Recent content by mpwade12

Maybe a typo. That said, it is UK registered and there were 20 of the Gen4 AARE imported to the UK as RHD for use by local authorities. 59 Bluebirds in total since 1992 'officially' imported in RHD...

Yep, long term is full time in it... Somewhere...

It does take a little more planning and you are somewhat restricted. That said, there is an increasing number of sites that cater for larger vehicles and the limiting factor is often the wheelbase. A 10x10 pitch will fit my vehicle if there is sufficient space for the rear overhang. Europe...

That setup looks amazing 👍👍👍

There is a bunch of space beneath the bus and the side skirts are just crying out for a piano hinge......

Yea, I get that/ I am not that bothered about the cost, within reason Obvs... I have enough space for a couple of 5KW Diesel Heaters in the engine compartment as it is pretty huge. Alternatively, a Diesel unit at the front, under the bus and one at the rear. Seems that the combination of diesel...

I will be doing so also. 2 lockers either side with locking doors. I will 'outsource' that to a local coachbuilder...

So, first outline plan for the build. Still mulling over a few things and there will be some changes due to immovable objects like Wheelarches intruding into the seating area....

Been wending my way through your thread as we speak - Great work. I have serious 'Ally Weld Envy' going on. That is some stunning work...

That looks really interesting and I think I may go for something similar. Thanks for sharing. Do you have a 'kit list' or something similar? For the 'full' heating solution I will be looking at; Travelling; The base system for driver and de-misting 5KW Diesel Heater for the passenger (single)...

So, the 'Bird has arrived on site and parked up. My first job has been to strip out all the seats. Most, if not all had a stripped nut or two and so it was time to deploy the Angle Grinder to perform some surgery. 10 cutting disks later and 90% of the seats are out. I think the quality of my...

Thank you. Yes, best not do things by half measures eh.... ;) Sadly not. I have secured some yard space locally with power but as you can imagine, finding a building cheap enough, big enough has been a struggle. I have access to a secure compound, with power and that is as much as I can ask...

Hello one and all. So, about to embark on the strip and conversion of a 2001 Bluebird AARE. A wee slip of a bus at 37ft long and 8.5 ft wide. Spent most of its life ferrying kids around Berkshire and latterly, as a training bus. As a Cummins ISC 5.9 mated to a Allison AT 545 gearbox. Stand by...