30th June 2010
Regal maintenance manuals for sale

I have a complete workshop manual Book No 372-95 for a Regal MkIII type 9621E also book 372-128 for maintenance of Westinghouse air pressure brakes and book no 372-129 for fluid transmission. I wish to sell these items and I would rather they were purchased by someone with the appropriate vehicle or made available within your organisation rather than some dealer on e-bay. If the manuals are of interest please let me know. Terry Trust, terrytrust@btinternet.com, Mobile 07733 218058.

17th June 2010
Regent V Park Royal Body Parts Needed

Regent V Park Royal Body Parts Needed for ex East Kent GJG757D I am having this bus restored, but the front end is in a bit of a mess. Does anyone have a front panel including aluminium trim and front wings? I am also looking for a plastic AEC radiator badge and wheel nut rings. Please contact Norman Burnett, info@recycledbus.com

17th June2010
BMMO 1950 AEC rebuilds

I am currently finishing off a series of masters of the BMMO 1950-51 Rebuild buses; the last in the series is the AEC-rebuilt type, but unfortunately, I have been very unlucky in finding decent pictures of this vehicle and I am having troubles completing the master... Would you be able to point me to any source of information? Many thanks, Domi Jadoul, retrokit@retrokit.net.

13th June 2010
AEC coach whereabouts

Does anybody know the current whereabouts or fate of the following AEC coaches: HEK 915N, MYX 883L and RNC 478, all formerly with Austin Howells (Howells Travel) of Ynysddu. Thanks, Colin Bailey, colinbfg@hotmail.com

2nd June 2010
AEC Harrington 417 FKL preservation project

I wonder if you can help me ,according to your list there are only 9 wayfarer 4 bodied coaches left. What sort of value would this make 417FKL worth, she is currently empty having been used as a motor caravan, all body work intact and original, the engine runs but dynamo removed and alternator added as yet to be connected. Some spares in boot. Iwould really like to know what she would be worth to some one ready to give her a proper aec future of tlc. Interor has quite a lot of the formica left, drivers seat original but no passenger seats. Please help me if you can as it is decision time for the future of this lovely AEC. Sarah.
Anyopne contacting Sarah, use the email address natalie@martin9901.freeserve.co.uk but please send a telephone no. to contact you, as she has no computer and is borrowing a friends one.

29th May 2010
Crossley AECs

May I use your message board to ask your expert members the following question. How many AEC buses were there that escaped from the factory badged as Crossleys and ran in service in the UK? I was lucky enough to grow up in Darwen when number 17 the Crossley Regent 5 and 18 to 20 the Crossley Reliances were running. Any other ones known? Regards, Phil Calvey, phil.yevlac@live.co.uk

19th May 2010
RT wanted

We are currently looking to add to our collection of AEC London buses at our Beith Transport Collection which includes: Routemasters RM759 (WLT 759), RCL2223 (CUV 223C), RML2271 (CUV 271C) & Regal RF530 (MLL948). We are looking for a London Transport RT, it doesn't have to be pristine, just in restorable condition. If anyone can help, please contact me by e-mail graham.laurie@garrowhill.me.uk.

13th May 2010
Information wanted for Reliance/Duple MUD 975

I am looking for a certain bus (coach) which I believe may have either been scrapped or exported, and was wondering if you could help me. It is an AEC Reliance with Duple 'Britannia' centre-door 41-seat with the registration Number MUD975. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. I can forward you a picture if this helps. Here's hoping... Steve Morgan, merthyrtaxico@yahoo.co.uk

16th April 2010
IoM Regent cab door wanted

I am restoring a 1947 Regent 3 D/D with Northen Counties Bodywork, ex Douglas Corporation Transport No 58, Isle of Man. The driver's cab door is missing, so I am looking for a replacement, any condition will be considered. Do you have any contact addresses? David Handscombe, davidhandscombe@manx.net

