The Mammoth is being reborn

warb · Post by **warb** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:26 pm

all mine a WW..

whats the latest on this one?..

BUSSBOY · Post by **BUSSBOY** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:47 pm

Work taking up most of my time as well I am trying to finish another job a 57 Chev, need the room the bus is a big project. Have had new panels folded up for the front so will get back into it soon.

warb · Post by **warb** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:02 pm

BUSSBOY wrote:"the bus is a big project."

haha, no shit, no pun intended!.. looking forward to the progress..

BUSSBOY · Post by **BUSSBOY** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:22 pm

Well after a request from Tim for more pics here they are, unfortunately its getting worse before it gets better. This is all for the moment hope to get some more done on Sunday or maybe spend the day with my sheet metal man folding up panels.

BUSSBOY · Post by **BUSSBOY** » Mon May 19, 2008 5:38 pm

Managed to get a bit of time on the bus, as I said before getting worse before its get better. Ended up cutting out most of back panel and made up new panel to suit. Still a bit to do but over the worst on the back. Had to replace engine lid hinges as they were modified and worn out ,so got a good set to replace, then retaped all holes to suit. Making new adjustable hinge mounts in back panel so engine lid can be adjusted to fit better.

bay window bandit · Post by **bay window bandit** » Fri May 30, 2008 10:54 pm

saw the "Mammoth" in the latest MAY 2008 "volks world" magazine, but they called it "Big Bertha". Thought you might like it Bussboy.

doveblue · Post by **doveblue** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:06 pm

hows surgery going on the mamoth

are you going to bring it to the day of the volks this year,would be sweet to see it even if it's not finished,

it is drivable yeah

Rat214 · Post by **Rat214** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:40 pm

thats 1 crazy bus Paul, hope that Type3 tinware is working out for you

--Al

BUSSBOY · Post by **BUSSBOY** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:52 pm

Things are looking good Al.
As for the bus, work has progressed a little, will post more pics tomorrow am just back from Canberra and too rooted to go out to the shed.Will do a full report then.
Paul

BUSSBOY · Post by **BUSSBOY** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:08 pm

Just to keep every body up to speed, have done some more damage, to the front this time. No schofeild or green panels here.Have made the Doglegs from scratch and tomorrow will make the bottom section of the inner panel and outer Panel. Before fitting will remove old doglegs and make new inners. Slowly becoming a panel wizard.

joshroom · Post by **joshroom** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:55 pm

nice panels man. looking good.

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:17 pm

That really is a big job.
Amazing repair panels though.
Is that a Porsche motor in the back??

BUSSBOY · Post by **BUSSBOY** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:10 am

The motor is a type 3 with twin carbs as fitted to a sixties type 3 That is the reason for the odd engine cover. Runs really well and move the bus along very quickly, still has redux boxes as well

Kombi Trip · Post by **Kombi Trip** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:04 am

This is one of my favourite threads - great to see things going ahead.
The original build idea and method seems really good - and what you are doing is simply fantastic. A unique custom that retains the true character and style

- not an easy thing to do judging by how bad many customs can turn out. Please load us up with pics whenever possible!

frenzix · Post by **frenzix** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:45 pm

love this mutant.. keep the work coming