Peter And His Bus, Episode 52: Can I save my project bus?

[@jennyd255]

As an Ex BBC Video Editor (admittedly from a very very long time back), I'd just like to say what a BRILLIANT idea. Mobile Studio and Post Production Suite for the win, indeed! I'm super jealous as I've always wanted to build something like that. Really good luck with it. In fact I don't know if you are already thinking of something like this, but I'll warrant that with the growth in youtube channels needing the occasional bit of expert production backup for special shoots, there might even be a market for a bit of hiring it out as a mobile production facilities house.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks so much for your kind words. Yes some good ideas there! Could be a very cool use in the future. 👍👍

[@scottyg7284]

I wouldn’t admit to that in public 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@goodev88]

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I find the sight of an iconic RouteMaster rotting in a field upsetting. Pete, you do a fantastic job giving the love back to these wonderful vehicles and wouldn’t be surprised if you’re nominated for a MBE sometime in the future.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

😂😂👍👍❤️

[@Bigaitch500]

MBE - Magnificent Bus Ensemble?

[@goodev88]

@@Bigaitch500 like it

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

I know nothing about routemaster busses, but it doesn't stop me from loving this channel 👍❤

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Well the channel loves you too! 👍❤️

[@DanielMeakin1]

I've been watching these videos for ages. I'm really happy to see this bus back on the channel!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍❤️❤️👍

[@geoffwest64]

Great to see 2730 out of the barn. Really good idea Pete to re purpose the bus. Will be watching with interest as always to see how she turns out.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍

[@frazerwright7087]

I love how you respond to your comments, nice to know a content creator actually listens to their followers. Great work cant wait to see you get underway again !!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Well I guess I better respond to this one then…… 😂😂👍 thank for your support! 👍❤️

[@david5845]

This is undoubtedly your best vid yet! Honest and personal. My son is a KZbinr. And I understand how much goes on behind the scenes,. which many viewers don't necessarily realise. Good on you Pete! Fab

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks so much, appreciate it 👍

[@fazerman50]

This is by far my favourite you tube channel, its the only one that I watch every single episode. Having watched every episode since the beginning, looking forward to seeing more new content.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you so much! 👍👍👍

[@geoffersk]

Brilliant idea Pete, you'll have a super cool "office" right among the buses so you can do the vehicle maintenance and office admin all in the same place. Plus it's mobile if you need it. You're right she's already helped to grown your business ages before even being finished. Great to see your positive energy, nice one 👍👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍❤️

[@Alfiebusvideos]

Good to see RML2730 back up and running. I am so excited to see the the after results your mobile office on a bus 👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Me too! 😂😂

[@eveb446]

What a lovely bus. Thank you for saving, cleaning and testing it out to see if it will run. Good luck with the remaining restoration of this beautiful bus.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks you 👍

[@deanedeane4318]

Pete and his Bus / Office / Family Weekender ! ❤😉🙃😎 NZ

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍

[@christopherhood9241]

having watched your channel over the highs and lows of CV19, not to mention the pink primer on the bus you used (how can we forget the pink !) so pleased you can find a great use for the bus. good luck and can't wait to see the progress.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍❤️❤️

[@ShedTV]

I think this is a fantastic idea, and a great way to bring the Pete And His Bus to shows and events.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@Bigaitch500]

Cracking idea Pete and that paint job is awesome. I love RMs and to see the work you put in to preserving them is fantastic.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍

[@garyputtock4159]

Love that engine sound takes me back my childhood riding the routemaster.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Nice! It's good isn't it

[@nidostar2013]

Thank you Pete. I am always impressed with your passion and patience. But like you say if you start to lose sight of the end game it can be devastating. I'm glad that you are sufficiently positive to be able to adapt to changes in direction with relative ease. Good on you!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍

[@Falconurbex]

Awesome the ild girl is raking shape and looking cool well done great job.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenbethel8852]

Excellent idea for this bus. Great videos! Keep up the good work Pete!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍

[@MisterTea74]

Love it, love your enthusiasm for things large and red.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

😂👍

[@highpath4776]

@@PeteAndHisBus my nose ?

