Bus and Coach Preservation

Part 1 Why do people preserve buses?. Part 2 What sort of vehicles are chosen for preservation?. Part 3 Before you look for your pride and joy... Part 4 Locating the vehicle of your choice. Part 5 Moving elderly buses and coaches: doing it under your own steam...;...or using someone else's steam. Part 6 What restoration is needed?. Part 7 Mechanical and electrical thoughts: the engine; pre-ignition preliminary checks; general fault diagnosis; the gearbox; electrical system; the principal of compressed air components; stopping, structure and steering. Part 8 Bodywork - restoration vs replacement: bodywork; vehicle glazing; trim, fixtures and fittings; paintwork; summary. Part 9 Authenticity - is it practical?. Part 10 The law and your vehicle: driving licences; vehicle registration marks; insurance; MOT testing and taxation; the use of trade licences; possession tax?. Part 11 Get out and about!. Part 12 Focus on vehicles: AEC Routemaster; Bedford J2; Bristol Lodekka; Leyland PD3; AEC Regent V; Bristol RE; Bedford SB (early); Leyland Atlantean; AEC Regal IV; Leyland Leopard. Part 13 Spotlight on spares. Appendices: Understanding registration numbers; government departments and authorities; museums, societies and groups; dealers and breakers; the cost of the first year of ownership.