Pete And His Bus, Episode 15: Colouring In
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มิ.ย. 2020
- This time on Pete And His Bus I'm am ACTUALLY going to start adding colour to the bodywork! It has been a long time coming and I'm aching to get going. Where is my paint gun though!? Also features my first bus, RML2355 that is in desperate need for a run and a clean. Enjoy!
Website: www.barml2355.com
Facebook: peteandhisbus
About Pete And His Bus: Pete is a normal (ish) guy who has a big passion for old vehicles and particularly old buses. He is NOT a trained mechanic nor is he a professional restorer. He enjoys converting vehicles but he can not promise that what he is doing is going to work on your vehicle. Nor can he promise that you won’t harm yourself if you were you to attempt the things he does. He recommends that you are safe and responsible with machinery and equipment even if you’ve seen him messing about with it. A workshop and it’s content can be a dangerous place. If you are in doubt about your own vehicle, contact a professional for advice. - บันเทิง
Hi Pete, from one of my many jobs, that I did over the years: There's a technique to dust-free sweeping of a concrete floor: Take a large bucket full of sawdust and mix some oil in, so the sawdust is oily. Take a shovel full of that oily sawdust and strew it out on the floor and then sweep it up (with short, not too 'hasty' sweeps). The oily saw dust binds the dust on the floor, and you don't get great billowing clouds of dust, which settle back on the floor, as soon as you've stopped sweeping. When that first shovel of sawdust doesn't take up any more dust, strew out a fresh shovel-full and 'sweep on'.
Excellent! Good tip
wish i had a barn like that, all the machines and steam engines i could fit in there!
Yes storage is often the biggest problem. I’m very lucky in that respect.
Seeing you drive RML 2355 brought back a lot of great memories.
Brilliant spray job on RML 2730.
I have subscribed to your TH-cam channel.
Thanks mate!
Keep up the good work Pete!
Thank you Joshua! I'll try my best.
Just started watching this ....Oct 22 your fabrication and general DIY on the bus is great its captivated me from the start
Thanks bud, glad you’re enjoying it
I found your channel last night and am now hooked! I love the route master buses, it’s so nice to see you love them as much as I do. Screw the haters you are doing a a amazing job.
Love it, thanks so much
Once again, really enjoyed watching. Seeing this from the start to this point has really grabbed my interest and I can't wait for the next one. As for those critics, opinions are like ars*holes, everyone has one but I ain't overly interested in anyone elses. You are doing great Pete and entertaining too. All the best.
You're a gentleman Chris! Well said and I thank you for your support!
Absolutely beautiful job 👍👍👍👍
Glad you like it
Really nice Pete! Best regards from a paddy in his shed.
Thank you
Hi Pete, when I was young I wanted to be a bus driver. It didn’t happen. Then I wanted to be a pilot. It didn’t happen either. Next I wanted to be an Air Traffic Controller. That’s what I became. Retired a few years ago and I was always fascinated with the London Red Bus. So I went to London, twice, yet I didn’t get on my dream red bus the Route Master😭I travelled on the modern ones. I want to visit London again, just to ride on the RMaster. Your channel is keeping my dream alive. I am a DIY guy too , but on a small scale. Awesome clips for people like me. I know the difficulty in restoration, especially old stuff. I recently painted my 40 year old Yamaha bike. Just keep restoring and posting. There are thousands who actually enjoy your ‘show’👍👏🇲🇾Cornelius, Malaysia.
Hi there, Thanks so much for your kind words Cornelius! It's because of people like you that I'm constantly motivated to crack on and get her all done. I hope that you get to ride on a Routemaster one day and in the meantime you can join me and many others on my facebook page for some more Routemaster love. Thanks for your support!
facebook.com/peteandhisbus
You are living the dream of many. I have some very special memories driving these masterpieces. Seeing this video has brought them all flooding back. Good luck with the rest of the project. Hopefully will get a chance to say hello at a future rally- when we are allowed out that is😁
Sounds good to me! Thanks so much for watching.
Hi Pete, it’s not often that I comment however I simply love watching your project. Having a background myself in vehicle repairs and an interest in classic vehicles this is absolutely right up my street. You are doing an amazing job and anyone who criticises what you are doing should keep their opinions to their selves. Yes you are not a purist but you are saving and improving a classic vehicle. Hats off to you and keep the videos coming.
