The restoration of RT8

So she returned from paint two weeks ago and all efforts have been made to try and finish her within the next two weeks. As you can see the upstairs is getting there, all the rexined panels are on and the last fittings and cappings are going on, before the ceiling beading goes back and can then be painted.

A closer view of the front shows some of the 2RT differences such as the mouldings that hold the T shape pieces are covered in rexine, whereas on the later versions, both the sleeve and these cappings were all chromed.

Downstairs is not as advanced as up, and the light for the photo was also far worse, so apologies but I think the general gist can be seen as rexined panels go back and it starts to take the look of an RT.

Now I couldn't decide what to do about showing the exterior as it has been painted and is now being signwritten with adverts, (it looks great I have to say) but seeing as some of you were keen to see it painted and others wanted to wait until the finished item, and seeing as there was debate about what livery it would be wearing, I decided to include some shots of it on the day we collected her, so painted yes, complete no.... here you go




And there is the famous rear view with rear roof box...

.. And one last one to tease you all a bit with... So its all hands on deck to finish her now. On or around July 30 if all has gone to plan there should be an update here showing you the finished item...

Steve