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Sunday 27th May 2007
"Odds And Sods" |
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| The first task of the day was to relocate the proper moquette seat backs (which are the correct width), to the lower deck to enhance the presentation of the vehicle for any visitors boarding D23. Seat Cushions, which although are not the correct width have been fitted into place temporarily until proper width cushions are located or made up. |
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Above: Lower deck looking slightly more presentable - © C.Anderson |
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| As a result however, the upper deck currently looks a bit bare and tatty! |
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Above: Upper saloon needing attention - © C.Anderson |
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| Once this was done, the next task was to remove some interior panels for the upper saloon to look at the inner facing outer skin of the roof panels. As noted in a previous entry, there was some dents on the nearside front top panels. With the inner panels removed, it looks probable that these dents can easily be pushed out, removing the need to remove any roof panels. |
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Above: Interior panels removed to check dents - © C.Anderson |
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Above: One of the dents shows up quite clearly in this photograph - © C.Anderson |
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Above: The front most dents are slightly harder to see, but still visible if you look hard enough - © C.Anderson |
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| The next task was to investiate the air tanks underneath the vehicle. Once the engine has been running, and air has been built up, hissing can be heard from one of the tanks. |
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Above: Underneath D23 - © C.Anderson |
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Above: Another photo from underneath D23 - © C.Anderson |
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Above: These airtanks were solid - © C.Anderson |
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Above: This value was indentified as being the source of the air leak and will be replaced - © C.Anderson |
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| While under D23 with both a light source and a torch, the platform underside was checked out - which is often a cause for concern due to corrision. Happily, D23's platform seems to be very solid underneath. |
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Above: Platform underside looking towards front nearside wheel - © C.Anderson |
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| While under the vehicle, loose wiring was discovered. On investigation, this was identified to be the connection to the Retarder. This will be re-connected, but the reason why it was disconnected must also be investigated. |
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Above: Retarder Wiring - © C.Anderson |
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| Two more photographs of the interior saloon with the seats in position. Nothing has been permantely fixed yet, as the frames will need to come out for stripping and re-painting |
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Above: Lower saloon looking rearwards - © C.Anderson |
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Above: Lower saloon looking forwards - © C.Anderson |
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| Next, the gearbox serial number and pattern numbers were required to be captured. These will be sent to Voith to assist with obtaining the necessary documentation to aid the Gearbox repair. |
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Above: Voith plate on the gearbox - © C.Anderson |
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Above: The identifcation plate on the Dennis part of the gearbox assembly - © C.Anderson |
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| The filler cap of the fuel tank had been modified to incorporate a door flap and lock - to prevent interference with the fuel store. Although D23 never ran in Central service with this, it will be kept on the restored vehicle. However, the door will need to be recreated as this one has corroded in places. |
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Above: Modified fuel filler with door - © C.Anderson |
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Above: The door open, with corrosion on the hinges - © C.Anderson |
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| A short while was next spent cleaning the rear lower saloon. This will require a lot more scrubbing. Also, the internal covering of the engine compartment has been painted silver - which wasn't the case in 1986. Investigations will be on-going to determine the original colour - this should be made easier by comparing other surviving rear engined R-types. |
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Above: Lower deck cleaning ongoing - © C.Anderson |
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| And last but not least, a small job none the less, but one which does add finishing touches. The steering wheel centre which was missing was sourced and re-fitted to the cab.. |
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Above: Steering wheel before - © C.Anderson |
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Above: Steering wheel after - © C.Anderson |
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