13th April 2010
AEC coach for sale

1956 Barton Reliance No 765 (URR 865) is going to be broken up in Suffolk if someone does not come forward to take it on, its been standing for many years & will need full restoration. Owners would like it to go to someone with interest in Barton vehicles. Initial contact to Stephen on (07929 905708) who is in touch with owner so enquiries should be made through him. For photo see http://www.flickr.com/photos/31583977@N08/4247651733/ but it's not in this condition now

12th April 2010
Mechanical servicing

Hello to all you private vehicle owners! I can offer mechanical/technical support at LOW rates! With over 10years experience specialising in- AEC, Gardner, Leyland, Cummings, Iveco and Scania Engines. All mechanical work, Non-Runners, Body work, Re-Builds - please contact me for more infomation at heritagebusengineering@hotmail.co.uk. Lee Saunders.

12th April 2010
AEC Regent III chassis dimensions

Hallo bus friends! I´m going to build a model of a AEC Regent III bus´, but I need a photo or a sketch of the chassie (frame) with measures. Is there anybody out there who could help me. Best wishes to all. Stig, gerlin@tele2.se

12th April 2010
RT and RF spares available

Having worked on in service, and owned in preservation RT's and RF's I now have a garage full of spares that are surplus to my requirements. I can be contacted by e-mail or on my mobile 07799 516478. The spares are located in Essex. They are mostly mechanical and electrical parts and some will fit later vehicles such as RM, MB, SM, LS & DMS. Dave Pragnell, dpragnell@aol.com

12th April 2010
East Kent Regent GJG 747D information wanted

I sold GJG 747D Regent V belonging to the St John ambulance band in Banbury to a restorer and delivered it to the Watford bus garage about 14/15 years ago and would like to know any information on it whereabouts. It was ex East Kent and was being used at the Dover docks painted in P O colours when we bought it. We kept it in the blue and white while we had it. John Bowen, john_bowen2001@hotmail.com

20th February 2010
Half cab coach wanted

Half Cab Coach wanted preferably AEC but not imperative. Please email me at david.5033@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks, Dave Joseph

3rd February 2010
AEC and Bedford parts available

We are an old established operator & whilst clearing out our stores have come across a lot of old spares, many new & still in the box! Everything from gearboxes to crankshafts engines alternators starters clutches injector pumps king pins etc. etc. etc. !! Would you know who may be interested in buying a job lot or who deals in this sort of stuff. Also similar situation with Bedford parts. Stuart Berry, stuart@berryscoaches.co.uk

14th January 2010
Barton Reliance APA 64B

Hi, I am a Barton Transport enthusiast, and am trying to track down and photograph any existing Barton vehicles. In the PSV Circle 2009 publication 'Preserved Buses' it lists a former Safeguard Guildford, thence Barton, 1964 Reliance with Willowbrook bodywork reg APA46B belonging to a Powell of Kings Norton. This bus was fire damaged at Ruddington Museum a couple of years ago, and then sold to Powell for spares. I wondered if anyone might know what became of her, or if in fact she still exists ? Many thanks for your time. Tim Evans, tim.bevans@yahoo.co.uk

10th December 2009
Northern Counties body work drawings

I am about to commence restoring a 1947 AEC Regent 111 with Northern Counties Bodywork, ex Douglas Corporation (Isle of Man). Major work is required to repair the Drivers cab and rear platform. Do any Northern Counties body work drawings exist?
Regards, David Handscombe, 36 Victoria Road, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1ED. Tel: 01624 - 822964. davidhandscombe@manx.net

21st November 2009
AEC Renown for sale

I have an AEC renown double decker that I have owned for 20+ years. The bus is fitted out as a mobile home, so is not original and has had the seats and fitments removed and. If I was interested in letting it go, would anyone be interested in buying it. It drove in about 6 years ago and the engine has been run since. It has been converted into mobile home. It is a 'C' reg and I understand it to be the last one on the road. (it hasn't moved for 6 years). Susan Foster, electriclady666@hotmail.com

18th November 2009
Park Royal Renown bodywork drawings wanted

Hello ! I am searching for the construction drawings of a Park Royal body H38/27F. I own a AEC Renown and want to refurbish some parts. Thank you and kind regards, Mark Straßberger, immoshark@mac.com