[@davidkellett7243]

Absolutely absorbing episode !!!!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍❤️

[@kaydesign]

Also a idea; make it a Barista lounge bus. Nice seating and a top automatic coffee machine. Next to a cold vendor machine with pellegrino etc. You can park it at a venue and just walk away.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍

[@johnwilkinson4782]

Great news and a great idea. Good to see you back working on 2730 😊

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jamesfrench7299]

Enjoyed the recap of the resto and a pat the back is in order for sorting the engine yourself. I think this is the first time I’ve seen the bus outside since it’s repaint. You’ve done such a great job and you can see how well the black wheels work. Appreciate you getting us up to speed on your new plans.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

That’s right it was the first time out…

[@jamesfrench7299]

@ AEC wheel badges (without the three holes of course) and nut rings are in order. Oh, also split rims for the front wheels since it won’t be driven around as much.

[@SimonLeung-l2b]

Thank you, Pete for rescuing and restoring RML2730, this is another great video.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks

[@L88FTY-BCAA]

The childish excited expression on your face when you said 'Pete & His Bus Operations Hub' showed how impressed you were with your own epic idea!!🤣🤣 Don't ever stop being that excited about your ideas Pete!! Hope you're looking after yourself, let me know when your back up Lincoln way! 😊

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks!

[@johno4521]

Child LIKE, maybe....

[@davefrench3608]

Fabulous idea, and so obvious as soon as you started to espouse your needs. 2730 is a really good one, but those black wheels stand out like a sore thumb. I mostly work from home, what a fabulous, but a but chilly in the winter, office space a bus would make.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks! Heating will be installed ;)

[@cwmbc]

A great idea to use the bus in this way. It creates a seperate work place that is seperate from everything else. It means your personal home and home life is not disrupted by the effects of Pete and his bus which is better for all your family and yourself by physically and mentaly.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍

[@100SteveB]

Being someone that was born in 60's south London, where i spent my childhood riding on these and RT's on nearly a daily basis, it is amazing just how many memories they bring back now. So glad that thanks to people like yourself, we still get to see these buses in 2024.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Lovely! Just so you know, these buses are RMs, the RTs came before them. Thanks for watching 👍👍👍

[@100SteveB]

@@PeteAndHisBus I think you misread my comment - "these and RT's" - these being the RM's of course. 🙂

[@toyfiretrucking]

YES!. at last. My own resolve was starting to waver. Glad you are back on track. Just make sure you dont spend too much time in the new space. Your family will miss you/.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Sound advise 😂😂👍👍

[@ColinMann]

Excellent update! The video editing is already top-notch, and the chaos-inspired creation process makes it even more impressive. Can't wait to see where this project goes! Best of luck from Hamburg!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍👍

[@broxibear101]

At the end of the day mate, it’s “Pete and his bus” not “Pete and his bar bus”!! We are all on this journey and you’ve spent the time and money to save her which is the brilliant and we have all been on this journey with you!!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍❤️

[@kevinwoodruff8994]

Absolutely remarkable you've worked so hard on it and on your own it looks brilliant well done Pete 👌

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@articeddie5494]

Great idea Pete, she is a very nice looking bus and a credit to all the hard work you’ve put into her, looking forward to watching the rest of her journey 👍🏻

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍❤️

[@robpeters7732]

Hey Pete (and your bus) here's another possibility for RML 2730, still turn it into your Man Cave/office/Production Suite, how about taking her out on the road to shows and events to sell merch but to then interview to camera like-minded people about their interests and obsession with classic vehicles and busses as you clearly have 😊 something to add to your already brilliant channel. Just suggestion.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍

[@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh]

Thank God you continue with this project Pete🎉

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍

[@chrisrand5185]

Glad you have a new plan. Nothing like a plan to boost the enthusiasm.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

You know it

[@johncallaghan4616]

Super recap Pete - seems only yesterday I was binge-watching the first 5 episodes or so - time really does fly ! Amazing to go back over ALL of that work - realy is a LABOUR of Love, and almost all without a dust mask !😂 Nice idea on the flexible workspace plan - just don‘t make it too comfy that she stops rolling, and take her out as much as you can - pleeeeeeeease bring along for the ride ! Keep ’em comin‘! JCHK

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for your support 👍👍👍

[@ChrisKing-v4f]

Nice catch up ! So glad you will make good use of it !!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Me too!

