Thanks for the replies, I know this is only a small part of what this forum is about but looking at how many posts have been placed on this thread, it sounds like it could do with some input into projects people have undertaken and that the interest would be there. Having said that i checked out you...

I'll check that out baronia, thanks for the tip

Thanks DiAmOnD for the response. I will go check out the window caps, I thought they might be glued too causing more grief but if they only pop off that will end up being a saving. I'll also make it a point of monitoring the issues regarding the airbags - probably anal of me but I have a check list ...

Yes I think I am going to be in for a little fun, it might be a case of destroy and replace unfortunately as the panels are in perfect condition. Thanks again ax8

Has anyone posted up details of their bus/coach projects?

I have looked through a lot of posts but haven't noticed any.

It would make for an interesting read and possibly be very helpful to members like myself new to the refurbishment game.

Cheers

Thanks for your reply to my query Baronia, I appreciate the advice. The problem with Vicroads is at times they tend not to know the answer off hand. I figured it best I ask here and take it from there. Cheers

Can anyone advise me on how to remove this side panel? Its a laminate and is seated under the window frame and behind the angle bracket that the seats were originally bolted too. It would be nice if i could remove it in one piece but I have a sneaky suspicion it is somehow secured by a glue of sorts...

Thanks everyone for your input and its all been taken on board. My focus is however on issues that may arise as far as refurbishing the bus goes, I will be asking advice on how to go about things such as removing a window, body trim, doors etc if I get into a tough spot. Other things might crop up w...

Question: I am turning an old PTB into a cafe, it will be registered to carry 4 including driver. I am curious as to what it would then be registered as? I am in Victoria.

Hi all, I am new to the field of refurbishments on buses but there is however another post dealing with that under Bus to motorhome discussions http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=82775 I live in NE Victoria about 14k from Wangaratta in Hamilton Park and I am curious as to whe...

ax8 you sound like you are knowledgeable as far as refurbishments go, I hope you don't mind if I sling some questions your way as I progress? This is all a new process for me and I'd prefer to ask twice undertake once and end up with it right first time around

Hi Ax8, while permits are an issue but we are only selling cold foods, cakes, sangers etc etc and foods that can be microwaved, places the bus into an far easier category to deal with as far as those permits go. Bus will be static, rock up to an event and park it, turn on the aircon on those hot day...

Early black & white photo of a Hoys bus, Bedford?

I actually colour black & white photgraphs and this is one from my home town of Wangaratta.

Hi all new to this forum and just wanted to introduce myself, I've had a long term dream of owning an old transit bus and turning it into a cafe/coffeeshop. Well the dreams started to turn into reality with the recent purchase of a Hino CM277 Commuter, ex Bendigo Transit #129. PLEASE NOTE: Fleet dis...