Pete And His Bus, Episode 41: Mission Abroad

This time on Pete And His Bus we go to a foreign land to see if we can help save a bus that's not moved in over 10 years. The feature car on this episode is a 1935 Hudson Terraplane. Hope you enjoy it!
#routemaster #busbar #classiccars #peteandhisbus #barml2355 #vintagebus
A special thanks go to:
Lord Barrington Himself, The boys in the yard, David for lending me his house and the owners of our rescue bus.
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About Pete And His Bus: Pete is a normal (ish) guy who has a big passion for old vehicles and particularly old buses. He is NOT a trained mechanic nor is he a professional restorer. He enjoys converting vehicles but he can not promise that what he is doing is going to work on your vehicle. Nor can he promise that you won’t harm yourself if you were you to attempt the things he does. He recommends that you are safe and responsible with machinery and equipment even if you’ve seen him messing about with it. A workshop and it’s content can be a dangerous place. If you are in doubt about your own vehicle, contact a professional for advice.

[@dennisremmers1919]

It was nice to see R M L 2704 again. My wife and I worked on it whilst it was allocated at Uxbridge Garage, believe from new ,operating route 207 ,Uxbridge of Shepherd Bush, with running time of 1hr7mins. When it as delivered the upholstery moquette was grey and blue ,have a photo some ,also R M L 2710 had the same interior design also allocated to Uxbridge when new.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Very cool, great memories no doubt!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Lord Barrington is a hero 🤩 Well done guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I agree! Thanks for watching

[@richardcrosk6428]

Dont forget the other hero too, Pete!

[@cmg6848]

The bus whisperers are in the house, well the yard.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

hahaha! Thanks for watching

[@michaelkeen5010]

Another great save of an RML for future use.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennyd255]

Wow - superb episode. Great to see old Hamish McRoutemaster AKA RML2704 moving from the ancestral seat. Bonus that this all took place somewhere near my home...

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Where was the tea and biscuits!? ;) Thanks for watching!

[@jennyd255]

@@PeteAndHisBus We moved here from Essex last year. You were about 30 miles from us (by rough recognition of identifiable landmarks and businesses.) If I'd known you were coming I'd have happily brought you refreshments - and as a fellow enthusiast, I'm not averse to also getting out the spanners!

[@markrizzofield9403]

Well done guy’s I love the passion to save these busses. Heart breaking to see them just sit and rot. Grand effort you both made such a pleasing video thank you.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

thank you!

[@hugelavalava]

Hallelujah, thanks Pete. Great start to the weekend, cheers 🤩👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackwagongaming1159]

Great effort guys, I was cheering the old girl on to haul herself out of her rather soggy bed. I loved driving them in Central London (137’s Streatham Hill to Oxford Circus) in the 6 months prior to their decommissioning. They offered them to the drivers for £2,500. Shame I didn’t have the space to store one at the time 😢 Brilliant to see another one saved ❤

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesfrench7299]

Really?? What an opportunity...if you had the space and a purpose.

[@stever1053]

I can remember them trying to sell them back in 89, but unfortunately I live in Australia and still love the routemaster

[@jamesfrench7299]

@@stever1053 At least two have made it here. There really should be more. A few ex London Titans are here, but modified a lot (heavily in one case). One ex London Metrobus -M450 is in Tasmania after spending a few years in NSW. Oh yeah ex London Leyland National ex LS13 at least was in Sydney.

[@darrylkennedy2125]

Lived in Drewstead Road Streatham Hill in the 70's and 80's. Used to catch the 137 to crescent lane on the kings avenue from the leigham court stop right at the Streatham high road intersection.

[@steventomkinson5228]

Love the Hudson terraplane……😍😍😍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Good innit

[@johnwilkinson4782]

Brilliant video and great work to get the bus out👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@UkztactiicZ]

Superb Pete mate, 1 of my favourites .....so far 👍👍👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@ashman167]

fantastic stuff. God loved watching this episode. wonderful.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesfrench7299]

This made me admire the Cummins transplant. It awakened really well and has a very AEC like tickover. It's a great motor you can set and forget and removes a lot of worry with running these things. Love an AEC but running with a Cummins makes sense these days. I never knew they had a surpentine belt 😯. What a modern touch for an RM(L). It was interesting to see the Lord getting a Cummins example going. . It was

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I actually totally agree with you, love an aec but you want the Cummins to Gomito work. 👍👍

[@thomasnairn5970]

That’s me with the telehandler, nice to see it finally move under its own power

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍

[@mannythelimodriver6003]

A really good episode Pete. I’m sure I wasn’t the only cheering when she broke free from her pit?