[@highpath4776]

@@PeteAndHisBus Get some photos framed up of the cars / bikes featured on the channel for the cove panels upstairs.

[@TheV8nutter]

Pete, I love it, when a plan comes together ! Great to be up to date with what, you have decided to do.😃

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you 👍👍

[@stevebennett4919]

Superb Pete a great solution and being honest exactly sensible to have a spare vehicle for your bar business just in case of a breakdown. Look forward to more New Pete and his Bus soon. Take care sir.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks 👍

[@chrisblay]

Interesting update and good idea using the bus for office space. A bit like a mobile man cave really. 👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Yes, exactly! 👍👍

[@patricksmodels]

I'm glad you've found a solution, I've got a bit of a soft spot for 2730 and its Iveco engine, having driven Fiat-Iveco powered buses over here in Italy.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Cool, yeah not my preferred engine but providing it’s set up well it’s actually isn’t all that bad. 👍👍👍

[@patricksmodels]

@PeteAndHisBus what series of Iveco engine is it? What's its displacement?

[@petergoodman4922]

Your videos are always worth waiting for. What a great use for your project bus. Hope it goes really well and look forward to the next instalment. Peter.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Very kind of you to say 👍

[@Sohave]

Those window hatches were a nice job! First I was like Oh no the original shell! but they turned out really good and subtil! I like the dual purpose idea, that is such a nice thing to have in your fleet.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks so much! 👍👍

[@andybbeck2043]

Great idea smashing paint job looking amazing pete

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you like it and Thanks you 👍

[@samatlakha7651]

Pete you are the legend 🇬🇧👏👏👏👏

[@PeteAndHisBus]

2730 is the legend here!! 😂👍

[@Big.Al.3]

I'm so glad 2730 is a live and well. Also, she still has a future with you. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with her next. Keep up the good work.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@Big.Al.3]

@PeteAndHisBus look forward to meeting up with you again soon.

[@barrettdent405]

Glad to see bus project work again! Good idea for a temporary purpose.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍

[@alouvoss]

Love it mate! I chanced upon P&hisB whist sat having lunch at my desk during Covid, back tracked to the start of the escaped and I don't think I've missed an episode since. Great to see that you have a plan for her and I'm sure you'll pull it off. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes instantly desired as a literal mobile office for a small company that has projects around the country. Looking forward to seeing how things progress.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for your support 👍👍

[@edbridges1164]

"2730" really didn't want to wake up did she! That Iveco probably saying to itself "who dares try waking me from my slumber!" Bless her! Still if any one can! It's you Sir Pete and his Bus ...es

[@PeteAndHisBus]

That’s right, she was in hibernation.. poor girl

[@steelcityracer]

This great video looks like the good old days in Aldenham. Thanks for saving a bit of Britains History.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

You’re welcome and thank you!

[@chuckthomas8176]

Yes .. I do ❤.. wish I could .. from over the pond 😊

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍❤️

[@LogansWeddingTravel]

Amazing what a good wash does! Good luck with the renewed motivation! 😊

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks you 👍

[@TheMoonport]

Huge work. You put soul and sweat on that. (I had forgotten the manual riveter you had before the new one). Glad to know RML2730 will be keeped in the barn. Cheers.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍

[@michaelraymond8196]

I used to drive the rm, done it for twenty years, I loved it, best bus ever

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍

[@highpath4776]

For running numbers etc - you need a plate with your garage code on it. and London General are now - having got fed up losing many - are using black plastic with the duty number chalked on it.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

😂👍

[@benjaminbroadhurst8863]

Awesome chap, you had me worried for a second 😂, can't wait to see what you do next really looking forward to your future videos thank you 😊

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍👍❤️

[@clairetolmie5640]

