I have friends who are the custodians of the very first production PDR1/1 Leyland Atlantean, Wallasey Corporation No1, FHF 451. Sadly it needs a steering box due to failure, it can no longer turn left and the steering is almost solid. It is manual non-power steering. Anyone know of a source for such a replacement box, alternative vehicles with which the same box was fitted, or a known good rebuilder of steering boxes?

My bus number (if any): RM531

I'm sure that Ward Jones based at Cryers Hill, High Wycombe would be able to help. Admittedly he's some distance away but it your colleagues can't find anyone more local then he'd be worth a try.

My bus number (if any): RM1699 Eastbourne Regent V 69 (KHC369)

Have you tried the Manchester Museum boys Steve? They have lots of contacts. There was a bloke who bought up all the spares from the SELNEC garages when the Atlanteans etc were replaced but I cannot find the name of the contact. Maybe mark Prescott will know?

My bus number (if any): RTL 960 RMC 1458 RM 1585 and several RTs