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Heres a quick update on the semi trailer, all of the painting inside is just about done. I had some stainless steel sheet cut to size for a splash back behind and beside the sink. The panels are also now fitted under the sink. I have also had a unit built in with shelves for storage for pans, tins of grub ect. This also is the storage for the 12 volt batteries at the bottom of the unit. These are used to power the 12 volt lighting, extractor fan, water pump, rear warning light on trailer ect. There is also a management charger built in to keep them topped up.All of the water plumbing is also now done, as well as most of the gas supply. I have also put in floor vents for gas venting should there be a leak.Well I wont bore you any more. I will get some pics when I am next in there. Thats all folks. Howard.

Cracking on with the RL today,I managed to get all of the front end on,and lined up. I have now stripped part of it down, and I am now welding the cheek panels back in position, I had to fabricate the curves of metal that the cheek panels bolt to, as these had rotted away.I was very pleased how it has all lined up.Heres a couple of pics with the front end all back on for lining up.I shall carry on with the welding tomorrow.Then start reparing it for painting. Well thats it for now. Howard

Well M you are certainly cracking on with that,it will be nice to see it on the Suffolk Circuit, first port of call, War time weekend at the Mid Suffolk Light Railway ? not far to take either.Keep up the good work. Howard

Its been a while since I updated the rebuild of the Bedford RL, Well the cab is now back on the chassis after the welding repairs have been carried out, the fuel tank has also been primed and top coated in black gloss paint.The roof and and the back of the cab have also been prepped and painted, I have also painted the top half of the inside of the cab in the cream colour that it should be.. I am now putting all of the front panels on and lining it all up before the cheek panels get welded back in place, and the front wings get bolted back on. Well thats about it bit of a quick update but it gives you an idea of whats been going on. Heres a misty pic just for Clive! Howard

Well I recon they were worth the 2 years of negotiating for well done M. Only thing is does this mean we have to wait 2 years for are trailers.Still worth waiting for. Howard

Hello Chev41 Keep those pics Rolling we all like a good blog on a hedgerow restoration, sounds like you are really cracking on with the restoration. If you list the parts that you need I am sure someone here may be able to help you out.Looking forward to the next lot of pics. Regards Howard.

Hi Guys, Roy popped over to mine the other week and we were talking about the stude and he was saying that the cab needs alot of work, but has managed to get alot of the panel work on the chassis so he can get it all lined up. If I get time when passing I will get a few pics. Howard

Hello G506, I would be very interested in seeing some pics, especially behind the cab and to see how the brake set up was done for the trailer, also the general appearance of the truck do you think you can get some pics and post some on here, that would be very interesting to see it. Do you know where it came from ect. Many Thanks Howard.

Hello David, that sounds good, at least you are getting there. Howard.

Hello Clive, thanks for that I will pop round first thing and collect, that carpet will out last me.Just the marble tiles for the kitchen floor area. Howard.

Hello David,Many thanks for those kind words and support, glad you are enjoying the blog I know its only a trailer but its a bit different,you made a nice job of the dodge,how are the brakes now. All the best Howard

Hello Jeff, thanks for those kind words, yes the truck and trailer have come on in leaps and bounds. The trailer is coming on well, I just want to get most of it out of the way instead of a mad rush for the show season, I still have the braking system to fit but should not be to much hassle.All of the major build in the trailer is done. Just the finishing touches. Thanks Howard.

Hello Gents thanks for those kind words, I will post more as when I get other jobs job. I have doors to make and a battery box for the 12 volt electrics.Also have the toilet and shower room to paint out. Thanks Howard

Hello Paul, thanks for that, I dare say the kettle will be busy what ever the weather.Just got to sort out the plumbing next, and make a battery box with a floor vent.plus odds and ends. Cheers Howard.

Here are the up to date pics as promised.Enjoy. Howard

Well I worked later tonight and have now given the walls one coat of top coat, colour being Magnolia.I hope to get second coat on early tomorrow morning.I have also managed to get the vent in the side wall for the 3 way fridge.I will take some pics tomorrow. Thanks Howard.

Hello Degsy, yes thanks for you kind words, you were not the first person to be a bit dubious about building the tractor unit, but now that it has taken shape and represents something, you and other people have been quite inspired they way that it has turned out.Well all the best I will post some more info as it gets done. Thanks Howard

For those of you that are following the blog, not to exciting but here are a few more pics of the inside of the living trailer.I managed to get the woodwork primed and some of it under coated. I still have not decided on the colour of the top coat, although a light grey may fit the bill.Thanks Howard.

Hello Big Ray Thanks for your Kind words Howard

Clive I will have the kettle on, dont be late. Howard

Hi N.O.S It does look like drying out plaster, but its actually the colour of the ply wood. No wood burning stove fitted, I have not decided on the heating yet, I may go for a diesel heater, but its insulated so well,I dont think It will get to cold.The alcove area on the step frame will be the sleeping quarters. and the table and chairs also double up for a spare bed as well. Thanks Howard

Hello Jorris Here are some of the pics of inside the trailer.There is still some work to do, but I am over 3/4 away through the build, all of the wiring is in, its mainly plumbing in the water and gas supply, and to prime, undercoat and top coat the inside. Regards Howard

Hi Yes there are lots of shows about, in Essex, and suffolk as well as the rest of the country, and of course there is the War and Peace show in Kent. Cheers Howard

Well heres a bit more of an update on the semi trailer. All of the underside is now blasted, primed and in drab. The inside of the trailer has also come on well. The toilet room is all in, the kitchen worktop with sink, fresh water tank and water heater is also built in. The table and seats are also in, and also is the bulk head seperating the sleeping area from the living area. There is still plenty more to be done.Are put some pics on tomorrow. Thanks Howard

Well Dave Hats off to you, the Dodge looks very well, you have made a nice job. Looking forward to seeing you on the show circuit this year. Will you be going to the show At Melford Hall in Long Melford, Its a great weekend show. Cheers Howard