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09.07.08.

Former Ribble PRV bodied Leyland Atlantean 1397 arrived at Freckleton on 09.07.08. for a short period of
temporary storage pending the completion of negotiations for, and availability of, suitable accommodation
to enable the continuation of restoration work.

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04.02.10.

1397 remains in the shed at Freckleton and restoration work continues.

[attachment=878] Nearside body pillars are being replaced.

[attachment=879] The rear end chassis members have been refurbished / replaced.

[attachment=880] [attachment=881] The rear stub axles have been cleaned
ready for the re-fitting of the hubs which are presently undergoing full refurbishment.
The rear springs have been replaced and await fitting.

23.05.10.

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Rear stub axles have been re-built and are now being fitted.

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Front stub axles have also been re-built and are now being fitted.

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Rear lower deck bulkhead has been removed - to be used as a template for a replacement.

17.06.10.

[attachment=1065] 1397s front nearside wheel was fitted to the re-built wheel hub this afternoon.
The remaining wheels will all be put back on their re-built hubs by week-end.

Newly fabricated parts for the replacement rear bulkhead have been received and and are presently being
treated / painted prior to assembly of the bulkhead

29.10.10.

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Fabrication of the new rear bulkhead has been completed and the bulkhead installed.

(30-10-2010 06:17 PM)geoff@meek Wrote: [ -> ]29.10.10.


Fabrication of the new rear bulkhead has been completed and the bulkhead installed.

Having watched this evolve over the week I should explain that the bulkhead represents a major piece of work involving much measurement, drilling, cutting and a significant amount of bad language.
Ray

(31-10-2010 02:17 PM)Chairman Wrote: [ -> ]Having watched this evolve over the week I should explain that the bulkhead represents a major piece of work involving much measurement, drilling, cutting and a significant amount of bad language.
Ray

That Gerard can be quite irritable when things don't get finished and fitted as quick as he would like (good job it went in, I would hate to think what he would be like if it hadn't !!!..........)


Mark





Tongue firmly in cheek

31.03.11.

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The lower saloon rear window panel has been completely re-built and was fitted this week.

Quote:The lower saloon rear window panel has been completely re-built and was fitted this week.

The view from the other side


Mark

Ray,

You are quite right the refitting of the bulkhead and rear window does represent a major milestone in 1397's long restoration. The complete rebuilding of the rear bulkhead was an unexpected task, and one which I think few preservationists would like to tackle on an Atlantean. Without Mark Prescott's patience and skill, Derek Fullerton's welding talents, and Geoff's support with his excellent metal prep and painting, it would not have been possible.

Many thanks to them. Next stage will be refitting engine, gearbox and radiator, and fitting of engine pods.

One day we will have the only survivor from Ribble's Park Royal Atlanteans back on the road!

Gerard