 | NORML CannaBus: helpers & donations needed |
  NORML now has an awesome Bedford CannaBus to tour the country in this election year, and we need YOUR help to get it on the road.
We don't have to pay for the bus just yet, but we do need to complete some minor repairs, get it painted and signwritten, and fit it out with campaigning kit. We estimate NORML will need to raise at least $13,000 to purchase, repair and fit out the bus - plus running costs.
Don't be shocked at the photo here, which shows the bus in "mid-repair" with lots of bits taken off for sanding (eg headlights etc). The bus really is in mint condition apart from the body which we are fixing, sanding and painting.
We also need more crew members, especially drivers with HT licenses who want to take a few days, weeks or months out to tour the country spreading the word about marijuana law reform!
You can also help by identifying places and events around the country the bus should visit. It would also help if you could let us know places to park up overnight.
The NORML CannaBus needs your help - please make a donation, or get in contact if you have skills or contacts that could be useful!
Here is the list of repairs & improvements we have identified. Not all of these are essential, but the more we can do the better.
cannabus@norml.org.nz
Repairs and Modifications
Exterior
Panel Work: cutting out remaining rust, fabricating and installing new panels, and repairing/ replacing bumpers (front and back).
Undercarriage: wire brushing surface rust and applying anti-rust paint (tergo rust converter or blackguard rustkiller) and possibly sealing with fisholine or equivalent. Need wire brushes, face masks, goggles, paint, sealant
Painting: sanding, prepping, primer, overcoat. Need sandpaper, rust protector, paint
Tyres: the front tyres (at least) need replacing
Lockers: install locks for exterior lockers
Signwriting: law reform slogans, sponsorship messages. See through (from inside) signwriting over windows? HEMP number plates?
Mechanical
full mechanical inspection
- check spring shackles, king pins, wheel bearings
Interior
- Seating: fold out couch/ beds on either side, passenger seats, seat belts.
- Kitchen: hook up water tank and pump, grey water tank
- Bathroom: plumbing hooked up and caliphont installed for shower, port-a-potty obtained, basin plumbed
- Electrics: electrician to inspect and tidy entire system, secondary battery and inverter for internal use
- Lights: bulbs where missing, ballast for flourescents annoying whine - repair/ replace
- Berths: rebuild top bunk plus fold out couches as above makes 4-6 berths
- Locks: new front door lock
- Windows seal: right hand, second from front, seal needs repair/ replace
- Storage: consider storage needs, possibly build more storage untils
Equipment needed
- trestle tables for stalls
- display cabinet (got)
- leaflet stands (got)
- generator/ solar panels
- laptop with wireless connection
- turntables
- PA with external speakers and microphone
- outside spotlights
- canopy and outside furniture
- flag poles
Can you help with any of these?
cannabus@norml.org.nz or phone 09 302 5255
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