CVE Omnibus

[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

[G-CPTN]

The gearbox / transaxle is the same as a GT40 (although ratios might be different!).

Parts list here:- http://www.rbttrans.com/

Spares will be available from ZF in Nottingham.

[G-CPTN]

http://www.truckandbusforum.com/gall...&searchid=4103

http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/andy-deighton/4/1b5/928

(scroll down to City Vehicle Engineering)

[coachman]

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

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 But the whole bus was not up to the task of being on the road 12 or more hours a day 6 days a week - so they were withdrawn from service after a very short life.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.

[mickdaveboy]

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

Hello Ronnie
We have a large number of new and used spare parts for a C V E omnibus, 2 and 3 axle vehicles. A 2axle version was broken up for parts, which includes a Mazda engine, 4speed g/box, all running gear, body panels, and electrics.
We also have a 3 axle version, converted into a motorhome, powered by a turbo, intercooled Mazda engine, with a six speed gearbox.This vehicle is currently in use, and open to offers. For further information , contact me on 07842818979, and we will help if we can.

[robertdavey6]

Originally Posted by G-CPTN

http://www.truckandbusforum.com/gall...&searchid=4103

G-C, When I tried that link, just now, it gota "No Matches Found" return.

[G-CPTN]

It seems that searches 'lose' their trace (or are specific to a user - you'd need to ask Ian about that).

I can't remember what the title was - I'll see if I can resurrect it . . .

This should do it:- http://www.truckandbusforum.com/gall...ge.php?i=11303

[Dragonslayer]

Hello everyone,
I recently broke my old CVE OMNI & have a stockpile of parts to clear from my Garage before I move house, Parts include..

Front suspension arms with twin shock absorbers

at least 2 air compressors

a pair of rear air suspension control units

6 steel wheels with good tyres

A Quaffe 6 speed LSD gearbox

Chevrolet 6.2 V8 Diesel engine with converter plate for gearbox

a pair of front seat turntables

various pieces of aluminium floor track including seat & wheelchair clamps

2 speedometers

All the side windows & front wedge glasses with seals (No front screen it got broken)

2 opening roof vents

almost new clutch master cylinder & clutch (done less than 1000 miles)

various clocks & switches

If you are interested in anything make me an offer, everything must go one way or another, I would rather that they went to someone who can use them but if not I will weigh the scrap metal in & skip the rest as I don't want to move them to my new premises.

[57truck]

Hi PM sent, i'm interested in the spares, do you have a phone number please. Cheers Rich

[coachman]

I recently posted a picture of a CVE Omni which appears to have been dumped just off a roundabout on the A259 near Littlehampton. It had police stickers on the windscreen and by the looks of it has been used as a living van before being abandoned.