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you liked it

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you liked it

[@Tom.Jackson.]

👏👏👏👏👏 The Lord of the Scrap Yard 👏👏👏👏👏 great progress Pete saving yet another bus sleeping its head off 😁 unbelievable it started after a long time asleep, just shows dedication from the bus gang 👏👏👏👏👏

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielmeakin6472]

Yay another notification for Pete and his bus. I will watch this this evening.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

thanks!

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Pete, a couple of episodes on YT andbyou and Lord Barrington will have the bus up and running, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@geoffwest64]

Lord Barrington deserves to be a proper Lord. Is there nothing that man can’t get going 👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

true that

[@richardcrosk6428]

Well done guys. So glad another routemaster is saved and the future of 2704 is pretty good. Roll on for the next episode Pete. God I really want a routemaster now 😫

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Ya should get one! But please keep it indoors so you won’t need us 😂👍😜

[@martinhaskell376]

Brilliant! Well done Pete and Tim!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@thegoatinator388]

Wooooohoooooo!!!!! 👏👏👏

[@PeteAndHisBus]

haha! wooohooo indeed

[@charlesallanstewart-kl2op]

Well done boy's l can forgive you for misleading us as in " Overseas " but yes l think we want to see more of RM2704 , please asap.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😁😁😁😁

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I don’t think I use the term “overseas” I believe it was “abroad” would want to miss lead now… 👍😂😜

[@charlesallanstewart-kl2op]

@@PeteAndHisBus As a former Brit , now Australian I thought Abroad & Overseas means the same thing, unless l have memory loss 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙄😁

[@steverileyretired]

Well done to you both

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@bro031]

What a great video , I can’t wait to see RML 2704 get back on the road.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

You and me both!

[@davefrench3608]

RMs are tough buggers aren’t they. That one started so well.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

They certainly are

[@david5845]

Amazing..yet again. Wonderful! Cheers

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍👍👍

[@SixAppealWheelGroup]

Love seeing your work Pete. Great to see you have another one in your sights!?❤

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you!

[@RoryTeeV]

Holy moley that was edge of the seat stuff for me I must say, willing that bus out of the slime pit was hard work! Pete , that was one of your best vids imho just love the Routemaster rescue missions! Bravo!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks 👍

[@basilterrier]

Great bit of video as always. Was very frustrating watching you trying to free the bus but I knew you wouldn't be beaten. Really looking forward to next instalment. 🙂

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thelibrarian46]

it is nice to know another RM/ RML will be rescued. They were built to last.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@jeancornelis8292]

Good work boys !!!! ....and a extra ribbon for Lord Barrington !!!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Oh yeah!

[@bobly]

A great vid Pete it was a joy to see the rescue bus moving on her own speed, I was willling her to do it and like you Pete I cheered when she finally moved out of her watery pit. And now she's indoors at least now she will be warm and dry, well done Pete and Lord Barrington

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Rodders20004]

Can’t wait for another episode on this bus, mad to think how old it is with a bit of tinkering it runs quite easy with not too much trouble, well done Pete and Lord Barrington

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@chrisblay]

Another one saved. 👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Indeed!

[@blackbirdmark495]

Great effort by Lord Barrington & Pete, can’t wait for the next instalment 👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Fantastic to get the old girl out of the water I think there is no oil in the diff 👍👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks 👍

[@stevenburgess9659]

Never never go full lock when you are struggling to move!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Could you not have told us that earlier 😂😂😂👍

[@delukxy]

A big smile from start to finish. Full lock doesn't do you any favours in these circumstances. I wondered when you'd realise that. Very well done. Hope to get some updates as and when.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍

[@timbarrington3607]

It wound itself on full lock. Wasn't a choice. We also moved a lot of ground out of the way before it drove out.

