60 11 window
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Re: 60 11 window
Great to see it going mate, very happy for you
But then you go and write this :
Massive step for the never ending project. Valla 26 is getting close!
It’s just fodder for Checkerboard
But then you go and write this :
Massive step for the never ending project. Valla 26 is getting close!
It’s just fodder for Checkerboard
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splitthis
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Re: 60 11 window
Mate I wrote that FOR Cheesecake. Not even that wet blanket could bring me down at the moment, so stoked to have it running. Need to strip it down and paint the tinware and get this vintage speed exhaust to fit somehow.
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Re: 60 11 window
So let me get this right…. I need to find another two years of material worthy of keeping you at the bottom of the bucket.
To be honest I’m done, nothing left in the tank. I bullied you with everything I had for five years to keep this project moving forward, and because of me look where you are today, a half painted bus and an engine that runs but you can’t utilise.
Cheesey Bites
To be honest I’m done, nothing left in the tank. I bullied you with everything I had for five years to keep this project moving forward, and because of me look where you are today, a half painted bus and an engine that runs but you can’t utilise.
Cheesey Bites
Ideas man
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Cam Biscuit
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Re: 60 11 window
Awesome Matt!!
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Re: 60 11 window
Got started on filler work last week. Only short days because I had a few things on but about 30 hours in the roof alone!
I've never used filler on a big panel before so started with the roof, I figure if I can get that straight the rest of the bus should be easy
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I made a few mistakes, laid it on too thick initially so had a LOT of sanding to do. There were no dents, just lows and a few waves along the side where the roof was replaced.
Then a couple of coats of epoxy to seal up the filler and bare metal patches. Somehow i missed 3 small dings (I blocked it 3 times so no idea how?)
I'll fill them tomorrow then block it a couple more times and throw some high fill on. Does anyone know how long it's safe to leave high fill without sealing? Can't find a good answer online
I've never used filler on a big panel before so started with the roof, I figure if I can get that straight the rest of the bus should be easy
.I made a few mistakes, laid it on too thick initially so had a LOT of sanding to do. There were no dents, just lows and a few waves along the side where the roof was replaced.
Then a couple of coats of epoxy to seal up the filler and bare metal patches. Somehow i missed 3 small dings (I blocked it 3 times so no idea how?)
I'll fill them tomorrow then block it a couple more times and throw some high fill on. Does anyone know how long it's safe to leave high fill without sealing? Can't find a good answer online
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Re: 60 11 window
Nice Matt, lots of work in that! How’s the arms?
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splitthis
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Shoulders are spent and fingers are fucked, still have to sand out the high build but i figure that will be a bit easier. I just put waaaaay too much bog on to start.
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Cam Biscuit
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Looking good Matt, its amazing how much time it takes! I can ask the guys at work about the high fill - what brand did you use?
It should be fine for a couple of weeks I would think...
It should be fine for a couple of weeks I would think...
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Thanks mate. I bought MIPA acrylfiller because my topcoat is MIPA too.Cam Biscuit wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2024 9:52 pm Looking good Matt, its amazing how much time it takes! I can ask the guys at work about the high fill - what brand did you use?
It should be fine for a couple of weeks I would think...
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No high build today. I blocked out the epoxy and broke through in a couple of spots so put another wet coat of epoxy in instead. I’ll block it with less grit next time.
The good news is, the roof is bloody straight. With the wet epoxy in the reflection was awesome, I’m officially confident I can pull this off.
The good news is, the roof is bloody straight. With the wet epoxy in the reflection was awesome, I’m officially confident I can pull this off.
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Re: 60 11 window
Looking good bud
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Re: 60 11 window
Slapping some bog on it, welcome to the dark side Matt.
Ideas man
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Re: 60 11 window
Nice one Matt, should come up a treat.
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Re: 60 11 window
Had a few days off this week with Covid, wasn't too sick so got some time in the garage.
Did the nose a few weeks ago, didn't get a pic in filler for some reason but here it is in epoxy after filler, very happy with the nose. I had already spent a couple of days metal finishing it so it only needed a skim along the bottom where the replacement panel joined on and then mainly on the bottom of the V. Came up super nice.
This week has been drivers side above the belt line. Again, was already pretty straight but i had replaced a lot of metal above the windows and the whole section above the drivers door is from another bus. Got the top half of the dogleg done too, wont do the bottom section until I have test fit the bumper.
A pillar needed a skim because it has been jigsawed together from in multiple places, there was also some damage from the nose being removed/replaced multiple times in it's life.
It's all masked up and ready for a coat of epoxy, weather should be good enough to whack a couple of coats on tomorrow after work.
Did the nose a few weeks ago, didn't get a pic in filler for some reason but here it is in epoxy after filler, very happy with the nose. I had already spent a couple of days metal finishing it so it only needed a skim along the bottom where the replacement panel joined on and then mainly on the bottom of the V. Came up super nice.
This week has been drivers side above the belt line. Again, was already pretty straight but i had replaced a lot of metal above the windows and the whole section above the drivers door is from another bus. Got the top half of the dogleg done too, wont do the bottom section until I have test fit the bumper.
A pillar needed a skim because it has been jigsawed together from in multiple places, there was also some damage from the nose being removed/replaced multiple times in it's life.
It's all masked up and ready for a coat of epoxy, weather should be good enough to whack a couple of coats on tomorrow after work.