Coffee Pot not a Tea Pot and if BR or earlier British Railways will have the relevant logo stamped somewhere. It may be a BTH (hotel) one and will be marked as such. Genuine Pullman, first class and BTH ones were often silver plate (EPNS) and will carry the silver plate marks as well. Sterling Silver was too expensive. You need to get an Induction Heater, safer than an open flame but will not work if not a steel nut or fitting.

[@ook2763]

Andy, are you sure you did get a real BR tea pot? I'm asking this because I would expect the thing to have a BR logo on it some where, but I didn't see any, did you? And for 22 quit I would expect that.

[@stefantrnacek1394]

when you said you were waiting on a delivery and it would be red I thought you were getting another bus.

[@mww-vy2ej]

oh no , you put the milk in first , you know how to cause controversy.

[@robertbowes1001]

Hi I sent you an email about some old buses in a yard in Hull.

[@rossl2544]

i get this is a restoration project and its nice to keep things original but would you not benefit from using a modern paint system rather than a very old 1K system? A modern paint system would give better protection and last longer before it needed doing again and you would not need any extra tools. Using a poly strip disc on the large flat areas could also save a large amount of time on prep compared to a needle scaler, you can get them off ebay, amazon etc and they just fit on an angle grinder (115mm or 125mm) and will remove old paint and rust etc. If you have a roloc/angled die grinder you can also get 50mm and 75mm for smaller/hard to get to areas

[@paultilly]

Should go on strike after that cuppa T

[@lucythemoggy1970]

don't you worry about overspray on the other buses?

[@jamesfrench7299]

You could see it falling like rain and any that drift over will be negligible.

[@unknown-ywuux_bus]

First

[@christophervause3061]

Dose anyone know what "RT" means?

[@jamesfrench7299]

RegenT.

[@christophervause3061]

@@jamesfrench7299 Thanks.

[@dancedecker]

Well, as it is strictly a Regent Three, I'd say it was that.

[@jamesfrench7299]

@@dancedecker ahh yess that's probably it.

[@dancedecker]

@@jamesfrench7299 No problem. Happy to help.

[@workingboat]

Looks more like a coffee pot

[@ShorelineSuncruisers]

nevermind this thing, show me that peoples bus alx 400

[@jbconno]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO !! Just........NO ! Tea bag first, boiling water THEN milk !! 🙂

[@tomtomski4454]

Your NEW WIFI has been compromised! What a pity!

[@rogerwallace5473]

How many dog hairs in the paint?

[@Limeylad73]

Is this a hobby for you guys, or are you able to make a living with the rentals?

[@jamesfrench7299]

A money making hobby. The best type of business.

[@dylanSNL816]

Milk first!!!! I expected better....

[@marka5909]

Brilliant