GPO Trailer restoration
Another project we have undertaken is the restoration of one of our own General Post Office (GPO) K6 kiosk trailers.
These were often used by the GPO to install K6 telephone kiosks around the country. They are now extremely rare.
These trailers are designed to lift and lower then install a K6 kiosk upright, especially useful in areas that can otherwise prove tricky or awkward for a lorry. These can usually be used providing there is enough access for a van with trailer.
Here, we guide you through the process of the restoration. If you want to see a bigger copy of a picture, simply click on one, and an enlarged version will appear in a new window - please be patient, as these are JPEG's, for better quality.
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| The trailer is stripped of all its components,
ready for sandblasting. |
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| Undergoing a thorough sandblast. The same process we use on our restored kiosks etc. |
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| Stripped of all paint, sealer and rust. Its now ready for priming. |
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| Two generous coats of red oxide primer being applied by brush. |
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| With the primer dry and sanded, its hand painted with Post Office Mid Bronze Green. |
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| Almost finished. The bearings need replacing and all linkages must be adjusted. The hydraulics require a service. |
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| Hydraulics, steel braces and ramps back in place. Hardwood chocks replaced. |
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| Back to its original GPO specification. |
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| In use, an installation photoshoot at Denver Mill, Norfolk. |
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