Cleveland Transit System 4223

There was a large crew on hand, following the holiday hiatus, and we passed another milestone in the restoration tasks for the Cleveland PCC.

Parts

A large number of parts had been sent out to a contractor for painting.  These represent a lot of the trim and detail parts removed for repairing the body and getting that painted.  Now they are back, in record time.  SOME of them are seen staged in the shop in the above view.  More are expected later this week.

Front Bumper

In short order, Eric Lorenz and Alex Randow turned to the task of starting to install them.  Tricky business, and you almost had to be a circus contortionist, but the front bumper was installed.  Actually there are three such pieces.

Rear Bumper

Before I knew it the rear bumper parts were appearing on the car.  Eric and Alex watch as Nancy Ring tests the location of the rear retriever mounting ring.

Side Windows

Several volunteers spent some time during the day continuing to clean up and restore the myriad of side window sash.  Julio Mojica joined the crew scrubbing off years of corrosion and dirt, and Alex and Nancy put in some time there also.

Lower Side Sash

As each sash resumes wearing its clean bright finish, we are applying a protective clear coat.  Nancy tried her hand at that, and perhaps six were so coated by the end of the day.

The remarkable changes to the appearance of the car are giving the project team a big boost, and those following the progress admire the transformations.