Well I thank you Matthew! I really appreciate it and I'm so glad you're enjoying it. All the best bud!
I’m sitting here watching a chap paint a bus. Life is good 👍
Hahaha thanks for watching.
Hi Pete. Your bus, you got it, you do as you wish. We are hear just to have fun with you.👌👍😘
If only everyone was cool like you ay! 👌❤️
if I remember right on routemaster association there is a firm who does original replica pressed steel number plates
Good to know!!
Looking great!
Thanks you!
What a real Gem 💎 of channel; This is what TH-cam was made for Exceptional Work Pal.
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your kind words! ❤️
Fantastic prime job 👍
Thanks so much David, appreciate it.
Absolutely love this channel, love what your doing and love your production of your content make me laugh, your one of the most professional TH-cam’ers I watch! Haters and keyboard Warriors will always be there, just flick them one of these 🖕🏻 and carry on! They don’t like it don’t watch! Simples! 😎 can’t wait for next episode 👍🏻
Really appreciate your comments Dave! I thank you wholeheartedly!
Love this show my cousin drives and repairs special coaches for a living. I sent him your link to this as I'm sure he would be interested.
Lovely James. Thanks for your support!
Been binge watching as time permits. The bus looks great!
Thanks for watching! Glad you're enjoying it.
I've been looking forward to seeing this milestone, I know you have a long way to go but it is also a great point to look back at how far you have already come. I hope that you still get an opportunity at least one of the buses 'in anger' this summer.
Hi Steven, thanks so much bud! I also really hope I can still do some events in 2020
Pete you've done a fantastic job on that RML compared to what it look like. You've done a brilliant job on that bus and it will look amazing when it's finished.and you've done it all on your own. I used to go to school on a RM everyday and didn't want to get of it. that's when the bus enthusiasts started from. Love watching videos. 👍
Love it! True passion, thanks so much Kevin
Pete...Brilliant stuff...Keep up your good work...
Thanks so much for your support, I really appreciate it.
Wow what can I say she is looking beautiful and as far as anybody else can give it ago your self and see how you get on well done Pete great job as always
Thanks Kevin!
Lovely job be proud
Thank you so much
I think what you’re doing is quite amazing and impressive. For what that’s worth... 😊👍👍
Thanks so much mate! Means allot
I have watched all episodes up to this one today! Can l say how interesting and captivating they are.
Considering you do all this work yourself is to be admired.
You yourself are a natural presenter with whit and infectious charm.
Obviously l am late in the day catching up with all that has happened but l look forward to seeing where you are and up to date in the next couple of days.
Keep up the great work 👍
Thanks so much David, you’re too kind! GlD you’re enjoining it. More coming soon.
I saw the post elsewhere where you got the stick from the armchair expert. He was an absolute w⚓. Keep up the good work.
Oh did you, Haha! Brilliant, thanks for your support mate.
Cheers Pete-thanks for the advice. I'm currently in the process of binge watching your bus videos. Hope your bar bus business is up and running soon and all is well with the new arrival.
Thanks George. Appreciate your kind words! Fingers crossed.
I always say I love painting as long as I have my spray gun
Otherwise you can stick painting were the sun don’t shine
Nice pink bus oops I mean mid red 😂😂
Cracking result 👍👍
Hahah, thanks David!
Excellent work as always! It is great to see the bus all in one colour
It was about time ay!? Thanks
Great work Pete. Now i wanna get my own RML. i have two questions for your next Q&A. 1, how many buses do you own? (as we see another bus alongside 2355) and 2, if in the future another RML or the shorter variant became available, would you buy it and do a normal restoration as a bus and video log it like this video series? Thanks and keep up the great work. Oh and dont let anyone put you down. Its your bus and you do it as you want. If others say its the wrong way then why didn't they buy it and restore it?
Hi Dan, thanks! I own 2 RML's the other is RLH which belongs to a friend of mine. I store it for him. I would consider doing a restoration rather than a conversion but as with all of those (Like the RLH) they just end up sitting in a barn not being used and I think that's a shame. They've gotta be out there earning their keep! thanks for your support bud. All the best.
