My conversion starts with Ken Chauvier of Used Bus Sales Australia – Bus & Coach Sales, Motorhomes .
I found Ken to be great to deal with & he was very helpful right throughout the whole purchasing process.
Thank you Ken.
HARDWARE
As I live in Narangba, Qld. I have found Millers True Value Hardware to stock most items I have needed for the conversion, they have Hardware from Bolts, glues, paints, Steel & Timber + more you can look them up at Millers Hardware
For all your Hose & Fitting supplies these guys have an excellent range & will give a discount on the RRP of goods, however they do have a minimum sale amount but this is low. Look them up at www.allhose.com.au
“”Timber Veneer paneling”” I have made inquiries at a number of suppliers & found Revolution Wood Panels to have a large selection at the lowest prices of all suppliers contacted, you can look them up at Welcome to Revolution Wood Panels
“Aluminum Composite Panels” I have found to be excellent for blanking the windows which have construction behind them & they supply a mirror panel which is much lighter than glass. you can log onto them at Compact Group – Care Maintenance
BUS HARDWARE
I have been looking for a TowBar for my Csepel which is rare but I have found that ProBar at Caboolture can supply a generic bar which is rated to a Maximum of 4.5 T, this unit can be bolted to the upper or lower chassis rail & then the Bar tube is welded into the Chassis brackets. This unit is Complianced to meet Qld Transport requirements. They can be found at PROBAR, Trailer, Caravan, Towing Parts and Accessories
Pine Rivers Bearings are the company I use for all my Bearing & Power transmission supplies, I have known these guys for more than 15 yrs. They are an excellent company to deal with.