I was so hoping you'd say you were going to turn it into the ultimate camper as that's been a dream of mine for ages!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

15 foot tall, 9 to the gallon and 42.5 top speed…. No thanks 👍👍😂😂

[@highpath4776]

@@PeteAndHisBus What about the bus

[@خالدالبيومي-ظ1ز]

That is one good plan; will be waiting for new projects and more ! Thank you

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@krystynamcilroy5837]

Glad to hear that

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks

[@se9496]

Superb video Pete. Am super impressed with your engineering know how and enthusiasm for keeping these beauties going.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

❤️👍

[@matsquatchleeds]

Glad to see you’re keeping the OG bus on the channel, I was wondering whether you’d got diverted with all the other ventures. Like the idea of a combined work and leisure space, thought you were going to say you were going to turn it into a mobile home for trips with the family!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@davematthews8520]

You could use take it out to meet ups and use the opening windows for merch selling. Merch at the bottom. KZbin up top.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Yep, could be a good move 👍

[@jatflash]

Good work, great idea. All power to you.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you very much!

[@mungmungie]

Great recap. I first tuned in late summer 2020, so it all looks familiar. I thought you were going to do a padded studio space that could double as a place to put kids while doing other work. Oh, and there's no room for Compo on board. But no doubt, he has already made you aware of that. 😁

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Haha, there will be a Compo spot no doubt…. 😂😂

[@kieranstravels]

I'm super happy that 2730 has found a purpose again! Myself and so many of your other subscribers came here in the first place because of it, I can't wait to see the operations centre build come together!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Brilliant! 👍👍

[@Daytonafox1]

A great re-cap Pete.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@JohnOlphert]

Well done Pete, great solution for RML2730, wishing you well with the project progress. Work and life balance is important, make sure you look after yourself and family, after all that is what it is all about. So looking forward to the future of your project. Stay safe mate👍🦉

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks, will do! 👍👍👍

[@davidcoleman7674]

Great plan for the bus. You could also bring it to shows and sell merchandise from it

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Yep, exactly that

[@curiousmatt]

So great to see the Pete And His Bus Bus looking fresh and ready as a blank canvas for the new venture, and that you have your mojo back with it. Looking forwards to seeing this one develop. I think there could be a great opportunity to hire this out for outside broadcasts, film and television production if you get the fit out right. Best of luck with it.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks you 👍

[@Volksplane1]

Keep your self safe with a better mask, even when priming and sanding..Please. Don't ask me why I know. We care, wife and I worried for you..Lovely video

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@wanderingorganist]

And didn't it look lovely and shiney at the end. Thank you for the videos so far, I came along when Ian Hubnut did his 100,000 vid and not disliked a single video (done the back catalogue too). Thank you. And thank you again.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

No no, Thank you!! 👍❤️

[@iguanabelga8028]

Excited for the coming episodes🤭

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍❤️

[@madmanmechanic8847]

I do marine repair for a living and I also restore American Muscle cars.I am in the process of restoring and American Performance boat it is a Scarab 1985 these will all go on my KZbin channel . Its like a Miami vice boat but smaller Its not much not like yours . I used to do auto body and paint I cant even imagine the 100s of hours you have repairing panels sanding and priming and painting with such a small pain gun. You have my respect for taking of such a huge project by your self well done B ravo

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you 👍❤️

[@davesampson6148]

Great idea Pete can't wait for the episodes to come 😀

[@PeteAndHisBus]

You and me both! 👍👍

[@davidbrown8365]

Brilliant episode and Brilliant use of the Bus!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@jamesallen712]

Good luck with sorting the project out.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍

[@leejones286]

I will look forward to watching all the videos to see how you’re getting on with the conversion of this bus. Keep up the good work with all your videos that you do.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks 👍

[@iwasglad122]

If someone had asked me how long I've followed your channel - right back from the very first episode, I'd have estimated about 18 months - but FIVE YEARS????!!!!! It just doesn't seem possible! I can't remember which episode it was, but I do remember being really pleased that you chose CREAM and not white for the dividing stripe around 2730! I bought a piece of 2730 which is framed and on a wall. Here's to the next five years!!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Love it!! Thanks so much for your continued support 👍👍

[@mannythelimodriver6003]

I’ve been watching your channel from the very first episode Pete. Always enjoy watching them. I’m really looking forward to more of them with the project bus!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Brilliant and thank you!