@@PeteAndHisBus The RLH is prob best for TV/Film work , not that they pay much, and the areas they operated in if London were a bit odd. I think many did spend longer in Grey or Yellow (with "WIMPEY" on the side) around motorway construction sites moving workers in and out from nearby towns either weekly or daily.
Awesome chap, thank you for yet another groovy video you have inspired me to start my own project, as soon as I can. Take care and cant wait to see your next video. Thanks again.
That’s what it’s all about, let me know how you get on! Thanks bud!
Do carry on Pete' u sure have our support... Hell with all those negative people... Luv from Malaysia.
Thank you! I really appreciate it.
If you are driving an open platform bus without a conductor you have to by law block the platform off with at least a strap blocking the platform off and saying Something like "Do Not Board" or "No admittance"
Ps. Love the videos and your positive attitude.
Hi Tyson, I'm aware of this. 2355 has a metal gate that closes the downstairs and always has a chain across the stairs. I personally feel that's enough and the very few times I've been stopped it's not been a problem. Thanks for watching.
@@PeteAndHisBus the simplest solution would be the strap stopping people boarding the platform. It only takes one sharp DVSA officer. Do you drive it as an HGV, PSV or historic bus?
Oh Poor Compo 😢😢 being replaced by the Minibike.
Will Compo make a appearance at Rustival alongside one of the cars you are bringing??
Top Job on the Paintwork Pete, the bus is coming along nicely.
That depends if he fits in the car I’m taking… 🤞🤞
Having painted preserved railway locos (by brush rather than this new fangled spray gun m'larky) I can appreciate the amount of work involved. 90% prep, 10% painting. You've done a great job.
I just hope you don't have some "rivet counter" come along like we did on the first outing for one of our newly prepared locos. "It's not a prototypical livery!" he says, "And that buffer beam is the wrong red - yuck!". We "politely" pointed out to him that the loco was the real thing, not a model, so any colour we painted it was "prototypical". Even if it was purple with yellow spots (which it sadly wasn't). And then offered him the amazing chance to wield a brush and his immense colour expertise on the next vehicle we were working on. Strangely he declined the offer.
Also I will say that I have accidentally painted my beard red (looking up under a newly painted buffer beam again). Not noticing, and having none of your mates tell you that you're walking around a station in full view of the public with a big bright red stripe of Williamsons transport grade gloss paint in the middle of your beard is annoying. It's even more annoying when you don't find out for over 8 hours until you get home to have a well earned bath, by which time it has set nicely. The only thing removing that was scissors....
Love it!! I actually had paint in my hair and it wasn't till bed time that either me or my missus noticed it! haha. There will be lots of people going on about how it's not perfect and this is wrong etc etc etc and you know what, I couldn't give a monkeys! Thanks for your support Jon, all the best! p
@@PeteAndHisBus I think later vids you got the internal beading just right, but it seems on when you were doing the external beading getting the butting up is really tricky, and if you were doing it to the last "overhaul" a lot had with the privatised operators I am not sure it is up to what was LT standards. I never got to see around Aldenham while bodies were being refurbed ( the (dis) assembly line was quite dramatic with various people doing just one bit of what you are doing entirely. What I did see was Devon General's Newton Road Torquay Works where much earlier batches of 1959-1964 Leyland Atlanteans and Damlier Fleetlines (Metro Cammell bodies I think they had ) were being rebodied in bays while mechanicals were being done. I think the amount of lower framing they needed was much more than most well kept Routemaster (maybe Torbay sea air didnt help). After a fairly short time I think they were disposed of (other than the convertable open top batch) in favour of the Ford Transit mini-bus era - Devon General management didnt really like the later Bristol VRs they could have got in to replace rather than re-build the older ones (and I dont think they admitted to National Bus Company they were doing it as they appeared in the older maroon livery rather than Poppy Red that the small fleet for Exeter services of VRs carried.
What a spectacular bus!! Great job 👍👌👍 it's unique, at least to me (American). So, I see it as that much cooler!! Great content 👍
Thanks Paul, glad you like it!
