G.W.R. Autotrailer 169 News and Restoration Blog

 Yesterday we went through the final checking and trial fits, today we assembled the main frame of section on the chassis for real. After an early (for us) start we cleared the required space and one of the original vestibule partitions that lay in the way and set about joining the first of the next section sole (bottom) plates in place, soon to be followed by the cross members which have to be assembled prior to the second sole plate to locate it all into the correct position. This is where the earlier trials then pay off and with very little repositioning it all slotted neatly into place. The pictures below show  the assembly in various stages of completion with the final shot showing the corner flooring brackets being added. Al in all a good start to the next few weeks of fairly intense construction work. Please keep checking back for the latest updates or bookmark  G.W.R. Autotrailer 169 News and Restoration Blog (gwrautotrailer169.blogspot.com) .

 Today we completed the final preparation work and trial assembly of section 3 ahead of the real and hopefully permanent thing starting in earnest tomorrow. The first work will be carried our in the yard at Williton due to overrunning work in the shed. Sawing the flooring rebates Just about ready for final assembly Thankfully the weather looks set fair for a few days. You may be able to catch a glimpse of our work on WSR.org via the Williton webcam. Otherwise check beck here for regular updates over the next few weeks. 

 Preparation for Section 3 Assembly   06/03/2022 We have been very busy since the New Year trying to ensure we are as prepared as possible for the upcoming reassembly work on section 3. We are taking our agreed undercover period commencing 28th March and it is our intention to fully utilise the time allowed to ensure we can complete as much as section 3 as we can and do any preparation and dismantling of section 4 as possible during the indoor period. The 3 roof hoops that we will need have now been glued and mortising for the roof spacers is progressing well. These are being hand made. An additional crossmember for section 4 has been made to a help ensure all is mounted squarely on the frames. Pictures below show the roof hoops nearing completion and the gluing of a section 4 crossmember. We have also made copious amounts of tongue and groove floorboards that will act as a base for the 25mm ply that is the actual flooring. Work has also continued on the doors for the luggage end and t