[@althejazzman]

Even Compo was happy at the end!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Hahah

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Haha, that’s cos je knows he’ll get a spot on the bus…

[@jamesbalchin4640]

Excellent video Pete the idea for 2730 is brilliant

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks 👍

[@charlesallanstewart-kl2op]

Yeah l share your pain , having a bus or two is well in my eyes is ' bloody wonderful ' l was worried that you were going to sell it Heaven forbid as an Office / Chill out area / Temp Bar it would keep the Dollars & Cents rolling in to your pride & joy fleet on the road , I hope God willing you can go on Forever God Bless from the Land down under that's Melbourne Australia 🦘🐊🐨🧳 😳🤔🤔😲😲😲😲😁

[@1970savage]

Pete and his Mobile Man Cave Looking forward to this Weĺl done Pete keeping the dream alive 😊

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks!

[@paulburton9386]

Excellent idea, Pete! Glad she has a future with you! Sad to hear Compo is already kicking off about it on social media, though! ;-)

[@PeteAndHisBus]

😂😂😂

[@paulmartin4971]

Hey Pete glad you got the old girl running again, you're new idea will solve a lot of problems, I might paint one of my Raleigh Choppers bus red and call it the RMChop lol 😂 cheers 🥂

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Rmchop! Great idea 👍😂😂

[@aldeanblair9727]

Amazing job Pete use this bus as your HQ 😇😉

[@PeteAndHisBus]

That's the plan! Thanks 👍👍

[@CPWorld68]

Glad you found the reason to continue what you started. We were kinda waiting all along to see an outcome. Looks fab. So much hard work. But your a busy man and family and business come first. You need to give yourself a pat on the back mate. You've done so well. Keep up the good work.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@davidfarrell7318]

she is looking fantastic pete i look forward to your next video thumbs up all the way.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍❤️

[@thomasbradley4868]

It looks like you know what you are doing keep up the good work.!😊

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@jamesfeussner3606]

pete you are absolutly right it should be the pete and his bus portable office hub it is only fitting since it is how it all started

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks bud

[@Xxxxxx.5303]

Nice job Pete! and his bus 🤗

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching

[@Xxxxxx.5303]

@PeteAndHisBus thanks for the charming and heartwarming content 🤗👏👏👏 plus: keeping these beautiful Route Masters alive ❤️

[@wsherratt5159]

Hi Pete, a great idea for your bus and another great vehicle to use out on the road too. Production room could see you pop up at events and interview people who are involved in the wider motoring industry as well as route master enthusiasts. Having a space for a kip or overnight stay could also figure in the mix which would also bring other elements into play with the office. Whatever you choose, it’s a great extension to the business direction you’ve developed. I always love to see motivated and passionate people do stuff like this so keep at it mate. W😊😊

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you 👍❤️

[@keithsmith8378]

Great to see it out again I have been with you since the start it looks good after it.s wash

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you for your patience and support 😂👍

[@mikenewman137]

Great to see you back on the bus, interesting idea, would be great to see it at events.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍

[@Irish_83]

Legend mate, love ya videos 👌👌

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you like them!

[@john-pu5uy]

SOME PROPER GRAFT DONE THERE MATE... RESPECT !!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you

[@binarydinosaurs]

I'd been wondering how I found you in the first place, and of course it was the first lockdown when I watched a madman paint a Routemaster by himself. Splendid work sir. Looking forward to the new future of 'and his bus' :D

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you 👍

[@desmondbruce5072]

Great idea and also a backup for you should any major work be needed on the main bus. Following along as always love the content.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks 👍

[@giuliettacinque9101]

Thank you for reminding us of all that mid red. Good Luck and see you next time :)

[@PeteAndHisBus]

😂😂😂