59 Split 11 Window - Resto

chillax · Post by **chillax** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:36 pm

And we finally have some colour!

Custom mixed colour that was along the lines of Turkis but a little brighter and a little more blue.....colour is now known as "Hickling Blau"

Finally some colour on the bus!

The colour is a little different in natural light rather the booth fluoro's, should look great!

shark · Post by **shark** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:41 pm

Yes baby Yes

chillax · Post by **chillax** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:14 pm

More stuff is getting done on the engine

Pertronix dizzy is in and CSP bellcrank linkage just popped in place for a quick trial fit

Things are looking mighty good - just waiting on pulleys then clutch/pressure plate and she's about ready to fire up (after running breather lines etc)

Shaven · Post by **Shaven** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:22 pm

shark wrote:Yes baby Yes

x2

D-Train · Post by **D-Train** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:32 am

broom broom, engine looks sweet..

chillax · Post by **chillax** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:12 am

Now the brake booster bracket has been welded in place the beam was repainted this time in gloss black (Al wasn't happy with the finish of the satin black previously painted)

Shaven · Post by **Shaven** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:05 am

fark thats sweet

kyznet · Post by **kyznet** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:50 pm

Absolutely awesome. Love the blue.

You could practically eat off that engine.

chillax · Post by **chillax** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:37 pm

thanks for all the comments guys

we are getting closer now,

anywho here are some more pics of what's happening underneath the bus...

Today saw a few imperfections filled in the engine bay and high build primer reapplied

Some stuff is starting to back in underneath including the gearbox which has been detailed in a hammer finish silver

Clutch, accelerator, and handbrake cables have been run

Shift rod is in place, now time to reco the spindles and then get the bus rolling again!

Shaven · Post by **Shaven** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:59 pm

i am loving this thread... its looking stunning. credit to all involved

morts · Post by **morts** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:22 pm

^^^^^^

Leroy · Post by **Leroy** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:55 pm

Man, this thing just gets better and better.....

shark · Post by **shark** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:37 pm

Love the colour mate

splitbus · Post by **splitbus** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:46 am

Top shelf

chillax · Post by **chillax** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:14 pm

thanks boys
here are some pics of what's happened today in the engine bay region...

The original engine lid prop bracket had been ripped off at some stage leaving some nasty holes

Since gas struts are to be used , the holes needed to be filled

Slight skim of filler smoothed things out nicely

Got the engine bay into paint tonight - looking good!

Colour changes a bit depending on light

Fuel filler recess painted

A few of the gloss black (2K) painted pedal pieces went in today also