24th October 2009
Duple Dominant spare parts available

Hobson Coaches, Sheffield, would appear to be finishing (proprietor is 90ish yrs old ! ), & the two Reliances, Duple Dominant 1 bodied, MED 408P, & Dominant 2 bodied, BTB 687T, will go for scrap. ( ACT QUICKLY, for spare parts ), all the best, Dave Robinson, Sheffield. Dave can put you in contact: catwomann@blueyonder.co.uk

4th October 2009
AEC Regent V for sale

I own RFO 361 (ex 241 AJB),one of the AEC Regent V that was used for staff transport by the the Atomic Energy Research Establishment at Harwell.The bus is in Cornwall and is looking sorry for itself. My plans have changed since I bought it, so I'm looking at selling. I'm not asking much for it (no where near what I paid for it just over a year ago...) so if anyone is interested please email me. I'll probably put it on Ebay soon. PS it does run, and it sounds great... Stephan Roux, stephanroux@me.com

23rd September 2009
Old friends at 55 Broadway

During the end of the 1960's I worked in Public Relations at 55, Broadway, London. It was a holiday job as I was training to be a teacher. During my time there I met and made many good friends some of whom also dated college friends. Time has passed very rapidly and we all at retirement age. I live in France at the moment but will be taking my retirement in England from November time. My maiden name was Margaret Anne Furr and I would love to get in touch with any of my old friends of that time. They were all crazy about buses and I spent hours and hours out and about taking photos of buses. If anyone remembers me please get in touch. hotel.3.dalmatiens@hotmail.com.

2nd September 2009
Reliance service manual for sale

I have a service manual for the “Reliance” passenger chassis, together with some update letters/diagrams from AEC Southall dated 1965 from named AEC official. It is in “as new” condition, though with one or two hand written annotations by my father. My family operated a coach company in London for some 30 years after the war. I believe that this is very rare book. I would consider sale if the conditions were right. Interested parties may contact me on quincyconnell@btinternet.com. I am currently based in Lincolnshire.

25th August 2009
Side-engined coach

In the early 50s I saw an unusual AEC coach with the engine on the side of the vehicle. It was owned by Smith's Pride of the Valley in Pylle, Somerset. Many years later I filled up with petrol at their premises and asked about this coach to be told it was in the AEC museum and that only about half a dozen were built. I wonder if this coach still exists and if it is possible to see it. John.Ferguson, Jd.Ferguson@btopenworld.com

11th August 2009
AH410 engine part needed in Spain

We have a ACV bus with engine type Number AH410 still operating ,but the Hydraulic Master Cylinder (Clutch) is totally broken. So if you can help us to find any solution or a new spart we will really appreciate your help. Rolando Soto, mulato652003@yahoo.es

23rd July 2009
AV590 water pump needed

Hi....Does anyone have a spare water pump AV590 engine, working or not. Thanks, Ian. ian.townsend@talktalk.net

22nd July 2009
Help with Malta Regal restoration

I have recently taken over the 1947 Regal 1 coach restoration from the Malta Historic Vehicle Trust (although it will be loaned to them on completion) and I am in desperate need of the following for the driving compartment. Suitable speedometer, vacuum gauge, indicator switch, semaphores and gearlever knob. I also need a lower nearside spotlight. I recognize that getting originals will be almost impossible so any AEC/supplier parts of similar or later vehicles will be well worth consideration. Frankly any photographs of the cab interior would assist in the restoration. Many more parts needed although mechanically we seem to be in good shape. This is a huge task so any help or offer of suitable parts would be greatly appreciated. Contact Peter Skerry on skerry@maltanet.net. Regards Peter Skerry

1st July 2009
RM technical query

Can you please help me? My Routemaster has a problem with the flag dropping (brake warning flag). I think there are some micro switches soewhere in the cab area that control it but I don't know what I'm loking for or wherre they are/ Can anyone help please or suggest someone who might be able to help. Thanks, Gerald Creed, Gerald@buglercoaches.co.uk