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[braddick]

The money shot

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Anybody got any ideas what these two strips of leather were used for, og to the bus so back they go on plus the 4 holes were still there for the screws
Phillips head screws so no doubt a later install

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A bit of work in fixing up the long side card

[splitthis]

Looking good mate.

Maybe they hung/mounted something off the leather? Weird one.

[braddick]

Full pop outs installed
Both front doors and rubbers fitted

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[braddick]

And as they say in the industry gapped too perfection

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But after closer inspection I’m glad it not left hand drive could be a bit draftee on that side

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Got to love this door handle og to the bus and door
Took some punishment from the roll over crash

[MID WEST DUBBER]

Looking ace Brad, coming together!

[Beatts]

That’s one cool looking bus coming together nicely. Great work Brad.

[braddick]

Front pressed bumper fitted
Had to give a few things a tweak but we got there in the end

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[splitthis]

Like a glove! Nothing better than pressed bumpers, such a cool feature.

[braddick]

Been trying my hand at a bit of Rolf Harris minus the wobble board and his other jail-able offences
Got the craft paints out and patina the quarter vents to match the door tops
Both drivers and passenger were completely different patina

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[Gunther]

Been enjoying the thread until I noticed the campaign poster for the Chinese lad.
Please tell me it’s a drip tray or dart board backing

[braddick]

Been enjoying the thread until I noticed the campaign poster for the Chinese lad.
Please tell me it’s a drip tray or dart board backing

Ha ha
My daughter goes to uni in Adelaide and like all good uni students they tend collect things on the way home from pubs and night club in the wee hours and yes penny came home because she knows how much I love the WONG
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NOT

[braddick]

Front door car resto or rejuvenate or just embrace what I have
Turn out the maggi rich gravy mix container is a good fit for inside the door pockets
Had to source a few chrome strips plus off more rooted cards and a bit quick grip around the edges plus a bit more flattering of the cards from water damage

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[vanell]

Stop that Maggi thing, I’m about to go out and check if I have a door pocket for you

[vanell]

I’ll drop it off at Champs next week

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[Gunther]