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Post by zeuspig »

Great stuff mate, this is looking awesome.
I'd love a rag top bus.

Maybe my next resto if I can find one...
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Forkin Mint :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers Doc

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11th /13th Oct 2013

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Post by daveo »

That is amazing !
Awesome work.
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Post by kombi1976 »

Wow, we're looking at a prize winner here.
Cheers & God Bless

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Post by resol »

Just gone through the whole thread and what can I say...
Long time in the making BUT what an awesome job done and looking the goods by far...
Must feel on top of the world with the effort reeking rewards like that!!
Keep the pics coming!!!!
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CRUISE TIL YA BUTTS BRUISE :)
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Post by pixiesrock! »

once again I'm blown away by the skills you all have, One awesome bus right there...
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Post by matara »

Do you have any pictures of the finished bus? Looks great!

Thanks

Steve
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Post by resol »

Progress ??????
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Post by surf bus »

with the bus at home tucked away in the shed i have been chipping away at the reassembly process
new wiring loom was first to go in
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cleaned and painted most of the underside odds and ends
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fuel tank painted and in
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front end andbrake lines fitted
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Post by beerdoc »

Whats the wiper motor for this thing will never be out in the rain :lol: :lol:
Cheers Doc

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Post by surf bus »

slowly chipping away at the reasemble, having to juggle time between the bus and a couple of mates projects here are a few pics of where i am at
spending a few hours filling the holes in the side,takes awhile to assemble and fit 1 popout let a lone 8.Time just flies when your having fun
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front safaris along with some shiney painted bits and bobs
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floor down nothing to mad something nice and easy to sweep the sand off
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Post by Kombi Trip »

we often hear on here that you can't polish a turd - well it seems you have made a diamond out of one. Just fantastic work. 8) Beatiful bus.
Imagine what you would do if you knew you couldn't fail.
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Post by bish »

Great photos paul ,and your panel work skills are brilliant,thanks for popping over to help me out when i need you,cheers mate.
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Post by surf bus »

just some update pics,found a few hours to play
what was!
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and now
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rear luggage carpet done
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steering wheel done
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door top done
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cab carpet in
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even the repeaters have been detailed before refitting
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has not looked like this for a long time slowly coming together,just keep chipping away
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Post by warb »

coming along nicely mate.
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