1952 AEC Regal III [2547]

2017

Norman Julian 22 Jun
: I have been thinking for a while about building another shed to house 3 buses.
: The only thing has been the height.
: I need to have it around 5 metres because I am on the look out for a decker.
: Not an ordinary decker it has to be rare.
: There are too many Opptys and AEC getting around now so there has never been any incentive to do one up.
: They are out there.
: Just have to find it.

: Carle Gregory
: how about an Aleutian or however you spell or say it (y)
: Norman Julian
: Atlantean?
: Carle Gregory
: yep thats it, had i rie on one up here a few years ago
: Norman Julian
: No! Way too modern and way overpriced.
: They are not rare.
: Carle Gregory
: I like the pnumocyclic gear change the one i saw had
: Norman Julian
: Semi auto
: Carle Gregory
: the local bus company at the time (Bayside Buses) had Hinos with electric form of this
: Norman Julian
: This is more what I had in mind

Carle Gregory
: gee talk about manhandling a vehicle, armstrong everything
: Norman Julian
: Not much difference between that and the AEC I'm affraid.
: Hard work driving.
: The trouble is that we have become too soft these days.
: Andrew Blacklock
: Pommy decker
: Scott Wilson
: OPD 1 at Lightning Ridge.
: Norman Julian
: TD4 Scott.
: Scott Wilson
: TD 4 at Wellington.
: Norman Julian
: Really!
: Carle Gregory
: any excuse for another shed is a good excuse
: Brian Blunt
: I did some work on a TD4/5 back in the 1970s.
: ISTR that it was quite pleasant to drive
: Norman Julian
: If I can find something that I can leave as my legacy it will make me happy.
: I will also leave the Leyland and AEC 31 seaters.
: Andrew Blacklock
: don't worry mate I will look after them for you
: Scott Wilson
: Get in line Andrew Blacklock!
: Gary Russell
: What about a OPD chassis that had been bodied as a single decker due to policy changes being completely re bodied as a double decker?
: Anything come to mind?
: Norman Julian
: Andrew Blacklock suggested one of these. LOL\

Norman Julian 27 Jun
: I got the ball rolling today.
: Looking at a shed 12m x 10m x 5m. That will house what I want.
: Scott Wilson
: Room for a ring in or 2 ?

: Norman Julian
: 12m deep gives me enough room for an underfloor if warranted.
: Alan Routh
: Go 15 deep, youll want to add storage or a bench at the end later
: Norman Julian
: Already have a shed 12 x 12 and a carport 10 x 9 mate.
: Have to draw the line somewhere.
: Alan Routh
: Ah well in that case...
: Norman Julian
: I have changed it again. You can blame Alan Routh.
: Alan Routh
: That was quick.
: Ill send my consulting fees in the mail
: Norman Julian
: Just increased it to 15 x 12 x 5
: Alan Routh
: What are you doing norm, full lockable shed or open front barn or just a roof?
: Norman Julian
: It will be roller doors at the front with a mullion separating them.
: A door in the side and closed in. Gable roof.
: I will put my own windows in. It will be wide enough to take 3 buses and long enough to take an underfloor if warranted.
: It will be high enough to take a decker.
: If the roller doors are too low than I may change them to hinged doors.
: The carport isn't good enough protection for long term storage because it is open.
: The AEC has cost a lot so far to this stage and it needs to be protected properly.
: Andrew Blacklock
: Can't have enough shed space

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