The 240FLM Committee are pleased to announce that after more than 7 years of effort, the appliance is finally going to get its full exterior bodywork repairs and final respray back to its original 1964 colour.
Since the project began in November 2014, the exterior was always recognised as being in need of attention and that it was very unlikely that as a group, we would not be geared up for this amount of work, or probably have the skills and equipment to undertake it to a satisfactory standard.
Therefore, and after 6 months of research and investigations, the mechanical team have secured a company capable and wanting to undertake the works and bring the cost in at an acceptable level.
We had been receiving unreasonably high quotes due in the main to the vehicle being a one off and the suppliers not really having a reference for their time so it was extremely pleasing to find accompany who recognised the importance of the vehicle and the amount of effort we have put in to date. We have secured the work with a reputable firm in Gravesend in Kent which is sensibly close to Romford making the process somewhat more manageable and cost effective.
To that end, we have to announce that the appliance will not be available for any events between 24th January and the end of April 2022 and a further announcement will be made once the appliance is returned and ready to resume full duties.
In completing the exterior, this will bring to a conclusion the whole process and point of our efforts and we look forward to presenting her back to you to come and view.
Finally, following the works, we will finally be able to carry out the full restowing of the appliance with all its original equipment from its issue date of April 1964.
Since the project began in November 2014, the exterior was always recognised as being in need of attention and that it was very unlikely that as a group, we would not be geared up for this amount of work, or probably have the skills and equipment to undertake it to a satisfactory standard.
Therefore, and after 6 months of research and investigations, the mechanical team have secured a company capable and wanting to undertake the works and bring the cost in at an acceptable level.
We had been receiving unreasonably high quotes due in the main to the vehicle being a one off and the suppliers not really having a reference for their time so it was extremely pleasing to find accompany who recognised the importance of the vehicle and the amount of effort we have put in to date. We have secured the work with a reputable firm in Gravesend in Kent which is sensibly close to Romford making the process somewhat more manageable and cost effective.
To that end, we have to announce that the appliance will not be available for any events between 24th January and the end of April 2022 and a further announcement will be made once the appliance is returned and ready to resume full duties.
In completing the exterior, this will bring to a conclusion the whole process and point of our efforts and we look forward to presenting her back to you to come and view.
Finally, following the works, we will finally be able to carry out the full restowing of the appliance with all its original equipment from its issue date of April 1964.
Welcome! Thank you for coming to have a look at our "work in progress". We hope you appreciate our efforts and why we are undertaking this project, but remember, its definitely NOT FOR PROFIT and not a cheque book restoration.
This is all being done by retired LFB firemen and a few supporters who just want to keep this old lady alive and kicking.
"We are a group of retired London firemen that retain a passion for past times, the service we gave, and this fire appliance"