[@matsquatchleeds]

Amazing work again. Mad to think that it was sat for 10 years and you managed to fire it up so quickly. Great stuff 👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Good aren’t they

[@stevenyoung9584]

came from a time, when British engendering, was the envy of the world. over engineered, and was still patrolling the streets of london, 50 years later, what a bus ❤

[@matsquatchleeds]

@@PeteAndHisBus Amazing really, I need to stop looking at eBay for buses after watching your videos 😂. I was quite taken with the comment you made in your video about people giving you grief for advocating alternative uses - on one hand it is a shame to see the original interiors and fittings lost, but more important the vehicles are saved and used. I guess there are only limited uses for an actual bus with 60 or so seats….

[@nickdunn6652]

Well what can I say… I’ve known about this channel for a while but never paid much attention to it. But then I watched episode 39 and I was hooked. I’ve binged watched every episode over the last couple of days. Love the content, love the humour, love the buses and especially the bits which feature the awesome jags. ( I’m a jag nut myself) keep up the great work Pete. Looking forward to the next episode 😎

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks so much! Glad to have you with us. 👍👍 gotta love a jag!!!

[@ShedTV]

Brilliant episode! I was cheering the old bus on as it came out of the swamp. I love your enthusiasm combined with Lord Barrington's never changing expression!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Yeah he’s a machine 😂😜

[@hojo9115]

It always amazes me that these busses can be left standing for 10 years and they still fire up after youve done some work on them

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Same with us, and we deal with them all the time

[@kevinpritchard9149]

Awsome work by lord Barrington and awesome work by you Pete love watching what you both getting upto Brilliant video as always Pete well done both hope the family are well

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewfox1539]

Well done respect for saving that bus

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks 🙏

[@GreaterAngliaFanClass321]

Amazing job guys as always 👏

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@robjohnson7587]

The Gruesome Twosome! You blokes have the Midas touch. Tim isn’t scared of anything is he? Amazing work

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Nope, fearless

[@allangove1440]

What a great video. Thanks to Lord Barrington and yourself another RM(L) lives. So nice to hear that Cummins. Reminds me of my Days in London watching these in their final days on the 159. Just wish I could drive one one day.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@OneFlyingLap]

Absolutely brilliant, thank you for taking us along for the journey. Currently rescuing a 1943 AEC Matador. All the best and roll on the next upload 💪

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Best of luck! Thanks for watching

[@OneFlyingLap]

@@PeteAndHisBus , thank you very much, I need it

[@bigstak2010]

An exciting start to another PAHB adventure.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍

[@paulburton9386]

Great video! I love a happy ending!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JamesAJBridle]

Now Lord Barrington is a ‘real’ Lord you will have to practice your curtsy Pete… great episode as usual 👍🏻🚌

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Working on it!

[@andrewforeman5716]

Great job hope this sees the road again soon 👍.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@pertjarnstrom1330]

Nice to see the bus come back to life

[@PeteAndHisBus]

We were very please

[@nathan83699]

Good to hear she's been saved! Glad to hear she's undercover

[@PeteAndHisBus]

thanks for watching

[@johncallaghan4616]

Fantastic result Pete (and Lord B!) Seems your milkshake really does bring all the boys to the Yard!😉 Shame you reverted to the manual rivet gun though 😉 Keep ‘em comin’! JCHK

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I didn’t bring the electric one with me, that was Lord B’s one

[@abwin24]

Epic, I know where this bus is! Near my work! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 allways wondered about it!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Cool! Luckily she’s no longer there. Thanks for watching

[@DoubleDeckerDavid]

Well done Guys this is one bus you guys should buy and get her back to full Psv Standard as there is never going to be enough Routemaster buses on the Road.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching

[@DoubleDeckerDavid]

@@PeteAndHisBus I notice RML 2704 was an Ex London United bus and where about was she Kept as i recognised the West Cost Motors Bus on your Video.

[@CaseyDaniell-lk4sx]

👏🏼Bravo boys top work - was cheering when she hauled her ass out the pond

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Nice one

[@edbridges1164]

I'm sat watching this on my tablet with earphones in shouting "come on old girl you can do it! Come on! Come on! I was almost as excited as Pete when she came out yelling "YES" when she came out! Well done guys another RM on the long road to recovery

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Good man 👍👍👍

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done to you both for sticking at it engine sounds great looking forward to seeing more the later 😊😊

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks 👍

[@cogboy302]

Nice work gents.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Much appreciated

[@LogansWeddingTravel]

Great work as always gentlemen 👌🏻

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you kindly!

