I didn’t spend too much time on the bus today as Alfred needed attention after failing his MOT, but I did manage to get the step frame located and the holes drilled to secure it to the other metalwork.  The two remaining holes at the left hand end of the frame (see picture) will be drilled tomorrow and all that remains for fitting up will be the holes for coach-bolting the side sheets in place for extra strength.  Next jobs will be the riser panel between the steps, holes in the back panel for the top step frame to be bolted back and finally painting all the parts ready for assembly.

Step frame temporarily bolted into the entrance bay