I want a bus! Brilliant 👍🏴
You should get one, they’re great
Some people were not listening when there mother told them
If you have nothing nice to say
Say nothing
Now next episode sanding back the bus for three days 😂😂
Absolutely!! 😂😂👍
Once again a very entertaining video thoroughly enjoy watching your progress and shenanigans look forward to the next one
Thanks
Pete, what a great and entertaining series of videos this has been so far. You have actually inspired me to buy my own bus to restore, something I’ve always wanted to do, but wasn’t sure if I could. Now I’ve bought it, Ive got a good idea of where to start, thanks to you. Thank you for explaining the basics in such a fun way, don’t listen to the critics and keep doing what you do best!.
Johnny.
Yeah Johnny!!! This is great! I’m so glad you’ve done this. Email me some pics, I’d love to see it. Info@barml2355.com
Absolutely Pete, I’ll send you some over 👍🏼 Looking forward to the next episode!!
Btw Johnny, I’ve shared your comment on my Facebook page. Hope that’s ok?
Of course Pete, share away!
Enjoying these videos! Keep up the good work, Pete!
thank you Tilly, glad you're enjoying it and thanks for your support!
You painted it PINK!? Just kidding, been binge-watching the show for two days and I am hooked. Superb videos and you are a pleasure to watch. I'm not into buses as such but love design from the 50s and 60s and really enjoy seeing something being restored and making a return to the road. All the best Pete.
Yay! Thank you!
@@PeteAndHisBus Nice bass playing in the earlier video by the way man. You're funky.
I don't remember you saying you are an expert at restoration Just an enthusiastic person whose dream is to have a bus in as near original condition as possible and that's just what you are doing. There are always so called experts who will criticise but I rarely find anything they have uploaded they are so busy posting what's wrong with other peoples projects they never achieve anything themselves. I hope it all works out well for you and you are back on the road again soon. Would love to see your busses in real some day.
Thanks for your kind words. Really appreciate it.
I watched all your episodes since you started one episode 1.
I have really enjoyed seeing the bus rise from the ashes and really couldnt believe it started first time..
If i had the space and money I would defo be doing bigger and better jobs.
Keep up the good work
Thanks Richard! Really glad you're enjoying it!
Been waiting for this video! You’re doing a really good job, keep up the good work. She’s coming along nicely now!
Thanks Charlie! Glad you liked it mate
Just amazing I love when you drive the bus in beginning , It was fantastic video and funny too
Thanks Aldean, it was about time I used it as the intro vehicle!
Loving your work Pete only just came across your channel and you have a really nice collection of classics 👍
Thank you!!
you doing a good job with what you got
🤣🤣
Thanks
Well done 👍🏻💪🏻
Thank you
Well I for one think you are doing a sterling job. It might not be a concourse show winner but its done to what ever budget you have and to the best of your abilities. At the end of the day it's all done by your own hands and it's going back on the road, and I think that above all is flipping fantastic 👌😉
Thank you Arron!
I will keep an eye out for the negative comments. I got ya back bro 😉
Arron, good man!!
Who thinks Pete got the same sense of humour as Colin Furze?
I’ve never actually checked him out. I must have a look
Keep up the good work it's looking great
Cheers Ian!
Pete. What can I say. That engine sounds absolutely sweet as a nut 👍🏻 Hard work with fun and 100% entertainment. Negativity on your channel are just morons and jealous of your achievements so far 👍🏻 I'm with you 100% on this project as it's something I couldn't do lol 😂 Cheers Stevie 😎
Haha, thanks Stevie! Your kind words mean allot
I've been bus driver for 30 years -1980 / 2010 Retired now and a avid viewer of your Program - Pete and his bus, I don't recall seeing displayed on your buses what is known as the "Legal's"
Thanks for watching
Sweet ride bro
Thanks mate!
love this video so funny.....I went to school on a London bus all through the late 60's & early 70's and used to go up the west end from Roneo Corner in Romford on the night bus which did have blinds I think it was the N19 but not sure
Excellent Julia, sound like fond memories!
Just new here, thanks for the vid, love the old girls and for the haters, they're promoting you 🖖🍻🇦🇺
Aren’t they just!! Thanks for your support
My bro you need haters
All u say is u can do that to there bus oh bet they not got one its urs you do with as u want we are here to watch and appreciate you are saving this bus from the scrap Heap
Thanks Chris!