[@ozm007]

What a relief it's alive and running love your videos cheers 🥂

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks 👍

[@tomf4547]

Oh wow. How the mind works! As soon as you climbed aboard I teared up. Used to catch the number 8 to school every day in the 70s. I'd LOVE to just sit there and take myself back to childhood 🥰

[@PeteAndHisBus]

❤️ thanks for watching

[@davidnorris6262]

Pete i love your videos thank you for all what you do cheers to you and lord barrington 😁

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@belabahn]

It was great seeing you guys rescue RML 2704. Can't wait to see further developments on this mission.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@livingwithosteoarthritis.]

I have found today your video and it’s amazing. What brilliant accents you have. If you get Phillip glenister as a getaway driver you could be a thoroughly decent gentleman 1960s bank robbers

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I’ll give him a call…. 😂

[@chrisbolton5461]

Cracking video with passion and tenacity on display.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks

[@robthomas7232]

What a breakfast treat that was. You guys are having way too much fun on the these old buses!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@warwickburchell6512]

Love this….awesome work

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you!

[@doubledeckerbus-foundation]

It was a great job. I enjoyed watching the video. Another double-decker bus guy is greeting you. ;-)

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@colinbarton3960]

You guys are amazing. I’m just loving the content of all the videos. Thanks CB

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you like them buddy and thanks for watching

[@Trickydicky99]

Brilliant just brilliant 😊

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks!

[@pauldelcour]

Just brilliant. True boys stuff! Can't wait to see her up and running again.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@umbertoyltp]

Spectacular result, two men shouting at the top of their lungs 😂😂❤❤ This might be a rewarding project with an interesting track towards completion.🎉

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching

[@chuckthomas8176]

Well done .

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks

[@rhjeffoo4786]

Good Luck Lads

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@MelanieRuck-dq5uo]

Getting RML2704 out of its hole is quite dramatic. Well done!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@TheHorsebox2]

Love it! Love it! Love it! What a brilliant channel.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Awhh thanks so much! ❤️❤️

[@alexmacdonald4270]

Well done both of you, can’t wait for the next one.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks

[@AmirKhan-ol4ph]

Love it❤️

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍

[@TheSawyer10702]

That was bloody brilliant you two! One of the best bus channels on youtube! Love this stuff!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks so much

[@paulkilminster2420]

I too have been able to enjoy and appreciate a friend with a delightful pad in the sunshine 😊 The bus from the pit? Always a cert, very neatly done gentleman.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks

[@paulaylesbury]

Absolutely bloody brilliant!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks

[@peterbradbury1592]

Great job Guys, wishing you a lot of luck next time.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks so much!

[@downthegaragelayout.7465]

What a great job 👍👍👏👏

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you! 😃

[@downthegaragelayout.7465]

@@PeteAndHisBus your welcome really enjoyed it.

[@rtmshowsmike]

Another great vid pete

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevem5710]

Well done! Great episode.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@BARRYHODGES1972]

Another great story guys.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Big.Al.3]

Fantastic job, gentlemen.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you kindly!

[@angelsone-five7912]

Well done, great effort.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Many thanks!

[@JamesSmith-kr9zw]

Another fantastic video, it's always nice to see these old girls come back to life. I look forward to the future updates 🙂

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍👍

[@charlesoliver2838]

Good one thanks PETE another one saved.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍

[@Davidb4259]

Love the vlogs keep them coming please.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying it

[@rickwills4281]

Great episode!!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks

[@hughbrown5103]

well done guys ,a truly awesome job well executed.looking forward to seeing this in full operational colours.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks a lot!

[@itsmephil2255]

Great effort guys 💪

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you 🙌

[@jamesbalchin4640]

Absolutely brilliant excellent news and you and loard Barrington are brilliant

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@joanneanderson2433]

Great job Pete & Tim! It was nice to meet you Pete... Happy to see you enjoyed your Birthday too..!! Keep up your fantastic work. 🙂

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!