Pictorial record following the restoration of DRN 665D. 1966 Ribble Leyland Leopard. Acquired in June 1998 along with 671.
It is hoped that 665 can be returned to the road at some stage in 2009. |
Artwork from 1966 Leyland Leopard brochure. |
1982. 665 In Ramsey Depot. R.Dodge |
Jan 1983. 665 and 662 Douglas Railway Station. R.Dodge |
RibblE emblem as fitted to numerous single deck Ribble vehicles. |
June 1998. 671 left and 665 right in the Sunshine at Glenduff. |
August 1998. 671 ready for the trip to Douglas. |
June 1998. IOMRS 97 and Ribble 665 Nobles Park. |
June 1998. IOMRS 97 and Ribble 665 Nobles Park. |
Late 1998. The extent of the Rear Corrosion. |
December 1999. Lower External panels removed. |
March 2002. Rear Crossmembers installed and new steel work fitted. |
March 2002. Close up of rear crossmember. |
March 2002 The remains of an old cross member. |
September 2002. Roof spar replacemnet in progress. |
September 2002. Cramped conditions with limited storage facilities. |
September 2002. View of the roof spars taken from the roof! |
October 2002 N/S roof spars replaced. |
October 2002 N/S Inner Coving re-fitted. |
December 2002. 665 in Daylight, The Turning point. |
June 2003. Work progresses on the O/S. |
Sept 2003. 665 in amongst the Body panels. |
Sept 2003 New Cab Floor, Steelwork Ducting.... |
Oct 2003 665 with new cab floor! |
October 2003 The Vehicle examiner passes 665 for re-cladding |
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