Recent content by bingo66

Thanks for all the messages of support, very much appreciated. There is so much to tell so I think the best thing to do is put a link to the blog so you guys can read at your leisure. Short reply as SuperMike has said is the restoration is now back on track after coming extremely close to losing...

Hi David, not been around for some time or wanted to have anything to do with my Flxible restoration as things haven't gone well lately with the build. Haven't had an update from the restoration shop for quite some time but I'll continue to push them for answers. I have a facebook page where...

Outside now coming along nicely. Still some paint detailing to go on and all the freshly chromed metal to apply.

Thanks for the comments, much appreciated

Seating has just arrived from the upholsterer and placed into the bus to see how it fits. I'm glad I asked for the Flxible logo to be stitched into the seat backs as I think it looks quite good. The overhead carcases are in place as well and the outside of the Clipper is now being done.

Also, I have now started a blog to chart the progress of the restoration. http://47clipper.blogspot.co.uk/

Internal carcase is going in. The rear bed is also in place. I'll chose the veneer and cabinet colour and finsh next week. The electrics and services are also in place.

The joint trim is metal and can be purchased with the panels (they manufacture metal and plastic trim). I think these panels are classed as FRP (Fibreglass Reinforced Panels) in the USA. They are made by a company called Sika and the panels are called Kemlite.

The materials being used are commercial building products. The Flxible has now had the ceiling panels installed and they look pretty good. Again, high grade building products have been used (GRP, with an embossed wipe clean surface). The walls will be a lightweight, engineered panel.

Insulation now fixed into place and the internal walls are going up :)

We are having a foam board installed in the roof of our Flxible restoration project. We did look at spray foam but decided against it. Have a look, latest 3 images on the flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/95137559@N04/

The interior is fully stripped and the metal work has been refurbished and well treated with plenty of primer.

Not sure if there are other names on the scroll. I haven't actually seen the bus in the flesh yet :)

Yes, keeping the Ketchum sign!! We've also now decided on the design of the soft furnishings. It keeps the retro look we are after and matches the exterior colour scheme which will be Corvette Nassau blue and white.

The bus restoration is coming along at a pace :) Some images of the bus getting its first coat of primer. Lots of bodywork still to complete and all of the interior to sort out but there has been a lot of progress made!!