Well a slight delay but hopefully worth it.... The reason for the delay was that the engine went in and out 8 times eventually, to solve various leaks, (oil, water and air) and all the other various issues associated with getting a 70 year old bus back on the road after such a long absence.
But today she enjoyed the sunshine, blinked a few times having come out of her long term bay and went for a drive to the paint shop. I'm pleased to report the 30 minute trip went perfectly and she didn't miss a beat.
So with mechanicals now done, electrics in and the exterior complete, we are down to paint and interior as well as of course the small matter of MOT and COIF, but the journey is nearly complete....
Which brings me on nicley to this blog and its conclusion.
The question is how much do I show now of RT8 before its official unveling... The plan is that it will debut 99% finished at my wedding on July 17, before having a full public unveiling on July 30. So do I show it painted or do I in the next update stick to just interior shots and be a terrible tease? I haven't decided as yet... but what I will say is that I will do an update on July 1/2 and then most definitely another one immediately after the public debut on July 30. I will then change the course of the blog over to a general museum one that I will update monthly still and show both large projects and more minor work, and all the stuff that goes on behind the scenes to keep the fleet running as a number of you have expressed an interest in this.
Cheers for now
Steve
