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Originally Posted by ronnie
Hello
I have just bought a CVE Omnibus to restore but i am struggling to find parts i.e running gear, has anybody got a parts catalogue our can point me in the right direction of replacement parts.
Thanks Ronnie
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Hi Robbie, When I worked for Stanwell Buses ( A subsidiary of London Buses ) we ran several CVE Omni-buses - but sorry to say they were not a great success. The original Freight Rover engine and drive train gave constant trouble - both were replaced useing a Perkins engine and a ZF auto box. But the whole bus was not up to the task of being on the road 12 or more hours a day 6 days a week - so they were withdrawn from service after a very short life. I know that CVE ceased production some time ago, but most if not all the parts used on these buses were easily available from various suppliers and motor factors. Regards, Coachman.