Outstanding stuff Pete, as a keen DIYer on cars just watching this makes me want to buy a Routemaster. Oh how I wish I had your space/land/barn!
Keep up the great work 👍
Thanks so much bud! They are great to own, storage is always the biggest problem. Make it happen!! 😂😂😜
@@PeteAndHisBus I’ll try! 👍👍
Did you take CPC test to drive it?
@@zafira-tourer-videos Nope, because it's considered "historic" you can drive it on your car license.
LEGEND!
Thanks G man!
Nice video that looks very good
Thank you!
@@PeteAndHisBus Good work
I must of jumped on that bus a few times in Islington when I was a kid.
Excellent
I was surprised to see you use cheap brown tape, I have learnt that it is inferior and either does not stick properly or sticks too well and is a real problem to get off if left more than a few days. Blue tape is much better and is thicker, stronger and comes off when you want it to!
Ya live and learn ay... haha!
Absolutely bloody brilliant ..
When's the next part??????
Hahaha thank you so much. I’m working on it already!
Got to say that probro...... very nice job.
Thanks bud! Glad you like it.
nice one pete i have just started watching and you are such a positive upbeat guy keep it up and stuff all the haters there all bellwiffs anyway
Thanks bud!! Loving your support.
I know that would of been an awful lot of hours but I could of watched you do that in real time. There’s just something about the paint process that is satisfying (sad I know)
My nieces said exactly the same thing. They usually get bored after 5 mins but this one they watched all the way through! Thank bud
Hi Pete , You're a bit of a cornball, but i love it! Fantastic job on the bus, its going to be e beauty ! cheers from Victoria , BC. Canada (Where we have quite a few old buses )
A cornball…. What even is that…. 😂😂😂
Lol, Too funny! love the series !@@PeteAndHisBus
Great Video Pete,
When people moan about a bus being done either different or not the way they like it they probably don't even own a bus them selves. All I can say to those people is get a bus them selves then they may have the right to moan about something. As people don't really understand what it takes to keep a bus on the road and how much it actually costs.
Couldn't agree more and thanks for your kind words mate!
Wow you making a great job. I learned how to coach paint... Its is so difficult even the brushess need to have a certain wear... Before you can use them. On top coat.. This has been the most enjoyable series of videos thank you Pete and good luck on the top coat... Ps don't forget to wet flat with 400 before you top coat lol... And if you dampen the floor before you paint it helps to keep the dust Down... Cheers pete
Sound advice, duly noted! Thanks for your kind words mate!!
Remember now riding the RM on route 38’s in London before they went to bendy buses.
Good times
@@PeteAndHisBus They were a bit rough riding them, outside paintwork, interiors had been revamped, engines and gear boxes, would board them in Essex Road by Islington Green to Victoria and back, the RM/RML class were rife in the early 80’s London, I first rode them at Brentwood in Essex in 1962 on the 721 Green Line coach service to London (Aldgate), they were RMC, by 1965 - RCL. We also had country area RML’s on the 339’s Warley Fords to Harlow in 1967 that replaced the RT’s, RT classes on the 247 and 287 along with splendid Eastern National Bristol ECW Lodekkers on the main and local routes - good times gone forever.
@@jacksugden8190 At least you got all those great memories!
Pete, is that RT Bus yours as well ? if so, have you got 3 buses? I love that bus!!! Today another lovely episode, the first painting is quite nice and the mini bike made me laugh a lot !!!
Thanks Jonk! The third bus is one i store for a friend. It's not an RT, it's an RLH. I'm glad you enjoyed the latest video! Thanks for your support!
Let the naysayers have their 'righteous' rant! We all know it's ONLY their opinion, and doesn't count yours, mine, or my great-aunt Jemima!
I certainly like what you're doing Pete! And you're doing it well! :-)
Love it Chris! I thank you.
@@PeteAndHisBus Thank YOU for sharing! :-)
All the hard work with repairs and prep immediately became evident when it received this coat. You must have felt vindicated.
