Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Patience and Perseverance (part 4)

The interior of the guards vestibule on the HKB van is progressing.IMG00025-20100814-1350

Painting of interior surfaces is now progressing quickly.IMG00026-20100814-1350

The handbrake wheel surround and gourds equipment boxes have been painted in the original colour.IMG00027-20100814-1351

Many hours of surface preparation has paid off with a mirror finish now being achieved.IMG00028-20100814-1351

Hundreds of hours work have gone into this task.IMG00033-20100814-1355

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Slowly the paint goes on and the appearance of this van begins to transform to resemble what it looking like many years ago.IMG00043-20100814-1526

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The ceilings and walls look like new.IMG00046-20100814-1528

Doorway surrounds are painted Indian Red prior to refitting the restored doors.IMG_8456

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Even the floor surfaces were restored and repainted with a special mix.SV304664

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Finally the light switches and light shades and vents are replaced.SV304668

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Soon the doors will go back on and the internal fittings will go back in place.