Absolutely! Very pleased
Hi love the video-I was just wondering what kind of paint and thinner were used-
Thanks! If you see episode 12, I talk about the paint supplier. Thinners are non-synthetic
haha yer mate looking great, shame they don't do a rollover jig for your bus, haha
Haha that'd be handy and massive!
@@PeteAndHisBus supper massive, loving the videos mate keep it up
@@projectmildred2940 Thank you!
You mentioned about the wheels, but are the tyres still in a road worthy condition? (after sitting in a field for 10 years) or will they be replaced?
I’ve got to have a good old look at them and se of they’re ok. They certainly seem it.
How did you spray the very top of the roof ?
Hasn’t been done yet, will come.
Another great and entertaining video, I stepped in halfway through the series but have watched them all from the beginning, loved every one of them. Keep up the great work, really enjoying this transformation of a London legend. Quick Question, did your first bus come with the blinds?
Thanks bud, appreciate it! No 2355 didn't come with blinds. In fact buses generally don't. I had them made up for it. It's the route she ran last and the longest.
Hi Pete, stumbled across your great episodes a month or two ago. I’m in the process of buying an RML off a friend. I’d be interested to hear if your busses have had accumulator issues, and if so did you service them yourself or replace them?
Hi Mark, all RM’s have accumulator issues. The brakes are the Achilles heal of these buses. I haven’t touched any of the mechanicals yet on 2730 but I’ve had 2355 re-charged on a regular basis and I know one of the accumulators on it is apparently weak, so it’ll need doing at some point. My advise is, check and lubricate the quill drive regularly, it’s your life line! Thanks for your support bud! Good luck!
How did you prep that rubber sheet on the corner, I’m surprised you could pain that. Anyone know?
The rubber sands just like the panels and you'd be surprised how good the paint sticks to it. Most buses have the corner as rubber and you'd never know.
@@PeteAndHisBus Interesting, thanks Pete.
Pete, Brilliant Vlog. 1 thing, on the rear corner you repaired, are there rivets missing?
Ha!!! The only person to have noticed it thus far. I’ve got a bit of an issue with lining it all up. It’ll feature at some point.
When I was a boy RML 2355 was green !
That is correct Michael! But when I was a boy it was red. 😉 RML2730 (being painted here) has always been red though.
Is that a regent 3 in the background when the other rt is moved?
Nope, it’s an RLH. They do look very similar to be fair.
@@PeteAndHisBus regent low height cannot be many of those left.
Nice one.
Just recently found your films and loving it.
@@davidsirett5560 thanks for watching, so glad you’re enjoying it!
Do the tyres not need changing after all the years just stood around?
You’d think! They’re actually in excellent condition.
Question. Why does that bus always show Clapton Pond?.
So my first bus ran that very route from the early 80s all the way through to 2005. So seeing it's the last route it ran in service I thought I'd leave the blinds in there. The new bus (2730) will get it's last route which was 159.
Another top episode and your dedication to what you are doing is amazing but i do have a question pete and that is where are your overalls ? such a waste of a nice pair of jeans :-)
Jeans are more comfortable! Haha
it looks pink
😂😂
that was a really tight fit in those barns... also how many cans of paint have you used so far pete?
Nearly through my 3rd can so far. It is a right squeeze, but scary!
@@PeteAndHisBus you think you could get a recovery vehicle next? maybe one modified from an old coach
@@mirutanable That is still a secret!! But watch this space.... ;)
You are crazy. I envy you.
hahaha
👍👍👍👍👍+😊
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Looking good, your eyes turned the corner, that’s the important bit.
P.s...... did you spray the roof?
Too right!! I didn't spray the roof yet because I've got some "special" work to do on that first..... ;) Thanks for your support!
Does the bus need tax/mot, whats the insurance cost?
It’s tax and MOT exempt so neither of them are needed. Insurance wise as a historic bus your looking at about £300 per year depending on you situation. My first bus that’s a bar is totally different, that need catering van, business, public liablility etc etc... thanks for watching!
Well done Pete, I’ve never seen anyone work so quickly. Did you speed up the film or was that real?
Awh in the world of video its all so easy and fast.. thanks for watching
I go to school by bus🤣🤣
Unlucky! 😂😜
How much of the roof has been sanded and painted, you didn’t show that.
All will be revealed....
What about the roof?
All will be revealed....